With spring here, it's a great time to get involved in our new gardening competition!
There are 3 categories to enter and 3 £100 vouchers up for grabs. Whether you have a window box or a big outdoor space, anyone can get involved!
Submissions open in June. www.connecthousing.org.uk/news/details...
A new repairs contractor is taking over the delivery of our evening and weekend emergency repairs service for non-heating repairs.
Cornel Building Services – a Yorkshire-based, professionally accredited contractor – will now respond to any emergency repairs outside of our normal working hours.
If parking is a regular issue where you are, please get in touch by emailling hello@connecthousing.org.uk. We’d really welcome your feedback so we can better understand the situation. (3/3)
We kindly ask everyone to:
-Use their driveway if they have one before using communal spaces.
-Park away from corners, junctions, and turning areas.
-Avoid blocking pavements, dropped kerbs, or access points.
-Speak with visitors about parking considerately.
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We’ve recently received a lot of feedback from residents about parking.
Many neighbourhoods have 'first come, first served' communal parking. We know that this can mean people have difficulty finding spaces close to home, and sometimes cars may even be parked in a way that blocks access. (1/3)
Have you wondered exactly how your rent as a Connect resident is calculated and spent?
Read the latest blog from our Head of Finance, Guy Millichamp, to find out.
www.connecthousing.org.uk/blog/your-re...
YHCC Chair Asif Husain-Naviatti writes about a recent Commission visit to #Calderdale in West Yorkshire, and the benefits and opportunities that are coming out of the community response🏘️ www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/opinion... @calderdale.bsky.social @cvclt1.bsky.social @connecthousing.bsky.social
Whether you're new to growing or have a green thumb, our new gardening competition is for you!
There are 3 categories to choose from - each with a great prize on offer - and anything from a garden to a window box is eligible!
Full details:
www.connecthousing.org.uk/news/details...
Have you read our customer charter yet?
Developed with customers, colleagues and board members, it sets out a clear standard around how you should be treated in each interaction with us.
www.connecthousing.org.uk/your-home/co...
The latest edition of Connected magazine has been delivered!
This issue includes details about all sorts of things going on in and around our communities, as well as full details of our new gardening competition - Connect in Bloom!
www.connecthousing.org.uk/news/the-lat...
We're excited to share some positive changes within our Neighbourhoods team!
Alongside our dedicated Lettings team, there are now eight Community Housing Officers, each covering a smaller area than before and providing a more joined-up service.
www.connecthousing.org.uk/blog/changes...
Ever considered an apprenticeship?
For #NationalApprenticeshipWeek 2026 we've been speaking to our apprentices to find out why they chose this route and if they'd recommend it to others.
Read more below!
If you have any queries during the closure, you may be able to find the answers through your online account. If you submit any requests via your account, please note that we will not be able to get back to you until we reopen.
We hope you have a peaceful Christmas period and a happy New Year. 🎄
An illustration of fir trees in the snow on a blue background. The text says 'Merry Christmas from Connect'
This Christmas period, our office will be closed from 2pm on Wednesday, 24 December.
We will reopen at 9am on Friday, 2 January.
If you need an emergency repair between these dates, please call us on 0300 5000 600. Our out of hours service will be able to help.
Update: Our online account service is now running as normal, thank you for your patience
Awaab's law has been in force for over a month now. Find out more about what it means for you: www.connecthousing.org.uk/news/awaabs-...
We’re currently experiencing some technical difficulties with our online account service.
Our IT team is investigating the issue. If you’re unable to login to your online account, please feel free to call us on 0300 5000 600 or email hello@connecthousing.org.uk with any questions.
"We want to hear your feedback so we can improve, and so that we can ensure we keep your homes well maintained."
Take a look at the latest blog from our Chair, Diane French, for all the details about Connect's most recent board meeting.
www.connecthousing.org.uk/blog/across-...
If you have any questions ahead of the Christmas closure, please give us a call, log in to your online account, or email hello@connecthousing.org.uk
This Christmas period, our office will be closed from 2pm on Wednesday, 24 December.
We will reopen at 9am on Friday, 2 January.
If you need an emergency repair between these dates, you can still call us on 0300 5000 600 and our out of hours service will be happy to help.
If you've never been involved before and would like to have your say, we'd love to hear from you! Email GettingInvolved@connecthousing.org.uk, or visit our website for more information: www.connecthousing.org.uk/be-involved/
It's National Involvement Week and we're celebrating the difference tenants make to Connect!
We want to say a huge thank you to everyone who gives their time and feedback, whether as part of the Customer Voice Group (pictured), or through surveys, polls and other groups and panels.
We spoke to our Lettings and Leasehold Service Manager, Michael Rose, to find out how the teams at Connect prepare our empty homes for their new residents.
Read the interview below!
Have you heard about our Income Services team? Ever wondered what they do day-to-day?
Find out from our award-winning Service Manager for Income Services, Shubash Miah.
As we wave goodbye to summer, we just want to say, we’ve loved spending the season with you, especially at the Harehills Community Matters Day.
It’s the second time we’ve attended the event to celebrate community, culture and connection - here’s what we got up to!
Our Money Matters team recently helped a tenant with their migration from Employment Support Allowance to Universal Credit.
Read the story below and find out how they can support you.
Settings may vary depending on your device. For more information, visit the official government page: www.gov.uk/alerts/optin...
Android:
Go to Settings ➡️Safety and Emergency ➡️ Wireless Emergency Alerts.
Turn off Allow Alerts, which will disable Extreme and Severe Alerts.
iPhone:
Go to Settings ➡️Notifications ➡️ Emergency Alerts.
Turn off Severe Alerts and Extreme Alerts.
⚠️ On Sunday, September 7, there is a National Emergency Alert Test scheduled for 3pm. ⚠️
When it happens, your mobile phone will make a loud siren sound and vibrate – even if it’s on silent.
If you have a hidden or secondary phone, you can switch your phone off, or disable alerts in your settings: