REDEVELOPMENT | SPIRIT
QUARTERS
05
NEW YEAR,
NEW START, NEW HOMES
2015 is going to be a year of change for many residents whose homes are affected by the redevelopment plans for Wood End. What better way is there to reassure residents about the moving process than to talk to a family who moved into to a new Whitefriars home and welcomed a new baby into their family within the space of a week! Sheila Hadebe and daughter Sue Mbulawa moved into the last of the new homes handed over to Whitefriars on the newly completed Phase 2 of the Spirit Quarters development, which has seen in total 230 new homes built, 65 of which have been provided to Whitefriars. Both were delighted when they were given an opportunity to move in November 2014. Timing however is everything and with Sue expecting to give birth a week before the moving date they gladly accepted help from the Whitefriars Regeneration Team, who arranged their move from start to finish. Another helping hand came from the Moving Support Group, a group of local volunteers some of whom have been through the re-housing process. Janet Barrett, local resident and Moving Support Group co-ordinator said. “we were delighted as always to support Sheila and Sue in their move. From measuring windows for new curtains to offering practical advice, its part of what the Moving Support Group was formed to do” Sheila said. “We were delighted when Whitefriars approached us and offered us this move. As local residents already we have watched the Spirit Quarters development flourish and are so pleased to now actually live in a new home and be a part of it”
HELPFUL HINTS & MOVING TIPS • The Whitefriars Regeneration Team can manage your move from start to finish. This includes arranging for a professional removal firm to provide packing boxes and move your belongings to your new home. If you decide to arrange your move yourself, ask friends to help. • Once a moving date is agreed, let your gas, electric and water suppliers know where you are moving to. Take meter readings from your current home on the day of your move. • Go to the post office and arrange for your post to be re-directed to your new home. • Make a list of everyone who should know about your move, your child’s school, DWP, Housing Benefits, bank, Doctors & Dentist. If you are moving out of the area you may need to register with a new GP or Dental Surgery • Check your home insurance- ensure you have cover from the day you move into your new home. If you don’t currently have home insurance, call the Housing Office in Riley Square on 024 76 708400 who can send you an information leaflet.