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Manchester Student Homes has a focus on off campus issues and a commitment to supporting students living in the community.The team that leads this area of work is The Good Neighbours Team.Living in an off campus area means you are part of a diverse and vibrant local community which extends further than your immediate neighbours. Manchester Student Homes can help you get to know your area and the people who live around you.

The ‘Halls 2 Home’ campaign is designed to help you during the transition from Halls of Residence to your own home through a series of workshops, educational campaigns, events and initiatives throughout the year. This equips students with the right tools to be a ‘good neighbour’ when they first settle into their new home and ensure they feel supported when they live in the private sector. The Good Neighbours Team also

produces a number of publications such as the handy ‘Welcome to the Community’ guide, which can be found online.

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Partnership workingManchester Student Homes works closely with partnership agencies such as Greater Manchester Police and Manchester City Council to make sure students are supported on a wide range of issues such as personal safety, property security, fire prevention, and waste and recycling.

Manchester Student Homes also has a number of educational and awareness campaigns.

Community eventsThroughout the year Manchester Student Homes hosts a series of community events where students can come together to meet other members of the community, including long term residents and community representatives. These are both on and off campus and include a Children’s Spring Egg Hunt, a Community Dialogue Dinner and biannual Community Forums. These events are publicised in The Good Neighbours Team online community news and projects page.

Awareness campaigns / Civic responsibilities

For students living off campus it is an exciting time and a chance to experience being an honorary Mancunian. It is important to be aware that you live in a mixed community, and with this comes a number of civic responsibilities. Manchester Student Homes works closely with partners to manage issues such as noise nuisance, environmental concerns and the impact these can have on the wider community.

One such campaign is ‘Shush’, the aim of the campaign is to lessen the impact of excessive noise.

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Manchester Student Homes is here to support all members of the community, including students, on all elements of living in our local communities. To report any problems please call the Neighbourhood Helpline

For more information about the work of the Good Neighbours Team, you can contact:

Off Campus Student Affairs Officer 0161 275 0750

Community Cohesion Intern 0161 275 7756

Or you can follow us on: @Man_Student_Hme www.facebook.com/ manchesterstudenthomes

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