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18 December 2024

Housing Plus Group and The Wrekin Housing Group prepare for merger

The formal merger will be completed on January 6th 2025, at which time The Wrekin Housing Group will become part of the new Housing Plus Group. This merger represents an incredible opportunity to combine our strengths and do more for our customers. Leading the new organisation will be Wayne Gethings as Chief Executive of the new Housing Plus Group. Wayne will work alongside Catherine Dass as the Chair... Read more

16 December 2024

Our People and marketing director, Tony Bishop, finds out what it’s like to work in the Voids and Lettings team

It involves spending time with other teams from a different department to gain a greater understanding of the work that they do, the needs of our customers and how we can help make a positive difference.  The sessions can also help support personal and career development.  Our People and marketing director, Tony Bishop, recently took part in an experience session with the Voids and Lettings team. ... Read more

12 December 2024

Working together to make a positive difference

We invited our Customer Partnership Panel (CPP), the Homes Plus Board and our colleagues to our annual Away Day, to reflect on the wide-reaching impact our involved customers continue to play in shaping the services we deliver. Members of the CPP have expanded their knowledge and understanding of our work to make a positive difference to homes, lives and communities, by attending several ‘meet and... Read more

5 December 2024

Homes Plus pledges support for youth centre garden 

The Shropshire Youth Association (SYA) is the latest organisation to benefit from our Homes Plus My Community Fund, and now it’s creating a haven for young people with special educational needs and disabilities.  With artificial grass so that it can be used all year round, shaded areas and a wealth of potted herbs and other scented plants, the garden has been designed to provide a peaceful and relaxing... Read more

4 December 2024

Housing Plus Group make a stand against domestic abuse

Every year, the United Nations encourages organisations across the world to unite to end gender-based violence.  It is estimated that 1 in 5 adults in the UK experience domestic abuse during their lifetime*. At Housing Plus Group, we are part of the national ‘Make a Stand’ campaign to support both customers and colleagues who are experiencing domestic abuse.   By taking this pledge, we made... Read more

2 December 2024

Today we are announcing the retirement of the long-standing Chair of our board, Steve Jennings.

Guiding the Housing Plus Group during a period in which it expanded significantly through a previous merger shortly before lockdown, undergone rapid change through a period of successful integration and met exceptional challenges impacting our customers, Steve’s unwavering support helped us to stay true to our values and build a strong, dynamic and responsive organisation. Steve championed performance... Read more

29 November 2024

We’re celebrating the completion of our 100th home at our Wrottesley Village development

One hundred homes have now been completed at the development, known as Wrottesley Village, which is helping to provide much-needed housing in the area, with 131 homes for outright sale, 45 for shared ownership and 44 for rent. Work on the site, which is next to Wrottesley Golf Club, is being carried out in partnership with SJ Roberts Construction. The homes are contemporary two, three and four-bedroom... Read more

21 November 2024

Sports ground scores with Homes Plus grant  

The refurbishment of Condover Village Sports Ground pavilion was put on hold during the Covid-19 pandemic and, despite successful fundraising by the local community, rising construction costs meant further delays to the project.  Now Homes Plus has stepped in to meet the shortfall through our My Community Fund, enabling Condover Village Sports Ground, to press ahead with plans to extend its tearoom,... Read more

20 November 2024

This Safeguarding Adults Week, we’re reminding customers and colleagues to Speak Up

This year’s theme for Safeguarding adults' week (18 – 22 November) is Working in Partnership and as hosts of the week, Ann Craft Trust are encouraging people to look, listen and ask.  Kevin Davies, Head of neighbourhoods and member of our Safeguarding committee, said “The safety of our customers, colleagues and their families is always a key priority as a caring social landlord. We’re joining... Read more

13 November 2024

Keep Well & Warm this winter 

If you’re struggling financially or concerned about how you’re going to heat your home, we're here to help.  “Since it was launched in winter 2022, our Keep Well and Warm campaign continues to grow,” said Head of neighbourhoods, Kevin Davies.  “We know that many of our customers are struggling due to the rise in living costs. This year we’re signposting to even more ways to receive free... Read more

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