Inspection: the results are in!
Hackney Homes reaches two-star standard
Thousands of Hackney residents will benefit from a £225m funding injection, with the news that Hackney Homes has achieved a two-star rating from the Audit Commission.
The two-star rating frees up Government funding to spend on the Decent Homes programme, which means 7,000 households can now look forward to much needed new kitchens and bathrooms.
Already £190m has been spent on making Council homes decent in Hackney, with thousands of new windows, new roofs and other external improvements. The next phase of the programme, estimated to finish in 2012, will primarily focus on providing residents with new kitchens and bathrooms to meet the Government’s decent homes standard.
Mayor of Hackney, Jules Pipe said that this is a great result for residents, and one which will improve the quality of life of thousands of households.
“Hackney Council has been working closely with Hackney Homes to improve services and raise standards, and I am delighted that residents are seeing the benefits of this partnership,” Jules said.
Chair of Hackney Homes and long-time resident, Rupert Tyson, said residents would benefit from much-needed improvements to their homes.
“Not only does this rating confirm that Hackney Homes is providing a high quality service for residents, it also means we can continue on the progress already being made with the Decent Homes improvements programme.
“It is a great leap forward for the borough and a clear sign that Hackney is becoming a better, safer and cleaner place to live, work and play," Rupert said.
Special thanks to all those residents who gave up their time to meet with the inspectors and attend focus groups.
If you have any questions about the Inspection, you can email Housing Editor or phone 020 8356 2752 / 3835.