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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 »
Keith Edwards reflects on why housing, the can-do sector, is again leading the way on the Foundational Economy ‘The social housing sector in Wales has seen some success in using public sector procurement to support the local economy and build… Read more »
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? Bryony Haynes (@bryonyhaynes) Where do you work and… Read more »
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 »
Private renters in Wales are set to get guaranteed minimum of 12 months’ protection against eviction at the start of a new tenancy if they have not breached the terms of their contract Housing and local government minister Julie James… Read more »
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 »
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 »
Housing minister Julie James said she was disappointed with the rise in rough sleeping in Wales and that the numbers involved are ‘unacceptably high’. In a written statement, she said: ‘As a Government committed to the goal of ending homelessness,… Read more »
Rough sleeping in Wales is up 17 per cent on a year ago, according to the latest Welsh Government count. Local authorities estimated that 405 people were sleeping rough in a two-week period in October 2019. That was an increase… Read more »
The Winter issue of WHQ is out now. The print magazine will reach readers and articles will go the website in the next few days. Our focus this time is on housing and older people, a subject of vital importance… Read more »
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