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Customer Profiling - Getting to know our Customers
16 May 2008
At One Vision Housing we want to ensure that all our customers are treated fairly and that no-one is discriminated against for any reason, including disability, race, gender, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief.
Customer Profiling - Getting to know our Customers .
In Vision (Spring 2008)
14 May 2008
The latest edition of In Vision is now available below. This edition features: Full Set of Green Lights for OVH, Customer Service Centre Update, Easter joy for Alder Hey, Investment Update, get set for digital,  plus much more. In Vision (Spring 2008)
In Vision (Spring 2008) .
Over 100 local firms attend OVH event
09 May 2008
Up to 200 local businessmen and women attended a ‘Meet the Buyer’ event in Southport organised by One Vision Housing and aimed at providing local firms with the opportunity to bid for up to £25million worth of Environmental contracts.
Over 100 local firms attend OVH event .
Kings park clean up thanks to One Vision Housing, Juice FM and Adidas
06 May 2008
Volunteers from One Vision Housing, Evolve, and Myerscough College have given Kings Park in Seaforth a makeover thanks to a special campaign organised by 107.6 Juice FM and global sportswear brand Adidas.
Kings park clean up thanks to One Vision Housing, Juice FM and Adidas .
Tenants pick up £300
06 May 2008
The latest winners in the One Vision Housing quarterly Clear Rent Account Competition have been announced.
Tenants pick up £300 .
OVH Announces £25 million in contracts for local firms
28 Apr 2008
Sefton’s largest Registered Social Landlord has announced that it is to award up to £25 million of tenders for environmental works to local firms.
OVH Announces £25 million in contracts for local firms .
Digital Partnership with Northern Housing Consortium
23 Apr 2008
One Vision Housing has signed a deal with the Northern Housing Consortium to deliver the Digital Switchover to its homes in the Borough of Sefton.
Digital Partnership with Northern Housing Consortium .
Honeywell to sweeten gas servicing
16 Apr 2008
The installation of simple but effective new timer device for domestic heating systems could save lives in Sefton – according to One Vision Housing.
Honeywell to sweeten gas servicing .
Temporary Loss of Water in Crosby / Waterloo Areas
10 Apr 2008
United Utilities today  (April 10th) confirmed that a burst water main in the Crosby / Waterloo area resulted in a loss of water supply and low water pressure to some local residents.
Temporary Loss of Water in Crosby / Waterloo Areas .
New Customer Service Centre
02 Apr 2008
One Vision Housing has launched a brand new Customer Service Centre which will be able to handle all calls for the organisation via one new number - 0845-140- 1234.
New Customer Service Centre .
Improved Accessibility to One Vision Housings Website
01 Apr 2008
One Vision Housing is helping people with literacy difficulties to access information on its website, with the introduction of new Browsealoud software.
Improved Accessibility to One Vision Housings Website .
Full Set of Green Lights for One Vision Housing
27 Mar 2008
One Vision Housing is celebrating the news that it has been given a full set of ‘green lights’ by the Housing Corporation, only 16 months after its creation.
Full Set of Green Lights for One Vision Housing .
800 Easter Egg donation for Alder Hey
26 Mar 2008
Every child at Alder Hey has received an Easter Egg this year thanks to the Sefton Decent Homes Partnership.
800 Easter Egg donation for Alder Hey .
One Vision Housing - Abseiling Surveys
28 Feb 2008
Residents living in and around some of our high rise properties in Bootle may be aware that a recent period of unusually strong winds resulted in some of  the exterior panels on these flats becoming physically detached from the main structure of the buildings.
One Vision Housing - Abseiling Surveys .
Find out about the Digital Switchover
27 Feb 2008
One Vision Housing is now making plans to upgrade all existing communal aerials so that they are ready for the Government's 'digital switchover'.
Find out about the Digital Switchover .
Firm Stance on Gas Servicing Pays Off
25 Feb 2008
Demonstrating a 'no-nonsense' approach in dealing with tenants who refuse essential gas safety checks One Vision Housing has successfully completed legal proceedings against six tenants.
Firm Stance on Gas Servicing Pays Off .
Safety First for One Vision Housing
19 Feb 2008
Following a recent incident involving a faulty hot water system the Health and Safety Executive has issued some safety  guidelines to avoid  possible injury from domestic hot water systems. We would like to reassure customers that Incidents of this nature are extremely rare and One Vision Housing will investigate any faults of this kind.
Safety First for One Vision Housing .
National Pilot for One Vision Housing
18 Feb 2008
One Vision Housing has been selected as one of 82 housing associations across England and Wales to take part in the Housing Corporation's pilot Energy Performance Certificates (EPC's).
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Resident Involvement - New Look Web Section
12 Feb 2008
Our new look Resident Involvement webpages are now online. As well as providing information about getting involved, they contain minutes of meetings, information on training and funding, contact details for the Resident Involvement Team, information on all local residents groups plus much more.
Resident Involvement - New Look Web Section .
Sefton unites to tackle Anti-Social Behaviour
08 Feb 2008
Housing associations across Sefton have joined forces to help combat anti-social behaviour and Hate Crime in the borough.
Sefton unites to tackle Anti-Social Behaviour .
500 Up for One Vision Housing
04 Feb 2008
One Vision Housing and Connaught are celebrating after completing improvements to the 500th property undergoing Decent Homes works in Sefton.
500 Up for One Vision Housing .
In Vision Winter Edition
28 Jan 2008
The latest edition of In Vision is now available below. This edition features: Hard Hat Hero, Marsh Lane Community Day, Prestigious Award for OVH, Value for Money Workshop, New Evolve Partnership, plus much more.   In Vision Winter 2008 
In Vision Winter Edition .
School Pupils Help To Spread The Safety First Message Across Sefton
21 Jan 2008
Youngsters in Sefton are being warned to stay away from the dangers of building sites courtesy of a poster designed by a talented local school pupil.
School Pupils Help To Spread The Safety First Message Across Sefton .
Clear Rent Account Winner
16 Jan 2008
The second winner of One Vision Housing's Clear Rent Account competition is Mrs Sheridan from Bootle.
Clear Rent Account Winner .
Disability Equality Scheme
15 Jan 2008
At One Vision Housing we are committed to empowering our communities and all those that live in them. Improving the quality of life for our residents is one of our key aims and the Disability  Equality Scheme (below) sets out our plans to make sure that those with disabilities can take full advantage of the services that we offer.
Disability Equality Scheme .
Time to Recycle
03 Jan 2008
One Vision Housing customers are being encouraged to use Sefton Council's Green Bee recycling collection service and also recycle old Christmas trees and cards.
Time to Recycle .
Beware of Bogus Callers
02 Jan 2008
Sefton residents are being urged to be on their guard against suspicious and bogus callers after reports of a gang in the area targeting One Vision Housing tenants.
Beware of Bogus Callers .
One Vision Housing - The Publicity Year
27 Dec 2007
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Christmas Opening Hours
21 Dec 2007
During the festive period One Vision Housing opening hours will be as follows:
Christmas Opening Hours .
Christmas Travel
21 Dec 2007
Merseytravel has produced a leaflet which provides information about bus, train, and ferry services on Merseyside during the Christmas and New Year holidays, which will help you plan your journeys during this time. Christmas and New Year bus, train and ferry services on Merseyside 2007 / 2008.
Christmas Travel .
Christmas and New Year Refuse Collection
21 Dec 2007
 There will not be a refuse collection (Sefton Council Area) for domestic or trade premises on:
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Hard Hat Hero
05 Dec 2007
One Vision Housing has awarded a workman with a 'Community Hero' award after his quick actions saved the life of one of its tenants.
Hard Hat Hero .
New Number for One Vision Housing (from 10th December 2007)
28 Nov 2007
From  December 10th customers wishing to contact One Vision Housing to report repairs by telephone will need to call a new dedicated number - 0845 140 1234.
New Number for One Vision Housing (from 10th December 2007) .
New location for South Neighbourhood Office
19 Nov 2007
One Vision Housing's South Neighbourhood Office will be moving from Balliol House to  the ground floor of  Daniel House with effect from Monday 26th November 2007 at 9am..
New location for South Neighbourhood Office .
One Vision Housing Supports Children in Need
16 Nov 2007
On Friday, November 16th One Vision Housing will be supporting the BBC Children in Need Appeal. Some staff will be wearing fancy dress, casual dress and numerous fundraising activities will be taking place. 
One Vision Housing Supports Children in Need .
Residents Reminded to be Vigilant
12 Nov 2007
Residents in Sefton are being reminded to be vigilant of bogus callers posing as workmen while improvement works to One Vision Housing properties are ongoing in the area.
Residents Reminded to be Vigilant .
Marsh Lane Community Day A Real Success
08 Nov 2007
A community day aimed at tackling anti-social behaviour in Bootle has been hailed as a success by organiser One Vision Housing after over 200 people attended the event.
Marsh Lane Community Day A Real Success .
One Vision Housing celebrates year of success
06 Nov 2007
One Vision Housing has celebrated its first anniversary.
One Vision Housing celebrates year of success .
Bonfire Night - Be Smart, Stay Safe
02 Nov 2007
Watching fireworks is fun. But fireworks are explosives and burn at high temperatures so they need careful handling and storage.
Bonfire Night - Be Smart, Stay Safe .
New Rent Reward Scheme from One Vision Housing
31 Oct 2007
One Vision Housing is putting £300 first prizes up for grabs as part of a new scheme designed to encourage and reward consistent rent payment amongst tenants.
New Rent Reward Scheme from One Vision Housing .
On Line Rent Payment through Alliance and Leicester Commercial Bank
30 Oct 2007
Why go outside and brave the elements to queue up, when there's a quicker and easier way to pay your household bills?
On Line Rent Payment through Alliance and Leicester Commercial Bank .
Joint Vision for Cleaner Neighbourhoods
29 Oct 2007
One Vision Housing believes that the launch of a new cleansing service in Sefton will lead to a cleaner, greener borough.
Joint Vision for Cleaner Neighbourhoods .
RESPECT fun-day announced
22 Oct 2007
The next in a series of community fun-days in Sefton is to be held at the Brunswick Youth Club on Marsh Lane, Bootle on Saturday 27th October from 10am to 3pm.
RESPECT fun-day announced .
Prestigious Award for One Vision Housing
19 Oct 2007
One Vision Housing has been awarded the prestigious Charter Mark accreditation.
Prestigious Award for One Vision Housing .
One Vision Housing IN Business for Sefton
18 Oct 2007
One Vision Housing has signed up to the National Housing Federation's 'iN business' initiative.
One Vision Housing IN Business for Sefton .
One Vision Housing Backs Carbon Monoxide Week
17 Oct 2007
One Vision Housing is backing a national campaign aimed at raising awareness of the dangers of carbon monoxide.
One Vision Housing Backs Carbon Monoxide Week .
Area Forum Details for One Vision Housing
10 Oct 2007
One Vision Housing operates a number of Area Forums across Sefton to allow tenants the opportunity to come along and air their views.
Area Forum Details for One Vision Housing .
InVision (Autumn 2007)
09 Oct 2007
The latest edition of In Vision is now available - In Vision (Autumn 2007). This edition features Sefton youngsters in Games success, Keeping your garden tidy, Digital TV switchover, Bark and Daley success story, Home Search partnership with Arena, a summary of One Vision Housing's Annual performance report plus much more.
InVision (Autumn 2007) .
One Vision Housing brushes upon community spirit
26 Sep 2007
Volunteers from One Vision Housing painted the town blue as part of a community challenge which saw Litherland Youth Centre get a makeover.
One Vision Housing brushes upon community spirit .
One Vision Housing Annual Report
11 Sep 2007
Every year One Vision Housing will publish an Annual Report for our customers.
One Vision Housing Annual Report .
Park Lane Fun Day
07 Sep 2007
Hundreds of residents recently enjoyed a fun information event on Netherton's Park Lane estate.
Park Lane Fun Day .
Red Card for Anti-Social Behaviour
03 Sep 2007
One vision Housing has launched a new 'Yellow and Red Card' scheme in partnership with Merseyside Police to tackle anti-social behaviour across Sefton.
Red Card for Anti-Social Behaviour .
New Youth Sports Coaching Project for Netherton
31 Aug 2007
Young people in Sefton will have more opportunity to get involved in a range of sporting activities thanks to the launch of a new project based at Litherland Sports Park.
New Youth Sports Coaching Project for Netherton .
Shared Vision to Tackle Anti-Social Behaviour
22 Aug 2007
One Vision Housing has launched a new initiative in conjunction with Sefton Council Anti Social Behaviour Team and Merseyside Police to tackle anti-social behaviour in the Crosby, Waterloo and Seaforth areas.
Shared Vision to Tackle Anti-Social Behaviour .
Area Forum Details
20 Aug 2007
One Vision Housing operates a number of Area Forums across Sefton to allow tenants the opportunity to come along and air their views.
Area Forum Details .
Sky's The Limit
20 Aug 2007
One Vision Housing has released plans of the proposed works to 6 Crosby high-rise blocks which are set for refurbishment as part of the organisation's £200m investment programme.
Sky's The Limit .
Sporty Youngsters Set For Community Games
10 Aug 2007
One Vision Housing would like to wish luck to all the young people taking part in the 2007 Merseyside Community Youth Games.
Sporty Youngsters Set For Community Games .
One Vision Housing helping to Solve Neighbour Disputes
07 Aug 2007
Disputes between neigbours can now be solved peacefully with the launch of a new mediation service pioneered by Registered Social Landlords in Sefton.
One Vision Housing helping to Solve Neighbour Disputes .
Gas Safety - Further Access Granted
06 Aug 2007
One Vision Housing has been granted a further 13 injunctions to gain access to properties in Sefton to carry out important gas safety checks, in addition to those granted in June.
Gas Safety - Further Access Granted .
Bootles French Connection
01 Aug 2007
A group of children from the Brunswick Youth Club in Bootle are set for the experience of a lifetime as they prepare to travel to the Ardeche region of France, later this week,  as part of a personal development exercise.
Bootles French Connection .
Bark and Daley Success
30 Jul 2007
A community day aimed at tackling anti-social behaviour in Litherland has been hailed as a success by organiser One Vision Housing, after 100 people attended the event.
Bark and Daley Success .
Ivor Good Idea to help Sefton Pupils stay safe this Summer
23 Jul 2007
Pupils at a Bootle primary school have received a timely lesson from One Vision Housing to help ensure the stay safe message remains firmly in their minds during the summer holidays.
Ivor Good Idea to help Sefton Pupils stay safe this Summer .
Local Success at Merseyside Youth Games
16 Jul 2007
One Vision Housing would like to congratulate the children from Sefton who took part in the Merseyside Youth Games.
Local Success at Merseyside Youth Games .
One Vision Housing vows to keep money in Sefton
09 Jul 2007
One Vision Housing  has reaffirmed its commitment to sourcing local labour and materials by inviting local businesses to attend a special 'Meet the Buyer' event at Aintree Racecourse on Wednesday 11th July, 2007.
One Vision Housing vows to keep money in Sefton .
In Vision Summer 2007 - Here
06 Jul 2007
The Summer edition of In Vision is now available - In Vision (Summer 2007). This edition features: Jamie Carragher at a local youth club, Oxford  House raising £1,000, Street Clean Up,  First Home Completed, plus much more.
In Vision Summer 2007 - Here .
Gas Safety - Access Granted
29 Jun 2007
One Vision Housing was recently granted injunctions to gain access to four properties in Sefton to carry out important gas safety checks.
Gas Safety - Access Granted .
New Recycling Solution
21 Jun 2007
The construction industry accounts for nearly a third of all waste in the uk - this equates to approximately 100,000,000 tonnes a year. The vast majority of this is simply discarded to land - fills, with all the environmental problems that brings.
New Recycling Solution .
Top Award for One Vision Housing
14 Jun 2007
One Vision Housing has been rewarded for its commitment to volunteering in the community with a special accolade..
Top Award for One Vision Housing .
Investment - First Homes Completed
05 Jun 2007
The first properties in Sefton, to be improved under the Decent Homes Investment programme, have recently been completed.
Investment - First Homes Completed .
Home Search Partnership with Arena
04 Jun 2007
From the 4th June, 2007 One Vision Housing will be working in partnership with Arena Housing.
Home Search Partnership with Arena .
New Feature - Investment online search facility
30 May 2007
One Vision Housing has launched a new online search facility to help customers keep up to date with the work they can expect as part of the £200m investment programme and when it is scheduled to begin - all at the click of the mouse.
New Feature - Investment online search facility .
Gas Safety - Time to Allow Access
23 May 2007
One Vision Housing has launched a borough - wide crackdown on tenants who refuse to grant access for essential gas safety inspections by initiating legal proceedings in 90 cases.
Gas Safety - Time to Allow Access .
One Vision Housing Proud Sponsors of the Merseyside Youth Games
18 May 2007
The Merseyside Community Youth Games finals 2007 are taking place on Wednesday 15th August, at Litherland Sports Park.
One Vision Housing Proud Sponsors of the Merseyside Youth Games .
One Vision Housing Launches Advertising Campaign
18 May 2007
One Vision Housing recently launched a special Sefton - wide advertising campaign.
One Vision Housing Launches Advertising Campaign .
At Your Service
09 May 2007
One Vision Housing is committed to providing you with an efficient, high quality service regardless of your age, race, gender, sexuality, marital status, cultural background, religion or belief or ability.
At Your Service .
Closure of Orrell Satellite Office
01 May 2007
The Orrell Satellite Office will close this Thursday (3rd May) after surgery finishes.
Closure of Orrell Satellite Office .
New Contact Number for One Vision Housing
01 May 2007
The way One Vision Housing delivers some of its services has changed with the launch of our new customer service contact centre.
New Contact Number for One Vision Housing .
Want to know more about One Vision Housing? (Leaflets and Information)
27 Apr 2007
If you would like to know more about One Vision Housing and the services provided see our new Leaflet and Information page. These leaflets contain information about our organisation, the services provided and your rights and responsibilities. We have tried to include as much as possible, if you would like more details about any of our services please contact us.
Want to know more about One Vision Housing? (Leaflets and Information) .
Bootle Youth Club celebrate 60th
25 Apr 2007
The Brunswick Youth Club in Bootle celebrated a very special St Georges Day, marking the club's 60th anniversary.
Bootle Youth Club celebrate 60th .
One Vision Housing announces £150m construction partnership
16 Apr 2007
One Vision Housing has appointed two of the UK's  leading contractors as partners to deliver a £150m Decent Homes refurbishment programme in the borough of Sefton.
One Vision Housing announces £150m construction partnership .
A Call to Former Brunswick members
12 Apr 2007
A Bootle based youth club that was founded by returning Prisoners of War is set to celebrate its 60th anniversary by hosting a special event on St Georges Day - April 23rd.
A Call to Former Brunswick members .
In Vision - Spring 2007 (Here)
12 Apr 2007
The 2nd edition of In Vision is now available - In Vision (Spring 2007). This edition features; the Respect fun day, Investment Programme update, Two ticks for One Vision Housing, the ASB team, Merseyside Youth Games, plus much more.
In Vision - Spring 2007 (Here) .
One Vision Housing Welcomes Results of Liverpool Transfer
05 Apr 2007
One Vision Housing has welcomed the news that tenants of Council accommodation in Liverpool have voted in favour of transferring the City Council's remaining homes to a new landlord.
One Vision Housing Welcomes Results of Liverpool Transfer .
Getting to know you a little better
30 Mar 2007
At One Vision Housing we want to ensure that all our customers are treated fairly and that no-one is discriminated against for any reason, including disability, race, gender, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief.
Getting to know you a little better .
For Your Benefit
22 Mar 2007
One Vision Housing is working in partnership with Sefton Council so that you can continue to submit claims for Housing Benefit and Council Tax Benefit to One Vision Housing's Neighbourhood Offices. There our trained staff can verify your documents and supporting evidence, reducing the length of time it takes to process your benefit.
For Your Benefit .
A Knight in Shining Armour - Respect
13 Mar 2007
Steve Knight from Netherton in conjunction with One Vision Housing's Tenant participation Team arranged a free respect family day recently, at the Netherton Activity Centre. The event was a great success attended by over 1,500 people.
A Knight in Shining Armour - Respect .
New Rent Payment Service
02 Mar 2007
One Vision Housing is to pilot a new rent payment service through Alliance & Leicester Commercial Bank, which will more than double the number of outlets where tenants can make rent payments. The new service, which is available immediately, will mean that tenants will be able to pay their rent at any of the region's 35 outlets that display the payzone sign, in addition to the 26 Post Offices that currently accept payments.
New Rent Payment Service .
One Vision Housing to Sponsor Merseyside Youth Games
23 Feb 2007
One Vision Housing has signed a three year deal to sponsor the Sefton Team in the Merseyside Youth games from February 2007.
One Vision Housing to Sponsor Merseyside Youth Games .
Additional Properties Available
19 Feb 2007
The Home Search Team  have several additional properties available now for letting.
Additional Properties Available .
Award for One Vision Housing
24 Jan 2007
One Vision Housing Association has been awarded the 'Positive About Disabled People'  Two Ticks symbol by Jobcentre Plus.
Award for One Vision Housing .
Latest Press Release
22 Jan 2007
Read our latest press release here,  (January 19th, 2007).
Latest Press Release .
The Leaseholder at One Vision Housing
11 Jan 2007
As a leaseholder your rights have not changed and One Vision Housing's responsibilities will remain the same as the Council's.
The Leaseholder at One Vision Housing .
Improvements Imminent
15 Nov 2006
One Vision Housing can confirm that improvement work will begin at the end of November 2006 with contractors beginning the doors and windows programmes across the borough.
Improvements Imminent .
Web vision
09 Nov 2006
As One Vision Housing develops, so will this website. www.ovh.org.uk will keep you informed and provide an on-line service 24 hours a day. Report a repair, pay your rent and discover more about One Vision Housing! Every week you will be able to review your accommodation options by looking at the Homesearch pages. As this website develops we will be inviting your opinions about many topical issues as well as about the site itself, with on-line surveys.
Web vision .
Children Hold the Key to the Future
09 Nov 2006
Tenants' children symbolically clasped a giant 'transfer' key to mark the unlocking of £198 million investment for One Vision Housing's tenants' homes during the next five years.
Children Hold the Key to the Future .