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Stronger Communities Fund success stories!

The Stronger Communities Fund is a grant scheme aimed at improving the lives of our customers and the communities where they live. This past year, the customer involvement team has worked with charities and community groups to fund 20 projects, from renovating outdoor nursery spaces to a community pantry. Over £30,000 from our Stronger Communities Fund has been donated, which is made up of contributions from Selwood Housing, as well as contractors such as B&Q and South West Procurement Alliance. An additional £233,000 has been invested through match-funding from local and national grant-givers. 

The customer involvement team have focused on building new partnerships in the last year. We funded courses at the Amber Foundation, a temporary residential centre that helps young people transition into independent living. We also covered the full cost of a new project in Midsomer Norton with Sporting Family Change, providing 12 weeks of outdoor activities and healthy snacks to children living on our estate in Monger Lane. 

We wanted to share this good news and highlight the positive impact the stronger communities fund has had over the last 12 months, bringing people together, building relationships, fostering inclusion and making a meaningful difference.

Pets and animals

We understand the positive impact pets can have on your well-being, from improving mental health to encouraging physical activity. You need to make sure you have permission for pets, but they will normally be allowed in all our properties, except flats with communal areas, shared spaces, or communal facilities like lounges or laundry rooms.

As a pet owner, you are expected to follow all legal and welfare responsibilities to ensure a safe environment for both you and your pet. For more details, please read our pets and animals policy, and check out our frequently asked questions for more information.

Spring has sprung!

We've all been enjoying some good weather with the recent sunshine! If you have a garden, now is the perfect time to get it ready for summer. 

A little maintenance can go a long way! When the weather is fine and dry, give your lawn a mow. It's safe to leave grass clippings on your lawn if you don't have a compost bin as they will break down, releasing water and beneficial nutrients back into the grass, allowing it to grow back stronger and healthier. 

If you have trees or hedges in your garden, prune them to ensure they overhang your neighbours as little as possible. This will also ensure trees don't become unmanageable, as trees in gardens are a customer's responsibility. Be aware, however, that it is illegal to disturb nesting birds. Nesting season is March to August, so if you have birds nesting in your garden, save hard pruning until autumn or winter. 

There is lots more advice available on our website about maintaining your garden. 

Rent increase 2025-2026 reminder

A reminder that rent charges will increase from 1 April 2025. You will have received a letter in February giving you full details of your charges, as well as information on what you need to do next. 

It's important you keep this letter safe so you can follow any instructions it contains. If you have misplaced your letter, please contact our customer support team on 01225 715715. 

You can read a list of frequently asked questions on our rent charges webpage, and if you have any further questions or are struggling to pay your rent, help is available. You can speak to your account manager to discuss any difficulties, and lots of money advice is available for bills, benefits, saving and debts on our website.

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