Landscaping Works Proposed Timetable Our timetable will be updated fortnightly to ensure that you are kept informed of the locations that we will be working in. Planned & Cyclical Maintenance Works Here is a summary of our Planned & Cyclical Maintenance Programme for 2025/26.. Radio Teleswitching Service is the device electricity suppliers use to remotely switch large numbers of electricity meters between different tariffs.. Damp, Mould and Condensation Information on managing damp, mould and condensation within your property. Drone Oak Tree are pleased to announce that following a consultation exercise and finalisation of our procedures we are now in a position to utilise our drone for both reactive maintenance and planned & cyclical inspections. Join our Free Activate Course this Summer Oak Tree Housing Association is excited to be partnering with Glasgow University to offer an Activate Course to our tenants and customers over the summer months. Protect yourself with Thistle Contents Insurance Thistle Tenants Risks Contents Insurance is a product specifically designed for tenants and cover can start from just over £1 per week. Community Walk with Ramblers Scotland In collaboration with Ramblers Scotland, join us for a Community Walk on Wednesday 14th May 2025, meeting other residents and enjoying a lovely walk in good company. Drone Conversation Cafe - Wednesday 30th April 2025 Our next Conversation Café will take place on Wednesday 30th April between 2pm – 3.30pm in the Oak Tree office and will focus on the Association’s drone and its purpose. Easter Egg Donations We are delighted to spread a little joy this Easter by donating Easter eggs to local charities supporting children and families within our community. Community Benefits Donations Oak Tree Housing Association are proud to support local young people through our latest community benefits funding. Air Fryer Recall Tower Housewares has issued a product recall due to a fire risk associated with the following air fryer models. Introducing Call Recording The Association have introduced Call Recording to our telephone system where inbound and outbound calls may be recorded. Management Committee Roadshow Come along to a community hub near you to meet our Management Committee, enjoy free refreshments & be entered into a prize draw! Storm Éowyn Update: Repairs Resulting from Storm Éowyn Energy Debt Advice Stuart McMillan MSP has arranged for British Gas Energy Trust to visit Inverclyde on Thursday 13th February. Advisors will be able to support attendees with energy efficiency advice, help understanding bills and benefits checks as well as providing free energy saving devices and signposting to further services. Advisors from the British Gas payment and debt team will also be on hand to support those with British Gas specific queries, such as bill management and payment plans. Drone Operation Policy The Association invites our customers for their input and feedback on our new Drone service. Winter Warmer Cafes Join us for our free Winter Warmer Cafes throughout January, February & March, funded by the Warm Hands of Friendship scheme. Over 60s Christmas Party This festive season, we were given the opportunity to host a Christmas Party for some of our tenants. Christmas Decorations Competition Congratulations to the winners of our Christmas Decorations Competition! Supporting Branchton Community Centre Oak Tree recently made a donation towards Branchton Community Centre's £2 Meal Appeal alongside working to upgrade their bathroom facilities. Rent Consultation 2025-26 The rent increase is one of the most important decisions Oak Tree makes each year. It affects every tenant and all of our services. We need your help to get it right. Update on Strone Farm Development Oak Tree Housing Association has announced that it will cease development at Strone Farm in Greenock, Inverclyde, following spiralling construction costs. Halloween Homes Competition Congratulations to the winners of our Halloween Homes & Pumpkin Competitions! Essential Landscaping Works Over Winter Over the winter months, our winter programme will begin with our landscaping team looking to address some overgrown shrubs and hedgerows. 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. 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. 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. 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. Ravenscraig Landscaping Information Please be aware that the Association does not landscape this development and that this service is provided by Curb. 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. 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. 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?
