Delivering Our Promises

When the Housing stock was transferred from East Staffordshire Borough Council, in 2001, Trent & Dove Housing made a number of promises to its residents in regard to improving properties during the first five years following transfer.

All planned, major schemes are well advanced and will ensure that Trent & Dove’s properties meet the Government’s ‘Decent Homes’ target by 2010. Our improvements actually exceed the basic requirements of this standard.

If you require any information regarding the improvement programmes and how they might affect you, please contact our Customer Liaison Officer, Alison on (01283) 528528.

Our Promises;

To offer to residents the opportunity to have a variety of improvements to their homes where the items were not already present or were in urgent need of replacement —

During the year 2005 all the above promises were met.

However, work to improve our properties is continuing although our planning will now be targetted to specific programmes of works.

Kitchens and Bathrooms

Our kitchen & bathroom programme commenced in October 2006 to run over 4-years. Our aim is to replace all kitchens that would be older than 20-years and all bathrooms that would be older than 30-years by the year 2010. (i.e. installed before 1990 and 1980 respectively). Work started in Uttoxeter and its surrounding areas and has progressed across the borough. A letter outlining the details of the contract will be sent to households when we are due to move into your area, giving you the opportunity to decide whether or not you wish to proceed.

Other programmed works will be introduced as needs dictate.

The timetable below is only a guide and is dependant upon the number of people who take up the offer.

"...just to let you know that both the carpenter and electricians have done a superb job. They've not made much mess and what mess they have made, they've cleaned it up themselves. They were conscientious and polite.....they were absolutely brilliant and would recommend them to anyone...!" (one of many satisfied customers)

All dates are approximate and subject to fluctuation.

Uttoxeter	This phase of the programme is complete.
Tutbury Rural	This phase of the programme is complete.
Burton Town	This phase of the programme is complete.
Horninglow	This phase of the programme is complete.
Winshill	October 2008 - July 2009
Stapenhill	August 2009 - May 2010

NB : If work has recently been carried out to upgrade either your kitchen or bathroom then that part will be omitted from the programme.

Can I Make Improvements to My Home?

You can also make alterations or improvements to your home. Consent from Trent & Dove Housing will usually be required so it is important that you contact your local office before carrying out any work .

Our information leaflet 'Making Alterations & Improvements' explains what to do and includes an application form. Use the link provided or contact your local office for a copy.