News
Rent Review Consultation Results
Following our recent rent review consultation, we have collated the results and passed the recommendations on to our Board to consider before making their final decision.
Winter Soup Packs
Due to Covid restrictions we are unable to host our usual Winter Warmer events, so this year we are making fresh soup packs available to our tenants instead.
Office space to let at Ore Valley Business Centre
Small and medium office spaces available now.
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Rent Review Consultation 2021/22
Tenant consultation is an important part of any rent review and must take place whenever we are proposing an increase to the rent you pay.
Ore Valley Business Centre - Space to Grow Your Business
The Ore Valley Business Centre, located on Main Street in Lochgelly, offers a variety of office spaces to help local businesses grow and flourish.
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OVHA Important Services Update
We have reviewed our current service delivery in line with the guidance provided by the Scottish Government.
Ore Valley Housing Association seeking volunteers for our Board
Ore Valley Housing Association is seeking to recruit volunteers to join our Board which meets one evening per month.
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Cardenden Flooding - Urgent Appeal for Information
We are seeking any images or videos from the Whitehall area of Cardenden taken during the recent storm.
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Integrated Smoke Alarms
We will be resuming the smoke alarm installation project from the middle of August....
OVHA July 2020 Newsletter
Our Association newsletter has been published for July 2020.
Electrical Testing Programme
Our electrical testing programme was halted due to Covid-19 but we have today written to tenants in the programme to alert them that Rogerson Plumbing and Heating are hoping to be in a position to begin working on this programme again sometime from the week beginning 6th July.
OVHA Painter Works Resumes from 22nd June 2020
Due to the impact of the Covid-19 lockdown, OVHA had to postpone painter work due to be carried out on the properties included in this year's programme. We are delighted to confirm that the contractor Novus is intending to recommence this work from the 22nd June.
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Dogs Trust - Covid-19 Survey
Dogs Trust have launched a major survey among the nation’s dog owners to find out how they and their dogs have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Scottish Government - Update on National 'Shielding' Policy
Public Health Scotland launched a short survey on experiences and attitudes to shielding on 3 June which runs until 14 June. People shielding and their carers are encouraged to take part online
Read Article "Scottish Government - Update on National 'Shielding' Policy"
Noise Nuisance
We are all spending increased time together in our homes during these unprecedented times and the knock-on effect of this may mean that you are more aware of noise levels from your neighbours.
New Arrival During Lockdown...!
Ryan Johnston and Ashley MacDonald welcomed their new son Arlo Johnston into the world on the 20th of April.
Fife Council Grey Bin Collections
Grey bin collections to resume from 20th April 2020
Keeping Your Home Gas Safe During COVID-19
We, as a Housing Association, have a legal obligation to carry out an Annual Gas Service within your property, this law has not changed due to Covid-19. We are working with our contractors, Kingdom Gas Services, to make sure any gas services which are due for renewal are completed on time.
Grass Cutting and Grounds Maintenance Works
Maintenance work will commence on our communal grounds and properties included in our grass cutting scheme from Wednesday of this week.
Fife Council amending Bin Services
Due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, Fife Council are having to introduce changes to waste and recycling services over the coming weeks depending on staffing levels and the government guidance.
Beware Of COVID-19 Scams
Unscrupulous criminals are exploiting fears about COVID-19 to prey on members of the public, particularly older and vulnerable people who are isolated from family and friends. National Trading Standards is warning people to remain vigilant following a rise in coronavirus-related scams that seek to benefit from the public’s concern and uncertainty over COVID-19.
Ore Valley Housing Association - Covid-19 Arrangements
Following the latest Government guidance on Covid-19, all Ore Valley staff are working remotely and all walk in services have been suspended. Whilst our offices are closed, our service remains open with staff contactable via phone and email.
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OVHA Electric Car Club - COVID-19 UPDATE: New Temporary Booking Process
Due to the ongoing Coronavirus concerns, the way you book and access vehicles has changed to allow for cleaning between each rental.
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Coronavirus Update - Ore Valley Offices
The Government advice is to reduce all non-essential contact and look to provide ‘social distancing’ including the avoidance of large group gatherings and densely populated spaces, such as bars, restaurants and offices. With this in mind, in order to be able to maximise the chance of being able to provide continuous services we are going to change the way we provide services. With effect from Wednesday 18th March at 2PM, our team is going to be spread between two locations - our Cardenden Office and our Business Centre in Lochgelly. This will allow us to fully test our ability to continue to work from remote locations. From Monday 23rd March, our office will be closed and our staff will be working from home. All of our staff have equipment to allow them to access all of the Ore Valley Housing Association computer systems and telephone systems.
Coronavirus COVID-19
Ore Valley Housing Association is paying close attention to developments associated with COVID-19. Our main priority is to ensure the safety of our tenants, staff and business contacts. One of the main methods of achieving this is to minimise the contact that we have with each other. We will endeavour to ensure that we continue to provide you with the best possible and friendliest service.
Your Ore Valley...Your say...
Ore Valley is keen to ensure that your views and questions about the proposed constitutional partnership with Kingdom Housing Association are considered.
Have your say on rents
We are keen to hear what you think about a proposed increase to your rent from 1 April 2020 so that we can take account of your comments and views.
Are you an EU citizen living in Fife?
The Fife EU Settlement Partnership can help support EU Citizens in Fife with their applications to the EU Settlement Scheme
Horticultural Mentors
Ore Valley is delighted to welcome two new members to our staff team.
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