We would like to remind residents that Mears continues to provide our gas servicing for Barnet Homes and Opendoor Homes properties. Mears will continue to deliver our domestic gas service, including the annual servicing of gas boilers. This is a legal requirement, and we are grateful for your continued cooperation with Mears when they attend [...]
The summer 2020 issue of atHome, the Barnet Homes residents' magazine is out now! Click here to download your copy. In this issue, you can find out about our apprenticeship programme, your opportunities for getting into work or training, and find out what financial support is available for you during the COVID-19 pandemic. We've also [...]
Barnet Homes is delighted to launch its new in-house repairs service today. This marks a huge milestone after many months of hard work by staff at Barnet Homes. The new service will provide better customer experience and ensure a smooth customer journey. Our Customer Experience Project Team has been working closely with Barnet Homes residents [...]
Barnet Homes has become aware of an increase in BBQs taking place on residents balconies. Residents should not have any kind of BBQ or open flame on their balcony. They create a significant fire risk, and can quickly spread to other flats or buildings. London Fire Brigade Community Safety Group Manager Mark Hazelton said: "This is not [...]
Cllr Dan Thomas, Leader of Barnet Council, has issued a statement to mark the third anniversary of the Grenfell disaster. Cllr Thomas said: “Three years on and the Grenfell Tower fire remains a tragedy that casts a long shadow. We remember those who sadly perished, and our thoughts and wishes are with their families and [...]
Changes to Coronavirus guidance means face masks will soon be mandatory on public transport. Community partners Near Neighbours are joining with Mitzvah Day to hold online mask making session with comedian, actor and writer Hugh Dennis. The session takes place on Tuesday 16 June from 7-7.45 PM. People of all faiths and backgrounds will come together, from [...]
The Barnet Group's PA Choices works with individuals who need a Personal Assistant (PA) to support them around the house, or take care of daily essentials. During the COVID-19 pandemic, this support has been indispensable. But our PAs are not going it alone. We recently had support from our Contractor R Benson who helped install [...]
Barnet Homes has been supporting its customers and the wider community during the COVID-19 pandemic. We have recently supported the St Barnabus Church Foodbank with a £500 donation. Helen Shannon from the church said: "Food poverty has grown especially for families and we wanted start a foodbank that would maximise the benefit to them. So [...]
This year we want to recognise and truly thank all our residents that have gone above and beyond in supporting their fellow neighbours across our communities, especially during COVID-19. We also want to take the time to appreciate the hard work of local community groups and the voluntary sector in supporting our elderly and most [...]
The Minister of Housing has written to all social housing residents in England, setting out the measures that are in place to support social housing residents during the next phase towards reopening society. You can view the website on gov.uk here.
