Simplifying our organisation

Tell us what you think

We want a stronger and more efficient organisation which is focussed on one set of priorities – the things that matter most to you.

In order to provide this, we believe that we need to simplify the structure of our group of housing associations.

In 2009 we simplified the way the Group operates by bringing together all of our staff and services into a single structure. The next stage is to amalgamate the three housing associations within the Affinity Sutton Group.

Although your tenancy agreement and terms would remain unchanged, there would be one single landlord known as Affinity Sutton Homes.

What we want to change

Your landlord name

We’re proposing that Affinity Sutton Homes becomes one combined landlord led by a single board. The legal term for this is ‘amalgamation’.

Broomleigh, Downland and William Sutton Homes would join together to become Affinity Sutton Homes and from that date Affinity Sutton Homes would be your landlord.

The governance structure

At the moment, all three organisations have their own boards. Instead of this there would be one board for Affinity Sutton Homes. This board will have at least three spaces for resident board members.

But it won't alter anything else...

• your tenancy conditions and rights would not change
• it wouldn’t affect your rent or the basis for future rent changes
• if you are a leaseholder, it wouldn’t affect your lease
• local services would still be provided in most areas by the people who provide them now
• we would keep existing contracts with our partners
• Your statutory rights as tenants or leaseholders wouldn't change.

The benefits

The aim of these changes is to:

• Continue to deliver a high quality and consistent service to all residents.
• Provide a streamlined structure with less bureaucracy and quicker decisions.
• Make cost savings which will mean we can invest more money into improving your homes, neighbourhoods and communities.
• Have a simple Board structure which enables you to be more involved at a local level. 

This proposal is supported by the Boards of Broomleigh, Downland and William Sutton Homes – but we want to know what you think.

We won’t make a decision until the boards of the three associations (all of which include residents), have considered your views from this consultation.