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Connect Housing @connecthousing.bsky.social · 52m

It’s Hate Crime Awareness Week, the national campaign to tackle hate crime across the UK. In support of the campaign, Helen Gallimore, Connect’s Neighbourhoods Manager and Safer Communities Lead has been sharing a series of short articles on the topic. You can read the full blog below!

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Hate Crime Awareness Week 2026 - Connect Housing

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Connect Housing @connecthousing.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Have you heard of Direct Debit refund scams? It's where a fraudster gets your bank details, claims back your Direct Debit payments, then keeps the money. For full information on the scam and how to stay safe, check out the latest blog on our website. www.connecthousing.org.uk/blog/staying...

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Staying scam aware: direct debit refunds - Connect Housing

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Connect Housing @connecthousing.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Over the summer we've trialled installation of three ‘Free Little Libraries’ across our schemes. If you're a resident and would be interested in having a little library installed on your street, please get in touch with us at gettinginvolved@connecthousing.org

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A little library full of books attached to a tree

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Connect Housing @connecthousing.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Connect in Bloom 2026 entries are now closed! Thank you to everyone who submitted your wonderful gardens, we can't wait to go through entries and shortlist our winners. We'll be announcing who's won each category on Friday, August 14, so watch this space!

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Connect Housing @connecthousing.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Good news! Following the closure of House Exchange, we've now partnered with HomeSwapper, giving all Connect tenants free access to one of the UK's largest mutual exchange services. Visit our website to find out more and get started: www.connecthousing.org.uk/news/homeswa...

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HomeSwapper – Find your next home through mutual exchange - Connect Housing

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Connect Housing @connecthousing.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

There's not long left to enter our first Connect in Bloom competition - entries close on August 1, 2026. We've had some amazing entries so far - even our staff have got the gardening bug (pictured)! For all the details on how to enter, visit our website: www.connecthousing.org.uk/news/submit-...

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Connect Housing @connecthousing.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

This third heatwave of the year is on the way. While it's not expected to be quite as hot as in June, here are some top tips to keep your home cool and comfortable 👇 www.connecthousing.org.uk/blog/keeping...

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Keeping your home cool - Connect Housing

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Connect Housing @connecthousing.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Our final Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) Awareness Week 2026 update is on building stronger communities – preventing ASB rather than responding to ASB. We hope the articles have given you a greater insight into ASB and the help and support available. You can read them all on the page below!

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Anti-Social Behaviour Awareness Week 2026 - Connect Housing

It’s Anti-Social Behaviour Awareness Week, the national campaign to shine a spotlight on ASB, strengthen local responses, and amplify the rights of victims.

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Connect Housing @connecthousing.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

It's Anti-Social Behaviour Awareness Week. Today, we're sharing an article about what happens after a report is made. “Our approach is always to seek the most appropriate and proportionate solution while supporting residents and protecting communities.” Read below! shorturl.at/rmlwE

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Connect Housing @connecthousing.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

It’s Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) Awareness Week 2026. In support of the campaign, Helen Gallimore, our Neighbourhoods Manager and Safer Communities Lead will be sharing a series of short articles focused on ASB and Connect. Have a read below and remember to check back in for tomorrow's update!

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Anti-Social Behaviour Awareness Week 2026 - Connect Housing

It’s Anti-Social Behaviour Awareness Week, the national campaign to shine a spotlight on ASB, strengthen local responses, and amplify the rights of victims.

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Connect Housing @connecthousing.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Summer is here and so is our Connect in Bloom competition. From Monday 29 June until Saturday 1 August, you can submit your entries for our residents gardening competition. With three categories to enter, there’s plenty of opportunity to win! Visit our website for the full details.

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Submit your entries for Connect in Bloom - Connect Housing

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Connect Housing @connecthousing.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

We're expecting a heatwave this week, with temperatures for parts of Yorkshire forecast to be as high as 36°c. It's important to stay hydrated and comfortable. Take a look at this article on our website for tips on how to keep your home as cool as possible www.connecthousing.org.uk/blog/keeping...

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Keeping your home cool - Connect Housing

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Connect Housing @connecthousing.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

House Exchange – the free service for tenants looking to mutually exchange their homes – is closing on July 31. We're reviewing potential providers to replace the service. If you're currently using House Exchange, we recommend continuing with any active applications before the service closes.

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House Exchange service update - Connect Housing

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Connect Housing @connecthousing.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

The Renters' Rights Act comes into effect today, which introduces new rules and rights for landlords and tenants. The changes don't currently apply to social rented tenants, but some of them affect shared owners. For more details, visit out website: www.connecthousing.org.uk/news/importa...

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Important information about the Renters’ Rights Act - Connect Housing

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Connect Housing @connecthousing.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

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...

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Details revealed for Connect In Bloom competition - Connect Housing

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Connect Housing @connecthousing.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

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.

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We’ve appointed a new contractor to deliver emergency repairs - Connect Housing

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Connect Housing @connecthousing.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

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)

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Connect Housing @connecthousing.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

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. (2/3)

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Connect Housing @connecthousing.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

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)

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Connect Housing @connecthousing.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

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...

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Your rent, explained - Connect Housing

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Connect Housing @connecthousing.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

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...

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Details revealed for Connect In Bloom competition - Connect Housing

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Connect Housing @connecthousing.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

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...

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Connect Commitments and the Customer Charter - Connect Housing

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Connect Housing @connecthousing.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

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...

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The latest issue of Connected magazine has landed! - Connect Housing

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Connect Housing @connecthousing.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

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...

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Changes to our Neighbourhoods team - Connect Housing

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Connect Housing @connecthousing.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

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. 🎄

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Connect Housing @connecthousing.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

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.

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Connect Housing @connecthousing.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

Update: Our online account service is now running as normal, thank you for your patience

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Connect Housing @connecthousing.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

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-...

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Awaab's law: keeping your home safe, healthy and mould-free - Connect Housing

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Connect Housing @connecthousing.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

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.

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Connect Housing @connecthousing.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

"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-...

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Across the Board - November 2025 update - Connect Housing

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Connect Housing @connecthousing.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

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

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Connect Housing @connecthousing.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

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.

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Connect Housing @connecthousing.bsky.social · 14/11/2025

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/

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Get involved - Connect Housing

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Connect Housing @connecthousing.bsky.social · 14/11/2025

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.

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Connect Housing @connecthousing.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

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!

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Re-letting a vacant property: the ins and outs - Connect Housing

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Connect Housing @connecthousing.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

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.

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A day in the Life of Shubash Miah - Connect Housing

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Connect Housing @connecthousing.bsky.social · 19/09/2025

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!

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Community Matters 2025 - Connect Housing

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Connect Housing @connecthousing.bsky.social · 08/09/2025

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.

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Success with Money Matters - Connect Housing

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Connect Housing @connecthousing.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

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

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Connect Housing @connecthousing.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

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

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Connect Housing @connecthousing.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

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

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Opting out of emergency alerts

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Connect Housing @connecthousing.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

⚠️ 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:

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Opting out of emergency alerts

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Connect Housing @connecthousing.bsky.social · 29/08/2025

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

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Connect Housing @connecthousing.bsky.social · 29/08/2025

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 · 29/08/2025

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

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Connect Housing @connecthousing.bsky.social · 29/08/2025

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. youtu.be/Nki-GE1XYWM?...

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North Kirklees Women's Refuge | Starts at Home 2025

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Connect Housing @connecthousing.bsky.social · 28/08/2025

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.

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Calder Valley Community Land Trust @cvclt1.bsky.social · 30/07/2025

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 @connecthousing.bsky.social

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