We take all reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB) seriously and will work with you to address the problems. We would always suggest, in the first instance, that you approach your neighbour calmly to discuss what is annoying you – they may even be unaware that they are causing a problem. It is better to do this than let things build…
Giving supported living residents a place of their own
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…
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…
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…
Our 25th anniversary
We’ve been providing affordable housing since 1994, following an initial stock transfer of 2,896 homes from Mid Beds District Council on 3 October that year. Known then as Mid Beds Housing Association, we completed our first development scheme in Marston Moretaine the following year and moved into our Ampthill office in 1996. In 1999 we changed our name to Aragon…
Building new homes in Milton Keynes
Grand Union Housing Group has agreed a deal with Milton Keynes Development Partnership (MKDP) to develop 34 homes at Bradwell Common in Milton Keynes. Planning has been submitted for the properties on the one acre site at Hampstead Gate with a proposed start on site in spring 2020 and completion around Easter 2021. MKDP selected Grand Union as their preferred…
Local dementia scheme residents escape to a virtual world
Grand Union Housing Group is using virtual reality (VR) to transport residents living in a specialist dementia care scheme in Bletchley to another world, all from the safety of their armchair. The residents at Flowers House, which is run in partnership with Milton Keynes Council, look forward to their six-weekly sessions with Escape2VR, when they can put on the headset…
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