What the £20 a week cut to Universal Credit will mean to one WHA resident
Many will be aware that the government is planning to cut universal credit and working tax credit by £20 a week in October even though this money has been a lifeline for families across the country during the pandemic. It was brought in because the government recognised that families needed more to live on. Many […]
Universal Credit Update – Self-Employed
A recent change to Universal Credit for self-employed claimants could mean their payments will reduce. Our Money Advice Officer explains what’s changing and what you can do about it. What’s the issue? In response to the Coronavirus pandemic, the Government changed the law from 30 March 2020 to give Universal Credit Work Coaches extra powers […]
Mayor of Warrington performs sod-cutting ceremony to celebrate the start of construction of new affordable homes in Penketh
Warrington Housing Association has started the build of 30 new homes for affordable rent on the site of the former Penketh Tavern. To celebrate, a sod-cutting ceremony was performed by the Mayor of Warrington, Mrs. Maureen Creaghan. These new homes on Greystone Road are for people aged 55 and over and will be ready for […]
Meet our new Customer Experience Manager Sarah Whyment who is championing our commitment to our residents’ quality of living
In November last year, the Government published the social housing white paper which was developed to ensure that any customers living in social housing are in a safe environment, with good quality homes, and that they are listened to – with a process in place for any issues or complaints they may have. Just […]
A move to Lyon Court inspires return of much loved hobby
We have no doubt that there are many artistic, creative and talented people who live in our properties, so it came as no surprise when we learnt that one of our tenants at Lyon Court, Diana Delooze was a lover of writing poetry and had in fact written one about her time there. Diana […]
