Scaffolding & Satellite.
I am told that dishes will be moved today and back online. Thursday 22 January 2009.
Front doors.
Tenants are to get new doors. For Leaseholders it will be optional.
Leader Listens.
The council leader is holding an event for residents of the borough today at The Lancaster Court Tenants Hall from 7pm.
Showing posts with label Doors. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Doors. Show all posts
Thursday, 22 January 2009
Wednesday, 14 January 2009
Decent Homes - Update.
We are into 2009 and the external phase of the Decent Homes is due to start on the 19th January 2009.
However there are some changes that we as council tennants have not been kept up to date on.
Apparently we were getting "Decent Homes Plus" and this has been downgraded now to just the basic "Decent Homes". Not sure when this happened but will ask a question and post back.
What does this mean?
Doors.
We were told in 2007/2008 that we were getting new front doors. We had no choice other than the style and colour. You may remember filling in the questionaire. We then heard nothing.
I caught the council doing their "Door Survey" apparently they are overhauling exisiting doors and only replacing where absolutely necessary. Yet the criteria for this remains a mystery.
I should note that Leaseholders have the choice of a new door so long as they pay for it. It may be related to the cost Leaseholders have to pay. It seems Leaseholders are being kept more in the picture than we are over works. Though they are the minority of tennants. Of course they pay for the works to the external fabric of the buildings for their share and one cannot blame them for keeping an active interest.
It is the council that promised tennant participation and they have failed to deliver.
Scaffolding will be going up and I would remind you to ensure that any insurance company you pay for cover is notified of this. Otherwise, should you suffer a break in and loss your policy may be invaild and you may not be able to claim.
Satellite Systems.
I have been raising issues on this for the last two years and about to submit complaint number 3. The council have avoided answering the issues around this.
They are trying to say that any dish without permission will be removed by them. However as they have not enforced these terms thus far over many years from the tenancy contract. It could be argued that legally they have allowed the "Custom" of tenants having there own satellite dishes purvey and created am implied consent. When I have more I will let you know.
However there are some changes that we as council tennants have not been kept up to date on.
Apparently we were getting "Decent Homes Plus" and this has been downgraded now to just the basic "Decent Homes". Not sure when this happened but will ask a question and post back.
What does this mean?
Doors.
We were told in 2007/2008 that we were getting new front doors. We had no choice other than the style and colour. You may remember filling in the questionaire. We then heard nothing.
I caught the council doing their "Door Survey" apparently they are overhauling exisiting doors and only replacing where absolutely necessary. Yet the criteria for this remains a mystery.
I should note that Leaseholders have the choice of a new door so long as they pay for it. It may be related to the cost Leaseholders have to pay. It seems Leaseholders are being kept more in the picture than we are over works. Though they are the minority of tennants. Of course they pay for the works to the external fabric of the buildings for their share and one cannot blame them for keeping an active interest.
It is the council that promised tennant participation and they have failed to deliver.
Scaffolding will be going up and I would remind you to ensure that any insurance company you pay for cover is notified of this. Otherwise, should you suffer a break in and loss your policy may be invaild and you may not be able to claim.
Satellite Systems.
I have been raising issues on this for the last two years and about to submit complaint number 3. The council have avoided answering the issues around this.
They are trying to say that any dish without permission will be removed by them. However as they have not enforced these terms thus far over many years from the tenancy contract. It could be argued that legally they have allowed the "Custom" of tenants having there own satellite dishes purvey and created am implied consent. When I have more I will let you know.
Friday, 8 February 2008
Oustanding matters update.
Information and emails awaiting a response from out Principal Project Manager for Decent Homes have not been received due to typo with my email address. Can happen I accept. I have spoken to the PPM and the following information has been forthcoming -
1) There is a pilot flat in William Banfield House. No doubt everyone will be aware of the construction noise. Which cannot be helped. This is not an empty flat. So tenants will not be able to have a "look see" at the works. It is important that the builders at the very least get to realize any problems they will face. So thanks to the tenant that was willing to be the "guinea pig" for us all.
2)New front doors are compulsory. The council has to comply with a legal requirement. I have been told keys will be handed over to tenants. Housing will not be keeping a copy.
Other matters concerning Estate Services :
1) Cutting of overhanging trees. The manager of this department has been unwell. I will contact the office when he is expected back Monday.
2) The Estates office has been in touch. Though I missed the calls. With regard to the missing manhole cover & graffiti. I have left a message to get a call back.
I hope to speak to the PPM later today to discuss outstanding Satellite/sky issues.
1) There is a pilot flat in William Banfield House. No doubt everyone will be aware of the construction noise. Which cannot be helped. This is not an empty flat. So tenants will not be able to have a "look see" at the works. It is important that the builders at the very least get to realize any problems they will face. So thanks to the tenant that was willing to be the "guinea pig" for us all.
2)New front doors are compulsory. The council has to comply with a legal requirement. I have been told keys will be handed over to tenants. Housing will not be keeping a copy.
Other matters concerning Estate Services :
1) Cutting of overhanging trees. The manager of this department has been unwell. I will contact the office when he is expected back Monday.
2) The Estates office has been in touch. Though I missed the calls. With regard to the missing manhole cover & graffiti. I have left a message to get a call back.
I hope to speak to the PPM later today to discuss outstanding Satellite/sky issues.
Monday, 28 January 2008
Still waiting for response ...
Still have recieved no email response on either the outstanding Decent Homes issues or the Overhanging trees.
Thursday, 17 January 2008
Decent Homes is comming! "at last".
Everyone should have had the letter from our Decent Homes Principal Development Manager (H&F Homes) concerning your preference of door type & colour and telling us that the project is due to start this month, January. Only a month and a half late.
I have some issues which I have raised concerning the locks on these doors. Namely who will have a set of keys. Will H&F homes retain a set of keys or a master key. This makes life easy for them but believe they don't have a legal right to hold them. These are our homes and only we should have the keys. I have emailed our project manager and await a response.
I have also asked if you can opt out of having your front door replaced should you wish. I will post a response when I get one.
Remember you preference form has to be in by 15th February 2007. It will no doubt be collated and we will then be informed which type and style we will get depending on which block we live in.
Though I am not convinced that having individual doors of our choice would create a problem as detailed. Surely if one of each type & colour of door exists on an estate within the borough they would have to retain and maintain spares anyway.
I have some issues which I have raised concerning the locks on these doors. Namely who will have a set of keys. Will H&F homes retain a set of keys or a master key. This makes life easy for them but believe they don't have a legal right to hold them. These are our homes and only we should have the keys. I have emailed our project manager and await a response.
I have also asked if you can opt out of having your front door replaced should you wish. I will post a response when I get one.
Remember you preference form has to be in by 15th February 2007. It will no doubt be collated and we will then be informed which type and style we will get depending on which block we live in.
Though I am not convinced that having individual doors of our choice would create a problem as detailed. Surely if one of each type & colour of door exists on an estate within the borough they would have to retain and maintain spares anyway.
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