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scwilson
Feb 3, 20222 min read
Where Is Everyone? By Dave Simons
The big burning question I been wondering now for some time is… Where is everyone?? We have the portal to use, and, in many ways, it is...
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scwilson
Jan 27, 20221 min read
An Important Update. By Simon Warde.
Dear Ambassadors, You will likely now be aware not only of the positive change the SHWP (Social Housing White Paper) will introduce to...
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scwilson
Jan 21, 20222 min read
No Rest For The Wicked. By Abigail Orona.
I apologise for the late blog, I have recently been quite the busy bee embarking on a new projectwhich has given me much more...
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scwilson
Dec 22, 20212 min read
Dear Santa. By Abigail Orona.
It’s nearing Christmas, so what have I done? I made a blog stating a handful of things that I’ve done recently to convince you why I...
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scwilson
Dec 22, 20211 min read
Merry Christmas Everyone. By Wendy Hind.
I have really enjoyed this year, primarily because of the tremendous hard work you have all put in the last 12 months. Here’s a flavour...
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scwilson
Dec 20, 20213 min read
On Reflection by Simon Warde
On reflection As 2021 draws to an end there will likely be mixed feelings about the year, for some it has felt rather long and others...
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scwilson
Dec 8, 20213 min read
The Power Of Tenant Involvement by Anthony Church
As a Tenant Ambassador I am part of the Great Estates Team who make decisions on areas that need improving throughout the City of Oxford...
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scwilson
Nov 10, 20211 min read
Introducing Sara Scott
I have been a resident of the council with my family as a disabled person and current wheelchair user, for about six years at two...
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jlongford
Oct 20, 20211 min read
Great Estates Walkabout...by Gill Taylor
On a cold damp and windy September morning we had our first walk about in nearly 2 years it what a delight to see people in the flesh and...
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jlongford
Oct 18, 20211 min read
Farewell for now...by Emily Badger
The work carried out on the Barns road has made a great change to all the residents that live here new and old. The old garden that was...
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jlongford
Oct 15, 20213 min read
Welcome Steven Norton
My name is Steven Norton, I’m 54 years old, disabled because of back problems, COPD and a fair-sized list of other complaints that has...
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jlongford
Oct 14, 20211 min read
Welcome Alison!
Hi, I've been asked to write a few words of introduction. My name's Alison and I live in a council flat on Blackbird Leys. I work full...
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jlongford
Oct 12, 20211 min read
Where we are at; the story so far...by Wendy Hind
We have had a nice raft of new Ambassadors, all of whom have been following the same process, - a sift and sort by Scott Wilson and...
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jlongford
Oct 12, 20212 min read
About Me...by David Lincoln
My name is David Lincoln. I am slightly over 21…. Ok a young 68! I have been married to Rosemarie (a nursery nurse) for 44 years...stiII...
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jlongford
Oct 12, 20211 min read
IDA Ambassador October 2021...by Susan Carson
I first came to Oxford in the early 80's as a student in the life sciences and trained as a research scientist. I was always a curious...
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jlongford
Oct 11, 20212 min read
A month on...by Abigail Orona
It’s me again, still causing trouble as per usual. But, I have tried to be on my best behaviour, I swear! To prove it to you all, I am...
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scwilson
Sep 21, 20212 min read
Starting Out by Abigail Orona
Hello, my name is Abigail. I live with my family in a zoo filled with cats, dogs, horses, degus and two brothers. As far as hobbies go, I...
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jlongford
Sep 1, 20212 min read
On Reflection...by Wendy Hind
Today – the first of September marks the start of my year 3 journey with OCC and Tenant Involvement. .I started working in St Aldates,...
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scwilson
Aug 26, 20212 min read
Why the Paralympics is important to me by Wendy Hind
Many people see the Paralympics as adjacent to the main event. For me it is very much the other way round. I wanted to share some...
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scwilson
Aug 19, 20211 min read
A new arrival…….by Simon Warde
The next batch of Apprenticeships will be starting across the Council in September. I am delighted to inform you that an apprentice was...
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