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South Lakes Housing (SLH) are delighted that plans to build 28 new homes in the market town of Burton-in-Kendal have been approved by planners at South Lakeland District Council. All of the homes are 100% affordable and there will be a mix of 19 for affordable rent and 9 for shared ownership. The homes will […]

South Lakes Housing (SLH) in partnership with the Lune Valley Community Land Trust is delighted to be progressing our first Passivhaus Standard scheme that will create 20 new homes in Halton, Lancaster. The exceptionally low-energy Passivhaus standard will help to cut carbon emissions and will significantly improve affordable warmth for residents. Planning was approved by […]

South Lakes Housing (SLH) has delivered 300 children’s craft bags to our tenants across South Lakes. The bags have given the children some fun activities to do whilst we have been in lockdown and provided parents with some respite and alternative activities for their children. Traditionally SLH would organise community activities for children to take […]

The safety and wellbeing of our customers, colleagues and contractors remains our number one top priority and we understand that many of you will have concerns around coronavirus. We are taking steps to minimise the disturbance of our services and the potential spread of coronavirus to our customers, colleagues and contractors. We are constantly monitoring […]

Today we will be taking part in the National Day of Refection as we mark one year since the lockdown first started in the UK. We will reflect upon the challenge, heroism and loss of a nation alongside the rest of our community. We will pause to observe the national minute of silence at 12 […]

South Lakes Housing has achieved a Bronze Award in the Better Health at Work scheme which helps promote a healthy lifestyle to colleagues and shows we are committed to improving our colleagues’ 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 […]

South Lakes Housing is supporting Children’s Mental Health Week, this year’s theme is ‘Express Yourself’ and we have an activity you can take part in: We want young people with support from parents to show us how they express themselves and how they have maintained their health and wellbeing during the pandemic. We are looking […]

South Lakes Housing is offering 17 properties on this fantastic development by Oakmere. Located on Underbarrow Road, Kendal, these homes will be perfectly situated for access to both local amenities and stunning walks across Cunswick Scar and Scout Scar. This acquisition is another positive step for our ambitious growth plans and our commitment to increasing […]

We are delighted to have been informed that we have retained our Governance (G1) and Viability (V1) ratings from the Regulator of Social Housing, based upon assurance obtained through the Stability Check process and other regulatory activity, as set out in Regulating the Standards. This rating, the highest available from the Regulator and considers a […]

From today (14 January), victims of domestic abuse will be able to access much-needed support from thousands of pharmacies across the UK, backed by the government. The Ask for ANI scheme allows those at risk or suffering from abuse to discreetly signal that they need help and access support. By asking for ANI, a trained […]

South Lakes Housing will be closed for the Christmas holidays from Thursday 24 December until Monday 4 January. We will be operating an emergency service, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, from 1pm on Christmas Eve until 8.45am on Monday 4 January. If you have an emergency during this time please contact our […]

South Lakes Housing has decided to survey all the properties we own or manage. We currently have roughly 1000 properties still to complete surveys on. Lucion Environmental Ltd are our partners and are carrying out the survey on our behalf, they will ring you to make an appointment and advise you of the PPE precautions […]

We understand that the past few months have been difficult and we have seen true community spirit and support throughout our neighbourhoods during this time. We wanted to recognise all the people within our communities who have gone that extra mile so we created the South Lakes Housing Community Hero Awards. Thank you to everyone […]

Local residents are being urged to give their views on plans to build affordable homes in a popular Cumbrian market town. A consultation is underway for people living in Sedbergh where two housing associations, South Lakes Housing and Broadacres, are seeking to build 50 new homes. Feedback from the virtual consultation, which opens on 20th […]

Were getting into the festive spirit by asking children aged 17 or under who live in one of our homes to get creative and be in with a chance of designing our 2020 Christmas Card. The winning Christmas Card design will be chosen by our CEO Cath Purdy and the winner will receive a £25 […]