News

You can always find our latest job opportunities in our vacancies portal at www.boltonathome.org.uk/jobs, together with benefits of working here and examples of people developing in their careers with us.

We want experienced and motivated professionals to join us in a variety of roles as we work to meet people’s housing needs.

If you receive Child Tax Credit, Housing Benefit, Income Support, Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance, Working Tax Credit or Income Related Employment and Support Allowance, you might get a ‘Universal Credit migration notice letter’ from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).

The letter is part of a phased approach by the DWP to moving more people receiving these six ‘legacy’ benefits over to Universal Credit. Read on for the details.

You may have seen our colleague Vicki Powell on a recent episode of ITV’s quiz show, The 1% Club.

Vicki made it through the rounds and was one of the last two contestants. Read on for the details.

Great news. We'll be hosting our next in-person Apprenticeship Open Day at The Green Cafe (based at our Valley House office, ground floor) on 17 May 2022, 3pm to 6pm

Read on for the details.

Property with two bedrooms for sale at Bottom O’th Moor, Bolton.

If you’re interested, please follow this link: www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/122300696#/?channel=RES_BUY.

Heard about these four employer open days and jobs/apprenticeship fairs that're right round the corner..?

If you're looking for a (new) job- or know someone who is- it's worth heading down to one (or a few) of these events that'll be taking place over the next couple of months. They're all local to Bolton.

Read on for details on each.

After struggling with debt, wellbeing issues, and unsociable working hours- eventually leaving him with no choice but to give up his job- Nick (name changed), a customer, now lives comfortably with his young son thanks to our teams’ support.

We'll tell you how in this quick read.

It may be possible within the terms of your tenancy agreement, but please speak with us first- before applying for the Homes for Ukraine scheme. If it’s something you’re considering, we’d look to support you and grant permission where it’s possible and reasonable to do so. 

We’re upgrading our technology to prepare for the landline phone technology switchover. A company called Enovation is helping us to instal a new digital call handling platform for Careline at this time. You don’t need to do anything and there should be no change in the service you receive.

Since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic two years ago, we know many of you have had to wait for a routine repair. That’s because we’ve had to adapt our services, put people’s safety and welfare needs first, and continue to resource and prioritise emergency repairs that pose an immediate danger. As Covid restrictions ease, we’re focusing on clearing the repairs backlog. 

We’re working with Developer Step Places and Bolton Council to transform 4.5 acres of a brownfield site in Bolton town centre. The Moor Lane development in Cheadle Square will feature 208 new homes, a mix of apartments and townhouses.

Construction’s getting underway to provide 168 more homes in the borough. They’re part of our plans to help more people find a quality and affordable place to live.

In solidarity with our customers, colleagues, organisational partners and the local Ukrainian community.

Our Stars of the Community awards will return on 23 June 2022 and are an opportunity to shine a light on everyday heroes and celebrate outstanding volunteering. The deadline for nominations is Friday 15 April 2022.

If you’re a customer, you should have received or will soon receive a letter about the new charges you’ll pay for your home from Monday 4 April 2022. If you haven’t got a letter from us by Monday 7 March, or would appreciate some support, please phone us on 01204 328000.

Here’s a general guide to the rent level for tenants from April.

Our plans to transform part of a retail park in Bolton into a centre of excellence for green technology, skills and more food support could start this summer following a planning application we’ve submitted to Bolton Council.

Through our Revenue Services and Money Advice Team- we work to help you avoid or resolve financial problems, live with peace of mind and find ways for you to save and gain.

Our latest affordable housing development in Horwich, designed to help people with local connections, has welcomed its first tenants in time for Christmas.

Property with three bedrooms for sale at Hulme Road, Stoneclough.

If you’re interested, please follow this link to Rightmove: bit.ly/3ywCdh2

Property with three bedrooms for sale at Tudor Avenue, Bolton.

If you’re interested, please follow this link to Rightmove: bit.ly/3F2cZtr

Starts with you, our social enterprise, and Boo Coaching & Consulting, another Bolton based company, are the first in the borough to be accredited for positive employment as Members of the Greater Manchester Good Employment Charter.

We're supporting and highlighting a Bolton Family campaign to help people ensure their charitable giving makes a genuine difference to people in Bolton.

Hope for Change encourages people to donate to local charities that support vulnerable people, rather than giving money directly to people sleeping or begging on the street.

Here's a summary updating you on our new build development activities and their purpose.

The first tenants have moved into our development of 118 new homes at Chorley Street in Bolton’s town centre in partnership with Irwell Valley Homes. Chorley Place is the transformation of a disused car park into an attractive new neighbourhood, through contractor Watson Homes and with funding support from Homes England.