Rotherham Council rewarded for social housing work

Jenny Osbourne from Tpas presents the award to the Mayor of Rotherham, Cllr Tajamal Khan, staff from RMBC’s housing team and tenants

ROTHERHAM Council’s efforts to empower residents in social housing has been praised by a national tenant engagement organisation.

The authority has been awarded “exemplar” status with Tpas, which lasts two years and makes recommendations for further improvements.

The status follows three Tpas accreditations and RMBC is only the third housing provider in the country to achieve that level.

Cllr Amy Brookes, the council’s cabinet member for housing, said: “This is excellent news for the council and our tenants and residents.

“We will always listen to and involve our tenants and residents in how we can improve their homes, estates and services.

“We take pride in our commitment to engagement and we take every opportunity to involve residents in decision making.”

The assessment panel were impressed by the staff commitment and partnership working with RotherFed.

“This award is great recognition of the commitment shown by our tenants to get involved, have the confidence to have their voice heard, and make a difference in their community,” said RotherFed chief executive Phil Hayes.

“RotherFed would like to thank Tpas for the award, and hope that the unique partnership will continue to make a difference in future years.”

Tpas chief executive Jenny Osbourne added: “Rotherham Council have demonstrated their continuing commitment to the values we share.”