Staffordshire Housing Association has been recognised for its efforts to reduce environmental impacts by being awarded Silver status from the Sustainable Homes Index For Tomorrow (SHIFT). SHIFT certificates were presented by the Rt Hon Lord Deben PC, Chairman of Committee on Climate Change and Robin Lawler, President of the Chartered Institute of Housing at the prestigious 2012 Homes Conference dinner. …
Villagers fulfil their dream as Titanic Brewery helps to reopen a traditional country pub
An historic country pub which was saved from closure by local residents will be reopened in partnership with Titanic Brewery on Thursday, 29 November. Villagers in Seighford, Staffordshire, rallied around to buy the Hollybush amid fears it would be sold and be lost to a housing development. The Seighford Pub Company, made up of around 70 villagers who pledged money …
Local housing provider supports call for more housing as homelessness increases
Staffordshire Housing Association is supporting a call for action following a new report by the National Housing Federation (NHF) which shows that thousands of people across Stoke and Staffordshire are struggling for a home they can afford as the West Midlands faces a massive shortage of new housing. The report, ‘Home Truths: West Midlands 2012’, found that we are only …
Awards hat trick for Staffordshire Housing Association recognises excellence in service and customer care.
A housing association has won a hat trick of awards in recognition of outstanding service and the way it values its staff. In less than two months, Staffordshire Housing Association has been recognised for its quality standards by Investors in Excellence, Investors in Diversity (Level Two) and has achieved Gold accreditation from Investors in People. Diane Lea, Chief Executive, said: …
International Experts unite to support Sir Bobby Charlton’s quest to rid the world of landmines terror
A high powered international line-up of speakers has been assembled at an event to explore the potential to create a landmine free world which will raise funds for the charity Find A Better Way. The event at the Royal Commonwealth Society, London, marks the 20th anniversary of the International Campaign to Ban Landmines. Find A Better Way, founded by Sir …
Brampton Recruitment helps Sir Bobby to Find A Better Way
The chance to help an England sporting legend recruit a vital staff member for his new charity proved a fitting way for Brampton Recruitment’s Knutsford office to celebrate its first birthday. An established name on the North Staffordshire scene, Brampton Recruitment established a second office in Knutsford in autumn 2011. And the move to Booths Hall led to a chance …
Open Day planned as business group celebrates success
A company is on course to do its biggest piece of business to date thanks to a referral from a thriving networking group. Business for Breakfast (BforB) was launched in Uttoxeter six months ago and is inviting business people to an open meeting on Thursday, 22 November. And a referral from Uttoxeter town centre based Dove Accountants, is paying dividends …
New scheme to help older residents make vital home repairs
A scheme which may help to keep older and vulnerable residents safe and secure in their homes has been launched by a North Staffordshire based home improvement agency. Revival Home Improvement Agency is working with Just Retirement Solutions Limited to help some home owners undertake vital house repairs through equity release plans, following the demise of the Kick Start scheme. …