Hackney Homes has embarked on the biggest renewal project in its history. The Decent Homes Programme will improve thousands of homes by 2012.

In simple terms The Decent Homes standard means homes must be wind and watertight with reasonably modern kitchens and bathrooms. This means replacing the following items if they are in both poor condition and more than 30 years old:

Decent Homes works are currently taking place right across the borough and residents are already seeing the benefits.

The order in which blocks of flats or individual properties will receive Decent Homes improvement work was determined by the use of a stock condition survey and detailed consultation with resident representatives at Neighbourhood Investment Boards.

To find out the timeframe for works to your block or estate, you can:

Are you interested in a career in construction? Hackney Homes contractors and suppliers would like to hear from you.

We need local people to help us improve thousands of homes in the borough. You could  work on modernising the interior and exterior of our homes including replacing kitchens and bathrooms as well as work to repair brickwork, roofs, windows and wiring.

To find out more, download the information leaflet - Jobs and training opportunities for Hackney residents (opens in a new window)

If you have any further questions, have a read through the Decent Homes information pack  (Opens in a new window)for your area which can be downloaded from this area or email Decent.Homes@Hackneyhomes.org.uk