Northwards Housing

Crackdown on illegal sub-letting (December 2009)
Northwards is taking part in a government-led initiative against illegal sub-letting of council and housing association homes.

Your home, your sanctuary (December 2009)
Threatened by domestic abuse? It's your right to stay in your home.

Making Good Scheme (December 2009)
Share ideas about improving your community while helping young offenders to 'give something back'.

Tenants know best! (December 2009)
Every year we send out a customer satisfaction survey to all our tenants. Everyone who fills in the survey is in with the chance of winning £200 in gift vouchers!

Tackling crime together (November 2009)
We need tenants' views as we review the antisocial behaviour strategy of the Manchester Crime and Disorder reduction partnership.

Gardening greats! (November 2009)
Loads of our green fingered residents have been recognised as tree-mendous gardening greats in not one but two prestigious competitions!

Putting The ‘Win’ In Window (November 2009)
We're over the moon after winning the ‘Best Recycled Product’ trophy at the National Recycling Awards 2009!

northAwards (November 2009)
We recently held our second annual northAwards bash at the Sheridan Suite to recognise the hard work of residents who have really helped to improve our local communities.

In loving Memory of Grace Choularton (November 2009)
It is with sadness that we announce that Grace Choularton, a much loved community figure and Chair of the Broadmoss Tenants and Residents Association, has passed away.

Is it a Bird? Is it a Plane?... (November 2009)
…no, it’s Performance Pig, our very own superhero, and he popped by White Moss Youth Club to give the kids a very special present!

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

Could it be you? (October 2009)
Christmas shopping might be a little easier for Marlene Watson this year after winning £1,000 as part of October’s Northwards Xtra celebration! So why not join the scheme?

Street tribute to local champion (October 2009)
Earlier this month, friends and family gathered to celebrate the unveiling of a very special new street in Newton Heath.

Our older residents celebrate (October 2009)
Manchester celebrated the contribution of its older residents once again this Autumn with the launch of the sixth annual Valuing Older People (VOP) event.

Be heard (October 2009)
Want a say on government policies for social housing? Then why not join the National Tenants Voice. Closing date for applications: Friday 16 October 2009.

Reducing vulnerable vehicles (October 2009)
With the help of our street wardens, we’re improving our Vulnerable Vehicle Scheme by caring for cars in even more areas across north Manchester.

Local play educates young locals (October 2009)
We recently sponsored a performance of Moston Active Drama’s sell-out production ‘Angels With Manky Faces’ for young locals at the Turkey Lane & Monsall Community Centre.

Supporting the Sloppy Slipper shop (October 2009)
We recently joined forces with the NHS and Getting Active Through Exercise (GATE) to bring the Sloppy Slipper Swap Shop to Higher Blackley and New Moston.

TPAS Connecting People Awards (September 2009)
Know someone who's made a difference to your community? Someone who understands the needs of residents and made real improvements in the area?

£3.5m of brand new homes (September 2009)
Brand new council homes will be built in north Manchester for the first time in 24 years. The £3.5million will pay for 32 bungalows in Higher Blackley and Charlestown.

Dog show treat (September 2009)
Get their dogs microchipped for free as part of a special event at Heaton Park on Saturday 19 September.

Office closure (September 2009)
Please note that all our offices will be closed on Monday 21 September 2009 for our Annual Conference. However, you can still call us on 03000 123 123 with all your housing queries.

We want your vote! (September 2009)
We are holding an election for a new tenant board member. Votes must be returned by 12noon on Friday 2 October 2009.

The heat is on! (August 2009)
We know it's not winter yet. However, we need you to try your heating to check it's working. Any problems, please call 03000 123 123.

Charming Charlestown (August 2009)
Residents at Cartmel Court kicked back and enjoyed the sunshine as they celebrated the official opening of their brand new garden.

More than just a helping hand ( August 2009)
A specialist team of helpers have made life a lot easier for many residents at Victoria Square this Summer.

Smoothie operator (July 2009)
There was plenty of ‘juice loose aboot this hoose’ when Health Trainer Sheila Devereaux visited Apprentice Court in Harpurhey. .

Pop Star Pensioners (July 2009)
The Young@Heart Chorus recently brightened up a wet afternoon at Victoria Square with an exclusive show for the lucky residents.

Branching out (July 2009)
Money might not grow on trees, but the Northwards Finance Team are just at home gardening, as they are  crunching numbers.

School safe (July 2009)
North Manchester pupils are ‘safe as houses’ thanks to our Northwards Wardens.

Silver surfers! (July 2009)
Residents at Duncan Edwards Court are surfing the information superhighway thanks to a new initiative introduced by Wates Living Space.

New numbers, same service (June 2009)
The BIG number change. As of Wednesday 1 July the new number to call for all Northwards services will be 03000 123 123.

Better recycling (June 2009)
From 6 July, Northwards residents will be able to recycle plastic and cardboard along with their other home recycling.

Help us help you (June 2009)
Our annual Customer Satisfaction Survey will soon be landing on your doormats. Fill it in, post it back by 24 July, and you could win £200 of vouchers in our prize draw.

Award winning (June 2009)
For the third time, we've been officially recognised for the excellent way that we care for our tenants with a Government award for customer service excellence.

Great and green! (June 2009)
By transforming your garden you could win up to £500 in Manchester's Great Green Neighbourhoods Competition. Closing date is Friday 24 July.

Tea-time chats (June 2009)
North Manchester neighbours recently got some great free talk-time with 'Tea Mobile', our living room on wheels.

Have your say (June 2009)
Join in the second stage of the National Conversation to improve social housing. Visit their website to have your say online and find out the latest news.

Our international community (June 2009)
Hundreds of people gathered at our free Food and Dance Festival in Cheetham Hill recently to celebrate the diversity of our north Manchester neighbourhood.

Food and Dance Festival 2009 (May 2009)
It's free for all the family. It's local fun with an international flavour. And it's happening very soon!

Even better repairs (May 2009)
Our newly improved online repairs service lets you check and change your repairs.

It's time to clean up! (May 2009)
A Newton Heath resident has been ordered by the courts to clean up his home after 18 months of complaints.

Discovering excellence (April 2009)
We are hosting a special conference for colleagues interested in finding out more about the way we work.

Supporting our city (April 2009)
We'll be joining in the fight against litter this Thursday with the Council's Own Your Streets Day.

Four year ASBO for Derek Mwanza (April 2009)
A man who subjected a wide area of Manchester to abuse and anti-social behaviour, has been made subject to a four-year Anti-Social Behaviour Order (ASBO).

Our window recycling is a UK first (April 2009)
We've recently completed our latest window installation scheme, in which every PVC-U window frame was recycled.

Northwards Heroes (April 2009)
We have been shortlisted from more than 300 entries for a Housing Heroes Award that spotlights great work in the social/affordable housing sector.

Crime halved in Cheetham! (March 2009)
The number of crimes recorded during the Cheetham Respect Action Neighbourhood (RAN) project is 53% down compared to the same period last year.

Biting back with expert advice (March 2009)
Biting back with expert advice As the recession bites, don’t get bitten by loan sharks. Come and talk to your local credit union, or let our expert money advisers help you sort out debt.

Community kitchen make-over (March 2009)
We recently joined forces with Manchester Working and FD Kitchens to transform the kitchen at Blackley Community Centre. And all at no cost to the centre!

Our BIG event (February 2009)
Have a say in setting our standards. Come to our special event on 4 March – and be part of the country's biggest consultation project.

Three cheers for three stars! (February 2009)
It’s full steam ahead to finish all home improvements after the government watchdog, the Audit Commission, awarded us a maximum three-star rating.

Hot tips for cold snaps (January 2009)
Winter weather can burst your pipes. Follow our hot tips to keep the warmth in and the plumber out!

Your BIG say Our BIG event (January 2009)
Do you want to have a say in setting the standards all not-for-profit housing organisations should meet? A new government body has launched it's 'National Conversation' to give you the chance to do just that.

Hit the high notes! January 2009
Aged between 10 and 19 and live in Crumpsall or Cheetwood? Love making music, or want to learn? Join a special FREE project just for you.

Respect! (January 2009)
A ten-week campaign is tackling crime and antisocial behaviour in Cheetham Hill. We’ll be out and about asking your views

On the spot! (January 2009)
Your tenant inspectors have been keeping us on our toes. See their latest reports on repairs, the phone service, home improvements and more.

Hot news to beat freeze (January 2009)
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.

Happy New Year (January 2009)
Your bank account may have taken a bit of a Christmas battering. But if you're having trouble paying the rent, don't let things get worse . . . contact us now! We're ready to help you sort things out.

Pam Angelucci (January 2009)
We are deeply sorry to tell you Pam Angelucci of our Fourways area panel passed away on Tuesday 23 December 2008.