We recently completed our £620k refurbishment of a supported living scheme in Baker Street, Potters Bar. Once a residential care home with shared facilities for six people, the scheme now boasts four self-contained one-bedroomed flats with the added bonus of a heated garden room. Our Director of Independent Living & Better Lives, Debbie Stuart, said: “Baker Street is the second…
Aileen named a top 10 Power Player
We are delighted that Aileen Evans, our Group Chief Executive and CIH President, has been voted one of the top 10 Power Players in the housing sector by 24housing. Aileen, who jumped from 38 in last year’s list to 6 this year, has featured in the magazine’s Top 50 Power Players six times in the last seven years. The announcement…
Grand Union’s Chief Exec launches new mental health guide
Our Chief Executive and Chartered Institute of Housing president, Aileen Evans has launched a new guide to help housing organisations raise their game on mental health. Aileen, who has already implemented a wide range of workplace and workforce initiatives at Grand Union, said her decision to focus on mental health and wellbeing during her presidency of CIH was an opportunity…
Five things you didn’t know you could do on my.guhg!
Take surveys – you could be giving us your feedback on various subjects such as future choices of kitchen designs or your thoughts on Universal Credit Add, remove and update occupants living in your property Pay your rent in real time – your payment will show on your account within minutes View any planned maintenance for your property Update your…
Chat with us, live!
If you haven’t already done so, why not try our live chat facility which is accessed through our website. It’s available from 8.45am until 5pm Monday to Friday. Our Customer Service Officers are ready to deal with all your enquiries. This is a great alternative to calling us, visiting the office or sending an email. Just go to ‘Hi, we’re…
CEO backs call to end housing crisis
Aileen Evans, Chief Executive of Grand Union Housing Group and President of the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH), has called on the housing sector to rally behind the National Housing Federation’s (NHF) bid to fix the housing crisis for good. Ahead of the General Election on 12 December, the NHF is calling for the next government to work alongside the…
Aileen Evans takes over CIH Presidency
Our Chief Executive, Aileen Evans, has today taken over the presidency of the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH). Aileen, who takes over from former incumbent, Jim Strang, will lead the organisation for the next 12 months. Having been Vice President for the past year, Aileen was voted into post by members of the CIH last August. Aileen said: “It’s a…
CEO sleeps rough to raise money for charity
Our Chief Executive, Aileen Evans, took part in the CEO Sleepout at Stadium MK on Thursday 7 November to raise money for charities that support rough sleepers. Aileen was one of many CEOs, business leaders, executives and managers who all braved the cold to spend the night sleeping outdoors to raise awareness and much needed funds to fight homelessness and…
CEO unveils new sign in home town
Aileen Evans, our Chief Executive, has unveiled a special new sign on the Nottinghamshire road where she lived as a child. Addison Drive in Hucknall was named after the Addison Act, and the new sign commemorates its introduction 100 years ago by then Minister of Health Dr Christopher Addison. The act was created to meet the huge demand for working-class…
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