News
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Next phase of £22m housing improvement scheme gets underway in Salford
27/08/2015The next phase of major improvement work to thousands of homes across Salford has begun. A £1.9 million investment scheme to revamp a further 250 properties in Seedley and Charlestown has now got underway following the transfer of 8,500 homes from Salford Council to housing association Salix Homes earlier this year. The work is the … [more]
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Former nursery nurse achieves a construction first
6/07/2015A former nursery nurse who swapped the playroom for the building site has become the first person in the UK to achieve a ground breaking new construction qualification. Rachel Howarth (25) is an employee of Oldham building and refurbishment company Emanuel Whittaker and has made history after achieving an NVQ Level 3 in External Wall … [more]
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We’ve got Gold!
30/06/2015Emanuel Whittaker has been awarded the prestigious Investors in People Gold standard, joining the top 7% of accredited organisations across the UK who believe in realising the potential of their people Managing Director, Clive Newton said: “We have successfully completed a demanding assessment process across several days. As well as looking at our administration and operating … [more]
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Salford church celebrates new kitchen
10/05/2015Emanuel Whittaker and Salix Homes have come to the rescue of a cash-strapped Salford church. Salix Homes teamed up with Emanuel Whittaker to upgrade the old kitchen facilities at St James’ Church community hall on Eccles Old Road in Weaste. The church hall is a well-used facility for local groups, but was in desperate need … [more]
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Like father, like son
6/03/2015It’s National Apprenticeship Week this week and as usual we are celebrating our commitment to training young people with a variety of initiatives including talking to our youngest apprentice, 16 year old Josh Rose about his experiences. Josh lives in New Moston and attended Oasis Academy, Oldham where he left with five grade B GCSEs. … [more]


