We're asking customers living in around 70 homes in Cheshire East for their views on a proposal to transfer their homes from Southway Wythenshawe Homes to Peaks & Plains Housing Trust.
No decision has been made yet, and we want to hear what you think before we decide what happens next.
Why are we considering this?
Peaks & Plains Housing Trust is based locally in Cheshire East and already provides services to most of the homes affected by this proposal.
Having Peaks & Plains as your landlord would give you a single point of contact for all of your housing services, making it easier to access help and support when you need it.
Being based locally means it's well-placed to deliver essential services efficiently, provide good value for money, and plan improvements around the needs of local customers, homes and neighbourhoods.
Peaks & Plains works closely with local organisations, including the council, police and NHS. These links can help you access support and opportunities that meet your needs.
What would this mean for me?
If the proposal goes ahead:
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Peaks & Plains Housing Trust would become your landlord
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Your tenancy or lease would transfer to Peaks & Plains, and your legal rights would stay the same.
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Your rent and service charges would not increase because of this change, but you would pay them directly to Peaks & Plains
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We’d help you make any changes you’d need to make to help you pay your rent
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You’d receive all of your housing services directly from Peaks & Plains, and access to the full range of services and support it offers
Your services, including repairs, will continue as normal while the consultation is taking place. If you need to speak to us, you can still to contact us the same way you usually do.
A small number of homes
Most customers affected by this proposal already receive services from Peaks & Plains on Southway Wythenshawe Homes' behalf. A small number currently receive services directly from Southway Wythenshawe Homes. We've sent you a consultation letter explaining what applies to your home.
Are there any downsides?
We know that a change of landlord might be confusing to start with. If the proposal goes ahead, we'll make sure you have clear information about what's changing, when it will happen and who to contact if you need support.
What are the costs associated with the proposal?
There are no significant associated costs other than those relating to the sale of the properties. The proposal will not result in any increase to your rents, or the service charges you pay. We also anticipate it would improve value for money and efficiency in the longer term as critical services, such as your repairs, will be delivered locally.
Home survey
As part of the proposal, Peaks & Plains Housing Trust will carry out a survey of affected homes. This will help them understand the condition of each property and plan for the future if the transfer goes ahead.
They'll contact you directly in the coming weeks to arrange a time to visit your home that suits you. We'd be grateful if you could provide access for them to carry out the survey.
Share your views
We want to hear your thoughts, questions and concerns before we make any decisions. The consultation will be open for four weeks, closing on 7 December 2026.
You can share your feedback with us in the following ways:
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By email at CheshireEastConsultation@southwayhousing.co.uk
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By phone on 0161 448 4200 – please ask for a call back
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By post using the prepaid addressed envelope we included with your letter
What happens next?
After the consultation closes, we'll review all of your feedback before making a final decision. We'll then write to let you know the outcome and any next steps.
Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts with us.