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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 […]

The Government has placed a new duty on individuals to self-isolate if someone tests positive or is identified as a contact by NHS Test and Trace. To support those on low incomes who cannot work during their self-isolation period, a Test and Trace Support Payment of a £500 lump sum payment has been introduced. Who […]

South Lakes Housing is delighted to be progressing our first scheme in Barrow, and developing 22 new high-quality family homes on Walney Island for affordable rent and shared ownership, for the benefit of local people. This is an exciting development that we hope is the first of many future schemes of quality homes in the […]

SLH together with a group of Tenants’ Committee representatives has published the Annual Report 2020. The report goes into detail about what weve achieved in 2020 and outlines some of our plans for the future. You can view the report here: Annual Tenants Report 2020 The Regulatory Standard on Tenant Involvement & Empowerment requires that […]

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 want to recognise all the people within our communities who have gone that extra mile so we have created the South Lakes Housing Community Hero Awards. If you know […]

Its Gas Safety Week from 14 20 September, and we will be raising awareness about the importance of gas safety. As we celebrate the tenth year of Gas Safety Week, organisations from across the UK are working together to raise awareness of the dangers of poorly maintained gas appliances, which can cause gas leaks, fires, […]

Housing associations are not-for-profit landlords to more than six million people in England. They are working closely with residents, local government, the NHS and others to respond to the coronavirus crisis. They are keeping residents safe, keeping vital services running, and helping communities to cope and recover. They know many residents are worried about jobs […]

The refurbishment and conversion of the former town hall in Ulverston has been completed and will provide 17 much needed new affordable homes for rent to local people. South Lakes Housing has a strong commitment to increasing the supply of affordable homes for local people and has invested substantial financial resources and project management capacity […]

  With new safety measures in place, we have resumed our services. Some of our services have slightly changed to ensure we are complying with safety measures. We are complying fully with the governments guidance on managing the risk of COVID-19 and the safety of our customers and staff remains our top priority. Our new […]

South Lakes Housing has taken the decision not to renew the lease for our Ulverston office to move to a more efficient and customer-focused way of working. This decision has been made as the Ulverston office had only been open two days a week. We have been monitoring the customer usage for some time and […]

The Minister of State for Housing has published a letter to all social housing tenants on the steps being taken to reopen society and support people to move on with their lives. https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/885686/Covid19_Letter_to_social_housing_residents.pdf The SLH website remains the primary source of information about the services you can expect from your landlord services. We are undertaking […]

Were here to help Whilst we may be in unprecedented times at the moment due to the coronavirus outbreak, we are still here to help. It’s important to tell us if you are experiencing problems with paying your rent due to Coronavirus as there is a range of help available. We have a friendly and […]

We understand that we are in uncertain and worrying times but the safety of our customers is our main priority. As we are all now spending more time at home it is essential that your gas appliances are working correctly and safely. There is a legal requirement, which hasnt changed due to Coronavirus, for us […]

If you feel at risk from a partner or family member in the home, please don’t suffer in silence, talk to someone that can help. In an emergency, always dial 999 – if you are unable to speak always press ’55’ when prompted to confirm an emergency. It is important to remember: Domestic violence and […]

We’ve made a directory of local and national support services available to help you and your families during the coronavirus outbreak. The directory includes financial and employment advice services, educational activities for children, and mental health resources.  Coronavirus NHS 111 diagnostic NHS GOV.UK Shielding and protecting Cumbria County Council – Coronavirus (COVID-19) – Emergency support […]