News – 8 September 2023 This week we said a fond farewell to Gillian Walton, who has retired from our Board after nine years. Group Chief Executive, Aileen Evans, said: “I want to pay tribute to the huge influence Gillian has had on the Grand Union we see today. From the very start of Mid Beds Housing Association through to…
News – 1 September 2023 Today is Starts at Home Day, where we celebrate our care and support services, and the difference that having a safe and secure place to call home can make to our customers’ lives. Chris joined Grand Union in 2014 and is our Partnerships Coordinator (Special Projects). Chris previously worked for another housing association in a tenancy…
News – 21 July 2023 Do you want to boost your wellbeing, but feel unsure about where to start or worried about taking the first steps? For the past two years we’ve been helping people take these first steps through our Gardening for Wellbeing programme, and we have now complemented this with Monthly Connect sessions. Gardening for Wellbeing These sessions…
News – 20 July 2023 Collection of bins is the responsibility of your local council. If you’re having any issues with collections, please get in touch with them. If you’re not sure who your local council is, you can find out using the gov.uk postcode search tool. Please remember to: be considerate when you leave your bins out for refuse collectors to…
News – 17 July 2023 Our summer activity programme, Summer Express, for young people begins next week! Hosted by our Youth Participation Co-ordinator, Nicola King, there are activities for everyone, at various locations across Bedfordshire. From creative writing to jewellery design, sports and boxfit, DJ workshops and cooking on a budget, we have lots to keep young people entertained over…
Nicola King, Grand Union’s Youth Participation Coordinator, works with young people across our areas of operation, to support them, and give them an opportunity to make a difference in their community. Nicola is part of a wider Healthy Neighbourhoods team which helps to improve the lives of those who live in our region. She says: “My role is really rewarding.…
News – 10 July 2023 Plastic Free July is a global movement to try and solve global plastic pollution. Key to this movement is that ‘small changes add up to make a big difference’ – and we can all play our part in helping. Invented in the 20th century, plastic has helped to revolutionise modern medicine and food hygiene as…
News – 5 July 2023 Two new rural housing schemes, developed in partnership between Northamptonshire Rural Housing Association (NRHA) and Grand Union Housing Group, have delivered 11 affordable homes in Northamptonshire villages, Lilbourne and Little Addington. With a common aim to increase the number of quality, affordable homes in Northamptonshire’s rural communities, the combination of Grand Union’s resources and NRHA’s…
News – 3 July 2023 The Chartered Institute of Housing recently published a paper looking at the role of housing in tackling health inequalities. It’s the latest paper in the series that explores the value of partnerships across housing, health and care, and how to develop strong shared working approaches that benefit residents and communities, supporting health and wellbeing. You…
