Harry’s Pledge: Social housing’s commitment to carers Grand Union is proud to get behind Harry’s Pledge, a united national commitment to support, recognise and champion carers. Across the country social housing providers like us are looking to commit to four pledges: Being supportive employers to people that have caring responsibilities Making offices and community spaces as accessible as possible Building…
Staying safe and avoiding scams
Scams are among the most prevalent types of crime in the UK, and coronavirus is creating a perfect environment for fraudsters to thrive using a range of loathsome tactics. Be aware of people offering or selling: virus testing kits – these are only offered by the NHS vaccines or miracle cures – there is currently no vaccine or cure overpriced…
Alarm response service – change of call centre
On 1 May, Astraline began the transition to become our new 24/7 alarm response service provider, as a result of a successful tender. We are obliged to re-tender the services provided on our behalf to ensure all customers receive a high quality service and value for money. Astraline is part of Johnnie Johnson Housing (a not for profit housing association)…
Tackling anti-social behaviour
Working collaboratively with local residents, the police and council, we recently successfully obtained two injunction orders at the County Court due to ongoing serious anti-social behaviour. We have advised residents in both areas about the injunction order, including that there is a power of arrest if the orders are not kept to. We would like to thank residents living in…
Community Larder scheme delivers thousands of food boxes to people in need
Grand Union has played its part in getting around 4,500 food boxes to people in need in South Northamptonshire since the start of April. Working alongside multiple partners and volunteers, colleagues from Grand Union have helped the Northamptonshire Community Larder scheme deliver food to people across South Northamptonshire who cannot leave their homes due to the coronavirus pandemic. The scheme,…
Community Investment team continue to support customers
Our Community Investment team continue to roll out support and training to customers and local organisations. We’re delivering online training and support for customers, so you can continue to move towards your employment goals or support the volunteering effort. This has included adult and child safeguarding training and Microsoft Office sessions. Our Youth Participation Officer continues to support vulnerable young…
Environmental sustainability survey
At Grand Union, we’re committed to be environmentally responsible, as a business and as a landlord. We take our responsibilities seriously – both for today and for tomorrow. We know that we can do more, which is why we’re working with Encredible, to improve our environmental sustainability. Part of the project includes a customer survey and we’d really like you…
Green fingered Grand Union staff volunteer in Flitwick
Staff from Grand Union Housing Group took advantage of their annual volunteering day recently to prepare some ground at Ellenshaw Court in Flitwick ready for a therapeutic gardening scheme to start later in the year. The Grand Union staff were joined by volunteers from Travis Perkins Managed Services and two of our contractors, Jeakins Weir, and M J Granger Grounds…
Five free services you may not know we offer
Employment and Digital Inclusion We don’t just put roofs over people’s heads. We can help people to get online, into work or training and can offer help with CV writing, interview and employability skills. Our Employability and Skills Project Officer, Scott, may be able to help you. Assistive Technology Need a little extra support from safety equipment such as fall…
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