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Factory-made housing should be at the heart of affordable housing supply in Wales, says housing minister Julie James. Welsh Government wants local authorities to build far more council homes at scale and pace but says they face the same capacity… Read more »
Welsh Government has confirmed its final Budget for 2020/21 with little change to its plans for housing. Consequentials flowing from the UK Budget on March 11 could yet change the sums but Tuesday’s final Budget confirms capital spending plans in… Read more »
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 »
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 »
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