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Up one levelCDS Strategy for Older People – we need your input!
By Glyn Thomas: Chair - Working Party on developing an Older Person’s Strategy at CDS Co-operatives
Minster Housing Co-operative’s having a fun day!
Minster Housing Co-operative would like to invite you to their family and community day on Sunday 14 August 2011 in aid of the local MS Society branch.
Fridge-freezer Fire Risk
London Fire Brigade has issued an urgent warning about the fire risk of certain Beko fridge-freezers, following confirmation that a blaze last week in a London tower block was caused by a faulty appliance.
Co-operatives Fortnight 2011 - sign the petition
This year Co-operatives Fortnight, the co-operative sector’s annual national campaign, will take place from the 25 June to 9 July 2011. The theme is ‘Yours to Share which calls for co-operative action to narrow the gap between rich and the poor in the UK. The Fortnight is supported by co-operatives across the UK, including CDS Co-operatives, and was kicked off with the launch of the ‘Yours to Share’ petition outside the Bank of England on 4 April.
My Home Energy Switch - helping you to save money on your bills!
The National Housing Federation, in partnership with uSwitch, has launched My Home Energy Switch – a web comparison site designed to help you as tenants save money on your energy bills.
Update from Kent Homechoice
New opening hours for Kent Homechoice, the choice based lettings service for all council and housing association homes in Kent.
Local offers / local service standards - RESULTS!
Earlier this year we sent a local service standards questionnaire to every tenant of CDS Co-operatives and also to the tenant-members of a small number of co-operatives which do not currently have an active management committee. We would like to thank everyone who returned their survey form.
Mutual exchange in Kent - new website
Kent Homechoice has launched a new free website for tenants who are looking to swap their homes. You can use this site to find another property you would like to exchange yours for.
annual report to residents 2010
CDS Co-operatives has published its first annual report to tenants since the Tenant Services Authority (TSA) introduced its new regulatory framework.
Welcome to our new tenant auditor!
We have a new Tenant Auditor (TA): Lynn Walsh, who has been living in Darent housing co-op in Kent since May 2010.
Sign up! New improved Assured Tenancy Agreement [CDS tenants only]
CDS Co-operatives have revised their assured tenancy agreement. This is to take account of changes in the law which has increased tenants’ rights.
Minister’s visit to New Cut Housing Co-operative
Cabinet Minister, Tessa Jowell MP, visited New Cut Housing Co-operative in South London on 19 January.
Commission on Co-operative and Mutual Housing report – ‘Bringing Democracy Home’
The CCMH have launched their findings into the UK co-operative and mutual housing sector in their report ‘Bringing Democracy Home’ at an event at the House of Commons, sponsored by The Co-operative Bank, on the 24th of November.
Commission on Co-operative and Mutual Housing - call for evidence CONSULTATION NOW CLOSED
Launched in 2008, the Commission on Co-operative & Mutual Housing will independently research the cooperative and mutual housing sector, exploring its potential benefits, shortcomings and models, drawing conclusions about any current relevance and applicability of the sector, and promoting and publicising workable and desirable models that fit the needs of current and future housing, community and third sector strategies’.
Join in the National Conversation
Have your say about standards in social housing - The National Conversation is your chance to tell the Tenant Services Authority what services are most important to you as a tenant
Camden scheme opened
Our latest development in West Hampstead, North London, celebrated its official opening in June 2008.
Nina Loves Her New Kitchen!
Nina Morris from LFCA tells us about her experience of working alongside the CDS project team