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Ground breaking ceremony marks the start of new affordable housing development in Barnsley

Construction of a new affordable housing development in Barnsley has got underway with the breaking of the first ground off Catherine’s Walk in Athersley South.

The honour of breaking the first earth at the site went to Mike Gaskell (Chair of the Board) and Joanna Chambers (Head of Home & Growth) at Leeds & Yorkshire Housing; Councillor Robert Frost (Cabinet Support Member for Place at Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council); Nathan Brough, Regional Director for ENGIE’s Places & Communities division; and Richard Panter from Homes England.

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Shared ownership properties available now

We have some fantastic properties available now for Shared Ownership.

Including:

Ground floor, one bedroom apartment, Mill Square, Horsforth

Two bedroom, first floor apartment, Mill Square, Horsforth

Two bedroom terrace house in Wilthorpe, Barnlsey

Our latest Annual Report

Read our Annual Report to Customers 2017/18. Our chance to demonstrate how we have performed over the last year and looked after our homes and communities.

Windrush Taskforce Event

If you, or a friend or family member, are a commonwealth citizen with concerns about your status in the UK, there is a free drop-in event at The Reginald Centre in Leeds on Wednesday 19th September, providing advice on your options and help to complete free applications under the Windrush Scheme

A national voice for tenants survey

After the tragedy of Grenfell, the 'A Voice for Tenants' Steering Group was formed to campaign for a national body that would speak to government on behalf of social housing tenants.

Electrical safety advice

We have produced this Guide to electrical safety in your home.

Please take a few minutes to read it - the information is very important. If you ever have any concerns about the condition of the electrical system in your home, please contact us immediately on 0113 278 3335.

Making a stand against domestic violence

Planning permission granted for new Barnsley development

We have announced plans to build 54 new homes in Athersley South, in Barnsley. Planning permission has been granted and work will begin on site in the Summer. Once completed this will be the largest new-build development that LYHA has undertaken for a number of years and will provide much needed affordable homes for families and older people in an area of acute housing need.

The Woodlands, Horsforth (Shared ownership)

Leeds & Yorkshire Housing Association is delighted to offer a mix of beautifully presented one bedroom and two bedroom apartments for shared ownership at The Woodlands on the popular, new Horsforth Vale development.

Celebrating the opening of our latest affordable homes for over 55s

Leeds & Yorkshire Housing Association (LYHA) today celebrates the completion and official opening of a new affordable housing development off Burley Lane, in Horsforth. The £1.8 million scheme comprises thirteen new homes: two 3-bedroom family houses and eleven 2-bedroom apartments for over 55s. These have all been let to local people who were delighted to receive their keys today.

Water hygiene advice for customers

Leeds & Yorkshire Housing is committed to ensuring the Health and Safety of customers at all times. We have produced a water hygiene factsheet about how to minimise your risk of Legionnaires disease.

Rental Exchange Initiative

In January this year we wrote to all our customers to explain about 'The Rental Exchange' that we have signed up to as part of a product called 'Insight' which has been developed to help our customers and ourselves.

LYHA awarded Diversity Network Accreditation

We are delighted that Leeds & Yorkshire Housing Association has been awarded the Diversity Network Accreditation by the Housing Diversity Network. This recognises our efforts to promote equality, diversity and inclusion in all aspects of our work.

Switching Energy Supplier

We’ve teamed up with Energy Angels to provide an energy switching service for our customers. Click here for more information.

Shared ownership

Shared Ownership is an affordable way to get on the property ladder. Click here to find out more!