This week Broadland proudly welcome the first tenants to Canary Quay. Over the coming weeks, 60 one- and two-bedroom apartments at Canary Quay will be handed over. These new homes, which are for social rent, are the first phase in an ambitious development by Broadland Housing Group which will eventually see 323 new homes created. … <a href="https://tenantsonline.org/first-new-tenants-for-canary-quay/">Continued</a>
A group of Broadland employees have raised £1,300 in a sponsored bike ride through the Norfolk countryside. The employees followed a 30-mile circular route, stopping at Broadland’s stores depot at Colton for refreshments. Many were new or returning to cycling, which makes the achievement all the more impressive! The funds raised will be donated to … <a href="https://tenantsonline.org/sponsored-bike-ride-raises-1300-for-mind/">Continued</a>
Michael Newey, Group Chief Executive, told our Annual General Meeting in September that Broadland needs to continue “stretching itself” if we are to help tackle the UK’s “appalling” homelessness problem. Broadland completed 67 new homes in the year to March 2019, and another 259 are under construction. Michael said: Far too many people don’t have … <a href="https://tenantsonline.org/broadland-agm-2019/">Continued</a>
Broadland has joined more than 1,200 organisations across the UK who have signed the Time to Change Employer Pledge. The pledge is a commitment to changing the way we all think and act about mental health in the workplace. Group Chief Executive Michael Newey said: I’m delighted to sign this pledge on behalf of Broadland. Although … <a href="https://tenantsonline.org/broadland-signs-mental-health-pledge/">Continued</a>
The Lawns, our housing with care scheme in Great Yarmouth, where NorseCare provides care and support services, recently celebrated an ‘outstanding’ CQC (Care Quality Commission) inspection report. Nationally, just 3% of care is rated as outstanding by the CQC . Inspectors visited The Lawns, where Broadland tenants live independently in their own flat, in August … <a href="https://tenantsonline.org/housing-with-care-schemes-rated-outstanding/">Continued</a>
Tenants got a chance yesterday to construction themselves – with a summer sandcastle building competition on Gorleston beach. Buckets, spades and miniature flags were provided, which meant the tenants just needed to bring their imagination and a willingness to dig around Gorleston’s pristine sandy beach. Winners of the competition were Brian and Angels who a … <a href="https://tenantsonline.org/sandcastle-competition-a-winner/">Continued</a>
Brooks Green site at Harford, just south of Norwich, was created in 2009 as the result of an innovative partnership between South Norfolk Council and Broadland Housing Group – the first development of its kind in the UK. The site has eight caravan pitches, each with an attached building with dining, bathroom and toilet facilities. … <a href="https://tenantsonline.org/10-year-celebration-for-brooks-green/">Continued</a>