Social housing1 day ago'I felt sick as bailiffs evicted us from our home of 55 years'Brothers Darren and Steven Marshall are forced to leave the house they have called home since 1970.1 day ago2 days agoNew council homes 'for people with local connection'Work is due to begin on the one-bedroom properties in Leigh in September, Wigan Council says.2 days ago5 days agoCouncil repays £330k after tenants overpaid rentThe council overcharged around 1,200 of its social housing tenants and undercharged 1,600.5 days ago8 days agoMore affordable homes needed in the countrysideA council has said cheaper homes are essential for rural communities to survive.8 days ago7 Aug 2026Work to resume at site of fatal flats explosionOne man was killed and three flats destroyed by the explosion on Gibb Crescent in 20177 Aug 20267 Aug 2026Tower blocks demolition is 'least worst option'A councillor defends a plan to close four sub-standard tower blocks and uproot hundreds of residents.7 Aug 20267 Aug 2026Flats left empty for nearly four years over claimThe council says the block of 35 flats is still not safe to occupy and an insurance claim is pending.7 Aug 20261 Aug 2026Housing scheme approved despite tall buildingsCritics of the plan say it contravenes planning authority guidelines.1 Aug 202631 Jul 2026Plan earmarks up to 300 affordable homes targetThe Commitee for Housing Work Plan outlines its aims to deliver affordable housing on the island.31 Jul 2026...
