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Steve Moore

performs the role of Chief Executive on a permanant part-time basis. Steve was formerly the Deputy Director of Housing at Westminster City Council and was instrumental in setting up WCH.

Operations Manager

Hannah Callender

is a full time member of staff and oversees the day to day running of Westminster Community Homes, including clienting the various external contracts we have in place. Hannah completed a degree in Residential Property.

Administration / Operations Officer

Sophie Sheekey

works full time assisting Hannah on general overall running of office. Sophie also works on finance; invoicing and accounts payable. Sophie is the contact for new tenants and attends Intermediate Rent viewings.

Anton Robinson

Leasehold Negotiator

is a full time member of staff and his position involves negotiating the voluntary acquisition of leaseholders homes where they are affected by Westminster City Council regeneration projects, Anton has 8 years’ experience in property negotiation. He works with lessees to find them an alternative home that suits their needs, as well as identifying properties for Westminster Community Homes to purchase which are then offered to affected residents as a decant or permanent rehousing solution.

Ian Sellens

Regeneration Negotiator

Ian is a recent addition to Westminster Community Homes and his position involves negotiating the voluntary acquisition of leaseholder’s homes where they are affected by Westminster City Council regeneration projects.

Ian has 20 years experience working in Housing, including working with residents on sites due for demolition. He now works with leaseholders on to Church Street, a Westminster City Council renewal area to assess their re-housing priorities and work with them to facilitate the acquisition of suitable alternative accommodation. Ian will guide the lessee through the whole process, from advising what options are available through to the move to their new home.

Faith Rose

Temporary Assistant Regeneration Negotiator

Faith Rose worked for Westminster Community from the set up of the organisation until 2017. She has returned to Westminster Community Homes temporarily support them regeneration team and assist with engaging with leaseholders on the regeneration sites sites; Ebury Bridge Estate and Church Street

The Board

The Board has five members, all nominated by the City Council. This Board controls all activities carried out by Westminster Community Homes.

Current Board Members are:

Cllr Jim Glen - WCC Deputy Cabinet Member for Housing

Thomas Harding - WCC Head of Westminster Employment Service

Olivia Harris - Dolphin Living CEO

James Green - WCC Senior Development Manager and WOC Board Member

Dermot Moloney - Housing Programme Director

The composition of The Board brings an excellent combination of local knowledge, business, financial expertise, resident perspective and commitment.

The Board meets four times a year with further one off meetings as required on specific topics. To ensure that the business continues to go forward efficiently between board meetings, E reports on urgent items are produced as required. These reports and the decisions are then reported formally at the next available board meeting.

Advisors

WCH is being assisted by advisors who are specialists in their field.

Property Management

Devonshire's provides this service to Westminster Community Homes.

Auditors

Jones Avens have been appointed by Westminster Community Homes as auditors since 2011.