Midlands
New homes for Brownfield site
A derelict site on the edge of Worcester city centre is set to be redeveloped by Rooftop Housing Group to provide much-needed new homes.
Children choose snappy new names for scheme
Schoolchildren were given the chance to put their stamp on the multi million pound Crocodile Works development in Newtown.
Resident shows off his art skills with mural
A budding artist from a supported housing scheme in Leicester has been putting his imagination to the test, designing and painting a mural which will create a more welcoming environment for customers and visitors alike.
Minister shown around the Orchards
Mercian Housing Association (MHA) played host to the minister for the West Midlands Ian Austin MP yesterday, showing him around a newly refurbished support housing scheme for formerly homeless young people.
Birmingham to invest £102 million into its council homes
Birmingham City Council’s Cabinet is set to approve a £102 million budget for investment in council properties this year (2010/11) at its meeting on 8 March.
Beechdale awards £9.5 million contract
Beechdale Community Housing Association (BCHA) has awarded a contract worth over £9.5million to Morrison Facilities Services keep its homes up to standard over the next five years.
Work begins on Lightmoor Extra Care Scheme
After a lengthy, competitive tendering process, work has started on the Lightmoor Village Extra Care scheme in Telford, Shropshire.
Hat-trick for housing association
Marches Housing Association has achieved three prestigious awards in recognition of the quality of its services to residents and employees.
Scunthorpe’s house of hazards proves a hit
A unique experiment to raise awareness of dangers in the home has proved such a success that it is now opening its doors to the local community.
New programme helps customers put fitness first
Young adults at a Stafford housing and support scheme are getting to grips with fitness, slurping smoothies and donning their trainers following the launch of an initiative to promote healthy living.
