Decent Homes
We are committed to delivering
excellent services for all our residents. The Government has set a target that the vast majority of Housing is to meet a set standard of Decency by 2015.
Decent Homes
The Government has set a target that the vast majority of Housing is to meet a set standard of Decency by 2015. The Government provides additional funding for Arms Length Management Organisations (ALMPs). For our All About It - Decent Homes leaflet, please click here| .
Decent Homes Latest News
It's been the news that residents and everyone here at Sutton Housing Partnership have been waiting for. We have finally heard more about out funding for future Decent Homes work.
After the general election last year, the new coalition government required us to reapply for funding. Therefore in November we submitted a new bid for £84 million which needed to match a set of much stricter criteria the Government set out.
At the beginning of February we heard the news that Sutton Council has been awarded £62.4 million. Over the next four years this money will be used to invest in council homes and tackle the backlog of improvements needed.
Although the amount is less than the £84 million we had bid for, it means that we can now begin to deliver improvements after a long wait over the uncertainty of funding. The money will be used to provide new windows, modernise bathrooms and kitchen and address issues like structural maintenance and repairs on blocks. Residents will be consulted about a revised 4 year works programme.
Sutton’s funding allocation over the next four years is;
Year One 2011/12 £ 8.00 million
Year Two 2012/13 £14.00 million
Year Three 2013/14 £14.00 million*
Year Four 2014/15 £26.42 million*
*Years 3 and 4 are not guaranteed and subject to review
Decent Homes 5 Year Programme (to be revised)
A Decent Homes Five Year Programme of work has been sent to all residents. To download your copy please click here|.
Decent Homes Definition and Guidance
If you would like further information regarding Decent Homes, for the Definition and guidance for implementation from Department for Communities and Local Government, please click Here to Help Insulation Programme
Sutton Housing Partnership are currently working in partnership with British Gas to deliver a new energy saving initiative. This initiative has been developed to improve the level of insulation in your homes.
The company carrying out surveys on behalf of British Gas are called Eaga. For further information regarding 'Here to Help' please click here.|
