Did you know that our in-house repairs and maintenance teams, Wigan and Leigh Building Services (WLBS) carry out around 70,000 repairs to homes across the borough each year, and refurbishments to around 1200 empty homes. WLBS also provide a 24 hour emergency service and the Property Maintenance team carry out the servicing and maintenance of fire alarms and emergency lighting within corporate buildings and schools, as well as minor adaptations to both private and social housing. Here are some photo’s of our team working on a void property.
Apprenticeships
WLBS are really passionate about our younger generation and employee around 20 Apprentices. The team also recently attended Byrchall High Careers Event to provide careers information and guidance to the young people of the borough who are considering a future working for Wigan Council.
Stranded Cyclist on a Charity Tour
WLBS were contacted recently to ask if we could help a gentleman (Graham) who was stranded on the canal in Wigan. Graham was undertaking a charity cycling tour across England's canals for Cancer Research UK originating in London. He was 150 days in and had been stuck and stranded in Wigan due to equipment failure for the previous two days.
Two of the WLBS Team Managers headed out to locate him, and after a few trips up and down the canal, they finally spotted him and were able to quickly repair his kit and help him on his way to continue his journey.
Work Experience Placement
Callum recently joined WLBS to complete a 6-week work placement package to allow him to have an insight into the world of construction and life working at Wigan Council.
Gas and electric safety checks
Its really important that you have your gas and electric safety checks carried out in your home. It is a legal requirement that Landlords’ must ensure that all necessary equipment is checked for safety within 12 months of the last check. This is to ensure the appliance continue to operate safely and efficiently, and your property is safe for you and your family.
For more information visit housing repairs and improvements.
Help to claim - Cost of living support events
As part of our Here for You campaign, we are hosting events at our Life Centres, libraries and local community venues to ensure that local people are getting all of the support they are entitled to during the cost of living crisis.
Find out where the drop in events are being held.