External links
The links below have been provided as a convenience to help you find related information. Please note that Irwell Valley is not responsible for the content of any of the sites listed.
Links to the full retailers list of where you can use your card and also to check the balance on your Compliments Card.
Until 1st December 2008, the Housing Corporation regulated, funded and promoted the proper performance of registered social landlords in England. This responsibility has now been passed over to the Tenant Services Authority (TSA)
Communities and Local Government, Housing
The aim of the Office of Deputy Prime Minister’s (ODPM) Housing Department is to provide everyone with a decent, affordable home.
The Chartered Institute of Housing
The Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) is the professional body for people working in housing.
Citizens Advice Bureau
Housing advice from the Citizens Advice Bureau.
The Tenant Participation Advisory Service for England is a national non-profit making organisation that provides information, advice, training, consultancy, seminars, and conferences on all aspects of involving tenants in their housing management. We are a membership organization made up of tenant’s groups, Local Authorities and Registered Social Landlords (e.g. Housing Associations, Local Housing Companies), and our management committee is made up of an equal number of tenants and landlords.
www.audit-commission.gov.ukThis site gives general information on the commissions work, copies of reports and its latest press releases. It also has a section on performance indicators. The site links into web sites of other organisations, e.g. councils and national health trusts. Best Value Inspection reports can now be downloaded from the site (under "housing")
www.cte.org.ukThe Housing Corporation has launched CTE Online to promote its Community Training and Enabling Grant to tenants. CTE Online will provide users with grant news and information, and will aim to give advice to potential grant applicants. It can also help you to plan a project idea before embarking on a funding application.
www.ihos.org.ukThe Housing Ombudsman – Deals with disputes between landlords and tenants in England. “Aims to provide a fair and effective way of dealing with complaints against member landlords from people who receive their services.
Web site of the weekly magazine Inside Housing. Features a searchable archive.
www.housing.org.ukNational Housing Federation – This is a web site which includes a breakdown of housing statistics for every area of England as well as information on waiting lists, empty homes, homelessness acceptances etc. It tries to keep up to date with analysis of recent government policy that is relevant to its members.
www.traffordhall.comHome of the National Communities Resource Centre, providing training and support to tenant and resident groups across the UK.
Local Councils:
For more information on your local council on the details below.
Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council
Tel: 01204 33 66 3
Website:
www.bolton.gov.uk
Bury Metropolitan Borough Council
Tel: 0161 253 7010
Website:
www.bury.gov.uk