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Community Matters 2025 - Connect Housing

Connect Housing @connecthousing.bsky.social · 21d

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!

Success with Money Matters - Connect Housing

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Connect Housing @connecthousing.bsky.social · Sep 8

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.

Connect Housing @connecthousing.bsky.social · Sep 4

Settings may vary depending on your device. For more information, visit the official government page: www.gov.uk/alerts/optin...

Connect Housing @connecthousing.bsky.social · Sep 4

Android:
Go to Settings ➡️Safety and Emergency ➡️ Wireless Emergency Alerts.
Turn off Allow Alerts, which will disable Extreme and Severe Alerts.

Connect Housing @connecthousing.bsky.social · Sep 4

iPhone:
Go to Settings ➡️Notifications ➡️ Emergency Alerts.
Turn off Severe Alerts and Extreme Alerts.

Connect Housing @connecthousing.bsky.social · Sep 4

⚠️ 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:

Connect Housing @connecthousing.bsky.social · Aug 29

We are joining @natfednews.bsky.social in calling on the government to urgently #SaveOurSupportedHousing by committing to long term, sustainable funding.

Connect Housing @connecthousing.bsky.social · Aug 29

Individuals and families living in supported housing rely on these services to help keep their independence, regain their confidence and feel safe, happy, and secure. #StartsAtHome

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Connect Housing @connecthousing.bsky.social · Aug 29

This is what one of our refuge residents had to say about the impact supported housing has had on them. #StartsAtHome

North Kirklees Women's Refuge | Starts at Home 2025

Connect Housing @connecthousing.bsky.social · Aug 29

Today is #StartsAtHome day, highlighting the importance of housing with support.

In this video, staff and people who received support from North Kirklees Womens Refuge share how important supported housing is for people changing their life's journey.

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YouTube video by Connect Housing

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Connect Housing @connecthousing.bsky.social · Aug 28

August 29 is #StartsAtHome day, highlighting how vital supported housing is, and how it urgently needs more funding.

In support of the campaign, we'll be sharing the thoughts of staff and residents at North Kirklees Women's Refuge, as we call on the government to #SaveOurSupportedHousing.

Tackling the overheating of homes this summer - Connect Housing

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Calder Valley Community Land Trust @cvclt1.bsky.social · Jul 30

Community-led and not-for-profit.

Interested in an office/desk at the new enterprise centre in Todmorden? Contact us.

Register with B-With-Us if interested in a social rented Passivhaus home.

Coming to Ferney Lee, Todmorden in summer 2026.

#todmorden
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Connect Housing @connecthousing.bsky.social · Jul 3

This spring we officially opened our new, highly-energy-efficient housing development in Halifax with a welcome party for residents.

Watch the video to find out more about the day, or visit our website to read the full story!

www.connecthousing.org.uk/news/lily-cl...

Connect Housing @connecthousing.bsky.social · Jun 19

As our summers get hotter and heatwaves become more frequent, keeping your home cool is more important than ever.

Read below for our Sustainability Officer’s tips to tackle overheating.

Meet Jude Thompson - Connect Housing

Connect Housing @connecthousing.bsky.social · Jun 13

Jude Thompson has been a Connect resident for 20 years, and now devotes her spare time to getting involved with tenant engagement projects.

Find out more about her in our latest blog!

www.connecthousing.org.uk/blog/meet-ju...

Across the Board - May 2025 update - Connect Housing

Connect Housing @connecthousing.bsky.social · Jun 4

"It is important for us to keep building new homes, not just to house people in need, but also to ensure that we have a sustainable future."

Find out more about what's been going on at Connect in the latest board meeting update from our Chair, Diane French

www.connecthousing.org.uk/blog/across-...

Lily Close is officially open! - Connect Housing

Connect Housing @connecthousing.bsky.social · May 22

We’ve officially opened our new, super-energy-efficient housing development in Halifax with a welcome party for residents.

The event included speeches, a ribbon-cutting ceremony and a meet and greet with teams from across Connect.

Read more about Lily Close and the event below!

Connect Housing @connecthousing.bsky.social · May 7

We recently completed a project to redecorate the communal spaces at Newall Close, Otley.

All the work was underpinned by dementia-friendly standards.

Watch the full video on our website to see how the space was transformed over just a couple of months!
www.connecthousing.org.uk/news/newall-...

Recognising Domestic Abuse - Connect Housing

Connect Housing @connecthousing.bsky.social · Apr 17

Everyone has the right to live free from fear. Domestic abuse has no place in our society.

Read below for information on common types of abuse, as well as services available to help, so we can strive to prevent and eliminate abuse of all kinds.

Spring beginnings with Martyn Broadest - Connect Housing

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Martyn Broadest @martynbroadest.bsky.social · Apr 14

And here are some pictures to record the visit to Lily Close in Halifax with @katedeardenmp.bsky.social last week. The weather that afternoon was lovely which helped show off the new homes and their beautiful Pennine surroundings! @connecthousing.bsky.social #ukhousing

Martyn Broadest, Director at Connect Housing explaining to Kate Dearden MP some of the energy efficient features of their new homes at Lily Close, Halifax

Kate Dearden MP and her team being shown around Connect Housing's new properties at Lily Close in Halifax

Kate Dearden MP with Martyn Broadest and Mia James from Connect Housing at their new affordable housing scheme in Halifax

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Connect Housing @connecthousing.bsky.social · Apr 15

“As the keys to one scheme of new homes was handed over to us, another was breaking ground.”

Read about this unique day at Connect below.

As the keys to one scheme of new homes was handed over to us, another was breaking ground.

A Day in the Life of HR - Connect Housing

Connect Housing @connecthousing.bsky.social · Apr 11

A successful HR department depends on the people.

Personality chameleon, Ben Garnham, recently spoke to us about how he fits in as Connect’s Employee Engagement Adviser.

Connect breaks ground at Ferney Lee - Connect Housing

Connect Housing @connecthousing.bsky.social · Apr 4

We just broke ground in Todmorden! Find out what we plan for our new Ferney Lee development.

The deep dive: repairs - Connect Housing

Connect Housing @connecthousing.bsky.social · Apr 1

Curious about how repairs get handled at Connect?
With over 11,000 appointments a year, our team tackles everything from urgent leaks to routine fixes, ensuring homes stay safe and comfortable.
We spoke to Liz and Martyn to find out more about the service.
www.connecthousing.org.uk/blog/the-dee...