Residents stories
Residents stories
Our social purpose affects everything we do and for some resident, it makes a huge difference.
At Settle, we are driven by our purpose to help people who are struggling to find a place to live. We help our customers to stay in their homes comfortably, so that they can live the life they choose.
As part of our proposals to redevelop the homes on Campfield Way, Highover Road and Icknield Way (49A to 75B) in Letchworth Garden City, our main priority is to ensure residents’ voices are heard and that they are provided with a home that matches their needs.
Leesa is a resident who lived in Campfield Way with her family for thirteen years. She was happy in her home and loved her local community; however, she no longer required three bedrooms, as her children have left home and the house no longer felt comfortable to live in.
An opportunity came up for Leesa to move to a new development of 30 two-bedroom homes for affordable rent in John Stoddart Court, in the Jackmans neighbourhood in Letchworth. Initially feeling frightened and sad at the thought of leaving a home that held so many happy memories, Leesa literally got a new lease of life and feels like she has “won the lottery” in her new home. She took the time to show us around her new home and shares her story in this podcast.
Anna and her 6 year old son Danilo fled the war in Ukraine a year ago in search for a better life. They travelled to Poland and then on to Lithuania, before arriving to the UK.
On her arrival in the UK, Anna stayed with a family through Homes for Ukraine, who directed her to the council to apply for a home. In this short film, Anna shares her story and explains how she found a home through our Temporary Accommodation team.