Colin is the Compliance Contracts Manager at South Lakes Housing. He is responsible for all gas and solid fuel servicing, replacing heating systems, legionella compliance and implementing renewable energy solutions for our tenants. Colin will also provide battery storage systems along with Photovoltaic solar panels which will help to reduce our tenants energy bills and support […]
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Big Energy Saving Week
Today is the start of Big Energy Saving Week, which is a national campaign to raise awareness on how to save money on energy costs by switching supplier or tariffs, accessing discounts or grants, and making homes more energy-efficient. We all have the power to save energy, money and the environment through everyday actions. The […]
Read MoreTips to reduce Condensation in your Home
Condensation occurs when warm air collides with cold surfaces or when there’s too much humidity within your home. Condensation is the biggest cause of damp and mould problems. You get a build-up in condensation when you shower, cook or dry clothes indoors. There are a number of simple techniques you can use to help reduce […]
Read MoreMeet the Team: Bradley- Electrician
Bradley has worked for South Lakes Housing for five years. He started out at South Lakes Housing as an electrical apprentice which allowed him to work alongside fully trained electricians learning and studying to gain qualifications and essential skills in this area. He is now a qualified electrician and works as part of our Repair […]
Read MoreA new bursary scheme will offer awards of £500 to tenants to support learning opportunities
A new bursary scheme will offer awards of £500 to tenants to support learning opportunities. The Unlocking Success Bursary Scheme will award bursaries of £500 to help you develop your learning and skills to support your future employment. The bursary covers a study period of up to a year and can support you with the […]
Read MoreMeet the Team: Jane – Independent Living Officer
Jane is one of our Independent Living Officers, herself and her team ensure the smooth running of the 12 sheltered schemes that house approximately 400 of South Lakes Housing tenants. Our sheltered schemes support our tenants to remain living independently in their own home for as long as they wish to stay there and it […]
Read MoreCustomer Reminder: Returning Your Radon Detectors
South Lakes Housing arranged for Public Health England to carry out a radon test in 827 of our properties in September. If you received the two radon detectors they will now have been in place for three months and should be returned for analysis to Public Health England. When you received the detectors you will […]
Read MoreMeet the Team: Jenny- Housing Options Officer
Jenny is a Housing Options Officer here at South Lakes Housing where she works with her team to allocate void properties to applicants who are on the Cumbria Choice housing register. She will also make sure that applications are correctly assessed and kept up to date on the register as well as helping applicants who […]
Read MoreChristmas Opening Hours 2019
Monday 23rd December 08.45 – 17.00 Tuesday 24th December 08.45 – 14.00 Wednesday 25th December Closed Thursday 26th December Closed Friday 27th December Closed Saturday 28th December Closed Sunday 29th December Closed Monday 30th December 08.45 – 17.00 Tuesday 31st December 08.45 – 17.00 Wednesday 1st January Closed Thursday 2nd January 08.45 -17.00 For […]
Read MoreChristmas Food Bank Collection
Generous staff at South Lakes Housing and Harrison Drury have come together this Christmas season to help those in need. Both organisations have collected three full boxes of food and Christmas gifts for Kings Food Bank to provide emergency food support in the local community. Linda Sutherland the manager of Kings Food Bank said Thank […]
Read MoreHotpoint And Indesit Washing Machines Recall
Whirlpool is proactively recalling certain models of washing machines manufactured under the Hotpoint and Indesit brands between 2014 and 2018. This is due to a defective door catch on certain models, which can overheat during use giving a risk of fire. What to do next If you believe you have an affected machine please stop using […]
Read MoreMeet the Team: Matt- Assets Surveyor
Matt joined South Lakes Housing in June 2019 as a Multi-Skilled Operative. He had previously worked as a self-employed builder for 12 years before joining us. Matt has since moved to work within our Asset Team as an Assets Surveyor, he has only been with the team for a short time and is currently learning […]
Read MoreChristmas Card Competition Winners 2019
Emily Cash, aged 9 and Bailey Elgey, aged 9 have been announced as South Lakes Housing, 2019 Childrens Christmas Card Competition winners. Emilys design featured a snow globe with a house and a Christmas tree inside and Baileys design consisted of a Christmas Stocking and a present. […]
Read MoreChristmas Card Competition Entries 2019
We have received some fabulous entries to our 2019 Children’s Christmas Card Competition from some very talented young artists. Here is a collection of some of the entries we have received: Alex, Age 9 Georgia, Age 5 Felicity, Age 9 Jeff, Age 11 Lilly, Age 9 Emily, Age 9 Grace, Age 11 Alfie Isaac, Age […]
Read MoreBetter Health at Work Award
South Lakes Housing is taking part in the Better Health at Work Award (BHAWA) scheme to help promote a healthy lifestyle to our employees as we are committed to improving our employees health and wellbeing. The Better Health at Work Award recognises the efforts of employers in the North East and Cumbria in addressing health issues within the workplace. There […]
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