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SLH Signs LGBTQ+ Housing Pledge to Support Inclusive Communities

October 6, 2025

South Lakes Housing (SLH) is proud to share that we’ve signed the LGBTQ+ Housing Pledge, a commitment to making our homes and services more inclusive, respectful, and welcoming for everyone. This pledge is part of our ongoing work to ensure that all residents—regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity—feel safe, supported, and valued in their […]

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SLH Residents and Colleagues raise over £800 for Macmillan Cancer Support!!!

October 2, 2025

Residents and colleagues across SLH communities came together last week to support 35 years of Macmillan Coffee Mornings, raising over £800 for Macmillan Cancer Support—a charity that provides vital help to people living with cancer. These heartwarming events, held in various locations, were filled with cakes, drinks, raffle prizes, and most importantly, community spirit. ❤️ […]

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Local MP visits award winning housing development in Sedbergh

August 19, 2025

Guest blog courtesy of Lizzi Collinge MP & Neil Shaefer (Neil Shaefer PR for Broadacres Housing Association) Lizzi Collinge, Member of Parliament for Morecambe and Lunesdale, visited an award-winning affordable housing development in her constituency celebrating the success of a landmark partnership between two local housing associations. Rawthey Meadows in Sedbergh was recently named Best […]

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‘Farewell and Thank You’ to Cath Purdy CEO

August 15, 2025

Please join us in saying a big ‘THANK YOU” and a fond farewell to Cath Purdy, who leaves her role as CEO of SLH today. From all at SLH, “We wish you all the best for the future in your semi-retirement.”

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Event Cancellation – Owlet Ash Fields Summer Roadshow – Milnthorpe – Mon 4th Aug 1:00pm–4:00pm

August 4, 2025

Event Cancellation – Owlet Ash Fields Summer Roadshow – Milnthorpe – Mon 4th Aug | 1:00–4:00 We’re really disappointed to let you know that today’s Summer Roadshow event at Owlet Ash Fields, Milnthorpe (Monday 4th August) has been cancelled due to stormy weather. We were so looking forward to an afternoon of fun, community spirit, […]

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A wonderful Summer Colleague Event

July 28, 2025

We had a wonderful time at Netherfield Cricket Club in Kendal for our Summer Colleague Event on Friday, with a delicious BBQ and drinks, topped off by a game of rounders and family games and face painting inside and outside the club house.   Thanks to the many local businesses, including Shelley Gibson Hairdressing, Castle […]

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Join us at Castle Walk, Kendal for a morning of fun on the next stop on our Summer Roadshow!

July 25, 2025

You’re invited to a Summer “Par-tea” Join us for the next stop on the South Lakes Housing Summer Roadshow – we’re heading to Castle Walk, Kendal on Tuesday 29th July, from 10am–1pm for a morning of fun! Come along and: – Try some tasty tea at our tea tasting station – Get creative with teacup planting – Enjoy […]

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Come along for the first of our Summer Roadshows!!! Community Clean-up at Hall Park, Burneside!

July 18, 2025

South Lakes Housing Summer Roadshows are here! We’re kicking things off with a Community Clean-Up on Wednesday 23rd July 12.30-4.30pm, at Hall Park, Burneside – and you’re invited! Let’s make our communal gardens shine! We’ll have a skip available for residents use – so grab your gloves and come help us: Pick up litter Plant […]

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Tracking Our Progress: 3 Months of Customer Experience Insights

July 16, 2025

Tracking Our Progress: 3 Months of Customer Experience Insights Over the past three months, we’ve been sharing monthly updates from our Customer Experience Dashboard to show how we’re delivering against the service standards that matter most to you. From April through June, the dashboard has helped us shine a light on what’s working well—and where […]

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Our Summer Roadshows are coming soon!

July 15, 2025

    Our Summer Roadshows are coming soon! We’re hitting the road again! The South Lakes Housing Neighbourhoods Team is bringing our popular Community Roadshows to an area near YOU this summer! These events are a great way to meet your neighbours, chat with our team, and enjoy some fun in your local community. Whether […]

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#RuralHousingWeek – New affordable homes are changing lives in Sedbergh

July 8, 2025

#RuralHousingWeek Guest blog – courtesy of Neil Shaefer (Neil Shaefer PR for Broadacres Housing Association)   Andy and Val Young outside their home with, from left to right, Tom Hawley (Homes England), Fiona Harrison (South Lakes Housing), Claire Townson (Broadacres), Helen Simpson (Broadacres) and Andrew Murday (Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority). Photograph: Stuart Boulton/Broadacres. New […]

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SLH’s announces Kirkby Lonsdale Community Cupboard CIO’s move to Binfold Croft as part of Rural Housing Week

July 7, 2025

  Kirkby Lonsdale Community Cupboard CIO is relocating to South Lakes Housing’s, Binfold Croft. To mark the start of Rural Housing Week, we are delighted to announce that local rural charity Kirkby Lonsdale Community Cupboard CIO is relocating its Food Cupboard to Binfold Croft – one of our Independence schemes for older people in Kirkby […]

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The first of our 2025/26 Tenant Satisfaction Measures (TSM) surveys have begun!!!

July 4, 2025

We Want to Hear from You! This week, the first of our Tenant Satisfaction Measures (TSM) surveys for 2025-2026 have begun!!! We’ll be inviting a randomly selected group of customers to share their feedback on the services we provide as part of the Tenant Satisfaction Measures (TSM). Your views are essential in helping us understand whether […]

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Anti-Social Behaviour Awareness Week 2025: How South Lakes Housing Is Taking Action

June 30, 2025

 Anti-Social Behaviour Awareness Week 2025: How South Lakes Housing Is Taking Action June 30–July 6 is Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) Awareness Week, and South Lakes Housing is proud to stand with national partners to raise awareness, support victims, and push for real change in how ASB is addressed. What is ASB? Anti-social behaviour is any action […]

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