News

The Winter Issue of Residents News is here! Inside, you’ll find a festive message from our Chief Executive, key highlights from our Annual Report to Residents, important dates, and a chance to win £100 with our Christmas puzzle.

To provide you with the best possible service, we want to ensure the information we have about you and your household is accurate. Over the next few months, we'll be reaching out to all our residents.

We were pleased to receive an award this month in recognition of our valued partnership with Alternatives to Conflict, an organisation committed to offering conflict resolution services that promote understanding and empowerment for individuals dealing with disputes.

This week, we’ve participated in the national campaign talking about Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) and sharing more about how our residents can get in touch with us to raise a report if they witness or experience ASB. ASB Awareness Week 2024, organised by Resolve, an organisation dedicated to community safety, aims to empower communities to take action while highlighting practical solutions for those affected. 

As winter approaches, festive activities are just around the corner! Christmas lights can brighten up your home, but they also pose potential electrical safety risks. We want these events to be enjoyable and safe. To help you enjoy the season safely, we've put together some health and safety tips.

No one wants to fall victim to a scam, and there are practical ways to avoid common hooks online, over the phone, or even at your door. This page provides helpful information on different scams, ways to protect yourself, and where to find further guidance.

Our Independent Living Schemes provide residents over the age of 55 with the perfect balance of independence and support in a community setting. From town-based apartments to village bungalows, residents can enjoy their own space, excellent communal facilities, and a busy social calendar.

Hear from the Sustainability Team about the results from their recent survey and what will happen with the feedback received from residents. They share more about what they are working on behind the scenes and plans for implementing the suggestions and useful information that was gleaned from the Sustainability Survey 2024.

Preparing for the winter months is key to minimising the effects of the change in seasons. We’ve put together a list of tips to help you feel well equipped.

Each year, we publish an Annual Report to Residents, so we can measure and show how the business is performing. These are  published on our website   and are available for anyone to read and see where we are achieving well and some areas for focus in the coming years.

In partnership with AGE UK Bucks, we launched the first of our Coffee, Cake, and Company afternoons at Woodlands, one of our Independent Living Schemes in Haddenham earlier this year. 

When house prices are high, it can be difficult getting your foot on the property ladder. However, Shared Ownership may be the answer if you're not quite ready to purchase a property outright.