500th Decent Home milestone reached by Acis

Acis Group, the Lincolnshire based social housing provider, and contract partner Frank Haslam Milan (FHM) recently reached a milestone in their Sheffield home improvement programme, by successfully refurbishing the 500th property.

Delighted Acis tenant Tracey Smith, whose house was the 500th to be improved, is enjoying the luxury of having her whole house modernised and is already benefiting from a reduction in her fuel bills.

Acis are working with FHM in the Lower Manor and Woodthorpe areas on internal refurbishments, which will bring all of their homes above and beyond the Government’s Decent Homes Standard. The improvement programme got underway in 2007 and includes the rewiring of homes, new heating systems and the fitting of new kitchens, bathrooms, windows and doors.

To mark the 500th handover, Acis joined FHM and Tracey in her Spinkhill Road home for a celebratory brew and slice of cake. Tracey said, “I’m absolutely delighted with the work that has been carried out to my home, it looks marvellous. The finish is lovely and the workmanship is excellent. Having new windows, doors and heating system has resulted in me paying less for my heating costs. I’ve reduced my direct debit to my energy provider by £20 a month. So not only have I got a lovely modern home, I’m saving money too.”

Andrea Gaffney of Acis said, “Delivering improved homes and services to our tenants, as well as bringing long lasting benefits to local communities, is what we are all about all about. These are exciting times for the area and this milestone is yet another step forward in our investment programme. Our ongoing involvement and consultation with local tenants will ensure that improvements and services meet their needs and aspirations.”