Council housing

I’ve been banding 2A since October 2020 and have been bidding. I’m eligible for a two bedroom because of my toddler I know it’s a silly question but how long does it roughly take? Every time I bid for a property I’m always number 2 or 3 never quite close enough has anyone else had this? Sometimes it’s silly but I feel like it’s a hoax.

I haven’t bothered checking “My account” on Croydons website for a council property because I know that will be years.

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Is the my account bit not linked to the bidding system anyway? I was told the position on thd croydon website is overall and that on croydon choice bidding system there is council and housing association? I applied in jan 2021, got My bidding details in october 2021 and just got our newbuild flat november 2022. Was relatively quick for us. Also on band 2a and my toddler just turned 2 yesterday x

I’m not entirely sure if there link I assumed they were separated and also assumed for bidding was all for housing association. My little one is 2 also 2A is second priority idk how to boost it up as I’m desperate for a flat, it’s difficult because I work and my sons nursery is in North Croydon so I can only bid for that sort of area.

Ah we were quite open to anywhere in croydon as we was desperate to move from private. We were in a tiny 1 bed. So we were bidding anywhere. Luckily we managed to stay in thornton heath which is where nursery and work is. Don't give up! I got this flat and I was position 13!

thank you so much for your advice! Im really glad to hear you’ve got more space now, did you get a 1 bed or 2? I know we can’t be picky in these situations but I’d honestly prefer to stay in Thornton Heath or Norbury as I have family there too and work etc. oh I’m shocked about your bid position you don’t usually hear this! I’m currently no 3. for a new build which I’m waiting for the completion date but I thought I won’t be getting it as the first and second person would want it, who wouldn’t when it’s a new build?

I got a 2 bed, in the newbuilds in thornton heath. I initially bidded in May and it said property had been given to someone else.. on October they got in touch saying the property was complete and all the people who bidded infront of me had been housed since May so technically I was first although still showing the original position of 13

I’m also 2A but for a 1 bed waiting to be contacted by the council to confirm they’ve received my sons details to entitle me to a 2 bed! How does bidding work does someone have to give you details in order to bid ? How close ok the housing register do you have to be to bid & also is housing association different times anything else ?? Sorry for all the questions 😂 xx

I actually got a call in December saying I was short listed and I would be contacted in January and I got in touch with the council who said the property isn’t ready yet, I’m just worried I won’t get it since I’m 3rd place. I think you really got lucky❤️

thank you!

When did everyone get details to log into bid ??

@Anna I applied in jan 2021 only In October 2021 they sent me my details and thats because I was on their case. It was also the pandemic so not sure if it's usually quicker x

I’ve been emailing for months and at this rate I have no idea what email is correct!

Email your housing officer? You must have one that accepted your application etc?

I was 2A, started bidding in July 21, I had a few where I was 1/2/3. Shortlisted a few times. Finally shortlisted again Aug 22, accepted in September. Got the keys November. But I was literally bidding for almost anything that it would allow me to bid on

@Makayla looks like we both got housed in the same month🙏 we were bidding almost the same amount of time too. What a coincidence

I have them a call today and was given my updated register number and also they updated my account over the phone to add my son. The lady said they are only at their October emails currently!

CAN ANYONE HELP PLEASE I applied for housing transfer because my one and half bedroom flat means we're quite overcrowded. My 16 year old daughter occupies the single room and l share the double with my 9 year old daughter and 7 year old son. My application for transfer was made in 2018 and l was given login details in 2020. My band is 2T and l have been bidding since with no hope at all. The closest l have come to any bid position is 23. I don't quite understand the bidding system because it feels like being on a wild goose chase. l feel quite frustrated. Can anyone kindly explain how this works? I thought my moving into a 3 bedroom would create a vacancy in my flat for another family.

in our community

Is this clever or cruel?

My husband and i were talking and with social media and the internet in general being a terrifying dumpster fire, we are trying to figure out the best way to keep our son safe while still teaching him how to safely be online and moderation.

We landed on the idea of giving him the 90's kid treatment. A computer in the living room for us to keep an eye on what hes doing online, and once we feel hes mature enough to hang with friends without adult supervision he gets a flip phone. When we feel he is responsible enough and he earns and saves up the money for the physical phone, case, and screen cover, then we will be happy to take him to get a smart phone.

I thought this was air tight, but now my brother says its cruel to give a kid a flip phone, and besides he can just use his friends phones at school.

My husband and i remember a time before the internet, and we remember having complete access to something no one understood yet. We saw unspeakable things and are always battling with the urge to put the phone and social media down. I dont want that for my son, especially with his brain so vulnerable still.

If your partners parent passes away

And you and that parent didn't get along are you still go to the funeral?

Not my situation!

Partner no longer wants baby #2

Before our son was born we originally both wanted minimum 2 kids but we were hoping for 3-4. My partner found the birth traumatic to watch and also struggled a lot with the newborn/baby stage. He no longer wants to have any more children and it’s completely breaking my heart. I need another baby. We’ve spoken about it a lot and the options. He said he wasn’t COMPLETELY closed off to it so I asked him to try and work through his feelings and reconsider his decision. He eventually said he definitely doesn’t want another. I know that I will always want one and my feelings will never change. Do we have to break up or does anyone know anything else I can do to help change his mind? Has anyone else’s partner said this and then changed their mind? I don’t want to break up because I adore him and our life together and I’d hate to split up our family for “selfish” reasons and make my son miss out on having both of us together but I just don’t know what to do

Nursery funding

My child turned 9 months last week. I applied for government funded hours nearly 2 months ago and so well within the required timeframe for the April term, however upon receiving my first invoice without the funding applied and having questioned this, I have now been informed that the stretched funding doesn’t start until 4th May.

Has anyone else been told it won’t start until May?

The government site states it should start from April 1st, and so I intentionally set my nursery start and return to work as the start of April for that reason, knowing that I wouldn’t be able to afford the nursery on my sole income without the funding

Jealous of my husband

I’m so jealous of him and it’s making me resentful. We have a ten week old and I’m jealous that he is at work all day. I’m jealous he can leave for lunch and actually eat an uninterrupted lunch. Take a phone call uninterrupted. Chat with a friend he runs in to uninterrupted. Even go to the bathroom when he wants uninterrupted. He comes home from work when he wants. He’s not on a set schedule. Some days are late some are early. It depends on when he’s done. I’m jealous he can come home at 10pm and shower, eat and go right to bed uninterrupted because I already have the baby asleep. He doesn’t have to worry about anything house wise or baby wise because I’ve done it all. Meanwhile I’m covered in puke and crap and smell like rotten milk. When he is home he is VERY active and helpful. So it’s not that. I’m just jealous his world hasn’t changed and mine has I guess. This isn’t something he’s doing wrong so I’m not sure how to get past this. I wish I could keep him home all day because that’s how helpful he is, but I understand he obv needs to work.

Calpol

My mum has just given my 4 year old calpol because he asked for it. He isn’t poorly (although was last week, been fine this week) he just likes the taste of it. My mum didn’t check, didn’t ask, just gave it to him and when I’ve questioned her she said “he asked for it”. Then quizzed 4 year old who said he asked for it because it tastes nice.

How would you react?