Partners
A newly formed partnership is set to transform Derwentside, delivering part of Derwentside Homes’ multi million pound investment programme. This partnership will revive housing stock, create local jobs and provide new training opportunities within Derwentside.
Following a detailed quality and price selection process Derwentside Homes selected Frank Haslam Milan (FHM) North East to deliver a 4 year programme of works to refurbish its properties to meet the Derwentside Homes Standard, which is far in excess of the Government’s Decent Homes Standard. The properties included in the scheme, will benefit from kitchen, bathroom, reheat and rewiring upgrades.
Using their expertise and customer driven approach Derwentside Homes and FHM will work closely to refurbish approximately 2000 properties across the district, breathing new life into neighbourhoods and instilling a sense of community pride and spirit.
Part of Keepmoat plc, FHM North East, has been operating in the region for over a decade, providing innovative refurbishment, retirement and regeneration schemes which have transformed cities, towns and villages throughout the region.
Having worked on a number of similar initiatives, FHM is well suited to deliver this scheme. Recognised and rewarded for its community relations – receiving the prestigious Special Community Award at a regional business awards event – the company is committed to providing the best service possible to clients and their residents.
Andrea Butterworth Community Liaison Manager, from FHM said: “We aim to become truly integrated into the communities in which we work. From supporting local charities to creating nature reserves at local schools and improving community facilities, our main priority is the residents in whose homes we work and members of the wider community.”
In addition FHM North East is one of the few companies within the region to be awarded the Contractor Resident Involvement Quality Mark’ in a national pilot developed by the Tenant Participation Advisory Service (TPAS). Designed to assess the standard of resident involvement in response to repairs, maintenance and capital works contracts, the pilot scheme aims to Steve Melvin Director of Property Services, from Derwentside Homes said: “We are confident that FHM’s experience, commitment and resident focused approach will assist Derwentside Homes in encouraging the communities affected by the improvement works to become involved and feel able to contribute to the area’s transformation.”
For more information please contact FHM North East on Tel: (0191) 566 4800 or visit www.frankhaslammilan.co.uk
FHM Team
