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Sheffield tenants say 'yes' to Sanctuary
 

Tenants on the Shiregreen estate in Sheffield, which featured in the film ‘The Full Monty’, have voted to transfer their homes to Sanctuary Housing Association and launch a £91 million improvement programme.

Sheffield City Council balloted 2,600 tenants from the estate and the result, announced on 11th November, revealed that an overwhelming number of tenants were in support of the proposals - 86% voted in favour of transferring their homes to Sanctuary Housing from the council. The turnout was high with over 71% of residents casting their vote.

Said David Gooch, Sanctuary Housing’s head of regeneration: “I am delighted that the tenants have had the opportunity to have their say through this ballot.

“This positive result sends the clear message that tenants are confident in Sanctuary’s ability to provide them with the promised package of improvements and we now forward to working with residents to completely transform the area and inject new life into Shiregreen estate.”

Tenants helped decide what improvements would be made during a series of open days and meetings during this year.

Sanctuary has promised to invest £91 million in the first five years to upgrade homes well above the government’s minimum “decent homes standard.” Tenants helped decide what improvements would be made during a series of open days and meetings during this year.

Work will include new kitchens, bathrooms, energy efficient central heating systems, upgraded wiring and new internal and external doors. Sanctuary will also improve the environment and safety on the estate including a crack-down on anti-social behaviour.

Sanctuary has promised that tenants’ key rights will be protected and rents will remain affordable in line with government policy.

Karl Tupling, Sheffield City Council head of housing strategy, said: “Tenants and residents’ representatives in Shiregreen told us they wanted ‘the full works’. They wanted a high level of improvements that could only be done through stock transfer to a housing association.

“This yes vote shows tenants have listened to the proposal and made an informed decision to transfer. The council will now work with Sanctuary to make sure the transfer is a success and that Shiregreen tenants get the homes they deserve.”
 
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Sanctuary Housing Association is a registered social landlord (Housing Corporation No. L0247), and is an exempt charity under the Charities Act 1993 (Industrial & Provident Society No. 19059R).