News

For many households, the weeks after the New Year can be one of the most challenging times of the year financially. Extra spending, higher winter energy costs and rising cost of living can all add pressure to households’ budgets. If you are finding it difficult to keep up with bills, support is available and there are some practical steps you can take.

We are pleased to continue our positive partnership with Harmony Fire, who remain our lead contractor for fire door and safety works across our Independent Living Schemes. Over the past year, Harmony has played a key role in progressing essential safety upgrades.

As energy costs continue to impact households across the UK, there are plenty of simple, low-cost steps you can take to reduce your bills and make your home more energy efficient.

After the positive outcomes of previous ‘Boost Your Potential’ cohorts, we are enthusiastic about beginning a fourth course this January and February. 

Winter is a festive time with opportunities to celebrate, decorate and spend more time at home. With extra lights, heaters and cooking, it’s worth taking a few simple steps to keep yourself, your family and your home safe throughout the festive season.

The Winter Issue of Residents News is here! Inside, you’ll find a festive message from our Chief Executive, key highlights from our Annual Report to Residents, important dates for your diary, and a chance to win £100 with our Christmas puzzle. 

We’re thrilled to announce the launch of The Hivecast, our brand-new podcast designed to share real stories, expert insights, and practical information from across our organisation and wider community partners.

We’re pleased to be working in partnership with Buckinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service by giving crews access to some of our vacant homes that are currently going through their planned void period. 

As the temperature drops, it’s a good idea to give your home a quick check-over to make sure everything’s working as it should. A bit of preparation now can help prevent problems later and keep you safe, warm and comfortable through the colder months.

At our Community Hub in Aylesbury, we have been able to support and now share the remarkable journey of one of our regular attendees who, with the help of our Welfare Team and external agencies, is making great strides toward achieving his dream of living independently.

This November, we launching a campaign to raise awareness of tenancy fraud and to support those who may be occupying a home they no longer need.

As autumn arrives, it’s common for household items to build up as we tidy and make space for the colder months.
Before starting any decluttering, it’s important to plan how to dispose of unwanted items responsibly — through donations, waste or recycling collections, to help keep our neighbourhoods clean and avoid fly-tipping.