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Condensation-is-the-number-one-cause-of-household-problems-with-damp-and-mould-but-you-have-the-power-to-stop-condensation-in-its-tracks. Condensation, or little water droplets on a surface, happens when warm, damp air meets a cold surface (like a cold glass of pop on a warm day) or when cold air meets a warm, damp surface (like windows on a cold morning).

Tenants, residents and community groups from across the Wakefield district were among the winners at WDH’s tenth Love Where You Live award celebration at Pontefract Racecourse. A record breaking 20,372 votes, over 2,000 more than last year, were cast for this year’s outstanding contestants who have contributed to their local communities in remarkable ways. Winners ranged from volunteers who used their own time to clean up their neighbourhoods to young achievers who go the extra mile to help others as well as people who want to bring their communities together through a variety of groups and events.

We are refreshing our Business Strategy to 2025, a plan that outlines our priorities as a business. To help us deliver the best services for our customers, we want to hear your views about what our priorities should be.

This year, we are fully supporting the West Yorkshire Fire Service (WYFS) by asking people to attend organised bonfire events this November, instead of creating their own bonfires following safety concerns.

Today, WDH is launching the WDH Community Grant Scheme for 2021 to help community groups in the Wakefield district with grants of up to £1,500. The aim of the scheme is to help increase community spirit and enhance the quality of life for local people, especially now as government restrictions are starting to ease.

With the easing of restrictions, teams at WDH have been able to get out and about again in the community.

Local housing association WDH has donated 62 laptops to the WF Connect project to help disadvantaged children and young people in the Wakefield district with their remote learning.