History

2004

Barnet Homes’ launch

First Open Day

ASB team wins national award

Success in BBC Gardening Awards

Awarded two stars by the Audit Commission, enabling us to start our Decent Homes programme
First ever resident’s Hub meeting
“Finest Flowers” competition
New Chief Executive starts
Garth House destroyed by fire
First resident inspection for estates
Innovative “Do you care?” conference

First ever residents’ Hub meeting

Summer football coaching for children

Love Where You Live events start

Urban Gamez at Grahame Park

Your Choice (Barnet) was created to receive the transfer of Adult Social Care services from Barnet Council
The Barnet Group was created as the parent company to both Barnet Homes and Your Choice
Barnet Homes received the transfer of the Council’s Homelessness service, Housing Options
Let2barnet lettings service launched

Let2Barnet Launch

Barnet Homes began development of the first council housing to be built in the borough for over 25 years
Get Real project launched as an innovative approach to supporting young people who are in danger of becoming homeless (pictured, right)
Exceptional performance levels particularly in relation to core landlord services
Continue to produce top quartile London performance in rent and service charge collection
Leaseholder satisfaction increased by 7%
Gas and repairs satisfaction increased by 8%

Get Real launch

First three properties to be built in the borough for over 25 years completed early 2014, launched by the Mayor of London, Boris Johnson (pictured, right)
Tenants’ Survey demonstrated overall satisfaction with services provided by Barnet Homes now at 81.1%
Void turnaround times amongst the best in London
Major Works Satisfaction increased to 94%
Homelessness preventions increased by 99%
Telecare service Assist expands into neighbouring boroughs
Barnet Homes leads on the multi-agency partnership to support the residents of Barnet impacted by changes to welfare benefits, the Welfare Reform Taskforce
Barnet Homes ranked as a Top 20 UK Landlord in the prestigious 24Housing Top 50 UK Landlords Awards

Three properties at Alexandra Road

Launch of the Burnt Oak multi-agency employment initiative, BOOST (pictured, right)
Achieved a ‘Good’ rating from the Care Quality Commission for Your Choice’s respite service, Valley Way
Housing Options launched a domestic violence and abuse One Stop Shop, a multi-agency drop-in service which provides advice, information and support from partner organisations in one place and at the same time
Barnet Homes’ first refuge for victims of domestic abuse opens
The development programme of 40 new homes in the borough starts, with completions scheduled for Spring 2016
The Group created TBG Flex, a new employer within the Group that offers more flexible terms and conditions
The Group created a subsidiary to Barnet Homes, Opendoor Homes, which applied to become a Registered Provider with the Homes and Communities Agency, aiming to build and own at least 320 homes by 2018

Boost Burnt Oak launch

Barnet Homes completed the construction of 43 new homes across the borough.
The Welfare Reform Task Force celebrated its third birthday
Rosa Morison celebrated the opening of its sensory garden
Your Choice Barnet launch two new services; PA Choices and Your Choice Enablement
Barnet Homes signed a new ten year management agreement with the London Borough of Barnet
Your Choice Barnet signed a new five year management agreement with LBB

New homes at Tarling Road

Boost Childs Hill launch