Southway Housing Trust

Firework safety (October 2009)
In the run up to 5 November, we're supporting the campaign to keep bonfire season safe.

The digital switch (September 2009)
Our TV region (Granada) is getting ready to switch over to digital. Here, we go over what this means to you, and what you’ll need to do to be sure your home is ready.

Help us find our Southway Stars! (August 2009)
Do you know a Southway resident under 25 who has done something great for the local community or a good cause, or achieved something fantastic in sports, college or university?

Annual meeting 2009 (August 2009)
We're holding our second annual meeting at 7pm on Tuesday 22 September 2009 at our head office in Didsbury.

Tackling antisocial behaviour (August 2009)
Anti-social behaviour is a serious issue and we’re serious about tackling it. It’s why our next Voice Panel event will gather people from across the Southway neighbourhood to solve the issues together. Whatever your age, whatever your thoughts, whatever your experience, we want to hear from you. Book your place for the October event today.

24 Carat (August 2009)
When we recently helped a tenant retrieve her lost ring, it was just another example of how our ‘business as usual’ service means going that extra mile.

First class creativity (July 2009)
We recently handed over the prizes to the local schools who took part in the competition to name our new neighbourhood initiative.

Next Voice Panel (July 2009)
We have started to prepare for the next Voice Panel event, which will be about 'Tackling anti-social behaviour. We need to hear from you.

Swine Flu (July 2009)
Here is some information on how to prevent the spread of Swine Flu. You can also watch the NHS video on how to catch it, bin it, kill it or have a look at the NHS catch it, bin it, kill it poster.

Bogus callers (July 2009)
We've recently received reports from local police that bogus callers are out and about across our neighbourhoods. So please remember to ask for photo identification if anyone calls.

Join the talk (June 2009)
There’s still a chance to join in the National Conversation and have your say on social housing. Visit their site to get involved.

Decent homes (June 2009)
We're part of Impact, the Manchester team that's dedicated to raising standards across the city's homes. Read Impact's Annual Report (pdf 2670kb).

Great and green (June 2009)
We’re already making neighbourhoods greater and greener with our Treat Your Streets campaign. Now it’s your turn to transform your gardens with the Council’s Great, Green Neighbourhoods competition. Closing date is Friday 24 July.

Support for your finances (May 2009)
We know it can be difficult to budget and keep up with the bills, especially these days. That’s why we’ve gathered links to organisations that can help you manage your money.

Gas safety changes (May 2009)
All our gas safety engineers have recently joined the Gas Safe Register.

Treat your streets (April 2009)
How can we make your neighbourhood safer, greater, and greener than ever? We'll be spending the next few years investing in your streets as well as your homes. And we need your ideas. Get involved at Treat Your Streets on Saturday 16 May.

Leaping ahead (April 2009)
We're already ahead of schedule with our home improvements. Find out where we're up to.

Bogus callers (April 2009)
Please watch out for bogus callers! Ask for photo I.D. Especially if you're expecting home improvements.

Your new number (April 2009)
We’ve just launched Southway Connect, our new telephone contact service.

More free ways to save money (April 2009)
We've recently joined forces with three UK agencies to help you and the planet, with a free energy-efficient light bulb scheme.

Join our Consultative Group (March 2009)
If you want a say in our policies, services and publications, why not join our Consultative Group?

Building Futures (March 2009)
Unemployed? Over 25? Looking for work in the building industry? Why not apply for a place on our two-week training course?

2,000 and still counting (February 2009)
We recently hit the 2,000 mark with our home improvements programme as we finished Mrs Sweetman's home.

Annual rent increase (February 2009)
As usual, rents will increase in April. Your new rent will apply from Monday 13 April. Find out more.

Brushing up problem-spots (February 2009)
We're hitting the streets to tackle litter and other problems. And we want you to join us on our estate walkabouts, and local litter-picks.

Digital TV is almost here! (February 2009)
Digital TV will come to Southway homes between early November 2009 and early December 2009. Are you ready?

Hot news to beat freeze (January 2009)
Winter weather can burst your pipes. Follow our hot tips to keep the warmth in and the plumber out! Over 60? Get a winter fuel payment of between £125 and £400 to help.

At your service (January 2009)
Regular Southway Surgeries bring our services to local estates once a week. We'll deal with all your queries on the spot

Your BIG say (January 2009)
Do you want to have a say in setting the standards that we, and all not-for-profit-landlords, should meet? The 'National Conversation', the country’s biggest-ever tenant consultation exercise, gives you the chance to do just that.

Brushing up problem-spots (January 2009)
We're hitting the streets to tackle litter and other problems. And we want you to join us on our estate walkabouts, and local litter-picks.

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