Jason Wroe will take over the role of chief executive at Newydd Group when Paul Roberts retires at the end of October. Jason has been housing director at Newydd since October 2003 but has worked in the social housing sector… Read more »
Housing associations
Temporary increase in eviction notice period for tenants
A temporary increase in the notice period for eviction will provide greater protection from homelessness for tenants in private rented and housing association accommodation in Wales. The change, which comes into force today (Friday), means that unless a tenant is… Read more »
Safety first in new framework
A new framework launched last week will support housing associations to achieve and maintain a transparent approach to health and safety matters with their residents. Developed by Community Housing Cymru in partnership with Welsh Government, Safety First in Housing is… Read more »
United Welsh secures £50m loan for new homes
United Welsh has agreed a £50 million loan with Scottish Widows that will enable it to build 700 new homes in South Wales. At a fixed rate of less than 2.5% for 30 years, the loan will help the association… Read more »
Tenants move in to Denbighshire modular homes
Tenants have moved in to two new modular homes in Denbighshire. The homes were built off-site, and were erected at Grŵp Cynefin’s development at Maes Glyndwr, Cynwyd. The two new homes are in addition to six traditionally built houses already… Read more »
Redevelopment supports Bridgend regeneration
Housing association Valleys to Coast has completed the redevelopment of 15 modern flats in Bridgend town centre. The new homes will support the wider regeneration of Bridgend. Valleys to Coast completed the redevelopment of the new homes through the Homes… Read more »
Baneswell brand preserved in Linc merger
Two South Wales housing associations have merged with a commitment to retaining heritage and community focus. Baneswell Housing Association (BHA), established in 1973, owns and rents 70 homes in the Baneswell area of Newport. In October 2018, the tenants of… Read more »
Valleys to Coast appoints new chief exec
Valleys to Coast has appointed Joanne Oak as its new chief executive. She will start work at the Bridgend-based housing association in early May, replacing interim chief executive Duncan Forbes, who has been leading the organisation over the last 6… Read more »
Birthday celebrations in Gwynedd
There were birthday celebrations in Gwynedd this week marking the one year anniversary of Hafod y Gest’s opening. Grŵp Cynefin’s extra care scheme opened in February 2019. The £7.8m development was a partnership between Gwynedd Council and Grŵp Cynefin. It… Read more »
Four new board members at Valleys to Coast
Valleys to Coast has announced the appointment of four new board members. Joining the housing association’s board are Lisa Griffiths, Jason Evans, Caroline Jones and Sophie Taylor. The appointments are part of Valleys to Coast’s move towards a skill-based board…. Read more »