Blogs

EastendHomes Main Board is looking to refresh the Corporate Plan and has considered and drafted key themes for the Plan from 2014 to 2019. The Board would like to hear your views on the priorities for the organisation.

The search to find inspirational residents who make a difference to their communities and go that extra mile will soon be on as the STAR in the Community Awards will return this year!

EastendHomes is holding its annual Residents’ Open Day on 1st August 2014 at the Southern Grove Community Centre. The event is on from 2.30pm to 6.30pm and this year’s theme is the seaside.

London Fire Brigade is launching a year-long campaign, after a survey found wide-spread confusion among residents about what to do if there is a blaze in their purpose-built block or maisonette.

EastendHomes, following suggestions and discussions with the Holland Estate Management Board, is exploring options for a major redevelopment of part of the Holland estate. This involves commissioning a feasibility study and carrying out consultation with local residents over options for the blocks involved.

Our payment processing partners Allpay have just re-launched their free payment app for smartphones, allowing you to credit your account without leaving your home and without giving out card details over the phone.

With a difficult economy, unemployment and the Government's reforms to the welfare system, increasing numbers of tenants are reported in surveys to be using payday loans to meet their obligations.

As some residents may be aware, from April 2013 Tower Hamlets Council have assumed responsibility from Job Centres and the DWP for the administration of crisis and support grants.

EastendHomes has become aware of suspected fraudulent activity targetting tenants in Tower Hamlets.