Bin it – don’t fling it

We all have a responsibility to keep where we live clean and tidy by not fly tipping and to get rid of our rubbish and recycling items in the right way. We are working with the council to make sure our bin stores have enough bins for general rubbish and all the recycling. If there is not enough, we will ask for more to be added.

Get it right

Our caretakers are continuously having to clean our bin store areas as they are being left in a filthy state. If you are struggling to manage your waste and recycling please let us know. And a big thank you to everyone who is disposing of their rubbish correctly.

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Fly Tipping – if you see it, report it!

We also know there are some issues with people fly tipping in areas in our communities. If you see this happening report it to us or Conwy Council on 01492 574000. Try to give as much detail as possible so together we can stop this happening. Love where you live and let’s make Spring 2021 the time to change bad recycling habits to good habits. Thanks to tenants in Maes Glas for taking part in a survey that’s helping us find solutions to fix issues with waste and recycling. We will also be rolling out this survey in other areas in the coming months.

Responding to repairs during Covid

As you know we have not been able to carry out some of our repairs service due to the risks of entering people’s homes.

But we are really pleased to let you know we are now able to do non-urgent repairs in your home. We will be following very strict health and safety guidelines to keep you and our colleagues safe. We may take a little longer to get to you as we have a back-log of repairs to get through. Thanks so much for being patient with us.

Thanks for being patient!

New developments

We have grand ambitions to build 1000 new homes over the next 10 years. Here’s just a flavour of what we have been up to. Cwrt Ysgol Maelgwn

This is one of our most ambitious developments so far. We have totally transformed the old Maelgwn school building in Llandudno Junction. The classrooms in the main building have been converted into 10 independent living apartments for people with learning and physical disabilities and we have also used the playground space to build new social homes. We think it looks great! Gloddaeth Street, Llandudno

This development provides 16 new Intermediate rent apartments in the heart of Llandudno.

We are also building new homes in Rhyl, Llanddulas and Llanrwst.

Visit the development pages on our website to see all our latest developments, take 360 tours inside some of the homes and read how building new homes is leading to successful employment for many tenants.

What is…

Social housing?

Social housing is housing provided by Local Councils and Housing Associations at rates that are affordable to those on low incomes. There is high demand for social housing and you will only be accepted onto the social housing register if you are in ‘housing need’. How to apply for social housing

You can apply for social housing by contacting the Homefinder team on 0300 124 0050. Our Homefinder team are really busy at the moment and receive hundreds of calls every day so may take a little time to answer so please be patient. They use a process called SARTH (Single Access Route to Housing) which means you only have to make one application to go on the Housing Register for all housing associations across the county of Conwy.

Intermediate Rent

Intermediate rentals are a more affordable way to rent a home (usually around 20% less than private sector rentals) and aimed at key workers with a yearly household income between £16,000 - £44,000. This scheme gives you the opportunity to save for a deposit if you are thinking of purchasing your own home in the future.

Coming soon

Rent to Own

This scheme allows you to save 20% of the rent you pay in order for you to buy that home later on. Its a great way to get on the property ladder. You must be working to apply for this scheme.

How to apply for Intermediate Rent and Rent to Own housing schemes

You can find out more and register for Intermediate and Rent to Own homes by visiting

www.taiteg.org.uk

It’s great things are opening up

We’re working towards opening our community centres and tenant lounges again soon. We’re making sure we’re following Government Guidance and starting to prepare our buildings to welcome tenants back to events. We’ll share more information soon. We’ll still be running online activities too like Lydia’s Dealing with Stress sessions on Zoom. Join Lydia for live sessions on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10.30 am. Keep an eye on our Community Involvement Facebook page for more information on activities in your area. facebook.com/getinvolvedatcartrefi. Not online? Give the team a call to ask them what’s going on – 0300 124 0040.