Connect Housing

02/09/2026

Over the summer we've trialled installation of three ‘Free Little Libraries’ across community groups, with the hope to roll out more around neighbourhoods in the future!

Free Little Libraries provide free access to books, encourage a love of reading and bring neighbours together.

If you would be interested in having a little library installed on your street, please get in touch with us at [email protected]

14/08/2026

Entries for our gardening competition, Connect in Bloom, closed on August 1 and we're pleased to announce the winners!

Golden Trowel Award:
Winner - Louise Woollett, Hebden Bridge
Second Place - Lorna Mills, Todmorden
Third Place - Darren Hudson, Halifax

Greatest Transformation Award:
Winner - Judith Green, Pudsey
Runner-up - Jane Healey, Rothwell

Growing Together Award:
Winner - Hawthorn Mill, Leeds
Runner-up - Newall Close, Otley

We had some fantastic entries, a huge thanks to everyone who took part!

12/08/2026

As another heatwave is upon us, here are some top tips to keep your home as cool and comfortable as possible during the warm weather.

Connecting people, building futures

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!

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.

Whether you need more space, want to downsize or move closer to family, HomeSwapper could help you find your perfect match.

Visit our website to find out more and get started:

Connecting people, building futures

23/07/2026

There's not long left to enter our first ever Connect in Bloom competition! Entries close on August 1, 2026.

We've had some amazing entries so far, and even our staff have got the gardening bug as you can see from these pictures!

It doesn't matter whether you have a large outdoor space or a small window box - all entries are welcome.

Please email us at [email protected] with your name, address and pictures of your entry.

For more info, visit our website: https://www.connecthousing.org.uk/news/submit-your-entries-for-connect-in-bloom/

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 👇

Connecting people, building futures

03/07/2026

It’s time for our last Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) Awareness Week 2026 post from Helen Gallimore, our Neighbourhoods Manager and Safer Communities Lead.

We hope the articles have given you a greater insight into ASB and the help and support available.

Our final update from Helen is on building stronger communities – preventing ASB rather than responding to ASB.

You can read today's article, and all the articles from earlier in the week on the page below!

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.

02/07/2026

Exciting opportunity in Wakefield to have fun with the family and learn about how we can care for our planet better!

Details in the post below!

01/07/2026

Did you know it's Anti-Social Behaviour Awareness Week?

In support of the campaign, we’ve been sharing a series of daily articles on ASB.

Today’s update will go into detail 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.”

To read the article, and the previous, follow the link below!

connecthousing.org.uk/blog/anti-social-behaviour-awareness-week-2026/