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Heath Town News Summer Edition

Heath Town Aerial New Builds 2023

18 July 2023

Check out your quarterly newsletter, brought to you by Wolverhampton Homes (WH), City of Wolverhampton Council (CWC), and our construction partners.

In this summer edition, we will share the:

  • great news that tenants are moving into the new council homes, marking a significant milestone in the regeneration project
  • latest update of the building works, as we catch up with the building contractors
  • community news, supporting you and your family to live well at home and in your community

Do you have something to share with your fellow residents? If so, get in touch with Evelyn Brown, Community Development Officer. 

Updates from the City of Wolverhampton Council

Major milestone achieved 🏠

We've hit a major milestone in the development of Heath Town, as tenants have started moving into the first new council homes built on the estate in 54 years. The first 18 homes on Hobgate Road have been handed over to Wolverhampton Homes to manage. It is the first phase of a total of more than 150 new homes to be built on the estate over the coming years, with the council set to develop other sites across the estate. Read the full story in our news section of the website. Hitting this major milestone would not have been possible without your support and co-operation, thank you.

Check out the video below where Councillor Steve Evans, Cabinet Member for City Housing at City of Wolverhampton Council, and Sophie Munn, Head of Tenancies and Communities at Wolverhampton Homes, share how the regeneration of Heath Town is helping to create thriving communities. 👇👇👇

A message from us at Wolverhampton Homes and United Living

Please click on the name of your block below, for a short update on the building works.

  • Brockfield House
    • We are fitting your new external windows and doors.
    • We are rendering the outside walls to help with the look of the building and energy efficiencies, starting from the top of the block to the bottom.
    • Your safety is our priority. We have been installing sprinkler systems, fire safety alarms and heating works, all to ensure your home is at the highest fire and safety standards.
  • Campion House
    • We are working with a telecommunications company to remove the existing equipment on the roof.
    • When the telecommunications equipment is removed from Campion House, we will be able to finish the scaffolding.
    • Following on from the scaffolding being finished, we will fit the windows and install the rendering to the outside of the block – bringing a fresh look and feel to the building.
  • Tremont House and Lincoln House
    • We have completed the scaffolding and are carrying out surveys to the external elevations, with some concrete repairs being done too.
    • We are fitting new electrical meter cupboards to all homes. This will help to upgrade your home, keeping the pipework neat and tidy, whilst ensuring your home is of a good standard for years to come.
    • On the second floor, we are fitting the first sprinklers in your homes and on the landing area. Sprinklers are being fitted across the estate as part of a range of fire safety enhancements to keep you safe in your home. Find out more about home safety.
    • You will see new notice boards in the foyer area where you can see the latest updates.
  • Longfield House
    • We are adding cupboards which will house the new sprinkler system and electrical works - upgrading the look and safety of your home.
    • New notice boards will be put up in the foyer and show relevant information for your block. Please check back regularly for details of the next coffee morning – your chance to chat to the team.

New bin and recycling areas coming soon

We have listened to your feedback, and understand that you would like more recycling and bin areas. We are mapping these out with the council and our partners, and will update you in the next newsletter.

Please provide access so we can upgrade your home 🏠

Thank you to all who have allowed access so far. We do everything we can to ensure you are supported through these critical works.

If you have any questions, your Customer Liaison Officers from United Living will be in touch, working alongside your Tenancy Officers they are there to help you. If you do not allow access, this will only delay the project – so please help us to keep it running smoothly.

Safer stairways

We will soon be starting a pilot scheme to the stairway at Tithe Croft – it will see improvements to the walls which aim to prevent further vandalism. Once we have reviewed the pilot, we will then hope to improve all stairways in the same way. Watch this space.

Check out the video below featuring Councillor Steve Evans, Cabinet Member for City Housing, sharing his thoughts on the impact of the regeneration project so far, levelling up the community. You will also hear from local residents - give it a watch! 👇👇👇

Community news

Check out the support and events from community groups in your area, and chat to Evelyn Brown, Community Development Officer if you'd like to be mentioned in a future edition.

Use your voice to make positive change

Join your next Heath Town Tenants and Residents Association (TRA), to have your say and help to make your estate a better place to be. The meetings are held at Tremont House Community Room, with the dates and times for the next meetings below. Each TRA meeting will begin with a ‘surgery’ – which is your chance to chat to our Repairs, Tenancies, Money Smart, Energy Wise and other support teams, with any queries you may have.

  • Monday 21 August - 5-6pm surgery, 6-7:30pm meeting
  • Monday 18 September - 5-6pm surgery, 6-7:30pm meeting
  • Monday 16 October - 5-6pm surgery, 6-7:30pm meeting
  • Monday 20 November - 5-6pm surgery, 6-7:30pm meeting

For more information, please contact Victoria, Chair of the TRA, on heathtowntra@gmail.com.

You said, we did. We are listening to your feedback from your local TRA meeting and helping to create positive change. You said: Some block doors are being propped open and as a result, residents are feeling unsafe. We did: The doors are being monitored and through CCTV, we were able to identify the resident responsible. This has been brought to a stop. You said: There were safety issues with people on the scaffolding. We did: United Living sent letters to the block, highlighting the risk. We also identified an individual repeat offender to ensure it won't happen again. You said: That there is poor TV reception at Lincoln and Tremont House. We did: We completed some digital works to ensure full reception. This has been resolved, but we will continue to monitor the situation.

Breaking bread food pantry

The food pantry is open every Wednesday from 1pm at the Hope Centre. For a £2 weekly contribution, you get to walk away with fresh fruit and vegetables, dairy, meat, and bread. It is an excellent way of topping up your usual weekly shop.

For information about the help and support at the Hope Community Project, contact the team below:

Manna's soup kitchen

You are welcome to come and have free homemade soup from 5pm until 8pm, every other Tuesday with the next one being Tuesday 15 August 2023.

Location: New Trust Centre, 1 Wolverhampton Road, Heath Town, Wolverhampton, WV10 0PD.

Harvest Community Food Bank - Every Friday 3:30pm until 4:30pm, now open Fridays. Please call 01902 453190. 1 Wolverhampton Road, Heath Town, Wolverhampton, WV10 0PD. Don't go hungry we are here to help.

Check out the leaflets below for family events happening in Heath Town this summer:

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Community BBQ and Family Sports Day, Monday 28 August 2023, 12:30pm - 6:00pm, Heath Town Park, Bushbury Road, Heath Town, Wolverhampton, WV10 0LY. Stage show, live band, cycling, motor sports, football, netball, basketball, tug o war, dominoes and much more.

SUCCESS STORY - King’s coronation celebration 👑

On Saturday 6 May, your local TRA coordinated a celebration, to bring together families across the estate. The community event was held at the ball court with support and facilities from the Hope Centre. The TRA would like to thank the council, Wolverhampton Homes, and United Living for supporting the event.

Families enjoyed face painting, arts and crafts, magic shows, an inflatable racetrack, music, dance performances, as well as delicious hot food and drinks! A wonderful day was had by all, we even got a special visit from the Mayor and consort.

A shout out to all volunteers and residents for your hard work pulling this amazing event together – supporting the TRAs aims to restore pride in the community and help families make happy memories. We look forward to seeing you at the next celebration – watch this space!

If you'd like to be involved in future events, please join your local TRA by emailing: heathtowntra@gmail.com

The buttons on your handset. If you live in a flat, you will have a handset in your home. Here is what each button does: Lift the phone and press the concierge button for two way communication with our 24-hour control room. Lift the phone and press the privacy button if you don't want to be disturbed by visitors on the ground floor. When answering a call, lift the phone for two way communication with the ground floor entrance panel. Press the enter key to remotely release the door.