NOTICE BOARD
Office Service Update
This week we all entered a new phase of lockdown and the restrictions put in place to protect the NHS and save lives. Despite our eagerness to reopen the office our approach to the situation has not changed. Staff will continue to work from home providing services...
Crimes Update: 25th April 2020
Take a look at the attached document sent from West Midlands Police including important updates to inform you of crimes 25th April 2020. Crimes-Update-25th-April-2020Download
Dovecotes TMO COVID-19 Hardship Fund Application
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Don’t let them fool you, Be SCAM Alert – DO NOT OPEN
UK Gov Scam Please be aware there are more scam text messages going around purporting to be from UKGOVthe below are examples of the messages being sent if you receive one please DO NOT open them or click on any links.'You have been out of your house 3 times today, you...
Guidance on rent for council housing tenants
City of Wolverhampton Council has announced measures designed to support council home tenants who may struggle to pay their rent during the coronavirus outbreak. The council has implemented the following measures to provide...
Be Scam Aware
Scams West Midlands Police has warned residents to be wary of ‘coronavirus scammers.Coronavirus scam warning – protect yourself and your details from fraudstersAction Fraud has received multiple reports about fraud linked to Coronavirus. We are therefore asking you to...
BT Skills for Tomorrow support for Society
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Covid-19 Benefits Helpline
A new benefit helpline for people living in Wolverhampton who have been affected by COVID -19 Outbreak Open Monday - Friday between 10:00am - 12:00 noon & 14:00 - 16:00 Telephone 07966 292321 Email: wrs.covid19@Wolverhampton.gov.uk A helpline provided...
SPRING NEWSLETTER
Take a look at our Spring Newsletter attached... Spring-newsletterDownload
FREE Easter Egg for Children under 11, Take a look…
Easter Crafts
Citizens Advice New Dates
New Citizens Advice Drop in Session Dates, Please see poster.
Warwick Castle Day Trip
Time to announce we have our first Day trip of 2020 planned, Take a look at the poster for more information or call the office on 01902 552780. Don't miss out get your ticket before they sell out. WARWICK-CASTLE-BOOKING-FORMDownload
Voice of Older People Event
NEWS
To advertise information about activities and services provided to our community please email us with your post to: – Dovecotes.TMO@wolverhampton.gov.uk
Support and useful links
Pay your rent
Pay your rent, leaseholder service charges and other housing charges
http://www.wolverhampton.gov.uk/housing
Wolverhampton Be Safe Be Kind
Information on how to keep yourself and others safe during COVID-19. Here you will find information about social distancing, self-isolation and shielding, what to do if you think you might have coronavirus and keeping yourself safe at home.
https://www.wolverhampton.gov.uk/coronavirus-advice-and-information/stay-safe-be-kind
Benefits Help
If you have any queries about benefits, or if you require some assistance with benefits, please follow the links below.
Click Here for a link to Turn 2 Us’ Benefit Calculator
Click Here to apply for Universal Credit
Click Here for information about Managed Payments for Universal Credit
Click Here to apply for Housing Benefit and/or Council Tax Reductions
Click Here for Wolverhampton Benefit Calculator
Click Here for information about DHP and to make a claim
Looking for a home on Dovecotes?
If you are not yet a member of Homes In The City we recommend that you click here and follow the instructions towards registration. Please note that you will not be able to bid on any Dovecotes properties until your application has been completely processed.
Repairs
You must report any repairs that are our responsibility immediately. You can do this by contacting us on 01902 552780 or by clicking the link below.
Policies
Dovecotes TMO have their own policies on Equality and Diversity, Governance and many more in the new Management Agreement with the City of Wolverhampton Council and are available to view on request to the TMO.
Computer Room
Our new computer room is now open for tenants to use during office opening hours. Tenants can access all housing services, i.e. to pay rent, place bids through Homes in the City and access job clubs.
Citizens Advice
Citizens Advice Surgeries are held at the Housing Office on the last Friday of every month.