Yorkshire Housing to 'break stigma of social housing' with an event in Wakefield

Along with the chief executive, Nick Atkin, they’ll be talking to customers in Lupset about where they live, the cost of living, consulting on a local lettings plan, doing a litter pick, and getting into the Christmas spirit with a wreath making session.

The community action day dubbed ‘The Big Day Out’ was born from conversations around the need for a bigger presence in local communities across Yorkshire and to reach customers who may be struggling in silence.

The event will take place on Saturday, December 10 from 11am to 2pm where staff will be going door to door around the Snapethorpe Gate part of Lupset.

Natalie Rogers, a team leader at Yorkshire Housing who is leading the Big Day Out in Wakefield, said: “It’s a crucial time to make sure we’re out in local communities offering support to customers who may be struggling with the cost of living.

“We’re here to make sure people receive all the help they’re entitled to, which is why events like this are so important.

“We’re also using this time to break the stigma around social housing and challenge negative views of areas these homes are in, as well as the people who live in them.

“Lupset in Wakefield is an area that struggles with this stigma. Many of our customers there love the security of living in social housing and where they want to be and bring up their families.”