Southway Housing Trust

Hot news (December 2008)
Look forward to a warmer, cosier home and more cash in your pocket with our FREE home insulation.

Tony Ramage (December 2008)
We are deeply sorry to announce that Tony Ramage, Tenant Board Member, died on Saturday 13th December.

So far, so great (December 2008)
Southway is one year old. It's been a year of challenge, and the chance for us to prove our commitment to the community.

Hot tips for cold snaps (December 2008)
Winter weather can burst your pipes. Follow our hot tips to keep the warmth in and the plumber out!

At your service (November 2008)
From Monday 10 November regular Southway Surgeries bring our services to local estates once a week.

Cool it! (November 2008)
Got an appointment for a gas servicing and safety check? Don't use your gas fire before we come; if it's been on, it stays too hot to inspect.

Spooks and sparks (October 2008)
Lots of free things to do in the Halloween and bonfire season. Have fun, stay safe.

Hot tips for cold snaps (October 2008)
Winter weather can burst your pipes. Follow our hot tips to keep the warmth in and the plumber out!

We're coming to you! (September 2008)
Southway Surgeries - handy advice sessions on local estates – are coming your way when we open our new headquarters and close our Copson Street local office.

One thousand up, and counting! (September 2008)
It was celebration time as we marked home improvement number 1,000 with tenants Mr and Mrs Birbeck of Burnage.

Bloomin' marvellous! (August 2008)
Two lucky Southway tenants were whisked to the Tatton Park flower show as guests of the Lord Group, one of the building companies we use to improve local homes.

Beat crime at holiday time (July 2008)
Follow these top police tips to prevent crime and give you peace of mind while you relax in the sun.

Window to a brighter future (July 2008)
It's smiles all round as we celebrate the success of our first programme of window replacements.

500 up! (July 2008)
It was flowers and chocolates for Ellen as we celebrated home improvement 500 at her Chorlton home.

The apprentice: you're HIRED! (July 2008)
Between now and 2012, the new agreement means more jobs and training for local people across South Manchester

Let's get digital (July 2008)
Between now and 2012, the nation is switching to digital TV. It's coming to our area between October and December of 2009. By then everyone will need digital to continue to view.

Big cheque for gas check (June 2008)
Keep your appointment for your gas safety check and you could win £100 - just like Mary!

Water: hot safety tips (June 2008)
Keep your family safe and healthy with this advice about hot water systems and drinking water.

Win cash for green fingers! (June 2008)
Lots of prizes in the 2008 garden contest – win up to £750! Hurry entries close 30 June.

Take the credit (June 2008)
Want a safe place to save money, or get a low-cost loan?

Litter blitz from the top (May 2008)
Our Chief Executive and her three directors are rolling up their sleeves to keep Southway streets tidy!

Have your say (May 2008)
We need your input to help run Southway at its best. The ideas and opinions of you and your neighbours can really shape the sort of service we offer.

Protect your rights (May 2008)
Have you signed your Southway tenancy agreement and returned your survey?

Rent rise explained (April 2008)
The rent for most Southway homes went up from 7 April 2008. But why the increase? How’s it worked out?

Your say. Your conference (April 2008)
Want to have a real input into the Southway future? Why not come along to our first residents’ conference?

Your new repairs dream team (April 2008)
We’ve just taken on our own repairs workers and extended our repairs service hours too!

What's best for YOUR area? (March 2008)
We've got cash to spend in your area soon . . . and we want you and your neighbours to tell us how!

Sign-up, sign-up! (March 2008)
Look out for your new tenancy agreement - and our 'Who are you?' survey that could win you £250!

We're down your way! (March 2008)
We're hitting the streets to tackle problem-spots. Why not join us - starting in Burnage, Wednesday 12 March.

Big cheque for gas check (March 2008)
If you keep to your appointment for your annual gas safety check you'll get peace of mind and the chance to win £25!

Rent problem? (March 2008)
Do you owe rent? Or does your rent statement show you owe more than you expected?

Gerard and Irene's perfect kitchen (February 2008)
Mr and Mrs Kay are one of the first households to enjoy the benefits of a full home refurbishment.

Bogus callers (January 2008)
Watch out for bogus callers to your home! That's the message we're sending to all tenants - especially while many are opening their doors to workers coming to do improvements.

We're open longer (December 2007)
Our local housing office at 13 Copson Street, Withington is now open longer to suit you better.

Southway goes live (November 2007)
Southway Housing Trust was launched on Monday 26 November 2007 to kickstart a brighter future for local people.

The word on the street (November 2007)
We've been out and about asking local tenants' reps how they feel about the start of their Southway future.