Northwards Housing

Sanctuary scheme (December 2007)
A major new scheme will help victims of domestic violence stay safer and more secure in their own home - especially good news at this time of year.

Christmas comes early for older residents (December 2007)
Christmas came early for some older Northwards residents when local school children sang carols and delivered free festive hampers.

Blessings best at Christmas! (December 2007)
Year six pupil Blessings Nyathi from St. Edmund's RC primary school, Monsall came top of the pile of 200 entries in the design-our-Christmas-card competition.

Jump to it! (December 2007)
We're showing kids a sporting time at the St Matthews youth sports night.

Top award for local youth team (November 2007)
Congratulations to the North City Youth Activities Group (YAG). They've received a big pat on the back from Manchester City Council's Children's Services department for their efforts and dedication to working with young people.

Saving for something special? (November 2007)
A car, holiday or special occasion? Manchester Credit Union can help you get started.

Beating crime - local people lap it up! (November 2007)
Local people in Newton Heath turned out in force to enjoy a fun day out - while learning more about crime-cracking initiatives in their area.

Oh baby, baby! (November 2007)
Our local office on White Moss Road in Blackley is the place to come for weekly baby clinics for the next few weeks.

Light up the sky! (October 2007)
The best and safest way to enjoy bonfire night is to go to one of the local organised displays. North Manchester's parks are the places to enjoy fun and safe family nights out - and you'll get to see the very best fireworks around!

Residents cause a stir! (October 2007)
Anyone for coffee? Residents and staff from some of our retirement housing blocks caused a big stir on Monday 28 October by joining in the world's biggest coffee morning.

Respect action week (October 2007)
We're playing a big part in a drive to cut crime and antisocial behaviour in Newton Heath and Miles Platting this week.

Feast of fun! (October 2007)
Residents of Ancoats' Victoria Square had a cracking afternoon when staff from both Northwards Housing and Manchester's Lime Arts Agency put on a fun filled event which even the rain couldn't spoil!

Northwards Wardens speak at national conference (October 2007)
Northwards Wardens spoke at the prestigious "Community Cohesion" conference in London on 11 September 2007 to share their experiences with other wardens from all over the country.

Youth placed on ASBO for targeting family with racist abuse (August 2007)
Sixteen-year-old Nathan Hall of Ballantine Street, Newton Heath, who targeted a local family with racist abuse, including alleged threats with a hammer, has been placed on a two-year anti-social behaviour order.

Hot on the wheels of ASB! (August 2007)
We were in Newton Heath this week to support the launch of a brand new police vehicle, dedicated to targeting anti-social behaviour (ASB). 

Girls get the bike facts first (June 2007)
Did you know. . .there are no areas in the whole of Manchester where you can legally ride an off-road bike? This is one of the facts that school girls are learning this summer in a hard-hitting project called 'Too Young to Die'.

Youths placed on ASBOs after racist abuse of resident (May 2007)
Thirteen-year-old Sean Edwards of Bankhall Walk, Harpurhey and 15-year old Jamie Worrall, of Belsyde Walk, Harpurhey, have been placed on two-year antisocial behaviour orders after evidence from Manchester City Council that they targeted a tenant with racist abuse.

We've hit the Charter Mark (May 2007)
We've just been given the special 'Charter Mark' award for our customer service.

Hendham Vale tenants Vote for Northwards (May 2007)
104 homes in Collyhurst will transfer management from the City Council.

Signing up for Respect (May 2007)
Northwards Housing has teamed up with Manchester City Council and nearly 30 other local not-for-profit landlords to sign up to a special charter to help tackle antisocial behaviour and encourage people to respect their neighbours and community.

In memory and celebration of the life of Eric Hobin, 1938 - 2007 (April 2007)
We are very sad to announce that the much-loved Councillor Eric Hobin, a valued member of the Northwards Board, died suddenly on 29th March 2007.

All aboard for Richard's day down Memory Lane (April 2007)
Ninety-two year old Richard Hyde from Newton Heath had a special day on the buses after winning our competition.

Wardens clean up (April 2007)
Northwards Wardens are out and about 12 hours a day, six days a week. Now they've got new powers to deal with anti-social behaviour.

Recycled teenagers celebrate 30 years! (March 2007)
A lively group of pensioners from Edward Grant Court in Harpurhey have had a big birthday bash - celebrating 30 years since the popular retirement block was first built.

'Operation Care' works to tackle antisocial behaviour (March 2007)
Groups of young people in Newton Heath have been learning hard-hitting facts of life in recent weeks - whilst having fun with remote controlled cars. Sounds like a contradiction in terms, but residents and shop keepers say it's working...

Cath's crazy about her cool new kitchen (February 2007)
Last week, Cath Park was the first Northwards Housing resident in the Monsall area to have her brand new kitchen finished under the government's new 'Decent Homes' programme.

We've got the stars to improve your home! (January 2007)
We're celebrating good news! We've been given £130 million to improve every tenant's home - after being awarded two stars with 'excellent prospects for improvement' in the government's Inspection of Northwards Housing.

Older Ancoats residents have lift off! (January 2007)
The residents at Ancoats' famous Victoria Square on Oldham Road have cause for celebration in their elevation - all thanks to two state-of-the-art lifts installed in the Grade II listed building.