People and places in Bracknell Forest

Welcome

Welcome to Bracknell Forest Homes, the not-for-profit housing association set up to own and manage the 5,600 rented and 1,100 leasehold properties, which transferred from Bracknell Forest Council in February 2008.

Bracknell Forest Homes looks after all tenancy issues, rent payments, repairs to homes and landscaping. Bracknell Forest Homes is also carrying out a major improvement programme, including fitting new kitchens, bathrooms and heating replacements in homes that need them. Bracknell Forest Council retains the strategic housing function, which includes the housing waiting list and allocations.  
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Latest News and Events

Summer fun for Bracknell Forest young - apply now

Summer fun for Bracknell Forest young - apply now

For young people or parents wondering what there is to do this summer, then look no further than two free activities being held in August.

If zip lines, rope ladders, archery or building a toy monster sounds like fun, then you should contact Bracknell Forest Homes to join in the action.

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New film on home improvements

New film on home improvements

The major works programme and an innovative LED lighting scheme feature in a short film. Please click read more to view the short film.

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New gas servicing for leaseholders

New gas servicing for leaseholders

Bracknell Forest Homes launches gas servicing for leaseholders. This is a new service and there is a range of services and maintenance available. Please click here for more information.

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Quarter of a century for sheltered housing scheme Farningham House

Quarter of a century for sheltered housing scheme Farningham House

The first British mobile telephone call was made to Vodafone. Martina Navratilova won her 100th tennis tournament. Back to the Future was a big film in cinemas. The year was 1985 and it was also the year that Farningham House sheltered scheme was opened by Housing Councillor of the time Cllr Robert Angell and Chief Housing Officer of the District Council Robin Holden.

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Silver surfing on the learning bus

Silver surfing on the learning bus

Residents at Dennis Pilcher House and Rowley Close have been getting their surfing and computer skills up to speed on a learning bus.

Bracknell Forest Homes’ residents are making the most of a nine week course to learn and get savvy with websites, email and word processing on the Council’s Adult Learning bus.

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Positive TSA Review Result

Positive TSA Review Result

Regulators from the Tenant Services Authority (TSA) carried out their first year review visit in July 2009.

The regulators were impressed with the progress the organisation has made since transfer. They complimented the Board, staff and customers on the contributions made to the progress of the association. The regulator said: “Overall we found that Bracknell Forest Homes is providing high quality services, is well managed both organisationally and financially, and demonstrates very promising prospects for improvement.”

Please click here to read TSA letter and recommendations.

Please click here to read Bracknell Forest Homes action plan.

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