We have been working closely with Bedfordshire Police over the past few months regarding a major antisocial situation, resulting in a three month closure order being secured on a flat in Urban Way, Biggleswade. On 2 September the Police contacted Grand Union to advise that Luton Magistrates Court had awarded the Closure Order. During a search executed by the police…
More opportunities for a mutual exchange
We have some exciting news for our customers. We are teaming up with HomeSwapper and SwapTracker to offer our customers more opportunity and support when looking for a mutual exchange. The HomeSwapper service will be free for all Grand Union customers. Our customers can already make use of the House Exchange service, but we believe that offering HomeSwapper too will…
New contractor for air source heat pump systems
As of 1 September, we will have a new contractor to deal with our air source heat pumps. Low Carbon Exchange (LCX), specialists in renewable heating systems, will be responsible for all of the components of your system as well as any servicing, maintenance and repairs. If you have any issues with your system moving forward, please call us on…
Blog – 80% of our homes have come through Section 106 planning
By Dave Lakin, Director of Development & Commercial In the past few months, we’ve started to see the impact the coronavirus pandemic has had on our economy. One of the key areas that can help it recover is housing, which is why we’re backing the National Housing Federation’s campaign, #HomesAtTheHeart, that’s calling for social housing to be at the heart…
Community transport
If you are elderly, disadvantaged or disabled and are looking for community transport to take you to your health or wellbeing appointments (hospital, GP, chiropodist etc), then there are some local volunteer services who may be able to help. Brackley Area Volunteer Car Service 01280 841099 Daventry Area Community Transport (DACT) 01327 701665 Mid Beds Link-a-Ride community transport 01525 840511…
Independent Living at Quince Court
Quince Court is one of our Extra Care schemes and is situated in the market town of Sandy, Bedfordshire. Extra Care means that our Independent Living service offers tailored support to those aged 55+ who have care or support needs to enable them to live securely in their own home. Quince Court has 30 individual flats (26 one-bed and 4…
Support for victims of domestic abuse
Over the last few months our Tenancy Support team has seen an increase in referrals to support victims of domestic abuse. Please get in touch if you are experiencing domestic abuse, or are a survivor of abuse, and would like advice and support. We can work with you to ensure you receive the correct support from specialist agencies. You can…
Financial Inclusion team update
While we are a landlord, it’s also key to note that we provide a range of support services, and these have been critical for a number of customers in the past few months. Since April, our Financial Inclusion team has helped customers receive over £1m of extra income, ensuring that they’re receiving the money and benefits they are entitled to.…
Blog – Supporting domestic abuse victims during lockdown
By Debbie Stuart, Director of Independent Living & Better Lives The Guardian newspaper recently reported that calls to the UK’s domestic abuse helpline had risen by 66% during lockdown, visits to the website increased by 950% and demand for beds in refuges has rocketed. Sadly we have to agree with those figures. We have seen a marked increase in the…
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