Windsor Press Releases

Audit Commission Inspection of Windsor Housing

Windsor Housing response to the interim report from the Audit Commission: We are pleased with the findings and outcome of the interim report from the Audit Commission and, in particular, the recognition that we have significantly improved the time taken to let vacant homes over the last year. A number of our sheltered homes have taken a long time to let and we have already put in place a strategy to make better use of hard to let stock. This includes redevelopment of some sites that have been vacant for some time, and remodelling others to meet modern standards. Options appraisals are underway on the remaining two schemes where we have experienced the most difficulty with filling vacant properties.

Radian Development Odds-On Favourite

Radian has launched its latest new development, Paddock Close, a community of 53 new homes in the heart of Windsor. To mark the occasion, a free event for local residents was organised on the playing fields of New Manor Community Centre in Dedworth. The event included a circus workshop and sumo wrestling for the children whilst the Windsor Community Choir, a DJ from Liquid nightclub and a free BBQ kept the older attendees happy.

Support Assured for Windsor's Most Disadvantaged Families

Windsor Housing, in partnership with the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead, has successfully applied for a funding allocation as the Government announced a further 88 new Family Intervention Projects (FIPs) across the country and a further £2.6m of funding for local authorities to start or expand FIPs in their region. The £25,000 allocation will fund an increase in the size and range of the borough’s FIP team.

Veterans Support Help For Heroes

Residents of Windsor Housing’s Manor Farm Sheltered Housing scheme have raised £1,000 for the Help the Heroes charity. The residents raised the money over seven months by holding coffee mornings for local residents, selling raffle tickets and holding Bring & Buy sales.

A White Christmas Party

Residents from Windsor Housing built on the enormous success of last year's Christmas party by hosting a Santa's Grotto which was attended by over 200 children and their families. The event was organised and run entirely by resident volunteers from Windsor's Community Link, a group of residents who work to improve the communities in which Windsor Housing has homes.