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West Yorkshire urged to stay safe while watching Euros final

Ahead of the England vs Italy final this weekend, West Yorkshire leaders are encouraging people to remain cautious when watching the match with others, whether at home or at a venue, as COVID-1
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Kirklees Council finalists for prestigious 2021 apse awards

We are proud to have been shortlisted as finalists in this year’s annual Association for Public Service Excellence (apse) awards in the most improved and best performer category for building maintenance.  The performance networks awards are a high-profil
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Sisters’ remorse for misusing social housing

Two Huddersfield sisters who made false claims to secure social housing have admitted lying to Kirklees Council and to the Court. Hannah Rafiq (29) and Ayshia Rafiq (30) of Trinity Street, Huddersfield, in 2013 applied for a Kirklees Council property, sa

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Help Us To Plan Future Housing And Support Around You
The communities in Kirklees have more ethnic diversity than those in similar areas. With your help, we can make sure that there are homes that meet the needs of all our communities.
Damp and Mould issues?
The Housing Ombudsman are asking Tenants to provide evidence around Damp and Mould issues in their home by answering some questions.
Energy Grants available
We have secured funding for some of our tenants to may be take advantage of energy saving measures
Join your Housing Advisory Board
As a board member you will support tenant focussed decisions by ensuring the voice of tenants and leaseholders (‘Tenants’) is put at the heart of council housing services in Kirklees.
Rent Letters - FAQs
Many of our tenants will be receiving rent letters for 2021-2022. To support the many questions you may have, we have put together many of the frequently asked questions posed to us.
International Women's Day (IWD)
EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
For anyone yet to apply to the EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS), the deadline is fast approaching.
Apply to join your Housing Advisory Board
As a board member you will support tenant focussed decisions by ensuring the voice of tenants and leaseholders (‘Tenants’) is put at the heart of council housing services in Kirklees.
Changes to the Mobility Scooter Policy
The mobility Scooter Policy came into effect on 13th July 2020 and sets out Kirklees Councils (KC) approach to the keeping of Mobility Scooters in its premises. 
Winter Contingency Fund for charitable organisations
Funding Opportunity for Charities and Social Enterprises
LGBT+ History Month
All month we have a huge campaign to celebrate and support the LGBT+ community. Make sure you keep an eye on our Twitter & Facebook pages where we are showcasing '28 LGBT+ Voices'. The people we picked for the voices are from the 2020 Pride Power List.
We're launching a new Text based-text repairs satisfaction survey
We’re always looking at ways to improve our services to you. That’s why we’ve launched a new text- based repairs satisfaction survey for all our tenants. After a repair job has been completed in your home, you’ll receive a text message with a link direct
Yellow Weather Warning
Icy stretches are likely to form in places leading to slippery conditions and perhaps some disruption to travel. What to expect Some injuries from slips and falls on icy surfaces Probably some icy pat
Social Housing White Paper explained
A guide to what the new Social Housing White Paper - a Charter For Social Housing Residents' means for residents.
Sharing the experiences of tenants and leaseholders
This summer 2,432 tenants and leaseholders told us what it’s really like to live in their council home and their local place. Thank you to everyone who took part.
Council to Kickstart young people’s job prospects
Kirklees Council is backing the Government’s Kickstart scheme to create job placements for 16-24 year olds at risk of long-term unemployment.
Keeping pets
The Pet Policy came into effect on 22 June 2020 and sets out Kirklees Councils (KC) approach to the keeping of pets in Council accommodation. Permission will be required to keep cats or dogs in Council accommodation. Below is a summary of the pets allowe
Congratulations to our prize draw winners!
We would like to thank everyone who took part in our ‘How good is your home and your local place?’ activities. What you told us has informed the decision to bring Kirklees Neighbourhood Housing (KNH) together with Kirklees Council.
Council housing to transfer back to the local authority
Kirklees Council’s Cabinet has approved plans to transfer the management and maintenance of the borough’s council housing back to the local authority.
Decision on the future model for the management and maintenance of Kirklees Council Housing
Proud working with partners
For National Inclusion Week we’re proud to work with Saint-Gobain as a partner.
Annual report 2019/2020
It's that time of year again where we share with you our annual report. It's full of information on what we've been doing for you as our tenants over the last year.
A win for us at the Housing Heroes Awards
It was an evening of, imagined sounds of corks popping and glasses clinking, as Kirklees Neighbourhood Housing (KNH) celebrates collecting an award at the annual housing heroes awards ceremony.  The national awards went virtual this year due to covid-19
Online local discussions for KNH tenants and leaseholders, August 2020 (now closed)
Being a tenant or leaseholder means more than just bricks and mortar – it’s also about the place you live.
Our PAP scheme for 2020/21 is now recruiting
KNH Pre-Apprenticeship Programme 2020/21 now recruiting. We are building on the success of last year’s PAP programme and will recruit another 15 young people aged 16-18 from within the Kirklees area
Our PPE procedures
Our PPE procedures during repairs - By following a simple instructions we can all stay safer during the pandemic.
Future arrangements for the management of council housing in Kirklees
On 2nd June 2020 Kirklees Council’s Cabinet agreed, in principle, that the housing management and maintenance which is currently done by KNH (Kirklees Neighbourhood Housing) can be brought together with wider Kirklees Council services. 
Choose n Move restarting
Our Choose N Move service, which helps people to bid on council and other social housing properties in Kirklees will restart on Wednesday 17 June
Housing Minister letter
If you live in a council property or social housing provided by another organisation, please read this letter which has been issued by Christopher Pincher, Minister of State for Housing. It outlines all the measures that are in place to support you during
The #BigHousingThankyou Poem
The #BigHousingThankyou poem read by our very own Chief Operating Officer Joanne Bartholomew.
The #BigHousingThankyou
We know that frontline housing workers are the unsung heroes of lockdown. They’ve taken on so many emergency roles without missing a beat: taking an innovative and flexible approach to ensure that our vulnerable tenants have been supported whether that's
Carrying out repairs safely
We continue to carry out emergency works only at this time. However, we’re currently working on how we can begin doing more routine repairs again. We want to do this in a safe way for our tenants and our staff. If you had a repair booked before the lockd
Mental Health Awareness Week
It’s Mental Health Awareness week and your mental health matters! During a time like this you might be really struggling or know someone that is. It’s important to share kindness to make yourself and others a little bit happier.
Product Recall
Whirlpool identifies more fire risk Hotpoint machines
Recycling centres to open
We are looking to provide access to the household waste recycling centres from May 11 so that residents can dispose of waste that they cannot safely store at home.
Beware of Covid-19 Scams
West Yorkshire Trading Standards Newsletter have updated  inforation on Scams related to Covid-19
Thank You Kirklees College
Providing a positive example of organisations coming together during lockdown and coming to each others aid, we have accepted a kindly gesture from Kirklees College of a pallet of plaster.
Managing your energy bills
At KNH we understand this may mean you are using your heating and electricity more than you would normally and that you might be concerned about managing your energy bills.
Domestic abuse support
We know that this is a difficult and worrying time for everyone – but particularly so for adults and children living with domestic abuse, and the professionals working hard to support them.
Making sure children don't go hungry
During the two week Easter break, Kirklees Council will continue to provide free school meals to eligible children
Beware Covid-19 scammers
Communities are being asked to be vigilant against scammers hoping to exploit the situation created by COVID-19
Staying safe
We are urging households to help protect our staff who continue to work through the coronavirus crisis.
In it together
Please can we remind our customers that some colleagues from KNH are still required to do essential safety work during this current situation.
Choose n Move suspended
At a time when Government are asking all households to stay at home apart from food, medical and essential work asking housing applicants to bid, view, sign-up and move into properties is not appropriate.
Covid-19 and Rent
What to do if you are facing problems paying your rent
Coronavirus Community Helpline
​​​​​​​A dedicated helpline as part of our Covid-19 Community Response will be operational from tomorrow morning.
PAP programme comes to a successful end
We have been celebrating the conclusion of our Pre-Apprenticeship Programme (PAP) pilot, with a celebration event hosted at Kirklees College.
International Women's Day Donations
In light of International Women’s Day 2020, Director of Neighbourhoods, Christine Gummerson, shared a powerful blog with our staff that talked about the disturbing rates of female poverty.
Online Fire Risk Assessments
We regularly carry out fire safety checks and assessments on our high-rise properties, flats, maisonettes and retirement living schemes to identify fire safety improvements to keep our tenants safe.
Big Energy Saving Week
This week is #BigEnergySaving week. Which is all about saving the planet & saving you cash. So get saving energy, money & the environment with our top tips:
Direct Debit SCAM ALERT
Warning to tenants of a Direct Debit Scam which is aiming to defraud them of rent already paid.
Brrrrrrrr - how to keep you and your home warm this winter
As the weather starts to get colder, rain and snow starts to fall. Follow our top tips to keep you and your home warm and cosy this winter.
Domestic violence and abuse – it’s never ok
Today is White Ribbon Day. The White Ribbon Campaign is a global movement of men and boys working to end male violence against women and girls.
Vulnerable tenants targeted by doorstep scammers
Two of our vulnerable tenants have unfortunately recently been the victims of money scams. It’s not known if both cases are linked but they do bear similarities.
National Hate Crime Awareness Week
We want all our tenants to feel safe in their homes and communities. You shouldn’t be targeted for your disability, gender identity, race, ethnicity or nationality, religion, faith or belief or sexual orientation. If you are, it’s a hate crime.
#HousingDay 2019
Communities at heart of this year’s #HousingDay #HousingDay, the 24-hour social media event to celebrate the positive impact of social housing on millions of tenants is taking place today ( 8 October).
Celebrating Fred's 100th Birthday and 100 years of Social Housing
Last week we went to Mirfield to visit one of our oldest tenants, Mr Frederick Varley on his 100th birthday. 
Celebrating Inclusion success
Great news.. we've been awarded Bronze Standard of the National Inclusion Standard for our work on diversity and inclusion.
When Bruce met the Queen!
Bruce Bellwood lives on the Lees Moor Estate, Thornhill in Dewsbury. He is the Chair of Lees Moor Tenant and Resident Association. Bruce was recently invited to visit Buckingham palace to meet the Queen. 
Working with Kirklees Council to help people get into work
We are working with Kirklees Council who have secured new funding to help people access work. The funding, which comes from the ‘Works Better Enhanced Programme’ helps people overcome barriers which may prevent them from working.
This week we’re supporting National Fire Door Safety Week
Fire doors play a critical part in making sure your home is protected from fire and smoke We carry out regular fire safety checks and assessments to keep you and your family safe but it's important you do your bit too.
It's National Inclusion Week
We are embracing inclusivity at KNH and supporting National Inclusion Week.
Raising awareness during Gas Safety Week
We know it’s not quite up there in the excitement stakes compared to Christmas week, or a week on holiday but it is important to raise awareness of gas safety to keep you and your family safe so read on.
A place of your own – our Annual Report 
Want to know what we have done in the last twelve months to tackle anti-social behaviour, what we are doing to address fire safety, or how we are listening to your voice as a tenant? 
Hampers for hundred-year-olds!
Today we surprised one of our amazing tenants Molly James from Kirkburton with a special commemorative hamper to celebrate 100 years of social housing in the UK.
KNH welcomes new apprentices
A big welcome to 18 new trade apprentices who have joined us this week to start their career in housing
Tenant finds work after 27 years
Employment Support Services have come together to help our tenant who hasn't worked for 27 years secure employment.
Quality mark awarded for our work on domestic abuse and violence
Our commitment to support women, men and children affected by domestic abuse and violence across West Yorkshire has been recognised by Safer Leeds.
New kids on the block
Meet our new corporate apprentices who have recently joined us as part of our Work@KNH apprenticeship programme.
New state of the art council homes built in Golcar
We’ve worked in partnership with Kirklees Council, GS Kelsey Construction and Efficiency North to build eight new state of the art council homes in Kirklees, the first in over eight years.
Helping tenants into work
Last year our Employment Support Team (EST) helped over 113 of our tenants into work and referred 368 people into jobs, training or skills courses over the last 12 months which is great news.
New programme to help young people land their dream job or kick start their career 
A unique new programme to help young people aged 16-18 get ready for work has been launched by our Employment Support Team. The Pre-Apprenticeship Programme (PAP) has been developed to help our young tenants get work-ready

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