News – 9 December 2022 A brand-new independent living scheme for people over 55 has been described as a “really exciting new space” by a Biggleswade councillor after it was opened last week. Built by affordable housing provider, Grand Union Housing Group, Chamomile Gardens is made up of 93 one and two-bedroom apartments and offers tailored care and support. The…
News – 9 December 2022 If you’re looking for a warm community space at low to no cost this winter, here are some places you can go. If you live in Central Bedfordshire: www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/directory/110/warm_spaces If you live in West Northants: www.westnorthants.gov.uk/cost-living-support/looking-warm-spaces Or alternatively, this website covers all of the UK: www.warmwelcome.uk/#find-a-space
News – 8 December 2022 Our free winter activity programme, Sparkle 22, for children and teenagers starts next week. Hosted by our Youth Participation Co-ordinator, Nicola King, there’s activities at various locations across Bedfordshire, Northamptonshire and Hertfordshire. Activities include bowling, arts and crafts, a breakfast club and even festive hot chocolate! We’ll be helping to keep the kids entertained over…
News – 7 December 2022 The term Biodiversity refers to the amazing variety of life – animals, plants, fungi, microorganisms – that make up the natural world. The species and organisms interact to maintain balance and support life and are essential to all of us, no matter where we live. We know that we rely on plants for oxygen and…
News – 5 December 2022 Milton Keynes-based Grand Union Housing Group has signed a 10-year deal to manage 79 homes for key workers at the new Campbell Wharf development. The apartments, which sit alongside the Grand Union Canal at the sought-after location, are a mix of 1, 2 and 3-bed flats, and are being offered specifically to key workers at…
News – 30 November 2022 Colin Dennis has stepped down as Chair of Grand Union Housing Group Limited. Peter Fielder (pictured below) has taken the post on an interim basis and the process of finding a new permanent Chair will begin next year. Aileen Evans, Group Chief Executive, said: “Unfortunately both parties realised that we weren’t the right fit for…
Update from Aileen Evans, Group Chief Executive – 30 November 2022 At Grand Union, we have a responsibility to keep more than 27,000 customers safe in their homes. This responsibility, and that of other housing associations, has been brought into focus recently following the tragic case of Awaab Ishak – the two-year-old who died in December 2020 from a respiratory…
News – 29 November 2022 We have officially taken handover of our largest ever scheme – Chamomile Gardens. The extra care scheme in Biggleswade has 93 one and two-bedroom apartments for over-55s and offers independent living with tailored care and support. Chamomile Gardens has been built to help people relax into retirement, with each apartment having its own private balcony…
News – 29 November 2022 The Regulator of Social Housing has confirmed that we have retained our G1/V1 status – the highest possible rating available. This rating was confirmed by the Regulator following their recent assessment which considers the strength of our governance systems and procedures, our finances and our long-term business plan. Mona Shah, Executive Director of Finance & Business Services,…
