News Page - South East Area
Here you will find out what is happening in your area, whether it be a new Sheffield Homes scheme, local event, fundraiser or change in service.
You will also find copies of newsletters such as Intouch with Sheffield Homes and other useful information.
Environmental - Garden Waste - Free Green Sacks Available
Did you know approximately 20% of the average households rubbish is garden waste.
Green sacks are available from First Point Reception at Crystal Peaks or Woodhouse Housing Office, for green garden waste only, in addition to using your green bins.
You are entitled to 3 sacks (per visit) for FREE. You can arrange FREE collection by contacting Veolia on 01142 734567. There must be a minimum of 3 sacks, maximum of 18 to be collected.
The sacks are to be placed in an accessible location and NOT in your green bin. These sacks are for green waste only.
Warden Service for South East Area
The team consists of Senior Housing Officer, two Senior Wardens and six Neighbourhood Wardens, who have been operating since the end of October 07. They liaise regularly with the local police and the Anti Social Behaviour Team targeting hot spots when required.
Tree Planting
Sheffield Homes has a tree planting scheme coming to your area soon. We will be planting trees that are appropriate for their location and suited to the urban environment.
Do you want to plant trees in your area?
If you would like to get involved why not give us a ring?
Contact: Jez Platts - Sheffield Homes Community Forester - on Tel: 0114 2734303
or our Estate Services Team on Tel: 0114 2053333
or e-mail enquiries@sheffieldhomes.org.uk
Untaxed Vehicles - Partnership Working
Sheffield Homes has been working closely with the Police, Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency(DVLA) and Street Force to help remove untaxed vehicles. This was over a two week period and two days were dedicated to removing untaxed vehicles. Fifteen untaxed vehicles were removed and taken to a compound.
To report any untaxed vehicles contact DVLA on their hotline number of 08000 325202 or for further details see their web site (new window).
Any untaxed vehicle that is on land maintained by public expense can be removed. If you require your vehicle to be untaxed you need to complete a Statutory off road notification (SORN) Form to inform the DVLA that your vehicle will be off the road. Your vehicle must only be parked on private land, which does not include any council land.
Cleaning Services
We have a cleaning service on the blocks of flats within the South-East Area. We visit blocks of flats on a quarterly basis, cleaning the internal communal areas, removing graffiti, moss from drying areas and self-set weeds and plants from the vicinity.
The feedback received from the residents has been extremely encouraging. We have had a lot of praise and thanks for the hard work which has been completed by the team. We will be informing the Tenants and Residents Associations with details of when we will be working in your area. If you have any feedback on the service provided please contact Gail Parker on 0114 2053333 via the South Call Centre.
Clearance Days
Our Clearance Days are worked in partnership with Tenants and Residents Associations (TARAa). We produce the information and the TARAs deliver the leaflets to tenants and residents within their areas. On the clearance days our Estate Officers work tirelessly clearing large quantities of household items from outside people's properties.
The next planned Clearance Days are as follows:-
11 January 09 - Scowerdons TARA
Addresses to be confirmed.
21 January 09 - Hackenthorpe TARA
Addresses to be confirmed:
- Weakland Area
- Occupation Lane
28 January 09 - Handsworth & Ballifield TARA
The following roads only:
- Ballifield Crescent/Road/Close/Place/Avenue/Drive/Way
- Handsworth Grange Drive/Way/Close/Crescent/Road