Hello from Oak Tree's new CEO I am delighted to introduce myself as the new Chief Executive Officer of Oak Tree Housing Association, and I’m looking forward to being part of an organisation that is so dedicated to serving its tenants, customers, and the wider community. It’s a privilege to join a team that has a strong track record of providing quality homes and services to within Inverclyde. Exploring Opportunities To Purchase Local Properties We have recently obtained funding for a project that allows us to purchase a small number of properties on the open market. Ravenscraig Landscaping Information Please be aware that the Association does not landscape this development and that this service is provided by Curb. Management Committee Recruitment Campaign Oak Tree are currently looking to add to the range of skills and experience on our Management Committee. As a Management Committee member you will be part of a team responsible for oversight and scrutiny to ensure we maintain the highest standards of corporate governance, financial management and overall strategic direction of the business. Garden Competition Winners 2024 Despite a wet summer making garden maintenance a tricky task, our annual Garden Competition was still a big success. Customer Engagement Strategy Review The Association is reviewing its Customer Engagement Strategy and invites comments from our tenants. Outcomes Report All Tenants should now have received a copy of our Outcomes Report by post or email. Stage 3 Adaptations Policy Review The Association is reviewing its Stage 3 Adaptations Policy and invites comments from our tenants. Tea & a Talk Conversation Cafe Thank you to everyone who attended our “Tea and a Talk” Conversation Café event for World Mental Health Day on Thursday 10th October 2024. Tea and a Talk - World Mental Health Day We would love for you to join us for Tea and a Talk this World Mental Health Day, taking place on Thursday 10th October between 2pm - 4pm. Inverclyde Council's Employability and Skills Team Are you unemployed, or in work and wanting to improve your existing employment? Inverclyde Council's Employability and Skills Team could help. Cost of Living Survey The Association have text a link to all Tenants with our Cost of Living Survey. Close Decoration 2024-25 Our Close Decoration Programme 2024-25 Annual General Meeting This year we held our AGM on Tuesday 13th August 2024 in the Tontine Hotel. We would like to thank all our Members who attended to enable the meeting to go ahead. Conversation Cafe - Wed 31st July 2024 Thank you to all the Tenants that attended our most recent Conversation Cafe. Summer Holiday Playschemes 2024 There are a number of playschemes running throughout Inverclyde this summer. Private Garden Responsibility A friendly reminder should your property benefit from a private garden Kitchen/Heating Programme 2024/25 Locality Plans Consultation 2024 Inverclyde Council are looking for communities to have their say and help shape the priorities contained within each of the 6 locality plans for 2024-2027. Consultation Cafe We would like to thank all our tenants who came along to our recent Consultation Cafe and for making the event a huge success. Fire Risk Assessment DPD Fire & Safety Consultants will be carrying out Fire Risk assessments to common closes. SHR - Updated Factsheet for Tenants The Scottish Housing Regulator has recently published an updated factsheets for tenants about raising serious concerns about a landlord. 2024 - 25 Landscaping Programme Starts Monday Our landscape maintenance team are hoping to get early start on 2024-25 growing season and are due to start their programme of first cuts on Monday, 18th March 2024 throughout our stock areas. Customer Care Charter - Consultation The Customer Care Charter defines how Oak Tree Housing Association delivers its Customer Service and the standards that applies to each element of that service. Combi Recall The Association is aware of the safety recall on some Ideal Logic Combi boilers. Community Council Elections 2024 Could you make a difference to where you live? Oak Tree Seeks Views for their Community Investment Strategy Oak Tree Housing Association works in partnership with community organisations to identify and support opportunities that help local communities and groups. Consultation Cafes - Rent Increase 2024-25 We will be consulting with our tenants in the New Year about the rent increase from 1 April 2024 by hosting a series of Consultation Cafes Oak Tree Invites Tenants to Join Focus Group We're looking to establish a new tenants focus group. Rent Increase Consultation 2024/25 Have your say on our Annual Rent Increase. Oak Tree Housing Association 2023 AGM This year we held our AGM on Tuesday 15th August 2023 at 7:00pm in the Tontine Hotel. Thank you to all our members who attended to enable the meeting to go ahead safely.
