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Party conference season is over and many announcements made by politicians ought to be debated and many different topics should be pondered and analysed. Brexit and housing are two very key areas to look at. Here, we have plunged ourselves into the sometimes interesting, but more-often-than-not vague, nature of what was said at the major parties conferences on these issues.

We are extremely proud to launch this year’s Annual Report, which reflects on another successful year for WDH - delivering promises and improve the lives of local people.

An initiative designed to help social housing tenants better manage their finances has helped over 2000 people in the three years since its creation.

We are extremely proud to introduce this year’s Vision update which highlights how we intend to reach our latest milestone – becoming an enterprise delivering social impacts by 2020.

Young people across the district are learning key workplace skills thanks to a new joint initiative between the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS), WDH and local partners.

Residents living on Milnes Grove, Kershaw Avenue and Graham Street in Airedale took part in the Three Streets Love Where You Live Event hosted by WDH and The Airedale Neighbourhood Management Board to help them clean up the area.

An initiative that’s helped more than 1,800 people to improve their finances and manage their money better has successfully retained an accreditation with the business-led, issue-focused charity, Business in the Community (BITC).

George Storry is one of Wakefield Districts oldest men and has celebrated his 106th birthday.

An energy efficient housing development in Normanton has been shortlisted for a regional industry award.

WDH has retained a sought after industry accreditation which recognises its continued commitment to resident involvement.