Customer Annual Review 2015/16 | Page 8

Customer Annual Review 2016 6 56 Tenant inspections on our large estates in Letchworth and Hitchin with 120 actions raised Creating great communities £71,224 spent on neighbourhood improvements selected by a group of customers £74,689 spent on CCTV installation to increase security and reduce anti-social behaviour We will continue to demonstrate that we care about our communities and are making a difference. Anti-social behaviour covers a lot of different things from hate crime to fly-tipping. In a survey we asked for your feedback. You told us: • To let you know what we do to reduce anti-social behaviour • To tell you who to contact if you experience anti-social behaviour • To concentrate on key problems which affect neighbourhoods For example we asked in your local area how much of a problem would you say litter and rubbish are? (152 responses) We: 15% Increased the size of the Estate Services Team 9% A very big problem I am unaware of any problems 20% 38% It happens but is not a problem Not a very big problem 18% A fairly big problem £12,787 received from recharging customers for fly-tipping, not maintaining their gardens and vandalism Our Estate Services Team will spend more time on the social impact they can bring to communities; by offering extra help to vulnerable customers unable to maintain their outside areas alone and work with housing officers to offer support to customers who need it most. Increased the number of estate inspections Monitor bin areas for dumped items and wrong use of bins The team also check that our contract cleaners are doing a good job Looking ahead “We intend to focus the support we have always delivered where it is truly needed. This means a pledge to helping vulnerable residents, making strong communities, supporting people into employment and being there when needed.” Gavin Cansfield, CEO 7