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Resident has lucky escape following e-scooter house fire
25 May 2023
One of our residents had a lucky escape this month after their carpets was charred following a house fire caused by an e-scooter being charged.
Response to online article about housing allocation and bidding system
25 May 2023
A copy of the Managing Director's response to Board members and Derby City Council on an article discussing council house allocations.
Health and safety award for 17th consecutive year
3 May 2023
Health and safety award for 17th consecutive year
New regulatory measures begin
3 April 2023
From 1 April 2023, all registered providers of social housing must collect and publish a range of comparable information in key areas of service.
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Service and budget pressures on repairs
21 March 2023
Our day-to-day repairs service is under significant pressure. Here we explain the challenges we're currently facing and what we're doing to improve things.
Derby Volunteer Awards 2023 – Nominations are open!
20 March 2023
Derby Volunteer Awards is a yearly event that celebrates the city’s amazing voluntary and community sector.
Are you prepared for an emergency?
21 December 2022
It helps to have a bit of knowledge on how to deal with some common household issues, so we've pulled together some checklists of how you can prepare and what to do in specific situations.
Local companies supporting the most vulnerable this winter
22 November 2022
A host of local companies have donated over £28,000 to help those hardest hit this winter during the cost-of-living crisis.
Affordable homes to be built on former Rolls Royce site
21 November 2022
Derby Homes has teamed up with Keepmoat to deliver affordable homes on the former Rolls Royce site which once built engines for the iconic Spitfire plane, used during World War II.
Bank Holiday service - State Funeral of Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
15 September 2022
The Government has announced that there will be an additional bank holiday on Monday 19 September to mark the occasion of the State Funeral of Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
Residents get in the kitchen for home cooked meals
31 August 2022
Residents get in the kitchen for home cooked meals
War Memorial Village bungalows officially opened
5 August 2022
War Memorial Village bungalows officially opened
Service update: Trades staff stood down due to heatwave
18 July 2022
Due to the increasing temperatures we have taken the difficult decision to suspend all non-essential repairs.
Derby nominated for prestigious Achievement Award for work with Homeless
18 July 2022
The Safe Space Partnership, supporting homeless and vulnerable people in the City, has been recognised in the LGC Awards 2022.
Derby Homes awarded health and safety award for 16th consecutive year
22 June 2022
Derby Homes has been handed the prestigious RoSPA Order of Distinction (16 consecutive Golds) award.
Tintagel allotment blooms thanks to residents
11 April 2022
The Tintagel Community Centre’s allotment has been transformed from an unused and tired old playground to a beautiful garden space for residents to maintain and enjoy.
Exploitation campaign 2022
10 January 2022
Over the coming year, we will be carrying out a dedicated campaign that focuses on exploitation to all our customers, partners and employees.
Loft insulation scam - please share with friends and family
3 December 2021
We have been made aware of reports of potential telephone scams about loft insulation.
What's in place for those at risk of homelessness this winter?
3 December 2021
This winter there is plenty of support available for rough sleepers and those at risk of homelessness.
White Ribbon Day 2021 and 16 days of action to end violence against women
25 November 2021
We are proud to be supporting White Ribbon Day today (Thursday 25 November), and the 16 days to end violence against women that follow.
Tackling knife crime
16 November 2021
We have joined forces with Derbyshire Police and the University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust to project anti-knife crime images on to the side of the Royal Derby Hospital
Tackling anti-social behaviour in your communities
10 November 2021
We were at the Chester Green Roadshow last night, offering the local community advice and information on how we are working with partners to tackle anti-social behaviour (ASB).
REST engage with local community on walkabout
8 November 2021
Members of the Rehousing Engagement Support Team (REST) were out and about as part of a community engagement in Normanton last week.
BMX track opens at Osmaston Park
19 October 2021
Osmaston Park BMX cycle track is to be completed with an opening event on Saturday 30 October from 11am to 3pm.
