Special Event for Sheffield Homes' Black and Minority Ethnic Tenants

Local Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) council tenants in Sheffield are working with Sheffield Homes to organise a special event to help other BME tenants make the most of the Decent Homes programme.

 

The Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) Tenants Forum, which is being held on Thursday 22^nd March, is an informal event that aims to provide Sheffield Homes’ BME tenants and residents with an opportunity to learn more about Decent Homes and have their say and be heard about issues affecting them, their family and the community. 

 

Usamah Rahmani, Sheffield Homes tenant and member of the BME Forum planning group said, “We’ve designed the event so that other black and minority ethnic tenants can meet the seven contractors working on the Decent Homes programme and learn more about how they can make the most of the programme when work is carried out in their homes.  It also give tenants who have experience of Decent Homes to provide feedback to Sheffield Homes and contractors face to face.” 

 

Tenants will be able to take part in a series of interactive workshops which includes adaptations to homes and how Sheffield Homes and its partners can improve customer satisfaction.  Visitors to the event can also use the forum to ask senior staff from Sheffield Homes about a range of housing issues and have a say about improving and developing Sheffield Homes services.

 

An interpreter service will also be provided on request and travel and carer expenses will be paid.  Free refreshments and food will also be available.

 

The BME Forum is being held on Thursday 22^nd March, 5pm to 8pm at Sheffield Wednesday Football Club.  Tenants interested in attending can book a place or an interpreter by contacting Jane Lyon on 0114 273 5566 or emailing getinvolved@sheffieldhomes.org.uk