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 »
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 »
New to the job- Bethan Proctor
New to the job is a feature where we meet people from across the sector who have taken on a new role. If you want to take part email ben.black@bronafon.org.uk What is your name? Bethan Proctor Where do you work and what… Read more »
Affordable housing output hits ten-year high
Affordable housing provision in Wales rose 12 per cent in 2018/19 to reach the highest level recorded in ten years. Local authorities reported 2,592 additional affordable homes had been delivered across Wales compared to 2,316 in 2017/18. The previous peak… Read more »
New to the job- Rachelle Beasley
New to the job is a feature where we meet people from across the sector who have taken on a new role. If you want to take part email ben.black@bronafon.org.uk What is your name? Rachelle Beasley Where do you work and what… Read more »
Regulation warning for Welsh Government
Current arrangements for the regulation of housing in Wales are ‘unsustainable’ and risk being compromised by a lack of resources. That is the blunt warning to Welsh Government in a performance report just published by the Regulatory Board for Wales… Read more »