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Catch up on the latest news, community highlights, events and support available to Grove tenants. ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏
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We are delighted to share the new digital edition of the Grove Gazette, now available on our brand new website! Take a moment to explore below what we have been up to.
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Welcome from Laura and AgnesLaura Sage
Tenant Voice Group
"I've been part of Grove and the Tenant Voice Group for around two years and I'm delighted to help launch this new tenant-led newsletter. I hope it becomes a useful way for tenants to stay informed and get involved." Agnes Crawford
Chief Executive
"Tenants are at the heart of this newsletter. We're delighted that Laura is guest editing this first edition and helping to shape a publication created with tenants, for tenants. We look forward to sharing regular updates and hearing your views in future editions. Paper copies are also available if you would prefer a printed version. Please get in touch with us to request one."
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Grove Community Housing Association attended the National Housing Maintenance Forum Awards in Stratford-upon-Avon on 19 January 2026. Our Helping Hand Service was a finalist for the best tenant impact, exceptional engagement and outcomes for residents award. Although we narrowly lost to Peabody Housing, national recognition celebrates our team and tenants' dedication.
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The Helping Hand Service gives practical help to eligible tenants with small home repairs and tasks you can’t do yourself. This can save you money, stress and prevent falls. Typical jobs could be resetting a heating timer, plumbing a washing machine, fitting curtain rails, changing a lightbulb or getting hard to reach items. We will consider most things that you need a hand with! Who can get it: Aged 60+ or have a disability Or in financial hardship (on benefits like Universal Credit, PIP, Housing Benefit) Or no able-bodied person aged 18–59 in the home
The service is not insured to carryout electrical work. All electrical jobs must be done by a qualified electrician, so report to the office as normal. This extra service is fully funded by the Association and is highly valued by tenants. We look forward to welcoming it back this autumn.
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We regularly consult with our tenants about how we deliver our services, and have identified what we’re doing well, as well as the areas where we need to improve. We will be working closely with our Tenant Voice Group to agree our action plan. |
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Tenant engagement is an essential point of our work. It enables all tenants to have a wide range of opportunities to have a say on how housing services are delivered. There are a number of levels of tenant engagement including information, consultation, involvement and partnership. One example is the Tenant Voice Group in reviewing policy and shaping our range of events. Find out more about our Tenant Engagement Strategy, please click here. |
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Tenancy Fraud Hurts Everyone
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Tenancy fraud takes homes away from people who genuinely need them. It includes illegal subletting, giving your tenancy to someone else, or keeping a social home while living elsewhere. If you suspect tenancy fraud, contact Grove in confidence. Every recovered home helps another family access housing, please click here to find out more. |
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Grove’s welcome area, fondly also known as Lottie’s Lounge, is open to the public Tuesday to ~Thursday 9.30am to 1pm and 2.00pm to 4.30pm
Call in to enjoy a hot drink, take a book from our community library, watch TV, or simply to have a chat. We are delighted to provide a great new photocopying, scanning and shredding service, along with free Wifi. |
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Macmillan Coffee Morning - Wednesday 30th September - 9.30am
Community Clean-Up - Wednesday 7th October
Autumn Event - Wednesday 28th October - 4pm
Christmas Event - Wednesday 16th December - 4.30pm
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We can’t wait to see you!
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At Grove Community Housing Association, you come first. Listening to you is our top priority. Working together helps us improve services and build a stronger, happier community.
Over the past year, many of you attended events, shared ideas and got involved. Support for these events is vital to their success and we thank you for attending and encourage you to spread the word and if you haven't joined us before, we'd be delighted to see you at a future event.
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Bag it & bin it, don’t flush itIt is essential that you take care with what you flush down the toilet. Blockages caused by objects can create huge damage to your property, and possibly even your neighbours’ property. Find out more, click here. |
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Launch Pad is a Skills for Life and Work programme, supporting young people to obtain their Essential Skills whilst also gaining experience, skills and qualifications within the Digital & Creative |
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Grove works in partnership with the North Belfast Advice Partnership, with advisers Marie Fennell and Kim Johnston based at our office. They provide support and guidance on welfare benefits. |
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The Grove Community Support Directory is a local guide that helps residents access key services, including housing, health, benefits, employment, education, community support, utility providers, and |
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