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31 July 2025

Housing Plus Group named one of the UK’s biggest builders 

Housing Plus Group appears in a list of the Top 50 Biggest Builders in the country in a new report published by Inside Housing.  With more than 33,000 homes across Shropshire, Staffordshire and Telford & Wrekin, Housing Plus Group has been included in an annual list which ranks housing associations by the total number of homes completed during 2024-25.  The affordable housing provider made the... Read more

18 July 2025

Cadent Foundation extends Housing Plus Group partnership with £220k grant

The project will continue supporting vulnerable groups in the region, including pensioners affected by the changes to the Winter Fuel Allowance and single income households. Twenty new Community Energy Champions – from across the local area – will be trained to offer bespoke energy advice to those who need it, as well as providing items to help keep the cost of energy bills down, such as draught... Read more

18 July 2025

Primary School delighted by Housing Plus Group’s donation to summer fayre  

Bomere Heath CE Primary School, in Shrewsbury, welcomed parents, children and other members of the community to its Summer Fayre on July 5 this year. The event was held on school grounds to raise money towards a new outdoor area for its early years and Key Stage One pupils. Housing Plus Group gave an £800 donation for the event where parents and children were invited to take part in a range of activities,... Read more

4 July 2025

Working together to tackle anti-social behaviour 

At Housing Plus Group, we create places people are proud to call home and as part of this commitment, our neighbourhood officers and community safety officers work in partnership with our customers to resolve issues as quickly as possible. After receiving some reports of noise disturbances, aggressive behaviour and numerous individuals visiting one of our properties, neighbourhood officer Lisa and... Read more

11 June 2025

HPG chief executive welcomes £39bn boost for affordable homes

The announcement formed part of the Spending Review unveiled in Parliament by chancellor Rachel Reeves today, in a move the Government hopes will help it achieve its target of 1.5 million new homes in this parliament. Wayne Gethings, chief executive of Housing Plus Group, said: “Today’s Spending Review turns the page on decades of under-funding for social and affordable housing. “A new Affordable... Read more

5 June 2025

Volunteers’ Week: Meet the Housing Plus Group customer channelling her grief into supporting others 

“I didn’t want other people to feel how I feel.”  Following the deaths of her two eldest sons, Shane Game started the Shrewsbury Bereavement Group to help people to talk about losing their loved ones and how it has affected them.  The Housing Plus Group customer set up the group in 2023, initially holding the sessions at her home.  After applying for support through our My Community Fund,... Read more

2 June 2025

Volunteers’ Week: Celebrating our customers who are making a difference across our communities

From running breakfast clubs in our retirement living schemes to providing surplus food to neighbours, our customers make a real difference.  One project that would not exist without the efforts of volunteers, is the Church Eaton Men's Shed in Stafford, which provides a welcoming space for men to come together to help combat isolation and loneliness.  It’s a place where they can have a coffee and... Read more

16 May 2025

Working together to tackle hoarding – supporting customers during national Hoarding Awareness Week 

Hoarding is often misunderstood. It can be linked to complex mental health challenges such as anxiety, trauma, or loss – and it can affect anyone. That’s why our approach is rooted in compassion, dignity and partnership working.  Our teams regularly support customers facing difficult situations – like the family helped last November, when a contractor raised concerns about the condition of a... Read more

16 May 2025

Retirement living resident becomes published author after starting new hobby 

Kenn, who has been living at the scheme in Codsall for eight years, began writing his book Aractopus three years ago after two strokes had left him unable to work.  A sci-fi fan, Kenn’s inspiration for the book came from his favourite films Alien and Predator. Realising his talent for writing and storytelling, Kenn started wondering if any publishers would be interested in his novel.  The 62-year-old... Read more

14 May 2025

Housing Plus Group celebrates completion of new affordable housing development in South Staffordshire village 

The £2.1 million development, known as Coopers Meadow, located off Common Lane in Bednall, is providing a mix of two and three-bedroom homes for social rent and shared ownership.  Housing Plus Group was awarded £660,000 in funding from Homes England for the project and had the backing of Acton Trussell, Bednall and Teddesley Hay Parish Council.  As well as providing high quality, affordable and... Read more

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