Latest news articles from White Horse Housing https://www.whitehorsehousing.co.uk/rss-news.asp A GLOWING survey report from tenants about the service and value for money they receive is a testament to the hard work of staff, says our Chief Executive Steve Warran. Mon, 2 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.whitehorsehousing.co.uk/article/114/tenantsurvey26/ https://www.whitehorsehousing.co.uk/article/114/tenantsurvey26/ Our rents are set to rise by 4.8 per cent from April 1 to help us maintain our high standard of service to residents in the face of increasing costs. Mon, 5 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.whitehorsehousing.co.uk/article/113/rent-review-2026/ https://www.whitehorsehousing.co.uk/article/113/rent-review-2026/ Wed, 24 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.whitehorsehousing.co.uk/article/112/christmasopening/ https://www.whitehorsehousing.co.uk/article/112/christmasopening/ Residents at the Whitehaven Care Home always know when Christmas is coming because Santa makes an early appearance, thanks to White Horse tenant Lyn Nash. Fri, 19 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.whitehorsehousing.co.uk/article/111/Carehomesanta/ https://www.whitehorsehousing.co.uk/article/111/Carehomesanta/ Letters about this yearand#8217;s Winter Fuel Payment are dropping through letterboxes all over the country after the government reversed a decision to withdraw it for many last year. Thu, 30 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.whitehorsehousing.co.uk/article/110/winterfuelpayment/ https://www.whitehorsehousing.co.uk/article/110/winterfuelpayment/ The 2025and#45;26 White Horse Housing Association Tenant Satisfaction Survey, which is now online, will help shape the associationand#8217;s priorities and policies for the next few years. Mon, 27 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.whitehorsehousing.co.uk/article/109/tenant-survey-2025/ https://www.whitehorsehousing.co.uk/article/109/tenant-survey-2025/ Following the retirement of several board members as their nineand#45;year terms come to an end, we are looking for replacements to help us continue our growth. Mon, 20 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.whitehorsehousing.co.uk/article/108/search-for-new-board-members/ https://www.whitehorsehousing.co.uk/article/108/search-for-new-board-members/ Discover the new, improved My Tenancy portal from White Horse Housing Association and#8212; a simple, secure way to manage your tenancy online. View your account, make payments, report and track repairs, and access important documents all in one place. Fri, 17 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.whitehorsehousing.co.uk/article/105/MyTenancyPortal/ https://www.whitehorsehousing.co.uk/article/105/MyTenancyPortal/ Three generations of family members gathered to mark the replacement of a bench honouring a village stalwart. Mon, 13 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.whitehorsehousing.co.uk/article/104/kilmersdon-bench/ https://www.whitehorsehousing.co.uk/article/104/kilmersdon-bench/ Universal Credit and Pension Credit rules can be tricky, especially for students and pensioners. Here, we explain the latest changes, common problems with bedroom claims, and what you need to know to avoid missing out. Fri, 3 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.whitehorsehousing.co.uk/article/103/universal-credit-queries/ https://www.whitehorsehousing.co.uk/article/103/universal-credit-queries/ More than 130 pupils went back to school at the start of term with new uniform, PE kit or stationary, thanks to our help. Wed, 10 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.whitehorsehousing.co.uk/article/102/schooluniformhelp/ https://www.whitehorsehousing.co.uk/article/102/schooluniformhelp/ Householders are being warned about a scam energy text message which claims to come from the Department of Work and Pensions, offering a and#163;300 energy payment. Tue, 19 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.whitehorsehousing.co.uk/article/101/scamtextalert/ https://www.whitehorsehousing.co.uk/article/101/scamtextalert/ IT was a day of celebration as we officially took ownership of seven affordable homes at a development on the edge of Worton, near Devizes. Wed, 6 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.whitehorsehousing.co.uk/article/100/primrose-view-homes-handed-over/ https://www.whitehorsehousing.co.uk/article/100/primrose-view-homes-handed-over/ Tenants were given the chance to air their views and find out what is happening at White Horse Housing Association at a lively residentsand#8217; meeting in Codford. Thu, 10 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.whitehorsehousing.co.uk/article/99/codford-residents-meeting25/ https://www.whitehorsehousing.co.uk/article/99/codford-residents-meeting25/ To mark Rural Housing Week, Chief Executive Steve Warran reflects on White Horse Housing Associationand#8217;s mission. Thu, 10 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.whitehorsehousing.co.uk/article/98/Rural-Housing-Week/ https://www.whitehorsehousing.co.uk/article/98/Rural-Housing-Week/ Rural housing enablers Trevor Cherrett and Steve Vaux are helping rural communities in the county address their housing needs by helping them find ways to build affordable homes for local people. Tue, 17 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.whitehorsehousing.co.uk/article/97/rural-housing-enablers/ https://www.whitehorsehousing.co.uk/article/97/rural-housing-enablers/ EVERYONE at some time or another is faced with an unexpected expense, whether it is to replace a broken fridge, pay an energy bill, repair the car, buy new school uniforms or travel somewhere in an emergency. Fri, 23 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.whitehorsehousing.co.uk/article/96/community-banks/ https://www.whitehorsehousing.co.uk/article/96/community-banks/ WHITE Horse Housing Association will be helping tenants through the cost of living crisis thanks to a and#163;30,000 grant from Wiltshire Council for its Discretionary Support Fund. Wed, 21 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.whitehorsehousing.co.uk/article/95/support-fund-2025/ https://www.whitehorsehousing.co.uk/article/95/support-fund-2025/ RESIDENTS in Kilmersdon will be enjoying cheaper energy bills thanks to White Horse Housing Associationand#8217;s programme of solar panel installation. Thu, 1 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.whitehorsehousing.co.uk/article/94/solar-panels-kilmersdon/ https://www.whitehorsehousing.co.uk/article/94/solar-panels-kilmersdon/ ASSET Management Officer Sarah Occleshaw had never heard of housing associations when she first arrived at White Horse Housing on an apprenticeship in 2017 and#8211; now she is an integral part of the operation. Thu, 17 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.whitehorsehousing.co.uk/article/93/sarah-occleshaw-new-role/ https://www.whitehorsehousing.co.uk/article/93/sarah-occleshaw-new-role/ AN historic village meeting room dating back to the 17th century is being converted into a modern two bedroom home as part of White Horse Housing Associationand#8217;s commitment to providing homes in rural areas. Wed, 9 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.whitehorsehousing.co.uk/article/92/Historic-meeting-room-i-transformed-into-new-home/ https://www.whitehorsehousing.co.uk/article/92/Historic-meeting-room-i-transformed-into-new-home/ TENANT Scrutiny Panel members from White Horse Housing Association have been trained in mediation skills to enable them to offer a listening ear for fellow tenants involved in neighbour disputes. Wed, 19 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.whitehorsehousing.co.uk/article/91/mediation-training/ https://www.whitehorsehousing.co.uk/article/91/mediation-training/ WHITE Horse Housing Association has a chance for a household with a local connection to get on to the property ladder at a sought after housing development in the north Wiltshire countryside. Sat, 15 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.whitehorsehousing.co.uk/article/90/shared-ownership-somerbrook/ https://www.whitehorsehousing.co.uk/article/90/shared-ownership-somerbrook/ ARTIST Chris Oliver has been aided in her recovery from a debilitating stroke by a move next door to a nature reserve. Chris, of Cherry Orchard, Codford, lost mobility in three of her limbs when she suffered the stroke five years ago. Thu, 13 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.whitehorsehousing.co.uk/article/89/artist-fights-back-from-stroke/ https://www.whitehorsehousing.co.uk/article/89/artist-fights-back-from-stroke/ TENANTS living in affordable flats in Marlborough that were taken over by White Horse Housing Association say they are delighted by the service they are receiving. Fri, 7 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.whitehorsehousing.co.uk/article/88/Marlborough-residents-loving-life-with-White-Horse/ https://www.whitehorsehousing.co.uk/article/88/Marlborough-residents-loving-life-with-White-Horse/ NEW housing officer Abby Cottle has only been in the post a few weeks but she says she already feels part of the White Horse family. Thu, 30 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.whitehorsehousing.co.uk/article/87/abby-cottle-housing-officer/ https://www.whitehorsehousing.co.uk/article/87/abby-cottle-housing-officer/ White Horse Housing Associationand#8217;s board and members of its Tenant Scrutiny Panel have spent a day discussing the organisationand#8217;s priorities for the year ahead. Wed, 15 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.whitehorsehousing.co.uk/article/86/white-horse-board-awayday/ https://www.whitehorsehousing.co.uk/article/86/white-horse-board-awayday/ ITand#8217;S Christmas time again and to celebrate we have five and#163;50 shopping vouchers to give away in our fantastic festive draw.and#13;and#10; Fri, 20 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://www.whitehorsehousing.co.uk/article/85/win-shopping-vouchers/ https://www.whitehorsehousing.co.uk/article/85/win-shopping-vouchers/ White Horse provides your buildings insurance as part of your tenancy, or service charge if you are a shared owner, but you need to make your own arrangements for protecting the valuable and sentimental items in your home, which is why having home contents insurance is essential. Thu, 12 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://www.whitehorsehousing.co.uk/article/84/home-contents-insurance/ https://www.whitehorsehousing.co.uk/article/84/home-contents-insurance/ New tenant Georgia Smith says moving into her own home with her son in the village where she grew up is a dream come true. Wed, 27 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://www.whitehorsehousing.co.uk/article/83/tenant-old-timberyard/ https://www.whitehorsehousing.co.uk/article/83/tenant-old-timberyard/ The government has announced benefits are increasing by 1.7and#37; and pensioner benefits and#40;Pension Credit and Retirement Pensionand#41; by 4.1and#37; from April 2025. Mon, 25 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://www.whitehorsehousing.co.uk/article/82/benefits/ https://www.whitehorsehousing.co.uk/article/82/benefits/ White Horse Housing Association has teamed up with parish councillor Paul Outridge, children from Chilton Foliat Primary School and families from White Horseand#8217;s Field View housing scheme in Chilton Foliat to site the hedgehog homes around the edge of the development. Wed, 20 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://www.whitehorsehousing.co.uk/article/81/hedgehog-homes-chilton-foliat/ https://www.whitehorsehousing.co.uk/article/81/hedgehog-homes-chilton-foliat/ SEVEN brand new affordable homes are available to rent and buy through White Horse at a village development near Devizes. Thu, 7 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://www.whitehorsehousing.co.uk/article/80/shared-ownership-homes-worton/ https://www.whitehorsehousing.co.uk/article/80/shared-ownership-homes-worton/ WHITE Horse Housing Association is proposing to take over responsibility for 16 flats in Marlborough from Marlborough and District Housing Association. Thu, 24 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://www.whitehorsehousing.co.uk/article/79/proposal-to-take-over-marlborough-flats/ https://www.whitehorsehousing.co.uk/article/79/proposal-to-take-over-marlborough-flats/ White Horse Housing Association has produced a short film charting its history to mark its 40th anniversary. The film features staff, trustess and residents, plus key milestones in its history. Thu, 24 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://www.whitehorsehousing.co.uk/article/78/white-horse-housing-association-history/ https://www.whitehorsehousing.co.uk/article/78/white-horse-housing-association-history/ Families came together to celebrate 40 years of White Horse Housing Association with a day packed full of fun and games. Tue, 22 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://www.whitehorsehousing.co.uk/article/77/Celebrating40yearsanniversary/ https://www.whitehorsehousing.co.uk/article/77/Celebrating40yearsanniversary/ New Cider Press home is the applie of excited coupleand#39;s eye. Mon, 12 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://www.whitehorsehousing.co.uk/article/76/Newciderpresshomeistheapplieofexcitedcoupleseye/ https://www.whitehorsehousing.co.uk/article/76/Newciderpresshomeistheapplieofexcitedcoupleseye/ Community Land Trusts are delivering more homes for communities. Mon, 12 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://www.whitehorsehousing.co.uk/article/75/Communitylandtrustsaredeliveringmorehomesforcommunities/ https://www.whitehorsehousing.co.uk/article/75/Communitylandtrustsaredeliveringmorehomesforcommunities/ Residents praise community spirit as neighbours rally round after house fire. Mon, 12 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://www.whitehorsehousing.co.uk/article/74/Realcommunityspiritasneighboursrallyroundafterhousefire/ https://www.whitehorsehousing.co.uk/article/74/Realcommunityspiritasneighboursrallyroundafterhousefire/ White Horse Housing Association support fund will helpand#13;and#10;and#160;tenants struggling through cost of living crisis Mon, 12 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://www.whitehorsehousing.co.uk/article/73/Support-fund-will-help-tenants-struggling-through-cost-of-living-crisis/ https://www.whitehorsehousing.co.uk/article/73/Support-fund-will-help-tenants-struggling-through-cost-of-living-crisis/ Donand#39;t sit on the fence. Whoand#39;s responsible for your boundaries. Mon, 12 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://www.whitehorsehousing.co.uk/article/72/Don-t-sit-on-the-fence-Who-s-responsible-for-your-boundaries/ https://www.whitehorsehousing.co.uk/article/72/Don-t-sit-on-the-fence-Who-s-responsible-for-your-boundaries/ Resident Meeting held at Kilmersdon. Feedback meeting held by White Horse Housing Association. Mon, 12 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://www.whitehorsehousing.co.uk/article/71/Hot-stuff-for-residents-at-feedback-meeting/ https://www.whitehorsehousing.co.uk/article/71/Hot-stuff-for-residents-at-feedback-meeting/ Lively residentsand#39; meeting in Codford. Tue, 16 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://www.whitehorsehousing.co.uk/article/70/Livelyresidentsmeetingincodford/ https://www.whitehorsehousing.co.uk/article/70/Livelyresidentsmeetingincodford/ Couple loving village life in their first home together Tue, 7 May 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://www.whitehorsehousing.co.uk/article/69/Couple-loving-village-life-in-their-first-home-together/ https://www.whitehorsehousing.co.uk/article/69/Couple-loving-village-life-in-their-first-home-together/ Tenant Profile and#45; Shakira Hilton the new chairman of White Horse Housing Associationand#39;s Tenant Scrutiny Panel. Wed, 3 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://www.whitehorsehousing.co.uk/article/68/TenantProfile-ShakiraHilton/ https://www.whitehorsehousing.co.uk/article/68/TenantProfile-ShakiraHilton/ New grounds maintenance contractors are raring to go Wed, 27 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://www.whitehorsehousing.co.uk/article/67/New-grounds-maintenance-contractors-are-raring-to-go/ https://www.whitehorsehousing.co.uk/article/67/New-grounds-maintenance-contractors-are-raring-to-go/ Glowing report from tenants in satisfaction survey Mon, 25 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://www.whitehorsehousing.co.uk/article/66/Glowing-report-from-tenants-in-satisfaction-survey/ https://www.whitehorsehousing.co.uk/article/66/Glowing-report-from-tenants-in-satisfaction-survey/ Compensation demand after power company delays and#163;2.8m housing project by taking 19 months to move electricity pole. Fri, 9 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://www.whitehorsehousing.co.uk/article/65/CompensationfrompowercompanySSE/ https://www.whitehorsehousing.co.uk/article/65/CompensationfrompowercompanySSE/ Help available as rent increases from April. Wed, 20 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://www.whitehorsehousing.co.uk/article/64/HelpavailableasrentincreasesinApril/ https://www.whitehorsehousing.co.uk/article/64/HelpavailableasrentincreasesinApril/ White Horse Housing Associationand#39;s and#163;2.8 million passive homes project wins approval at open day. Tue, 26 Sep 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://www.whitehorsehousing.co.uk/article/63/White-Horse-Housing-Association-s-2-8-million-passive-homes-project-wins-approval/ https://www.whitehorsehousing.co.uk/article/63/White-Horse-Housing-Association-s-2-8-million-passive-homes-project-wins-approval/ Tenant Julian still canand#39;t believe his luck 14 years after moving in. Tue, 26 Sep 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://www.whitehorsehousing.co.uk/article/62/Tenant-Julian-still-can-t-believe-his-luck-14-years-after-moving-in-/ https://www.whitehorsehousing.co.uk/article/62/Tenant-Julian-still-can-t-believe-his-luck-14-years-after-moving-in-/ A and#163;600,000 refurbishment programme for White Horse Housing Associationand#8217;s homes in the village of Kilmersdon is under way. Tue, 1 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://www.whitehorsehousing.co.uk/article/61/Kilmersdonrefurb/ https://www.whitehorsehousing.co.uk/article/61/Kilmersdonrefurb/