Keep up to date with the latest and upcoming in Tenant Voice and Engagement events.
Upcoming events
Community Cuppa
Community Cuppas are a chance to come along and meet with your local officers and councillors and have a brew and a chat.
They give you the opportunity to find out more about how you can get involved with our volunteer opportunities and to discuss anything in person with your local neighbourhood tenancy officer or councillor.
Family Hub
Our team support the Family Hubs and offer a bi-monthly Community Cuppa. Tenants and residents in the area can pop in and have a chat and discuss community related issues and access support with volunteer opportunities, setting up of groups and accessing funding. Just call into the drop-in, no appointment necessary. Please see the Family Hub timetable for our sessions and the other services available.
Tenant Voice Neighbourhood Champion meetings
Neighbourhood Champion meetings are to give a voice to tenants and residents who reside on Wigan Council Housing neighbourhoods. It will give tenants and residents a platform to engage in a positive and constructive relationship with Wigan Council and influence how their homes and communities are managed.
Upcoming Neighbourhood Champion meetings dates to be confirmed.
Tenant Voice Facebook Page
Have you joined our Tenant Voice Facebook group? Find out more about what is happening in your community and any important housing updates. Please ensure you answer the questions and agree to the group rules in order to be approved.
Neighbourhood Star
Do you have a neighbour who goes the extra mile? Would you like them to be recognised for their support? Has a member of Wigan Council staff gone above and beyond? Nominate someone for a Neighbourhood Star! We will make sure that their hard work doesn’t go unnoticed. Let’s spread some positivity!
Better Connected Communities Fund
Do you have a great idea for a community project, but need a little help to get it off the ground?
The Better-Connected Communities Fund enables local groups, individuals and organisations to apply for funding up to the value of £2,000 for projects and ideas which benefit our neighbourhoods.
Latest Housing News
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.