Plymouth Community Homes News Issue 13 (1.3mb)

Community PCH News
The Green Deal
what does it mean for you?
You may have heard details about a new scheme the
government is introducing called the Green Deal.
The Green Deal offers loans to pay for
energy insulation measures such as cavity
wall and loft insulation and products like
solar panels.
The repayments for the loan, including
interest, will be added to a household’s
electricity bills which means that if you,
as a tenant, decide to sign up, you will be
responsible for the repayments.
The charge is being fixed against the
meter so that if you move to another
home, the charge will remain with the
home where the improvements have taken
place and will continue to be paid by the
new incoming resident.
At the same time, this charge could apply
to you if you move into a home where
Green Deal works have been completed
previously.
You can only sign up for the Green Deal if
the amount of savings generated on your
energy bill is more than the overall cost of
supplying the works.
You will also need PCH’s approval before
any works can be carried out.
If you would like any more information
about the Green Deal, go to decc.gov.
uk. If you’re contacted by a Green Deal
supplier, contact Plymouth Community
Homes on 01752 388484.
Call us on 0800 694 3101
Tenants prepare to
say their good-byes
to Ann
Tenants at Leypark Court will bid a
fond farewell to their cleaner in the
New Year when she begins her
retirement.
Ann Wilson, who works at Leypark
Court, Estover, will be leaving her
role after ten years.
Julie Lintern, Housing with Support
Officer, said: “Ann is very popular
with the tenants.
“I recently nominated her for a Beacon
Award for her hard work. She puts
in 110 per cent. It’s always spotless
here. She also does lots for charity –
she regularly volunteers at Shekinah.
“A lot of the tenants will be sad to see
her go. She makes time to speak to
them.” Leypark Court residents will
be holding a farewell lunch for Ann
on 4 January.
North Prospect residents
settle in
New residents of the Phase 1 regeneration in North Prospect
have been officially welcomed to their homes.
The drop-in event, at the PL2 marketing
suite in Ham Drive, included advice on
rent and debt management from PCH staff
and discussions about priorities for the
area.
Health Nurse Sue Thomas provided fruit
smoothies while the Wolseley Trust laid
on a buffet. The children were entertained
with a bouncy castle courtesy of Mr
Bounce and face painting from Jump.
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Housing Officer Marissa Casson, who
organised the day, said: “The main
purpose was to welcome the new
residents, discuss their future and find out
how they were settling in.
“One resident who was re-housed said her
new home was lovely. She felt so lucky
to have been given the chance of a new
build. She and her children are now warm
and safer in their homes and all are much
happier with their new lives.”
The day also included a prize draw.
Andrew Norman won tickets to Dartmoor
Zoo while Anne Pellecalle went home with
two tickets to an Argyle game.
Another event will be held in the future
when Phase 1 has been completed.