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Tommy Early
Very sadly we have to announce that our colleague and friend Tommy Early died on Saturday 27th December 2008 ....
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Be prepared for Winter
Winter brings the worry and all too often, the misery of burst pipes, so in very cold weather be prepared and follow the detailed preventative steps.
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Special Uplifts
Every household is entitled to 3 free uplifts annually for bulk items. Please contact North Lanarkshire Council Cleansing Department on 01698-302010
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Construction work is well underway at Crindledyke and Craigneuk Phase two...
Wishaw and District Housing Association are pleased to advise that construction work at Bonds Drive in Newmains, is now underway, for more information on this development please click here
The second phase of our development in Craigneuk Street is progressing well and is due for completion in Spring 2009, further information on this development can be found here.
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Alex Neil, SNP MSP, attended our opening of Phase 1 of Wishaw & District Housing Association Development in Hill Street....
Wishaw and District Housing Association formally marked the completion of their newbuild development site at Hill Street, Phase 1. More information on this opening can be found here
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Older Person's Advice Project (OPAP)
Wishaw and District Housing Association are delighted with the success of their partnership with the Older Person's Advice Project. Although this has only been in operation from July 2008 and only 13 of our tenants over the age of 60 have responded, to date the sum of £14,466.22 has been secured for our tenants. Click here for more information.
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Medical Adaptations
Each year the Association carries out a number of medical adaptations within our tenanted properties. These works generally arise from a referral by an Occupational Therapist and the cost is funded by the Scottish Government.
The funding available to Wishaw and District Housing Association for medical adaptations for this financial year has been used however any outstanding referrals will remain pending until future funding is secured by us from the Scottish Government.
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Common Housing Register (CHR) - What does this mean for Applicants?
We are nearing the launch date for the Common Housing Register and this means that Applicants will only have to complete one Application form yet still be considered for housing on all CHR member Landlords.
If you are currently on the waiting list of Wishaw and District Housing Association you will receive a Common Housing Register Application Form from North Lanarkshire Council this must be completed and returned to either our office at Kirk Road or to your local One Stop Shop this will ensure that you remain on the waiting list and also be considered for housing by other landlords who operate within the areas in which you have shown an interest.
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Annual Gas Servicing
In past years our heating contractors have reported that sometimes they have found it difficult to gain access to some houses to carry out the annual gas safety check. We cannot stress strongly enough the importance of allowing access. It is in the interest of both your own and your neighbour's safety and we must carry out this work.
Failure to provide access could lead to court action
with the tenant being responsible for all costs incurred.
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Tackling Fuel Poverty
Wishaw and District Housing Association tackling fuel poverty in partnership with the Citizen's Advice Bureau.
One of the aims of this partnership is to tackle fuel poverty by providing practical advice and assistance. Sufficient funding has been secured to deliver such a project for a six months period. Click here for more information.
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