Reduce, Reuse and Raise Funds

Did you know that Wellhouse Housing Association has partnered with Lintel Trust to reward your recycling with funding you can spend in your community?

Wellhouse Newsletter Spring 2024

Message from the Chair, New Committee Members, Housing Section update, Income Advice and Financial Gains, Maintenance update, What’s happening in the Hub ...

Drinking Water

We have received several calls about drinking water being discoloured ...

Housing Stock Valuation Inspection 2024

Wellhouse HA are required to obtain market valuations for all our properties on a regular basis. Consequently, we have asked Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL) to carry out a number of property inspections in your area. These are being carried out during March 2024 ...

Rain Gardens for Wellhouse?

Residents of a Glasgow neighbourhood are being asked for their views on a scheme to help manage surface rainwater and improve the environment ...

Storm Damage

Following the recent storm we have compiled a list of damaged fences and have arranged for the contractor ...

Interested in becoming a committee member?

The Management Committee of Wellhouse Housing Association is augmenting its team. Do you want to make a difference in people’s lives, play a role in improving the lives of others in the Wellhouse and Greater Easterhouse area? ...

Wellhouse Newsletter Winter 2023

Chairs Welcome, Annual Assurance Statement, Rent Consultation, Income Advice, Development Consultation, Maintenance Advice ...

Christmas at the Hub

Saturday 9th December 2023 - 12pm to 4pm - FREE Santa’s Grotto, FREE Fun Fair Rides, Music & Entertainment, Craft and Gift Stalls, Hot Food and Drinks

Landlord Report to Tenants for 2022 / 2023

We are very pleased to provide you with the annual report for the year 2022/23, and I’d like to share some of our achievements during another very busy year ...

Wellhouse Newsletter Autumn2023

Message from the Chair & AGM, Garden Competition Winners, Income Advice, Housing & Factoring, The Hub Activity update, Maintenance ...

Fireworks and Bonfires

Fireworks and bonfires can be dangerous and cause problems in communities. They can be a source of danger due to their location or how they are built. They can also be a focus for anti-social behaviour ...

Clothing Recycling

Wellhouse has a clothing recycling unit at the office just at the office gates ...

Office Closure - Friday 30 June 2023

Welhouse Housing Association will be closed on Friday 30 June 2023 for staff training and will re-open on Monday 3 July 2023 at 9am ...

Fire Hydrants

The misuse of Fire Hydrants may result in a lack of supply, low pressure, discoloured water and localised flooding in streets ...

Office Closure - Spring Holiday

Our office will be closed on Friday, 26 May 2023 and Monday, 29 May 2023. We will re-open on Tuesday 30th May 2023 at 9am. ...

Wellhouse Newsletter Spring 2023

Message from the Chair, Annual Rent Increase, Development Update, Income & Advice, What’s going on in The Hub ...

Could You Be a Peer Mentor?

If you are aged 12-18 and have time during the week to support another young person aged 9-11 then the answer is YES!

Join in the Community Litter Pick

Wellhouse Housing Association are going to arrange a community litter pick and would love for our local residents to come along and help out ...

Community Breakfast

Thriving Places and East End Flat Pack Meals - Friday 27th January- 11am till 1pm

Christmas Closure 2022

Our office will be closed for the Christmas Break from 1:00pm Friday 23rd December 2022. We will reopen on Monday 9th January 2023 at 9am ...

Wellhouse Newsletter Winter 2022

Chairs Welcome, Assurance Statement, Rent Increase Consultation, Income and Advice, SHR - National Panel of Tenants and Service Users, Christmas lights competition ...

Cold Weather Heating & Plumbing Issues

Due to the cold weather our Plumbing and Heating contractors are responding to a very high volume of calls due to frozen pipes or issues with central heating and are they attending as quickly as possible ...

Rent Consultation - Rent Increase Proposals 2023/24

This is the time of year when we start working on our budgets for the next financial year, starting in April 2023, and, as a key part of that, we're starting our consultation with tenants on what level of rent is set from 1 April 2023 ...

Penumbra - Glasgow Self-Harm Network

We are Penumbra Mental Health, a pioneering charity providing dedicated services for people with mild to serious and enduring mental ill health ..

Christmas at The Hub

Saturday 10th December - 12pm to 3pm - FREE Children's Fun Fair Rides - Music and Entertainment - Hot Food and Drink

Scottish Water Surveys

Scottish Water’s surveyors will be carrying out Topographic and Ground Penetrating Radar surveys over the next 4 to 6 weeks ...

Community Meeting in The Hub Café

Wellhouse Housing Association are hosting a community meeting in The Hub Café on Monday 5th December at 6pm, with the focus being on how we can all work together to further improve the environment within the Wellhouse community ...

Wellhouse Newsletter Autumn 2022

IN THIS EDITION: Chairs Welcome, 2022 AGM Election Results, Income and Advice, Garden Competition Winners and Christmas lights, Gas Safety, Hub Activities

Landlord Report to Tenants for 2021/22

We are delighted to be able to return to normal service delivery in the wake of Covid-19 and I’d like to share some of our achievements during another very busy year ...

Bonfire Protocol 2022

Bonfires traditionally accompany the November 5th celebrations; however, they are frequently a source of danger due to their location or construction and can also be a focus for anti-social behaviour ...

Allocations Policy Consultation

Wellhouse are currently consulting with our customers on our new Allocations Policy. We welcome your comments ...

Office Closure - 19th September 2022

As a mark of respect, Wellhouse Housing Association will be closed on the day of Her Majesty's funeral, Monday 19th September 2022 ...

Forthcoming Industrial Action

Please use the following link for FAQs in relation to the forthcoming industrial action due to commence this Wednesday.

Café Update

It is with deep regret that The Halliday Foundation announce that, unfortunately due to operational changes within their organisation, that they are now no longer in a position to deliver the initially agreed service within the Wellhouse Hub Café.

Office Closure

Our office will be closed on Friday 15 July 2022 and Monday 18 July 2022 for the Glasgow Fair Holiday. We will re-open on Tuesday 19 July 2022 at 9am.

Wellhouse Newsletter Summer 2022

IN THIS EDITION: Chairs Welcome, Report on Flood Prevention Open Day, Report on Estate Management Community Event, Meet your Elected Councillors’, Income Advice, A Summer of Change at the Hub, Good Neighbour & Garden Competition

Summer Fun

Glasgow Life: We've got a whole summer of fun lined up at Glasgow Life!

Office Closure

The Hub is temporarily closed to the public due to Covid related issues.  You can still contact us via  telephone, email or text.

Wellhouse Drainage Strategy - Feedback Form

We are looking to find out your experiences of flooding in the Wellhouse area. It is useful for us to know how you have been affected to understand how any improvements may help you.

Office Closure

Please note that our office is now closed for the bank holiday and will re-open at 9am on Monday 6th of June.

Glasgow Tool Library

GTL works just like a normal library, but instead of sharing books we share tools and skills. Join us to access equipment for your DIY and craft projects.

Community Engagement Event

Wellhouse Housing Association are hosting a community meeting in The Hub café on Tuesday 24th May from  2pm-4.30pm, with the focus being on how we can all work together to further improve the environment within the Wellhouse community.

Office Closure

The Office will be closed on Monday 2nd May 2022 and will re-open on Tuesday 3rd May 2022 at 9am ...

Office Closure

The Office will be closed for the Easter Break Friday 15th April 2022 and Monday 18th April 2022 ...

Allocation Policy Consultation

We are reviewing our Allocation Policy and we would like to gather your comments on our approach to letting our homes ...

Wellhouse Newsletter Spring2022

Chair's Welcome, Annual Rent Increase and Expenditure, Development Ambitions, Income Advice, Easter Crossword Competition, Christmas lights & Good neighbour awards

Glasgow Rocks Basketball Team

Glasgow Rocks Basketball Team propose to move to new facilities near you in Easterhouse and they would like you to be able to use their premises too ...

Scam Telephone Calls

Some of our tenants have reported that they are receiving telephone calls from individuals or companies with unrecognised telephone numbers ...

Christmas Closure

Our office will be closed for the Christmas Break from 1:00pm Friday 24th December 2021. We will reopen on Thursday 6th January 2022 at 9am ...

Wellhouse Newsletter Winter 2021

Chair's Welcome, Assurance Statement, Updated Communication System, Rent Increase Consultation, Gas Safety, Income & Advice, Good Neighbour Competition, Christmas Lights Competition

Festive Waste Collections

Due to the Christmas and New Year holidays some of your bin collection dates will change ...

Home Working

Following the First Minister’s statement on Tuesday, office staff will be reverting to home working at the close of office hours on Friday 10 December until mid-January ...

Glasgow City Council - Winter Maintenance Plan

Where the priority gritting routes are for both footways and carriageways, ‘find my nearest grit bin’ shows where self-help grit bins are placed throughout the City, how to apply for a grit bin, snow code and some general tips for people moving around in wintry conditions.

Wellhouse Newsletter Autumn 2021

Chair's Welcome, Garden Competition Winners and Christmas Lights, Directors Update, 2021 AGM, Income and Advice, Gas Safety

September Weekend 2021 Office Closure

Our office will be closed on Friday 24 September 2021 and Monday 27 September 2021 for the September weekend. We will re-open on Tuesday 28 September 2021 at 9am ...

Close Cleaning Update

Due to unforeseen circumstances, the close cleaning will not be completed in some closes this week but will be completed the beginning of next week.

The Hub

We are continuing to comply with Government guidelines and the safety of our visitors and staff are very important to us ...

Close Cleaning

Please note that, due to unforeseen circumstances, there will be no Close Cleaning week commencing 23/08/21

Fire Hydrants

We are aware of fire hydrants being set off in Wellhouse.  This may result in lack of supply, low pressure, discoloured water and localised flooding in streets.

Glasgow Fair Office Closure

Our office will be closed on Friday 16 July 2021 and Monday 19 July 2021 for the Glasgow Fair Holiday ...

Wellhouse Newsletter Summer 2021

Chairs Welcome, Never Forget the Value of Social Housing, Glasgow Lives in Lockdown, Wellhouse appoints a new Corporate & Finance Manager, A Better Way of Managing Storm Water in Wellhouse, Income & Advice

Hyperoptic - Join Us For A Brew

Look out for a visit from the Hyperoptic drinks van in your area between: 2nd – 5th June and 14th – 17th June

Wellhouse Newsletter Spring 2021

IN THIS EDITION: Chairs Welcome, The Kindness of others, Income & Advice, SHR Compliance & Development progression, April 2021 Rent Increase, Maintenance update

Free Cycle Repairs

Adults/Childrens ALL bikes included - All repairs are carried out by Qualified Gold & Silver Velotech Mechanics

Easter Holidays Free Food Takeaway

During the Easter school break, from Monday 5 - Fri 16 April 2021, the Platform team will be providing free meal bags to local children and their families ...

Bank Holiday Office Closure

Please note that the office is closed for the Bank Holiday from 17:00 Thursday 1st April 2021 until 09:00 Tuesday 6th April 2021

Random Acts of Kindness Week

We are absolutely delighted that volunteers from Easthall Residents Association braved the rain on Saturday to deliver sweets and chocolate to some of our children in Wellhouse ...

COVID-19 Office Closure Update

Please note that due to current COVID-19 restrictions being extended until the end of February, our office remains closed to the public. Staff are working from home ...

Close Cleaning Update

Due to the current Lockdown Restrictions, Close cleaning will be suspended till the end of January ...

Close Cleaning

Due to the Holiday Break the close cleaning will resume on Tuesday the 12th and Wednesday 13th January 2021.

Wellhouse Newsletter Winter 2020

IN THIS EDITION: Chairs Welcome, Christmas Lights Competition, Assurance Statement, Income Advice, Rent Consultation & Return Survey, Reporting Fly Tipping

Creative Pathways

A fun route to employability and qualifications for 16-17 year olds ...

EHRA £1000 to Help Tenants Experiencing Poverty

The Easterhouse Housing Regeneration Alliance (EHRA) is an umbrella organization that represents the eight community-based housing associations and co-operatives that operate in Greater Easterhouse ...

Free Prize Draw

Wellhouse are currently consulting with our customers on our revised Abandonment Policy. The Policy will be considered by our Committee in December 2020. We welcome your comments and we will collate them at the end of November. There will be a prize draw of 2 x £25 vouchers for surveys completed with contact details

Save Money on your Energy Bills This Winter

Are you spending more time at home and have rising energy bills? Home Energy Scotland is here to help you take control with our series of free bite sized webinars to keep you warm for less this winter ...

Child Winter Heating Assistance

The Child Winter Heating Assistance is a £200 payment to help families of disabled children and young people with fuel costs ...

New £500 Self-isolation payment

People on low incomes will be eligible to receive a new £500 grant if asked to self-isolate by Test & Protect Scotland ...

Planned Maintenance Surveys

Ewing Somerville Partnership Ltd. will have staff members out within Wellhouse in the coming weeks/months surveying properties ...

Autumn Activies ~ lets get started!

Platform has lots to offer in the coming months to keep us occupied, and maybe learn a new skill. What are you waiting for? ...

Covid 19 September Update

We are still following Government Guidelines which means that The Hub remains closed to the public and staff are continuing to work remotely ...

Job Start Payment

Are you 16-24, on certain benefits and just been offered a new job? Job Start Payment is a new payment of £250 to help you buy you the things you may need like clothes, travel or tools ...

Wellhouse Newsletter Summer 2020

IN THIS EDITION: Message from the Chair, Helping the Community, How are we doing, Income Advice, Digital Support Fund, Annual Gas Safety Inspection ...

Here comes summer ~ Schools Out!

In this summer with a difference, why not take time out to take part in activities happening locally and surrounding areas. Enjoy and stay safe ...

Tenant's Handbook

Your Tenants’ Handbook provides you with up to date information about being one of our tenants ..

The Big Bounce Festival - Nov 2020

The Big Bounce is a weekend science festival, being held around the Barras market in November 2020. It’s for all ages and is completely free of charge ...

Update from Platform

Whilst the Platform building is closed, we have been looking at ways to support our local community and beyond by bringing some of our creative programme to you at home ...

Home Energy Scotland Support for Households in Lockdown

As many of us will see our energy bills rise because of the current lockdown due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, we continue to work with Home Energy Scotland who is keen to speak to anyone who is worried about this ...

Fly Tipping

This could result in fixed penalty notices being issued ...

Wellhouse Newsletter Spring 2020

IN THIS EDITION: Message from the Chair, Your rent increase & Universal Credit, Income Advice, Do you need help? ...

Do You Need Some Help During Covid-19?

Do you need help, have issues with social distancing or self-isolating? Glasgow Helps Community Hub can put you in touch with someone who can help you ...

Corona Virus COVID-19 Advice

Please note we are carefully following government guidelines and will post any updates as and when needed ...

Welcome to Fiona Wylie

Welcome to Fiona Wylie who joined our Housing, Customer Service & Income team ...

GCC - Bin Replacement Programme

Glasgow City Council is investing to improve your neighbourhood and is committed to working in partnership with you to make our city a cleaner and better place to live ...

Congratulations to David Walls!

Congratulations to our Housing Assistant David Walls on passing his City & Guilds - Understanding Buildings & Managing Repairs exam ...

Half-term Activities

Not Long Now! February 2020 Half Term is just around the corner ...

Platform - Taking Part - Jan-April 2020

Welcome to the taking part guide for what’s on at Platform from January – April 2020. Platform run a wide range of free and low cost workshops, classes and activities for all ages, including music, drama and art.

Washing Machine Recall

You may have seen that Whirlpool UK are recalling certain models of Hotpoint and Indesit washing machines ...

Congratulations to Jonny Danks!

Congratulations to our Maintenance Assistant Jonny Danks on gaining his CIH Level 3 Certificate in Housing Maintenance and Asset Management ...

Neighbourhood Management Policy Consultation

Wellhouse Housing Association are reviewing our Neighbourhood Management Policy. We would appreciate if you could take the time to read it and provide any comments you may have so that they can be taken into consideration before the policy is considered for approval in February 2020. There will be a prize draw of 2 x £25 vouchers for surveys completed with contact details ...

Warm Home Discount Scheme

Home Energy Scotland, the free, impartial energy advice service from Scottish Government, is keen to help householders who may be struggling to heat their homes or stay in control of their energy bills ...

Glenburn Christmas Carnival 2019

Free Santa's grotto - Free fun fair rides - Craft & gift stalls - Tombola - Raffles - Music & Entertainment - Hot food & drinks + Musch more fun on the day ...

Affordable Warmth Dividend

Aged 80 or over? Get an Affordable Warmth £100 one off payment for residents of Glasgow over 80 years old ...

Wellhouse Newsletter Autumn 2019

IN THIS EDITION: Good Neighbour and Garden Competition winners, Assurance Statement, How to report issues to GCC, Top tips, handy hints and helpful information ...

Make It Your Own

Are you care-experienced? Aged 16-26? Currently not in employment?

Brexit News - EU Settlement Scheme

If you are an EU, EEA or Swiss citizen you and your family can apply to the EU Settlement Scheme to continue Living in the UK after 30th June 2021 ...

Customer Opinion Panel

A Customer Opinion Panel, made of Wellhouse customers, is being reviewed ...

Wellhouse Newsletter Summer2019

IN THIS EDITION: Nominate your Neighbour! From Glasgow to Ghana, door to door! Income Advice – Financial Gains, Wellhouse H.A. - Delivering on our promises!

Glasgow Fair Weekend Closure

Our office will be closed on Friday 12 July 2019 and Monday 15 July 2019. We will re-open on Tuesday 16 July 2019 at 9am ...

Improvements: Kitchens & Bathrooms

The Repairs & Maintenance Policy was approved by the Management Committee in February 2016. The policy has been reviewed and amended to meet good practice, in the social housing sector ...

Business Plan Executive Summary May 2019

Welcome to the executive summary of the new 3-year business plan, which I am delighted to launch after working closely with the committee, staff team and partners over the last 6 months of 2018/19. The document sets out our aims and objectives over that period to develop our business.

Wellhouse Newsletter Spring 2019

IN THIS EDITION: Message from the Chair, SHR – Engagement Plan, Income Advice – Financial Gains, Where your money goes – We want your views, Maintenance update

Where Your Rent Money Goes

Wellhouse Housing Association have asked the Tenant Participation Advisory Service (TPAS), an independent organisation, to collect your views on Wellhouse's spending priorities for the next 3 years ...

Well done Ethan!

Scottish Apprenticeship Week 2019 is taking place from 4 to 8 March. To mark the week and celebrate the benefits Modern Apprenticeships bring to the housing sector – and the apprentices themselves – SFHA is featuring some of its members’ apprentices in Housing Scotland Today ...

Add Your Voice - Help Us Improve Services

Would you like to help improve social landlord services in Scotland? The National Panel is one of the ways the Scottish Housing Regulator can hear from people who use social landlord services. ...

Giving an Hour for Wellhouse

Come along and help litter pick for an hour and let the community know we care about the environment ...

Stonewall Work Experience Placements

EHRA has been a Stonewall Diversity Champion since July 2018 and Wellhouse is an active member of EHRA. Stonewall are now looking for LGBT candidates between the ages of 18-25 for work experience with one of Stonewall Scotland Diversity champions ...

Wellhouse Newsletter Winter 2018

IN THIS EDITION: Seasons greeting from the Chair, New committee members, New Modern Apprentice, Proposed rent increase, Income Advice Service achieves financial gains

Living Wage Expo 2018

The Living Wage Scotland Expo and Awards ceremony took place at Tynecastle Stadium in Edinburgh on Thursday 8 November 2018 ...

Affordable Warmth Dividend

Glasgow residents 80 years or over can receive a £100 payment from the Council to keep warm during winter ...

Fire, Flood, Theft

Tenants & Residents - if you don’t have home contents insurance you should think about protecting your personal possessions and home contents ...

Make A Stand Against Domestic Abuse

Domestic abuse is one of the biggest issues we face in society today and two women are killed every week in the UK by their partner or ex-partner ...

Wellhouse Kitchen & Bathroom Renewal Contract Awarded

Wellhouse Housing Association are delighted to announce that following a comprehensive tender process, we have awarded MCN (Scotland) Limited with our Kitchen & Bathroom renewal contract which will be in place over the next 3 years ...

Income Advice Update

Please note that there will be no Income Advice until Tuesday 30th October 2018 ...

St Andrew's Day Ceilidh

Join us for a Traditional Supper, Raffles, Live Band, Bar, DJ and much more ...

Wellhouse Newsletter Autumn 2018

IN THIS EDITION: A message from the Chair, AGM highlights another successful year for Wellhouse, EHRA – Stonewall Diversity Champions, Delivering Employment Opportunities, EHRA Community Conference

Landlord Report 2017 - 2018

This year, we wanted to share more information, following our reduction from high to medium engagement in May 2018 ...

Wellhouse Newsletter Summer 2018

IN THIS EDITION: Message from the Chair, Update on the Housing Team, Changes to your Scottish Secure Tenancy Agreement, Glasgow Herald 1956, Community Conference

Four Feds in Glasgow!

Wellhouse HA welcomed the National Housing Federations of Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and England ...

Wellhouse Newsletter Spring 2018

IN THIS EDITION: Message from the Chair, Saltire Apprenticeship opportunity, Planned maintenance update, Common Housing Register, General Data Protection Regulations, Code of Ethics for Housing Professionals

Allocation Review – Update

All applicants have now been contacted about Wellhouse changing to the Common Housing Register (CHR), and the good news is we have received the CHR application forms and will be sending these out over the next couple of days ...

Improvements to Customer Service

As you may have noticed, following Connect Community Trust’s decision to relocate to Newhills Road, the Reception area at The Hub is in somewhat disarray at the moment.

Application for Rehousing Review

After consultation with applicants, residents and our Management Committee, approval was granted for us to join a Common Housing Register with Easthall Park Housing Co-operative, Gardeen Housing Association, Calvay Housing Association and Lochfield Park Housing Association.

Allocation Review – Update

We would like to thank all of the tenants and applicants who gave up their time on Monday 12th February to attend one of our allocations events in the afternoon or evening ...

Property Letting Review

Over the past few years, we have been letting our homes via a Choice Based Letting system, we are now considering moving back to a more traditional allocation system ...

Rent increase 2018 – you told us - we listened!

As you are all aware, we have been consulting on the rent increase since late last year. We were proposing Inflation (3%) plus an additional 1% - this is what is in Wellhouse Housing Association’s long term business plans.