From April 2013 the Benefits system is going through one of its biggest shake ups for over 60 years, and many working age people will be affected. If you receive benefits then it's important to find out now whether you are affected by the changes and what your options are.
Scrutiny is all about looking at and challenging our performance - basically making sure we're doing what we're supposed to!
There are different ways tenants and leaseholders can get involved in scrutiny and it's a great way of finding out how the organisation really works.
If you're interested call Customer Services on 0800 585 360 or 01278 552400 for more information.
We have signed up to the Charted Institute of Housing's Equality & Diversity Charter.
TheCharter [2Mb] allows us to strive for continual improvement through strategic commitment to equality and diversity. This applies across all nine protected characteristics: age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation; and supporting an understanding of the role of human rights in housing.
Improving Your Communities Fund backs Highbridge Food Bank scheme
The scheme, based at St.John's Church and at Hope Baptist Church in the town has been given a boost with the announcement of a £1,000 grant to help pay towards running costs.
The scheme provides food for those in immediate need or crisis, referred by Agencies such as Citizens Advice, Homes in Sedgemoor, or the NHS.
