Let's Talk Housing
with Salix Homes and Salford City Radio
Catch up with our Salford City Radio show!
• Episode 1: An introduction to Salix Homes
• Episode 2: Rent, repairs service, car parking, and improvement and development works
• Episode 3: Service charges, anti-social behaviour, community funding and the housing waiting list
• Episode 4: The Chair of our Board, partnership working, ‘Getting to Know You’, and answers to customer questions
• Episode 5: Wardens in sheltered housing developments, e-bike safety and answers to more questions from customers
• Episode 6: Pension Credit and winter fuel payment, Christmas ‘WIN Day’ events, winter safety, and supporting Salford City Radio
Episode 1
An introduction to Salix Homes
Meet Sue Sutton, our Chief Executive Officer, as she talks about the history of Salix Homes, what guides us, and more.
Episode 2
Rent, repairs service, car parking, and improvement and development works
Our Chief Executive Officer, Sue Sutton, addresses the reasons behind the latest rent review, as asked by listeners. Sue also talks about the Salix Homes repairs service and issues around car parking for flats. Hear also about improvement works being carried out to our tower blocks, and our latest new development, Greenhaus.
Episode 3
Service charges, anti-social behaviour, community funding and the housing waiting list
Sue Sutton, our Chief Executive Officer, answers questions and comments from listeners around service charges and anti-social behaviour. Sue also explains how Salix Homes is working more closely with customers ‘on the ground’ and how we fund community projects in our neighbourhoods. Plus, hear about the social housing waiting list and application process.
Episode 4
The Chair of our Board, partnership working, ‘Getting to Know You’, and answers to customer questions
Jim Battle, Chair of the Salix Homes Board, joins our Chief Executive Officer, Sue, to explain the roles of our Board and its members. Jim and Sue talk about the recent inspection by the Regulator of Social Housing and how we work with our partner organisations throughout Salford. Also hear about the importance of our ‘Getting to Know You’ campaign, and answers to customer questions about our Housing Officers, nuisance pigeons in high-rise buildings, and more.
Episode 5
Wardens in sheltered housing developments, e-bike safety and answers to more questions from customers
Our CEO Sue Sutton address some key questions from our customers, including e-bike safety, wardens in sheltered housing and how we’ve addressed customers’ concerns at The Hive. Sue also shares the latest news about our recent top grading from the Regulator of Social Housing.
Episode 6
Pension Credit and winter fuel payment, Christmas ‘WIN Day’ events, winter safety, and supporting Salford City Radio
Sue Sutton, CEO of Salix Homes, talks about the millions of pounds of Pension Credit that goes unclaimed by eligible pensioners in Salford, plus the support available to claim. Sue also explains Salix Homes’ plans for Christmas ‘WIN Day’ events with customers, safety at home this winter, and supporting Salford City Radio and its inspirational volunteers.
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