Housing Association
05 Oct 2020
A housing association which provides homes for people in rural areas of Shropshire has appointed a new Chair of the board.
Sam Hine, who has more than 20 years of experience in project management and community development, was a member of the board at Shropshire Rural Housing Association for four years before taking up the role of Chair in September.
The association, which is based in Bayston...
14 Mar 2018
Severnside Housing is helping Shropshire people build a brighter future with its inspirational learning programme and Digital Dens. At an open day, this week Shrewsbury Mayor Jane Mackenzie saw the difference that is being made to help local people reach their full potential.
Severnside’s community Digital Dens in Meole Brace and Castlefields offer cyber-style café facilities with free internet...
24 Jan 2017
Severnside Housing is celebrating after being awarded over £145k grant funding to help and support Shrewsbury people into work.
The grant is part of a successful £3m bid to secure Building Better Opportunities (BBO) funding for Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin.
The Building Better Opportunities programme is funded by the Big Lottery Fund and the European Social Fund (ESF). The programme is...
06 Oct 2016
A new housing provider pledging to build new homes for communities in Staffordshire and Shropshire officially launched on 1 October 2016.
Housing Plus Group, formed by a merger between Severnside Housing in Shropshire and South Staffordshire-based Housing Plus, will employ around 600 people locally and have a turnover of more than £60m.
The group - which also includes Care Plus, Severn Homes, AWE...
13 Jul 2016
UCATT have donated laptops to Severnside Housing’s Learning Committee for use in their Learning Centre.
Stuart Baker from UCATT said “UCATT have a great working relationship with Severnside so are pleased to be able to donate the laptops from our Union Learning Fund, which was set up to support our members and enhance their learning opportunities.”
Severnside’s Learning Committee, made up of...
16 May 2016
The Grange Urban Safety Group, based in Harlescott Grange, is delighted to have recently been awarded a Mayor of Shrewsbury Community Award; an award that recognises the work of community groups and individuals who have contributed to the social well-being of Shrewsbury.
The Mayor of Shrewsbury Award Scheme recognises not only the major players, who are shaping Shrewsbury, but also those unsung...
01 Mar 2016
A sod cutting ceremony took place today at Brook Close, Condover to celebrate construction work commencing to build 10 new affordable homes. The 14 month build programme, with a contract value of nearly £1m, will provide 8 new houses and 2 bungalows for people to rent who have a local connection to Condover.
Sepp Sargeant, Head of Development at Severnside said “Severnside has worked really...
30 Dec 2015
Severnside Housing and Wem Rural Parish Council recently presented Wem Cricket Club with a commemorative bench to say thank you for their help and support during the building of new affordable homes in Round Meadow, Wem.
George Sage, President of Wem Cricket Club said “We would like to thank Severnside and Wem Rural Parish Council for the lovely new bench, which our members will really enjoy...
03 Nov 2015
At a ribbon cutting ceremony held today Shropshire Councillor Chris Mellings officially opened Severnside Housing’s new homes at Round Meadow, Soulton Road, Wem.
Councillor Chris Mellings said “The scheme has provided a valuable boost to the availability of affordable housing for local people. The Parish Council and Severnside have worked closely in partnership to develop this local scheme for...
13 Oct 2015
As part of National Get Online week (12 – 18 October 2015) local housing association, Severnside Housing, is offering their residents and the wider-community great opportunities to get online and become computer savvy.
Severnside’s two Digital Dens will be offering free daily sessions, providing help and advice on how to get online and tips on how to look for work and complete online job...
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