New maintenance officer settles into his role at WHA
Warrington Housing Association has appointed a new maintenance officer, Bill Wainwright, who has himself been a resident of Warrington for some 20 years. Here he talks to us about his new role and gave us a brief insight into his past career and time outside of the office. So, Bill, what did you do before […]
Introduction to one of our valued apprentices
We would like to welcome apprentice – Matthew Carter – to the team, who has not had an easy start of it – beginning his career with WHA just before the pandemic began. This, however, has not squashed his enthusiasm for his new role. Matthew is our new housing coordinator apprentice, graduating with a History degree […]
Rent Increase April 2021
WHA reviews rent levels each year. For the four years prior to April 2020, most residents would not have experienced an increase in rent. Most received a year-on-year 1% rent decrease. A new Rent Standard was issued by the Government which meant that from April 2020, housing associations were once again able to increase social […]
Childrens Mental Health Week 2021
Children’s Mental Health Week takes place between 1st and 7th February 2021, the theme of the week is ‘Express Yourself’. The aim is to encourage us all to explore ways we can express ourselves and share feelings, thoughts and ideas. The campaign is led by children’s charity, Place2Be. Time to Talk Day – 4th February […]
How to decode privacy policies
You were swamped all day with work, and now making dinner is staring you in the face. You’re tired, your family is “starving.” So you go to the restaurant’s website to order carry out, but you’re slowed down by needing to install yet another app to order carry out from them. Then there it is: […]
A day in the life of our executive support: Charlie Griffiths
Our Charlie, who has the big role of looking after the executive and senior management teams, as well as working closely with the whole staff team, is about to take maternity leave for her second baby. And before she departs, she wanted to share some insights into her role in executive support, which she has […]
Aileen’s lockdown with our LifeTime service
89-year-old Aileen Paterson from Culcheth has been missing out on her regular WI meetings and art projects, which were all stopped back in March due to the lockdown. Luckily, she was recommended our LifeTime service by a neighbour and has been keeping busy ever since. WHA’s LifeTime service provides age-relevant advice, training and social events, […]
Warrington & Halton CCG Update on the Covid Vaccine for Warrington Residents
An effective vaccine is the best way to protect people from the coronavirus. Following extensive trials and authorizations by the regulator, the MHRA, effective COVID-19 Vaccines are now available for free and there are sites across Warrington & Halton currently delivering the vaccinations. GP practices across the borough are working together in groups to deliver […]
Service Update to Customers
We start the New Year with Warrington having moved from Tier 2, – through Tier 3, into Tier 4, and now into Tier 5 a national lockdown. During this time the safety and wellbeing of our customers, contractors and colleagues and continuing to play our part in reducing the spread of the virus to help […]
What a year 2020 has turned out to be
Warrington Housing Associations Director of Operations, Niki Stockton, sums up the year of 2020. I hope you, your families and friends remain safe and well. We are really proud of the commitment our colleagues, contractors and partners have shown in supporting our customers and communities through these challenging times and to our customers for […]