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18 December 2009
Stafford and Rural Homes asks customers to spread Christmas spirit to their neighbours
Stafford and Rural Homes is asking customers to revive community spirit by thinking of their neighbours this Christmas holiday period
11 December 2009
Beware telephone scams
SARH have been advised that fraudsters are phoning our customers claiming to be from BT.
09 December 2009
£4.7 million project to provide more affordable homes in Stafford
A £4.7million project will see 44 new affordable homes built in Stafford.
07 December 2009
Rent-free festive fortnight
w/c 21 & 28 December 2009 are rent free weeks for customers not in arrears.
02 December 2009
New partnership forged between SARH and Jewson
A PARTNERSHIP has been built that will save Stafford and Rural Homes thousands of pounds and help it provide a more efficient service.
02 December 2009
Extra help for families with children
From 2 November 2009, Child Benefit payments no longer reduce the amount of Housing Benefit and Council Tax Benefit that parents get
27 November 2009
SARH visits House of Commons to support national prepayment meter campaign
SARH has taken the fight for fairer gas and electricity charges to the House of Commons on Monday, November 23
19 November 2009
New agreement aims to build stronger community relations
NEIGHBOURS in Stafford have agreed to work together to build stronger community relations in their area
06 November 2009
Highfields in Bloom
Find out more about a garden competition held of Highfields
06 November 2009
Respect Action Day - North End
See pictures of the recent Respect Action Day
06 November 2009
Service Charge Review
People are being invited to a series of information events being organised by SARH during November
15 October 2009
Looking for a home in Blythe Bridge?
Stafford and Rural Homes (SARH) is holding an open day for prospective tenants at Blythe Lodge, Grindley Lane Blythe Bridge
08 October 2009
Hall Close in Bloom
Customers living at Hall Close Stafford will be waking up to a blooming good show next spring after a planting session was held on 8 October.
08 October 2009
SARH supports National Customer Services week
National Customer Service Week is designed to raise awareness of customer service and the vital role it plays within an organisation.
29 September 2009
National Tenant Voice Project
A National Tenant Voice will enable tenants to influence national policy by engaging with the Government and other bodies
25 September 2009
Respect Action Day success
SARH first Respect Action Day at Blythe Bridge took place yesterday
25 September 2009
Macmillan Cancer Support Fun Day
Customers at Gough/Crispin Close Stafford held a fun day to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support
25 September 2009
Homes First coming soon!
A recent event was held to raise awareness of Homes First -SARH new CBL scheme
22 September 2009
RESPECT ACTION DAY
SARH first Respect Action Day will take place this week
10 September 2009
Time is running out
Stafford and Rural Homes (SARH) new Choice Based Letting (CBL) scheme ‘Homes first’ is due to be implemented next month.
10 September 2009
Aspiring for Excellence winner
Sandra Shipperley, Customer Participation Officer has recently been recognised in SARH Aspiring for Excellence awards.
07 September 2009
RESPECT ACTION DAY LAUNCH
SARH and Staffordshire Police will be launching a series Respect Action Days this week
28 July 2009
New look Opening Doors out now!!
The new look Opening Doors to Better Homes customer magazine is out now
23 July 2009
Homes get a makeover!!
Doxey House Stafford recently welcomed visitors to show off the tremendous improvement works that have been completed to their homes by their landlord, Stafford and Rural Homes (SARH)
22 July 2009
Beware Bogus Callers
We have received details of a potentially bogus contractor who has been approaching tenants in the Common Rd area of Stafford,
14 July 2009
Firefighters team up with SARH
Firefighters from Stafford have teamed up with Stafford and Rural Homes in a bid to save lives and ensure that all new tenants are free from the risk of fire in their homes.
09 July 2009
It's all about choice!
In the autumn of this year, Stafford and Rural Homes (SARH) will be changing the way that it homes are allocated. This will be done through a Choice Based Lettings (CBL) scheme, which will be known as Homesfirst.
16 June 2009
IMPORTANT INFORMATION - Changes to payment methods
SARH has been advised that Payzone are no longer accepting payments using Allpay cards.
29 May 2009
Fire Starts When Your Attention Stops ...Ban the Pan!
Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service are urging members of the public get rid of their chip pans and to replace them with deep fat fryers following a house fire on Merrivale Road last month.
15 May 2009
Customer Magazine - OUT NOW!!
The latest edition of Opening Doors Magazine is out now
16 April 2009
Specialist new ‘Trainers’ to help improve people’s health
South Staffordshire Primary Care Trust (PCT) has launched a new practical advice programme aimed at helping people to keep fit and lead healthier lives.
15 April 2009
A question of STATUS
Our latest customer survey took place at the end of 2008.
31 March 2009
Stafford and Rural Homes shortlisted for the ‘Housing Heroes’ Awards
Stafford and Rural Homes has been shortlisted from more than 300 entries to the national Housing Heroes Awards.
20 March 2009
SARH IS A ROSPA AWARD WINNER
Stafford and Rural Homes (SARH) is celebrating winning one of the prestigious RoSPA Occupational Health and Safety Awards in 2009
17 March 2009
Need help with budgeting?
SARH has its own Benefits Liaison Officer who can help customers in a number of ways at a time when many are suffering financial hardship
17 March 2009
Here is what you had to say!!!
Following a series of local conversation events we can now pass on your feedback to the TSA
13 March 2009
Tenants and Residents Federation AGM
SARH Tenants and Residents Federation will be holding its AGM on the 6 April 2009 6.30 TO 9.30pm The David Jones Centre 96a Stone Road Stafford ST16 3BZ
06 March 2009
Staffordshire Credit Union Welcomes Savers
The Staffordshire Credit Union Ltd has officially launched and is now accepting applications from anyone, wishing to open a savings account.
03 March 2009
Mortgage Rescue Scheme Launched
The Mortgage Rescue Scheme was launched by the Government in January 2009 and aims to help people at risk of being made homeless because they are having difficulty paying their mortgage.
17 February 2009
Estate Wakabout - New Date
The Rising Brook Estate Walkabout has been re arranged for 25 February 2009 meeting at 1.00pm at the Thirlemere Community Centre
05 February 2009
Customers time for talking
SARH has been finding out what customers really want as part of a National campaign being led by the Tenant Services Authority (TSA).
05 February 2009
Estate Walkabout postponed
Todays planned Estate Walkabout at Rising Brook has been postponed due to the weather. New date to be confirmed
26 January 2009
Your chance to have your say about standards in social housing
The Tenant Services Authority (TSA) is the new regulator for homes owned by housing associations and co-ops.
09 January 2009
NEW! Customer Learning Programme 2009
Free sessions on Fire Safety, Interview Skills, photography and much much more. See the Getting Involved purple door for more information.
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18 December 2009
Stafford and Rural Homes asks customers to spread Christmas spirit to their neighbours
Stafford and Rural Homes is asking customers to revive community spirit by thinking of their neighbours this Christmas holiday period
11 December 2009
Beware telephone scams
SARH have been advised that fraudsters are phoning our customers claiming to be from BT.
09 December 2009
£4.7 million project to provide more affordable homes in Stafford
A £4.7million project will see 44 new affordable homes built in Stafford.
07 December 2009
Rent-free festive fortnight
w/c 21 & 28 December 2009 are rent free weeks for customers not in arrears.
02 December 2009
New partnership forged between SARH and Jewson
A PARTNERSHIP has been built that will save Stafford and Rural Homes thousands of pounds and help it provide a more efficient service.
02 December 2009
Extra help for families with children
From 2 November 2009, Child Benefit payments no longer reduce the amount of Housing Benefit and Council Tax Benefit that parents get
27 November 2009
SARH visits House of Commons to support national prepayment meter campaign
SARH has taken the fight for fairer gas and electricity charges to the House of Commons on Monday, November 23
19 November 2009
New agreement aims to build stronger community relations
NEIGHBOURS in Stafford have agreed to work together to build stronger community relations in their area
06 November 2009
Highfields in Bloom
Find out more about a garden competition held of Highfields
06 November 2009
Respect Action Day - North End
See pictures of the recent Respect Action Day
06 November 2009
Service Charge Review
People are being invited to a series of information events being organised by SARH during November
15 October 2009
Looking for a home in Blythe Bridge?
Stafford and Rural Homes (SARH) is holding an open day for prospective tenants at Blythe Lodge, Grindley Lane Blythe Bridge
08 October 2009
Hall Close in Bloom
Customers living at Hall Close Stafford will be waking up to a blooming good show next spring after a planting session was held on 8 October.
08 October 2009
SARH supports National Customer Services week
National Customer Service Week is designed to raise awareness of customer service and the vital role it plays within an organisation.
29 September 2009
National Tenant Voice Project
A National Tenant Voice will enable tenants to influence national policy by engaging with the Government and other bodies
25 September 2009
Respect Action Day success
SARH first Respect Action Day at Blythe Bridge took place yesterday
25 September 2009
Macmillan Cancer Support Fun Day
Customers at Gough/Crispin Close Stafford held a fun day to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support
25 September 2009
Homes First coming soon!
A recent event was held to raise awareness of Homes First -SARH new CBL scheme
22 September 2009
RESPECT ACTION DAY
SARH first Respect Action Day will take place this week
10 September 2009
Time is running out
Stafford and Rural Homes (SARH) new Choice Based Letting (CBL) scheme ‘Homes first’ is due to be implemented next month.
10 September 2009
Aspiring for Excellence winner
Sandra Shipperley, Customer Participation Officer has recently been recognised in SARH Aspiring for Excellence awards.
07 September 2009
RESPECT ACTION DAY LAUNCH
SARH and Staffordshire Police will be launching a series Respect Action Days this week
28 July 2009
New look Opening Doors out now!!
The new look Opening Doors to Better Homes customer magazine is out now
23 July 2009
Homes get a makeover!!
Doxey House Stafford recently welcomed visitors to show off the tremendous improvement works that have been completed to their homes by their landlord, Stafford and Rural Homes (SARH)
22 July 2009
Beware Bogus Callers
We have received details of a potentially bogus contractor who has been approaching tenants in the Common Rd area of Stafford,
14 July 2009
Firefighters team up with SARH
Firefighters from Stafford have teamed up with Stafford and Rural Homes in a bid to save lives and ensure that all new tenants are free from the risk of fire in their homes.
09 July 2009
It's all about choice!
In the autumn of this year, Stafford and Rural Homes (SARH) will be changing the way that it homes are allocated. This will be done through a Choice Based Lettings (CBL) scheme, which will be known as Homesfirst.
16 June 2009
IMPORTANT INFORMATION - Changes to payment methods
SARH has been advised that Payzone are no longer accepting payments using Allpay cards.
29 May 2009
Fire Starts When Your Attention Stops ...Ban the Pan!
Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service are urging members of the public get rid of their chip pans and to replace them with deep fat fryers following a house fire on Merrivale Road last month.
15 May 2009
Customer Magazine - OUT NOW!!
The latest edition of Opening Doors Magazine is out now
16 April 2009
Specialist new ‘Trainers’ to help improve people’s health
South Staffordshire Primary Care Trust (PCT) has launched a new practical advice programme aimed at helping people to keep fit and lead healthier lives.
15 April 2009
A question of STATUS
Our latest customer survey took place at the end of 2008.
31 March 2009
Stafford and Rural Homes shortlisted for the ‘Housing Heroes’ Awards
Stafford and Rural Homes has been shortlisted from more than 300 entries to the national Housing Heroes Awards.
20 March 2009
SARH IS A ROSPA AWARD WINNER
Stafford and Rural Homes (SARH) is celebrating winning one of the prestigious RoSPA Occupational Health and Safety Awards in 2009
17 March 2009
Need help with budgeting?
SARH has its own Benefits Liaison Officer who can help customers in a number of ways at a time when many are suffering financial hardship
17 March 2009
Here is what you had to say!!!
Following a series of local conversation events we can now pass on your feedback to the TSA
13 March 2009
Tenants and Residents Federation AGM
SARH Tenants and Residents Federation will be holding its AGM on the 6 April 2009 6.30 TO 9.30pm The David Jones Centre 96a Stone Road Stafford ST16 3BZ
06 March 2009
Staffordshire Credit Union Welcomes Savers
The Staffordshire Credit Union Ltd has officially launched and is now accepting applications from anyone, wishing to open a savings account.
03 March 2009
Mortgage Rescue Scheme Launched
The Mortgage Rescue Scheme was launched by the Government in January 2009 and aims to help people at risk of being made homeless because they are having difficulty paying their mortgage.
17 February 2009
Estate Wakabout - New Date
The Rising Brook Estate Walkabout has been re arranged for 25 February 2009 meeting at 1.00pm at the Thirlemere Community Centre
05 February 2009
Customers time for talking
SARH has been finding out what customers really want as part of a National campaign being led by the Tenant Services Authority (TSA).
05 February 2009
Estate Walkabout postponed
Todays planned Estate Walkabout at Rising Brook has been postponed due to the weather. New date to be confirmed
26 January 2009
Your chance to have your say about standards in social housing
The Tenant Services Authority (TSA) is the new regulator for homes owned by housing associations and co-ops.
09 January 2009
NEW! Customer Learning Programme 2009
Free sessions on Fire Safety, Interview Skills, photography and much much more. See the Getting Involved purple door for more information.
News archive: 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 |
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