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- Adams Elm House

YOUR REPRESENTATIVE -  Alfred Cottee

I have been the Block Voice for Adams Elm House for the past 2 years, although my predecessor did a lot of good work for the complex, i am trying to start a new sheet.

We are currently working at stopping cars and vans parking in the ‘No Parking Area’ to the rear entrance to our homes, another concern for us was the volume of our fire alarm system, of which were monitoring but they are alright now.

As well as helping our residents out with their problems , when they arise, we are also trying to help and support our sheltered housing officer.

We currently produce a newsletter 2 or 3 times a year and have regular residents meetings, if you would like to know more or how I can help you, please contact me at 12 Adams Elm House or call me on 01702 471225

- Balmoral

YOUR REPRESENTATIVE  – Shirley Horwood

- Barringtons

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- Beaver Tower

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- Bishop House

YOUR REPRESENTATIVE – Working together Group

- Blackdown

YOUR REPRESENTATIVE – Patrick Nightingale

Contact Details: 28 Blackdown

Tel:         07768 544 902

Hello, my name is Patrick Nightingale and I have been the Block Voice for Blackdown for more than 3 years and also an active member on the Communications, Customer Services and Re-Housing Focus Groups.

Other interests that I have include being on the committee for the annual Community event for 2012, the Standards Leadership Group and a long standing member of the Tenants Voice Association.

Recently I have undertaken a 5 week Hygiene course, a 4 week course on Tenancy Sustainment and a 3 week course on Building Self Esteem at the Southend Adult Community College. I have also been to S.A.V.S to take on a training course on how to be a chairperson and a secretary.

Every 2 months I produce a newsletter that is sent to all residents on the Balmoral Estate and attend residents meetings that are held every 2 months.

Meeting other residents at our 2 monthly meetings helps me in my role as block voice and I enjoy going to the various focus groups.

If you have any issues that you would like me to take up in the focus groups  that I attend, please contact me on the above telephone number.

- Blyth Avenue - 122 - 144

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- Brambles

YOUR REPRESENTATIVE  – Community Circle

- Bournes Green/ Longbow/Sherwood Area

YOUR REPRESENTATIVE  – Community Circle

- Cecil Court

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- Christchurch Court

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- Crouchmans

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- Danescroft Drive

YOUR REPRESENTATIVES – John and Wendy Greenberg

We have been your street voices since 2002.  We have met many of you, but none of our new residents.  Please remember we are here for you if you have a problem or just want to chat.

John and I work hard for you all behind the scenes, making sure our services are the best they can be.

I am on the Board of South Essex Homes. I also attend three focus groups on your behalf they are Repairs and Voids, Planned and Resident Involvement/Audit.   I am also coordinator for your decent homes work and attend the contractors meetings.

I am a Resident Void inspector and it is a very worthwhile and rewarding job, there are a few of us doing it.  If any of you fancy taking the training and doing the job please  contact:- bradleystaff@seh.southend.gov.uk

I also sit on the Tenant Led Panel, Reinvestment Panel, Core Group (that is where all the contractors get together to take forward our partnering).

On your behalf John and I attend The Tenant Voice Association and we are nominated to have a voice and a vote on the Southend Tenants and Residents Federation. The Federation is made up of all the associations in South Essex Homes.

Please if you read this and you want to get involved or get in touch please email us.

- Danescroft / Shannon Close

YOUR REPRESENTATIVE – Angela Hall

I have been your block voice since 2008. My role is to ensure that our area is as safe as it can possibly be and to improve local services. Please do ask me if you want my help, I am always here.

I have been a member of the NAP panel (Neighbourhood and Policing) since it was formed and regularly attend the meetings to discuss local issues affecting our area. The meetings are also attended by the Police and the local Councillors and are very productive in finding solutions to problems such as Anti-Social Behavioral Issues, Burglaries and many other issues faced by local residents.

I am also a member of the focus group TVA (Tenants Voice Association) where I represent the needs of my block as well as discussing issues arising from all over the Southend borough brought forward by other voice representatives. I am further a member of the Southend Tenants and Residents Federation, where I have been nominated to have a voice and a vote. The Federation is made up of all the residents associations and street and block voices  registered with South Essex Homes.

If you would like to contact me on issues affecting our area please email me at  angelahall1@hotmail.co.uk

- Dispersed Properties

YOUR REPRESENTATIVE – Shirley O’Reilly

My name is Shirley O’Reilly and I am the Voice for Dispersed properties. I moved into one of these properties 4 years ago and found that they were not being represented. I send out regular newsletters to let them know what is happening within South Essex Homes.

I sit on Focus Groups including The Reinvestment panel and Repairs looking after the interest of all residents. I was involved in the early stages when South Essex Homes was first formed and over the last 7 years held many positions helping all of our residents.

- Fairfax Drive 79 - 101

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- Four Rivers

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- Great Mead

YOUR REPRESENTATIVES  – Joyce King and Val Wilson

Contact Tel Nos. Joyce King : – 01702 298270 or Val Wilson : – 01702 291172

Our names are Joyce and Val, we have been block voices for Great Mead for over 5 years. In our role role we have been able to put bids through to the Tenant Led Project team for various things including Garden Furniture, troughs and plants to enhance the  garden area for all of the residents.

We also enjoy keeping the residents of Great Mead informed on what is happening at Southend Borough Council and South Essex Homes.

- Hamstel Road

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- Kestrel House

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- Lakenham House

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- Lincoln Chase

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- Nayland

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- Nestuda

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- Nursery Place

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- Queensway

YOUR REPRESENTATIVE – Mike Chapman

Please use link below to access information

http://tcvictoria.wordpress.com

- Sherwood Way - 63 - 86

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- Senior House

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- Sherwood Way Sheltered

YOUR REPRESENTATIVE – Norman Burn

My name is Norman Burn and I am the Block Voice for Sherwood Way Part 1 Sheltered Scheme. I sit on a number of Focus Groups including Estate Services, Communication, Sheltered Housing and Standard Leadership Group looking after the interest of my local tenants and all of the borough wide residents. I was involved in the early stages when South Essex Homes was first formed and over the years held many positions helping all of our tenants.

In my role I arrange regular residents meetings to discuss matters which affect our community inviting members of the Police and Officers of South Essex Homes to update on issues such as decent homes works, crime reports etc.

- Snakes Lane

YOUR REPRESENTATIVES – Dave and Pat Welsh

- Surrey - Kent - Norfolk - Suffolk Avenue

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- Trafford House

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- Yantlet

YOUR REPRESENTATIVE – Betty Fryatt

I’ve been a tenant for 48 years and actively involved since 1999. I started to get more involved when I lived at Pennine flats in Southend and we were experiencing a lot of anti social behavior and residents felt the need to change the image of the estate. ASB was reduced by residents working in partnership with the Council and the Police Service and the general community improved.

Since moving to Yantlet in 2005 we have submitted 2 Resident Led Projects and have been successful in both. One of the projects was for garden furniture. Friendships have been developed as residents are now able to meet in the communal garden. The other project was to install fencing around the front of the block. This has made residents feel more secure as non residents are no longer able to walk across the front garden.

However, our greatest improvement is the installation of six scooter sheds. This was successful by working in partnership with our Neighbourhood Services Officer.

I would encourage all residents to participate more as this will ensure that we improve our relationship with South Essex Homes and the services offered.

- West Shoebury

YOUR REPRESENTATIVE – Working Together Group

All of the areas above are covered by a Street or Block Voice, but we at the Federation would like to know what you are doing in your area. please write a bit about yourself and the area you live in so that it can be posted on this website. email to glenn.ashdown@strf.org.uk

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