Tower Hamlets Homes shortlisted for UK Housing Awards

Archive News Story: September 2011
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Tower Hamlets Homes has been shortlisted in two categories out of more than 240 entries to the 2011 UK Housing Awards.

The UK Housing awards are run by the Chartered Institute of Housing and sponsored by Inside Housing, recognising excellence in public housing, improving the lives of people in their communities.

Tower Hamlets Homes was shortlisted in the ‘Valuing equalities and diversity’ category, for their work on financial inclusion for Somali residents, and in the 'Meeting residents' needs and aspirations' category for our approach to Neighbourhoods. 

The Somali Financial Inclusion Project was developed to address high rent arrears amongst Somali tenants living in Tower Hamlets.  Tower Hamlets Homes developed a partnership with local community organisations to target Somali tenants in arrears.  To date, 71 Somali households have been supported since January 2011, which has resulted in a £12k reduction in arrears.

The Neighbourhood approach showcased Tower Hamlets Homes’ dedicated team for each of their 27 neighbourhoods, dealing with all housing management issues, and delivering each area’s Neighbourhood Action Plan.  

Gavin Cansfield, Chief Executive at Tower Hamlet Homes said: "We're delighted to be shortlisted for these awards.  We want to provide the best housing services in Tower Hamlets by 2014 and this shows us that we are on the right track."