Corporate news
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Walsall residents help shape healthcare’s digital future
Residents across Walsall have been sharing their views on digital technology as part of a research project that could shape the development of healthcare services. Leading Midlands’ landlord whg is supporting academics from the University of Birmingham who are investigating what people need to be digitally included in healthcare. Eighteen Community Champions and Social Prescribers…
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whg celebrates commitment to real living wage
We have become officially accredited with the Living Wage Foundation.
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whg named one of UK’s biggest builders
We have been ranked at number 50 by trade publication Inside Housing in its top 50 biggest builders list for 2022/23.
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whg turns 20!
This month we are really excited to be celebrating our 20th birthday. Exactly two decades ago, on 27 March 2003, whg was formed as a result of a housing stock transfer from Walsall Council. Since then we’ve expanded out of Walsall and now have a presence in 19 local authorities, cementing our reputation as a…
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whg launches first Sustainability Strategy
whg has committed to the future with the launch of its first Sustainability Strategy. The leading Midland’s landlord published the new roadmap this month, setting out how it will support communities to flourish and endure while preparing for the impacts of climate change. The strategy goes beyond protection of the environment, covering health and wellbeing initiatives…
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First homes complete at iconic gateway into Wolverhampton
The transformation of one of Wolverhampton’s key gateways has reached a major milestone, with the first homes now complete. Long term investors and placeshapers whg are set to take handover of the first 12 homes at the former Royal Hospital site from developer Jessup. The two bed homes, which will be available for affordable rent,…
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Affordable homes planned for eyesore former scrapyard
Heading Content An £11.5 million redevelopment scheme to transform an eyesore former scrap yard on one of the major routes into Walsall into much needed affordable homes has now started on site. Long term investor and landlord whg has completed on the site purchase and signed a building contract with its developer partner Village Partnerships…
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Local champions lead fight against diabetes
A team of health champions are leading the fight against diabetes in Walsall, after supporting hundreds of local residents in the last six months. The six- strong team were recruited by Midlands’ landlord whg in July 2022 to work with people diagnosed with, or at risk of developing, diabetes. And in just six months they…
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Walsall housing scheme to help young people is extended
A Walsall housing project that is helping young people at risk of homelessness has been extended for an additional two years. The Young Person’s Accommodation Service has been awarded £583,440 to continue providing housing and tenancy management services to care leavers and young, vulnerable people aged between 16 and 29. The service, which is run…
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whg welcomes new director
whg has welcomed Paul Baker as its new interim Director of Energy and Programme Management. Paul, who has more than 25 years experience in the housing sector, joins the organisation from Citizen where he was Director of Asset Management. Paul will lead on the housing association’s Building Safety work, ensuring whg implements new legislative and…