THE new chairman of Warrington Housing Association (WHA) has been announced.

Judith Winterbourne, who has worked in social housing for more than 30 years, took over the role last week after Paul Hammond stepped down from the board last year.

Speaking following her appointment, she said: "I am impressed by the commitment and enthusiasm of the board and the management team to deliver excellent services to both tenants and the wider community and I look forward to being able to support them through a time of change.

"It is an exciting and challenging time for the association and I am confident that WHA will continue to serve the residents of Warrington as well as developing more much-needed homes.”