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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.

We’re proud to share that we’ve been awarded the SHIFT Gold accreditation, one of the highest environmental sustainability standards in the housing sector.

Each year, we publish our Annual Report to Residents, sharing information on how the business is performing. These are published on our website and are available for anyone to read and see where we are doing well and where we need to improve.

We’re delighted to welcome Peter Hughes as our new Chair of the Fairhive Board.

With more than 40 years of senior leadership experience spanning banking, housing and the third sector, Peter brings a wealth of knowledge, a strong sense of purpose and a deep personal commitment to making a difference through social housing.

This month, we say a fond farewell to our Board Chair, Stephen Stringer, as he steps down after nine years of dedicated service to Fairhive Homes.

From homegrown veg to pineapple plants, meet the mother–daughter duo who won our Best Edible Garden award in this year’s Great Garden Competition!

As your landlord, one of our most important responsibilities is making sure your home is safe. A key part of this is carrying out annual gas safety checks. These checks protect you and your family by reducing the risk of gas leaks, carbon monoxide poisoning, and fire. That’s why we are supporting Gas Safety Week 2025 .

Inside, you’ll find highlights from our Resident Forum noting what they’ve been working on and achievements, updates on our growing resident groups, a reintroduction to our Support Services Team, and practical advice on topics like legionella and contents insurance.

The Government’s Resident Panel gives people living in social housing across England the opportunity to share their views and experiences. With over 250 residents already involved, they are now looking for new members to join.