Generic and local information for the UK Military community in Sennelager including Serving Personnel, Families, Veterans, and MOD Civilians.
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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
Accommodation Survey - ARMY 2024
Modernised Accommodation Offer Review – don't miss the opportunity to have your say!
The MOD is undertaking a review of the Modernised Accommodation Offer (formerly New Accommodation Offer), following the pause in rollout of elements relating to Service Families Accommodation (SFA).
As part of the review, we want to gain a clearer picture of your personal circumstances and your future accommodation choices. We will use this data to improve our understanding of the potential demand for family accommodation, including where, how and with whom Service personnel would like to live. It will help us to create an improved accommodation offer for the Armed Forces.
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Tri-Service Accommodation Regulations (TSARs) JSP 464 updated to reflect Modernised Accommodation Offer
- JSP 464 Vol 1 Part 1 V 30Ch 12: Forces Help to Buy Scheme – Section XII Para 1251. Refund of Legal Expenses (New Buyers) policy
- JSP 464 Vol 3 Pt 1 V24Ch 3: Single Living Accommodation and the Substitute Equivalents - ChargesSLA Waivers 0303c. Amendment to Over 37 Provision. SLA Waivers 0303 y. Inclusion of the Dual Accommodation Waiver.
Details of the amendments are at this link and the full policy document can be found here.
Contact House Directory
Did you know that Army HIVE holds and maintains a directory of all Contact Housing available across the UK and Overseas?
Thursday, March 7, 2024
Defence Infrastructure Organisation: Service Family Accommodation Communications Update
A message from DIO Chief Executive, Mike Green:
“On Tuesday, I gave evidence to the House of Commons Defence Committee inquiry into service accommodation.
I welcome the scrutiny of our past performance and the opportunity it provides for us to share the improvements we are making.
I care deeply about the homes that DIO provides for you and your families, and during the evidence session, I was again able to offer my sincere apologies for the unacceptable living conditions that many of you have had to experience.
I am determined to resolve the problems that have affected Service family homes and over the last 18 months we have done all in our power to grip the issues.
Maintenance service performance has significantly improved and more than 80% of jobs are now fixed on first visit. Call waiting times have vastly reduced and complaints are at their lowest level since the contracts began. However, there is much more still to do.
Monday, February 26, 2024
New Accommodation Offer Important Update: Extension of SLA Waiver
Thursday, February 15, 2024
Friday, February 9, 2024
New Accommodation Offer Booklet - Version 2
The planned changes are intended to modernise accommodation entitlements, improve the standard of Single Living Accommodation, update the Overseas Accommodation Offer, increase support to homeowners and, overall, give you more of a say on how you choose to live.
To read the full booklet click here
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
New Accommodation Offer: Introduction of the Dual Accommodation Expense
further information on the Dual Accommodation Expense, please go to:
this SWAY
Draft JSP 464, see Part 8 – Payment and Charges, Section 7
Army Briefing Note: ABN 003/2024 (available to MODnet users only)
Victory Services Club: January Newsletter
https://www.vsc.co.uk/
New Accommodation Offer: Outreach Awareness Sessions, online or dial in on Thursdays
Monday, February 5, 2024
International HIVE (iHIVE) - Launch of additional Overseas Location Guides (OLGs).
Overseas Location Guides offer location specific information to give a brief insight into a location, with the facility to fine out more from iHIVE from questions you may have.
Additional Oversea Location Guides added include:
· Canberra
· Oman
· Saudi Arabia
· Kuala Lumpur
Contact Sarah at our iHIVE with any questions, or visit the iHIVE Blog and view the guides and range of information provided to support Serving Personnel and families worldwide.
For more information please visit: https://internationalhive.blogspot.com/
New Accommodation Offer: Outreach Awareness Sessions, online or dial in on Thursdays
2024 Civilian Housing Briefs from Defence Transition Services
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/information-and-guidance-on-civilian-housing
Click the registration link for the briefing date you wish to attend.
In addition to delivering civilian housing briefs, Defence Transition Services (DTS) exists to provide information and support for those Service leavers and their families who are most likely to face challenges as they leave the armed forces and adjust to civilian life.
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
New Accommodation Offer: Tri-Service Roadshow *Change of Date*, RAF Wyton on 5th March
On 5 Mar 2024 the New Accommodation Offer team will run sessions at 10:00 & 14:00 hosted by UK Strategic Command from RAF Wyton, followed by an evening event at 18:00 from the Community Learning Centre, RAF Wittering. For more information on how to attend, either in person or via livestream, please go to this SWAY.
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
DIO: Service Family Accommodation (SFA) Communications Update
XL Bully dogs have been added to the list of dogs banned under the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991.
From 1 February 2024 it will be a criminal offence for anyone, including SFA residents, to own an XL Bully dog in England and Wales unless your dog has a Certificate of Exemption. Further details on preparing for the ban can be found here.
Families living in SFA who own an XL Bully dog must re-submit a pet request form alongside a copy of their Certificate of Exemption to Pinnacle no later than 31 January 2024.
Afghan Relocation and Resettlement policy (ARAP)
New Accommodation Offer Explained by the 'Savvy Squaddie'
Tuesday, January 23, 2024
New Accommodation Offer: New Accompanied Established Long Term Relationship Overseas Pilot Now Live
Monday, January 22, 2024
New Accommodation Offer Update: Draft JSP Now Available
The New Accommodation Offer policy will not come into effect until 11 March 2024, the draft of the new JSP 464 'Tri-Service Accommodation Regulations' is being shared with Service personnel now so that they have access to detailed policy information to help inform any future accommodation decisions they may be making.
The JSP will be re-issued as 'live' policy on 11 March 2024 to replace the current version of JSP 464.
Parts 1 to 8 of the draft JSP are available on Gov.uk. Parts 9 to 11 will cover Forces Help to Buy, the Combined Accommodation Assessment System for SFA and Four-Tier Grading for SLA – these are not being released now as the policy remains the same as under the current regulations. Part 12 will cover the complaints processes which will be published when the new policy comes into effect.
Link to Draft JSP: Draft tri-service accommodation regulations (TSARs) (JSP 464) - March 2024 - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Link to New Accommodation Offer SWAY: New Accommodation Offer Update release 19 Jan 2024 (cloud.microsoft)
New Accommodation Offer: Tri-Service Roadshow *Change of Date*, RAF Wyton on 5 Mar
Please note that the New Accommodation Offer Roadshow at RAF Wyton is no longer being held on 7 Feb, and will now take place on 5 Mar.
On 5 Mar 2024 the New Accommodation Offer team will run sessions at 10:00 & 14:00 hosted by UK Strategic Command from RAF Wyton, followed by an evening event at 18:00 from the Community Learning Centre, RAF Wittering. For more information on how to attend, either in person or via livestream, please go to this SWAY.
Monday, January 15, 2024
Service Family Accommodation (SFA) Communications Update: Cold Weather Alert
A cold weather alert has been issued for parts of the UK next week, with colder temperatures expected and the potential for snow.
DIO and our suppliers have provisions in place to ensure we are prepared to provide the right level of support for families.
There are also steps families can take if they are experiencing issues with their boiler or heating during the colder weather. Please check out Pinnacle's boiler and heating guide for more information.
If families are still having problems with their boiler or heating system, please contact Pinnacle National Call Centre on 0800 031 8628