Moss Bank Court

Sheltered accommodation

Sheltered accommodation provides homes for older people, allowing residents to live a full and active life in their local community, whilst having support and safety within their home environment. Wigan Council owns and operates over 1200 sheltered and extra care homes across the borough. Wigan Council has a responsibility to ensure that all sheltered accommodation meets modern standards to meet the needs of their residents.

Moss Bank Court

Moss Bank Court was built in the 1982. As such its design does not meet modern sheltered accommodation standards. There are a number of flats in Moss Bank Court which would not be considered suitable accommodation for older people in current times. The current flats are smaller than we would expect for older people’s accommodation and do not have the turning circles to allow full wheelchair accessibility meaning that if your needs change, you may have to move to meet your housing needs or struggle to remain in your current home. In addition to this a full appraisal of the existing heating system is being undertaken by our consultants and will provide different costed options to consider for renewal.

We have developed proposals for Moss Bank Court which have been sent out to residents and have been included in the Consultation Pack in Phase 1 on this page.

Consultation

We are starting a statutory consultation period, which will run for six weeks regarding your views on the proposals for Moss Bank Court from 1st April 2025 to 13th May 2025.

Your views

We would like to re-assure you that no decisions have been made at this stage and as this is your home, we are seeking your views first and welcome any feedback you have.

We want to understand your views before we make any decisions. Under S.105 of the Housing Act 1985, the Council has a legal obligation to consult with its secure tenants and their families. In addition, we may also speak with the wider community and local residents at a later date regarding these proposals. The Council will consider any comments made about the building before a final decision is made.  

We have included a consultation pack, frequently asked questions, and floor plans sent to residents as an attachment to Phase 1 on this site. There is also an electronic version of the survey.

If you have any concerns, then you can speak to your scheme manager or contact the sheltered accommodation team on 01942 486549.