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‘I’ve gone from flipping burgers to inspecting multi-million pound developments’ – Meet the young apprentice kickstarting her career in construction 

Madison has swapped serving burgers for inspecting multi-million pound development sites.

Money Matters: Household energy bills set to fall by 6.7% from 1 April

Prices that most of us pay for gas and electricity will fall by 6.7% on average from the start of April.

Work begins on new accessible homes in Telford 

Construction has begun on a new development in Telford, which will provide 15 fully wheelchair accessible homes for social rent.

Primary school pupils help shape new green space at Wellington development

Pupils from Short Wood Primary School have visited the High Street development in Wellington to help shape the design of a new green space.

National Apprenticeship Week: Housing Plus Group to welcome more apprentices in 2026 

Housing Plus Group is marking National Apprenticeship Week by announcing its plans to take on more apprentices in 2026.

Baby bank moves into new Shrewsbury headquarters to help meet growing demand 

Housing Plus Group has helped support a baby bank as it moves into its new headquarters in Shrewsbury.

Grant-funded water bottles help people going through cancer treatment at Royal Shrewsbury Hospital 

Housing Plus Group is pleased to have funded 500 reusable water bottles for patients undergoing cancer treatment at the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital.

Housing Plus Group welcomes new Chair

Housing Plus Group has announced the appointment of Andrew Burns as its new Group Chair.

West Midlands food banks given festive funding boost

Food banks across Shropshire, Staffordshire and Telford & Wrekin have received a substantial funding boost from Housing Plus Group.

Chair steps down at Housing Plus Group

Catherine Dass will be retiring as Group Chair, and as a Group Board member, in January 2026.

From Work Experience to an Apprenticeship

Supporting young tenants into work – Joe’s apprenticeship success story

Improvements to community centre outdoor area thanks to local developer 

A Telford community centre has received a welcome boost to its outdoor space, thanks to a generous donation from the construction firm behind a new housing development nearby.

Budget 2025: Two child limit scrapped, but tax threshold freeze and pension changes will hit workers 

Housing Plus Group’s debt and energy manager Dan Bebbington shares his insight into the Chancellor’s Budget.

Homes Plus customer who couldn’t read or write lands job after reaching out for support  

When Michael was referred to Homes Plus’ Employment and Money Advice service, he had found himself out of a job and unable to read or write.

How your household finances could be affected by next week’s budget 

The Autumn Budget is set to be unveiled on November 26, the day we’ll find out how the government plans to raise and spend money in the next financial year.

National Databank 

Happy 100th birthday Alice! 

Keep Well & Warm this winter 

Making homes more energy efficient for customers

Housing Plus Group is upgrading homes across Staffordshire and Shropshire to make them warmer, greener and cheaper to run.

World Suicide Prevention Day 

Handover of affordable homes in Shropshire town

We are delighted to have taken handover of eight homes for affordable rent and shared ownership at Oakmere Ridge, in Ellesmere.

Homes Plus My Community Fund helps more people enjoy the outdoors 

People on low incomes are improving their health by enjoying the great outdoors, with support from Homes Plus.

Rohan wins Apprentice of the Year Award 

Congratulations are in order for our electrical apprentice Rohan, who took home the Apprentice of the Year Award at the 2024 Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group (NSCG) Awards last week.

Prison sentence sends warning over meter tampering 

A tenant, who tampered with an electricity meter, has been jailed after breaching an injunction obtained by Homes Plus.

Our Tenant Satisfaction Measures (TSMs) 23-24

We’re committed to listening to our tenants and making changes to improve your experience.

Celebrating our involved customers during Volunteers’ Week 2024

As part of Volunteers’ Week, we’re saying thank you to our involved customers for helping to shape our services

Highlighting our new energy efficient homes on World Environment Day 

This World Environment Day, we’re highlighting the energy efficient features of our new homes in Baschurch

Gwen’s community work earns her a Mayor of Shrewsbury award  

A resident in one of our retirement living schemes has won a Mayor of Shrewsbury award for promoting and enhancing the local community.

The Sandford holds ‘trip down memory lane’ to mark International Nurses Day

International Nurses Day is celebrated around the world every year on May 12th, the anniversary of Florence Nightingale’s birth.

Local Hero Stephanie a favourite with neighbours  

Homes Plus has named Stafford resident Stephanie, as its latest Local Hero.

Homes Plus continues support for Staffordshire’s Best Kept Village & Community competition

A much-loved contest encouraging residents of Staffordshire villages to take pride in their local community has received another boost from our Homes Plus My Community Fund. 

David’s first aid skills save choking baby

Homes Plus plasterer David Rossiter has been hailed a hero, after jumping into action to administer emergency first aid to a poorly baby boy.

Why now is a great time to #BeMoreHPG

We’re pleased to share our brand-new recruitment video.

Choir raise the roof at retirement living scheme

Residents living in one of our retirement living schemes have put on their first ever performance as a choir.

Have your say – Housing Ombudsman invites Homes Plus residents to apply for next Resident Panel

The Housing Ombudsman is inviting social housing residents to apply to join its Resident Panel.

Award success for Steve

Solving murder over mocktails

Housing Plus Group celebrates apprenticeship success stories

National Apprenticeship Week brings together everyone passionate about apprenticeships to celebrate the value, benefit and opportunity that they bring.

Celebrating the completion of new affordable homes in South Staffordshire village.

Housing Plus Group has been celebrating the completion of a new development of homes for social rent and shared ownership in a South Staffordshire village.

Recycle Week 2023

Employment and money advice officer thanked for helping customer out of homelessness

A customer supported by our employment and money advisor Toni Roberts, has credited her with changing his life.

National Scrutiny Week 2023

Inspired and guided by our values

Responsible pet ownership

Carer’s Week 2023

Party time at The Sandford

A responsible landlord

Quality Homes Standard

Our new priority repairs team

Improving our online services

Fairness at our heart

Funding boost for young musicians

Celebrations for our 1st birthday

National Scrutiny Week 2022

Our 2021-22 annual report

Happy birthday Corsers Court!

Stuart’s pedals raise pounds

Support for Ukraine

102 reasons for a great party!

Royal engagement for Karen

Apprenticeships grow skills

Great news for Joey

Success for Heather and David

A year for people and partnerships

Tribute surprises good neighbour

HPG shortlisted for community award

Homes Plus puts art on local roads

Our new chapter starts here

Message from the Chief executive

Message from the Chair

Surprise for Local Hero Neil

Top grade for Housing Plus Group

Volunteer boosts local charity

BeConnected is reconnecting!

Message from the Chair

Message from the Chief executive

Life in lockdown – Betty

Photos from the frontline

Volunteers making a difference

Happy 100th birthday Madge!

Kind hearts at community group

Focus on apprenticeships

Craft Club lends a hand

A growing business

A marvellous Care Plus team

Partnership in action

Staying safe at Christmas

Top award for Care Plus

The apprentices – you’re hired!

Delivering care on two wheels

At home in River View

Digital Den open evening

Looking to the future

Plans submitted in Kinver

Many happy returns to Marj

Curlew Meadows from the sky

Celebrations for housing group

Fact-finding visit for chief whip

World Environment Day 2017

Merger success brings national award

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