The Southern Housing Podcast

Sustainability at Southern Housing

It's Earth Month and we invite our Sustainability Team to talk about all the things we're doing to ensure a greener future.  Chapters 00:57: What has the Sustainability Team achieved to date? 01:38: The latest from our Retrofit programme - energy efficiency measures in our homes 02:47: Biodiversity projects 07:14: How difficult it is to carry out work for Sustainability? What kind of reception are you getting from residents and colleagues 13:04: There are a lot of strong views on Sustainability - both for and against - how has that impacted your work? 16:11: What are the best bits about working in Sustainability and why do you love this line of work 20:46: What is Earth Month and what will we be doing? 21:35: Planet vs plastic - what's the impact of plastic on our planet and what can we do to alleviate the problem  25:00 If the Sustainability Team was an animal, which animal would it be? To find out more about Southern Housing and the work we do, please head over to our website [https://www.southernhousing.org.uk/].

Helping residents become financially stronger

In this episode we talk to Clare and Arlene from our Financial Inclusion Team about how we're supporting residents to be financially stronger - from budgeting advice to help accessing benefits and grants.  To find out more about Southern Housing and the work we do, please head over to our website [https://www.southernhousing.org.uk/].

Tackling Tenancy Fraud - unlocking homes for those in genuine need

According to the National Fraud Authority, Tenancy Fraud costs £900m every year to the public purse - it's the second highest fraud in the country.   And it's estimated that between 3% and 5% of all social housing stock is affected by fraud.   This is set against a housing crisis where - over 132,000 families are living in temporary accommodation (including over 170,000 children)   So what are we doing to get these homes back for the people who really need them? We've our Tenancy Fraud Team - Jessie, Hema and Deborah to tell us more about a new key amnesty in November. We're offering those committing tenancy fraud the chance to hand back their keys without facing legal action.  Find out more about tenancy fraud, how to hand your keys back, and how to report it. [https://www.southernhousing.org.uk/latest-news/2025/key-amnesty-the-chance-to-do-the-right-thing] To find out more about Southern Housing and the work we do, please head over to our website [https://www.southernhousing.org.uk/].

Progression for Women in the Workplace

Southern Housing Network Group Women at Work (co-chaired by Jennifer Wickert and Romy Rookwood) welcome panellists Wam Dawn, Yvette Carter, Chloe Hutton, Jane Campbell and Emma Cummings to talk about how we can support women to achieve their true potential in the workplace. #NationalInclusionWeek #NowIsTheTime To find out more about Southern Housing and the work we do, please head over to our website [https://www.southernhousing.org.uk/].

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at Southern Housing

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at Southern Housing: Join Lynn Bates, Director of People, Wam Dawson, Executive Director of People and Culture, and Aure Muteteli, Diversity, Inclusion & Wellbeing Manager, for a discussion about how we celebrate diversity and ensure inclusivity for both colleagues and residents.  To find out more about Southern Housing and the work we do, please head over to our website [https://www.southernhousing.org.uk/].