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ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
 
All GGH’s customers are welcome to attend GGH’s AGM on Wednesday 22 September at 5pm in the Town Hall on Sankey Street.  The company’s annual report will be presented to the shareholder, Warrington Borough Council. 
 
For further information please contact Fiona Graham on 0800 25 26 27 or fiona.graham@goldengateshousing.org.uk

 

 

 
GGHT due to start 29 November…
Much work is currently going on behind the scenes in preparation for the “go live” of Golden Gates Housing Trust (GGHT) including registration with the Tenant Services Authority(TSA) and securing the funding.
 
The target date for transfer is 29 November 2010.  We will keep you informed of when and work is to start and we will be keen to get your views on how well we are doing. Keep watching this space for more information on the transfer!

Tenants Conference - time for transfer!
 Find out more about our transfer from GGH to the new ‘Golden Gates Housing Trust’ by coming along to a special conference to celebrate the start of your new Housing Trust will be a great opportunity to hear how GGH tenants have worked towards this transfer and learn about the many things your new trust is aiming to do. Your new trust wants to continue to work closely with you, starting with this tenant conference:
Tuesday 2 November 2010, 10am – 3pm,
Village Hotel, Warrington, WA1 1QA, (Near Bridge Foot roundabout)
 
The conference will be an informative event but will also include some presentations to our successful customers from the 2010 community awards and prize draws. Out of pocket expenses, refreshments and lunch will be provided. To book your free place or to find out more please contact the GGH’s Tenant Participation Team.  Click here to download your flyer.

 

  Do you want to build your skills? 
Do you want to have your say? Do you want to monitor the performance of GGH?

GGH is looking to set up a panel of interested tenants who will scrutinise our performance and how we deliver services. The panel will challenge decisions made by the Board, review policies and monitor performance. The Panel will be made up of 10-12 members, who will receive training and development to help them in their role. 
 
This is a real opportunity to get involved and ensure GGH delivers high quality services which demonstrate value for money. In return, you will get training, an opportunity to meet new people, more skills – confidence building, team working, analytical skills and more! All out of pocket expenses will be paid.
 
It is important the panel represent all our customers and we are keen to hear from you irrespective of your age, gender, ethnicity, disability, religion or faith or sexual orientation.  Click here to download a flyer (PDF).
 
If you would like to be a member of the Scrutiny Panel or would like more information, please contact the GGH Tenant ParticipationTeam or call us free on 0800 25 26 27.

 

 
Your views...equality for all
GGH is currently reviewing and drafting a number of policies and strategies.  As part of the process we have to complete an Equality Impact Assessment (EIA) to ensure that the policies do not discriminate against anybody.  We are committed to customer involvement and equality and aim to ensure that all of our services and offices are accessible.
 
We want your views and input into the policies and strategies to ensure that there are no barriers to people accessing our services...more.

 

  Tenants say "YES" to Stock Transfer
The Council’s Chief Executive, Diana Terris, announced on Thursday 8 April, that following a ballot of all tenants on the proposed housing transfer to Golden Gates Housing Trust, 91.9% of tenants voted in favour of transfer. 
 
The turnout for the ballot was 63.13% and 8.1% of tenants voted against transfer.  This is a record RESULT!!!
  • For a large authority and the 3rd biggest YES vote ever
  • Also it is a true majority as of the total electorate – 57.9% were in favour
  • This is also a ratio of 11 YES votes to every no vote.

Diana said, “This is a very exciting day and the result of a great deal of hard work by officers and tenants”.
 
Peter Mercer, Chief Executive of Golden Gates Housing said, “The process has been very detailed and has involved staff, tenants, councilors and stakeholders throughout. We are pleased we can now move forward and set up GGHT.  This result will enable us to deliver £105million of investment and service promises over the first five years.”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
Get involved in housing: Dates for your diary...
Why come along to some of our upcoming events.  For more information or to book a place on our training courses contact the Tenant Participation Team for more information and to book your place for: