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Good Neighbour winner crowned

This year was the second Good Neighbour Awards. The purpose of these awards is to pay tribute to North Wales Housing tenants who have made a significant difference to the lives of their neighbours.

This year’s winner Robert Lloyd of Maes Clyd Llandudno, nominated by one of his neighbours, Teressa Roberts of Maes Clyd.

Teressa said:

“When I moved here I didn’t know anyone in the area. I had no family here. He’s a truly kind man who lifted my spirits and helped me back on my feet. He’s also been like a grandad to my daughter.

Runners up were (in no particular order)

  • James Mullins Hafod y Parc, Abergele
  • Lorraine & Mal Jones Cae Clyd Llandudno
  • Kelly Morris Cae Mawr Llandudno

Congratulations to Robert, James, Lorraine & Mal, and Kelly and thank you everyone who nominated a neighbour

New £1.5m Colwyn Bay housing scheme officially opened

New affordable housing development Nant Eirias in Colwyn Bay was officially opened by Hannah Blythyn AM, Deputy Minister for Housing and Local Government at an event on Thursday 3rd October 2019.

A total of 12 one and two-bedroom apartments have been built by North Wales Housing as part of the £1.5 million project.

Helena Kirk, Chief Executive, North Wales Housing:

“We are extremely pleased to have created 12 new affordable rent homes in Colwyn Bay. This is the result of great partnership working with Conwy County Borough Council. By working together, we have improved the housing prospects of young local families and helped tackle the wider issue of housing shortage.

The new homes were North Wales Housing’s first intermediate rent development; this means they are aimed at people in work, or who can pay the rent without financial assistance but will be less than the rent charged for a similar home in the area from a private landlord. Lettings were managed by Tai Teg, Conwy’s Affordable Homes Register.

The new development forms part of Conwy County Borough Council’s Bay Life Regeneration Programme; developed with the support of the Vibrant and Viable Places grant from the Welsh Government.

Deputy Minister for Housing and Local Government Hannah Blythyn said:

“We want to support our towns to ensure they are attractive, vibrant places for people to live, work and visit – and I was pleased to see the completed development and hope the residents will be happy in their new homes.

 Cllr Charlie McCoubrey, Cabinet Member with responsibility for Housing for Conwy County Borough Council said:

“This site had been an eyesore for years and, given its location, it was ideal for residential properties. So, I’m very pleased to see this development of good quality, affordable homes come to fruition. Affordable housing for local people is a key priority for the Council and this project is an excellent example of what can be achieved when we work together.  I hope the tenants are settling in and I wish them all the very best in their new homes.”

There have also been many community benefits, including local training and employment opportunities.

The new homes are efficient in terms of energy running costs – a key consideration of the scheme’s funding through Welsh Government and Conwy Council’s Vibrant and Viable Places and Social Housing Grant.

Celebrate good neighbours

Having a good neighbour can make all the difference to a community and this is something we would like to reward. Our awards pay tribute to North Wales Housing tenants who have made a significant difference to the lives of their neighbours or the local community.

Do you know someone who really makes a difference to where you live? Are they always keeping an eye out for their neighbours and ready to lend a helping hand when needed?

As our tenant you can nominate another North Wales Housing tenant for a prize, giving them the chance to be presented with £50, and as a thank you for nominating an award winner you will also be given a £10 shopping voucher.

If you know of a tenant who goes that extra mile to help others, we would like to hear from you! Closing date: 25/10/2019

Latest Annual Review revealed at AGM

North Wales Housing held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Thursday 12th September 2019. Staff, Board members and shareholders came together at the annual event.

The Annual Review 2018 – 2019 was revealed at the event; the review is a great opportunity to look back at the year and its achievements.

Highlights from the year include a ‘Standard’ regulatory judgement, the completion of Nant Eirias development in Colwyn Bay, the start of Canada Gardens in Holyhead as well as many tenant engagement opportunities such as the ‘Opening doors to the outdoors’ project.

Tom Murtha, Group Chair, took the opportunity to thank stakeholders, staff and Board members at the ATM for their contribution to the year.

You can download a copy of the Annual Review here:

Celebrate good neighbours

Having a good neighbour can make all the difference to a community and this is something we would like to reward. Our awards pay tribute to North Wales Housing tenants who have made a significant difference to the lives of their neighbours or the local community.

Do you know someone who really makes a difference to where you live? Are they always keeping an eye out for their neighbours and ready to lend a helping hand when needed?

As our tenant you can nominate another North Wales Housing tenant for a prize, giving them the chance to be presented with £50, and as a thank you for nominating an award winner you will also be given a £10 shopping voucher.

If you know of a tenant who goes that extra mile to help others, we would like to hear from you!

Closing date: 25/10/2019

Nomination form

Poster

NWH flying the flag at National Eisteddfod

We had a busy week at this year’s National Eisteddfod in Llanrwst this year.

Thank you to those of you who came along to our stand and took part in our many activities! We achieved our goal of cycling the 186 miles from Llangollen to Abersoch then Holyhead. We had over 200 entries for the children’s drawing competition too, which made judging very hard!

We held a tenant competition to win tickets; congratulations to those who won, and thank you Ace for popping to say hello!

Gardening competition winners

North Wales Housing’s most green fingered residents can now be revealed as the winners of the Gardening Competition 2019 have been announced.

The full list of winners are:

 

Best garden

East

1st Sue Jeffrey Cae Mawr Llandudno

2nd Dougie Weatherby Cae Mawr Llandudno

West

1st Maureen Evans Cae Bach, Tal y Bont

2nd Pendinas Hostel Bangor

 

Most improved garden

East

1st Joan Stansfield & Majorie Roberts Parc Menai, Llanfairfechan

2nd Carl Garner & Gary Blakemore Penrhos Korner, Llandudno Junction

West

1st Steven Blundell Ffordd Eithinog, Bangor

 

Best container garden

East

1st Mrs Liliana Owen Llys y Coed, Llanfairfechan

Joint 2nd Mr Keri Llys y Coed, Llanfairfechan

Joint 2nd Mrs Jean Hayward Hafod y Parc, Abergele

Joint 3rd Mrs Joan Collins & Mr Reginald Atkinson Taverners Court, Llandudno

Joint 3rd Mr & Mrs Blackman Llys y Coed, Llanfairfechen

West

1st Mr & Mrs Parry Gallt y Sil, Caernarfon

2nd Norman & Pauline Bromley Llain Eglwys, Maesgeirchen

3rd Fred Buckley Cae Garnedd Bangor

 

Best kept communal space/garden

East

1st Monte Bre Hostel, Llandudno

2nd Nerys Prosser & Pat Connor Llain Deri, Colwyn Bay

3rd Llys y Coed Patio Team, Llanfairfechan

3rd Mr Lesley Evans Llys y Coed, Llanfairfechan

West

1st St Mary’s Hostel, Bangor

 

Iwan Evans, Tenant Participation Co-ordinator was one of the judges who visited all the entries;

“Thank you everyone who entered, the standard was very high! Congratulations to all the winners.”

The gardening competition will be back again next year, so get thinking about your entry now.

Win tickets to the National Eisteddfod

This year’s Eisteddfod Genedlaethol is in Llanrwst, Conwy and we’re going to be there!

We want you to join us and are giving away two sets of tickets to NWH tenants.

How do you win? Like and comment ‘I want to go to the Eisteddfod’ on our Facebook post here

Not on Facebook? Email [email protected] saying ‘I want to go to the Eisteddfod’

The closing date is Tuesday 30th July. The competition is open to North Wales Housing tenants only. Winners will be selected by a random number generator.