News – 25 November 2022 Today is the launch of 16 Days of Action, an international campaign to challenge domestic abuse. It runs from 25 November (the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women) to 10 December (Human Rights Day). Our dedicated Domestic Abuse (DA) & Safeguarding team supports customers who are experiencing domestic abuse as well as…
News – 9 November 2022 It’s 10 years since we opened Flowers House, our specialist dementia care scheme in Bletchley, Milton Keynes. To mark the occasion, we’ve put together a short video that explains the difference the scheme has made to customers and their families over the last decade. Back in 2012, actor and Alzheimer’s Society ambassador, Kevin Whately was…
News – 8 November 2022 We work in partnership with Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Health and Care Partnership who are developing a strategy for digital health and care services. The use of technology and digital access to services was increased due to the Covid Pandemic and many of the ways people receive treatment or advice have changed and may…
News – 8 November 2022 It’s been almost two months since we launched Voice, our new and totally anonymous customer feedback platform. In that time, over 600 customers have signed up and we’ve had some fantastic feedback and engagement. For those who haven’t managed to sign up yet, here’s what you’ve missed out on so far. Shaping the future of…
News – 7 November 2022 Our Tenancy Enforcement team has been working closely with Bedfordshire Police and Central Bedfordshire Council (CBC) over the past few months regarding an antisocial situation affecting Biggleswade residents, resulting in a three month closure order being secured on one of our properties. Grand Union’s Executive Director of Operations, Phil Hardy, said: “We had received complaints…
News – 4 November 2022 Nobody knows our services better than you, which is why we want a customer to join our Board to help shape and influence what we do at Grand Union. It doesn’t matter if you’ve previously been involved with us or if you’re new to customer involvement. All we ask is that you share our values…
News – 1 November 2022 Letting you know about our performance is really important to us, which is why we’ve produced an annual report specifically for customers. The report, which is a first for Grand Union, highlights our achievements and key performance figures from the last financial year. You can read the report here online, but if you are interested…
News – 24 October 2022 Grand Union has today called on the Government to protect people locally who are already struggling in the cost-of-living crisis. Group Chief Executive, Aileen Evans, has written to 10 MPs from across Grand Union’s operating area explaining the Government must keep its pledge of raising benefits at least with inflation and make changes to funding…
News – 20 October 2022 In the last financial year, we built 308 new homes. Our aim going forward is to build up to 400 homes a year over the next five years, to help play our part in ending the housing crisis. Here’s an update on some of the places where we’re building new homes. Bradwell Common, Milton Keynes…
