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‘We’ve got our happy ending through shared ownership’

Husband and wife, Gary and Karen, had been privately renting following the collapse of their haulage company in 2018 but wanted the safety and security of owning their own home again.  “We wanted to secure our future,” explains Gary who now works as a sales representative.  “We’d had to move out of a couple of rented properties due to the landlord selling up and we wanted something more long... Read more

Celebrating our colleagues who #LeadWithLove this Stress Awareness Month 

The theme urges us to approach ourselves and others with kindness, compassion and acceptance, no matter the challenges we face.  At Housing Plus Group, we #LeadWithLove by recognising our amazing colleagues with messages of appreciation. A kind word, a thank you or a bit of encouragement can make a huge difference to someone’s day. In fact, extending a gesture of kindness to someone can even boost... Read more

Housing Plus Group colleagues enjoy the wellbeing benefits of volunteering  

Housing Plus Group provides all colleagues with corporate volunteering days that allow them to support a cause that they’re passionate about.   Colleagues from across our group have been enjoying the mood-boosting effects of giving back to their communities. Some have been helping out at local food banks, supporting community projects or volunteering with different charities.  The procurement... Read more

Happy 100th birthday Alice! 

Alice, who has been living at the scheme in South Staffordshire for 26 years, celebrated turning 100 with her nearest and dearest.  A lively celebration with balloons, banners, afternoon tea and a delicious birthday cake was organised by her family with the help of Retirement Living Officer Sharon Turner.  Alice was thrilled to be surrounded by friends, family and residents who showered her with... Read more

Work begins on new affordable homes in Wem 

The homes are being built for Housing Plus Group by long-term partners Morris Property, as part of a wider land disposal scheme led by Morris & Company. The development will include three two-bedroom bungalows and one three-bedroom bungalow, designed to provide accessible, well-designed homes for local people.  This project reflects our ongoing commitment to delivering more than housing — creating... Read more

Housing boss welcomes extra funding for affordable homes

Housing Plus Group’s Wayne Gethings said the additional funding would help ensure the continued delivery of new affordable homes, before a new funding programme for the sector is announced later in the year. Mr Gethings said: “An additional £2 billion to fund 18,000 new social and affordable homes is hugely welcome news and a positive sign that the government is serious about addressing the housing... Read more

Highlighting the strength and resilience of women this International Women’s Day 

As a long-term tenant and a dedicated involved customer for the past three and a half years, Enise has been a passionate advocate for tenants' rights, community engagement, and inclusivity. Her tireless efforts to ensure tenants’ voices are heard, alongside her impactful community work, align perfectly with this year’s International Women’s Day theme: #AccelerateAction.  Enise's journey into... Read more

Strong female voices shaping the future of Housing Plus Group 

With strong representation on our involved customer groups, they play a crucial role in scrutinising new and existing policies by bringing to the table a wealth of experience and unique insights.  From these recent comments from members, it’s clear they are on board with the theme of this year’s International Women’s Day, Accelerate Action - an ambition shared by the entire Housing Plus Group... Read more

Challenging stereotypes this International Women’s Day

Workforces in the trade and operational industries have traditionally been male dominated. To mark Women in Construction Week and International Women’s Day, we’re sharing the experiences of our female colleagues who work in operational management and leadership roles that have traditionally been held by men.  Adelle joined Housing Plus Group in 2010 as an administrator in the Responsive Repairs... Read more

Celebrating Women in Construction week (2-8 March) 

Kerry began her career in construction and worked her way up through the ranks to become Director of Development, overseeing our design and build projects, a role she has held for five years.  We caught up with her to find out what challenges she has faced in the industry and how important she feels it is to support female progression in the workplace.  Watch the video below to hear from Kerry. ... Read more

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