News

25.08.2010
Come and support us at this year's PRIDE event

Eastlands Homes and Northwards Housing will be having a joint float at this Saturday's PRIDE event.

30.07.2010
Come and Join us at this Years Fun and Feeback event

On the 6 August, we are having our annual Fun and Feedback day at Gorton Education Centre.

29.07.2010
Sportcity Pledge

A range of organisations including Manchester City Council, Manchester Sport and Leisure Trust, The National Cycling Centre, New East Manchester and Manchester City Football Club have developed a new pledge for local people which outlines a range of benefits and promotes the programmes and activities on offer at Sportcity.

26.07.2010
EASTLANDS HOMES BACKS CARE AND SUPPORT MONTH

This month, Eastlands Homes is backing the National Housing Federation’s campaign to raise awareness of people who need additional support and care.

16.07.2010
Thousands Of Manchester Residents Urged To Make Their Views Count

People living in east and south-east Manchester are being given the opportunity to shape the way their homes are managed as part of a large-scale survey involving tenants of Eastlands Homes.

14.07.2010
Eastlands Homes officially opens Quattro House for business

Wednesday 14th July 2010 marks the official opening of Quattro House, the new base for Eastlands Homes’ Property Services team.

30.06.2010
Safe at Home Scheme

The Safe At Home Safety Equipment Scheme is a major initiative to help families keep their children safe from home accidents, and Eastlands Homes are operating the scheme for its customers.

29.06.2010
Thanks for being World Cup heroes

Greater Manchester Police and Manchester FA are thanking fans in the county for drinking responsibly and showing respect for others to keep the World Cup trouble-free so far by offering them the chance to win two free tickets plus travel to watch England play Hungary at Wembley on 11 August.

18.06.2010
Thousands Of Manchester Residents Urged To Make Their Views Count

People living in east and south-east Manchester are being given the opportunity to shape the way their homes are managed as part of a large-scale survey involving tenants of Eastlands Homes.

17.05.2010
International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia

Eastlands Homes is proud to support the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia.

11.05.2010
Help Stop Tenancy Cheats

We are working hard to track down Tenancy Cheats and ensure that homes are given to people who really need them.

12.04.2010
Celebrating a Successful Year of Partnership

Eastlands Homes is this month celebrating one year of partnership working with Greater Manchester Police on neighbourhoods in Gorton, Longsight and Ardwick.

16.02.2010
Fighting Fire

Members of Amber Watch from Gorton Fire Station were joined by partners from Greater Manchester Police recently in Eastlands Homes properties to discuss fire and personal safety.

10.02.2010
£100m Improvement Programme for Manchester Homes

Over a thousand of Manchester residents have already benefited from a £110 million improvement programme as their homes have been fitted with new kitchens, bathrooms and windows during 2009.

02.02.2010
Eastlands Homes Rewards Community Heroes

Eastlands Homes held their annual Customer Awards Ceremony at St Brigid’s Hall in Beswick last week to reward community heroes living in east and south-east Manchester.

26.01.2010
Sheltered Scheme Available

Eastlands Homes currently have 8 Sheltered Warden Schemes which are situated across the area’s that we manage in Ardwick, Rusholme, Gorton, Clayton and Openshaw with flats available.

22.01.2010
Eastlands Homes shortlisted for Award

Eastlands Homes have been shortlisted for a TPAS (Tenant Participation Advisory Service) Award - Best Practice in Youth Involvement.

21.01.2010
**Customer Awards Deadline Extended**

If you know someone who deserves to win an award for the contribution they have made within their community then download the attached form, print off and send back to the Customer Involvement Team at Eastlands House.

07.01.2010
Normal Service Resumed

Eastlands Homes offices are now operating during the normal opening hours and full service has been resumed.

16.12.2009

A local scouting group in Openshaw is looking for volunteers from your community.

20.11.2009
The New Tenant Services Authority Framework

The TSA announced details of the new social housing regulation...

07.09.2009
Celebrating Diversity

Eastlands Homes in conjunction with Northwards Housing spent a day joining in with the entertainment on the streets of Manchester in this years Pride festival.

06.08.2009
Fun & Feedback Day 2009

You are invited to the annual Eastlands Homes Fun & Feedback Day - this year it is being held on Friday 7 August at Belle Vue Lesiure Centre, Longsight from 11.30am until 3.30pm.

30.07.2009
Foundation: A Climate Change Fund For The North West

Want to contribute to reducing carbon emissions but still fly off on holiday? Here's one idea that you might want to consider...

29.07.2009
Home Recycling: Have Your Say

Does your home use a Kerbit box for recycling? If so, make sure you have your say in the way your recycling service will change.

06.07.2009
Free Sports For Men

Men over the age of 18 are invited to get involved in free sports activities with Manchester City Football Club.

03.06.2009
Crack House Closure In Gorton

Officers from the Metropolitan Neighbourhood Policing Team have closed a crack house on Engell Close in Gorton.

06.05.2009
40,000 New Doors And Windows For Manchester Homes

Thousands of Manchester residents will soon be able to enjoy safer and warmer homes after Eastlands Homes started work on a programme to fit more than 40,000 new doors and windows to their properties.

27.03.2009
A Bigger and Better Eastlands Homes

It's time to welcome our new neighbours as more than 5,200 Manchester City council tenants join Eastlands Homes.

16.02.2009
Win A Wedding Dress Package

Win the wedding dress package of your dreams worth £1,500 and ease the financial stress from one of the happiest days of your life in this competition from Money Mentors.

10.02.2009
Police Warning: Burglars Love Valentine's Night

Greater Manchester Police is warning residents to take extra care securing their homes from burglars on Valentine’s Night.

29.01.2009
A New Kitchen For The New Year At Eastlands Homes

Residents at an east Manchester sheltered housing complex can now 'brew-up' in style after Connaught provided a brand new kitchen free of charge.

16.01.2009
National Conversation: A Chance To Have Your Say

The New Tenant Services Authority (TSA) want to hear the views of tenants across the country and will be holding a free event at the City of Manchester Stadium on Tuesday 3 February 2009.

29.10.2008
Police Officers Get By With A Little Help From Eastlands Homes

Police officers in east Manchester now have an extra vehicle to help them drive down crime in the area – thanks to sponsorship from Eastlands Homes.

17.10.2008
Bright Idea To Cut East Manchester's Energy Bills

Thousands of homes across east Manchester are being sent free energy efficient light bulbs this month thanks to a bright idea involving Eastlands Homes, the Housing Corporation, EDF Energy and eaga.

02.10.2008
RSPCA Honour For Eastlands Homes

Eastlands Homes has been named an animal-friendly housing association by the RSPCA.

23.09.2008
Happy Birthday Eastlands Homes

Eastlands Homes is celebrating its fifth birthday this month by reflecting on the transformation of east Manchester and the part they have played.

06.08.2008
National Excellence Award For Eastlands Homes

Eastlands Homes has joined an elite group of businesses after it was given a national excellence award.

05.08.2008
Star Turnout For East Manchester Family Event

Eastlands Homes’ biggest ever community event has been hailed a success after it attracted an estimated 500 east Manchester residents - as well as Manchester United star Cristiano Ronaldo, or so it seemed.

30.07.2008
Hundreds Expected At East Manchester Family Event

Hundreds of east Manchester residents are expected at Eastlands Homes’ biggest and best ever community event this week.

21.07.2008
East Manchester Project Uses Kickboxing To Boost Kids' Behaviour

Kickboxing is being used as part of an innovative project that aims to change the behaviour of difficult children in east Manchester.

08.07.2008
£50 High Street Vouchers For Gorton Resident

Gorton resident Pamela Huse has been awarded £50 of high street shopping vouchers after she completed an Eastlands Homes questionnaire about home improvements.

30.06.2008
Kids Clean-Up Their Communities

A new project has been launched in east Manchester to encourage young people to take more pride in their communities.

09.06.2008
East Manchester Gardening Competition

Entries are now welcome for the East Manchester gardening competition 2008.

05.06.2008
Urbis Exhibition On Clayton: Past And Present

The East is East exhibition delves into the lives of those living just outside the city... in Clayton, east Manchester.

28.05.2008
Residents Grow Together To Celebrate Neighbours Day

East Manchester is a more colourful place after local residents made 216 hanging baskets at Eastlands Homes’ community house.

19.05.2008
Eastlands Homes Running Team Raise £900 For Charity

Staff at Eastlands Homes have raised £900 for Willow Wood Hospice after taking part in the BUPA Great Manchester Run.

15.04.2008
Help To Create A Greener Manchester

A massive consultation exercise is underway to make it easier for people to recycle in Manchester. Everyone who completes the questionnaire is automatically entered into a £500 draw.

07.04.2008
New Ways To Pay Your Rent

Eastlands Homes customers now have even more options on how to pay their rent as a new online payment system is launched.

25.03.2008
Boost For Clayton Community Groups

Clayton community groups were given a boost this week after Eastlands Homes opened a new facility in the area that can be used to hold meetings, training workshops and drop-in sessions.

19.03.2008
Neighbourhood Wardens' Easter Egg Giveaway

More than 500 Easter eggs are being given to schools, nurseries and community groups in east Manchester this week in the latest initiative involving Eastlands Homes’ neighbourhood wardens.

12.03.2008
New Powers To Tackle Dog Fouling and Litter Dropping

Neighbourhood wardens in east Manchester are being given new powers to crack down on litter dropping and dog fouling.

10.03.2008
Hundreds Attend First Community Showcase Event

East Manchester’s most successful residents groups joined together on Saturday 8 March 2008 to share their achievements and ideas with local people.

22.02.2008
Tenants Urged To Use Transfer Vote

Around 5,300 council tenants are being encouraged to have their say in the ballot on the proposed transfer to not-for-profit organisation Eastlands Homes.

02.01.2008
Wardens Help To Protect Your Christmas Presents

Santa Claus may have been and gone, but now another team dressed in red and white is bringing gifts to east Manchester.

21.12.2007
New Website For Eastlands Homes

East Manchester residents who need advice on anything from paying off debts to moving home can now find help 24 hours a day by visiting the new Eastlands Homes website.

14.12.2007
Your Home - Your Right To Stay

A major new scheme to help victims of domestic violence and hate crime has been launched across Manchester.

22.11.2007
Lottery Grant To Stop The Spiral Of Anti-Social Behaviour

Eastlands Homes has been awarded more than £160,000 by the Big Lottery Fund to set-up a project that will support children showing early signs of disruptive behaviour.

26.04.2007
Inspection Results For Eastlands Homes

The Governments Audit Commission has rated Eastlands Homes as a 2 star organisation with ‘excellent prospects for improvement’ and expects it to be a 3 star organisation within 12 to 18 months.