National Apprenticeship Week is an annual celebration of the achievements of apprentices and the positive impact they make to communities, businesses and the wider economy.
Apprenticeships are helping us to provide great careers for colleagues and deliver even better homes and services for customers.
Read moreStafford Soccer Mums FC is celebrating a funding goal, with support from Homes Plus.
The Homes Plus My Community Fund supports grass roots organisations in Staffordshire and Shropshire. A grant of £500 from our fund will be used to provide new kit and equipment for the women’s football club, which brings together enthusiastic players of all ages.
Read moreFood banks and charities facing what is expected to be their busiest ever Christmas, have been boosted by our bumper donation of food, toys and chocolates. Much-needed grants have also been awarded from the Homes Plus My Community fund.
Read moreThe rising cost of living means that many of us are worried about energy bills. This winter, a network of community organisations, churches, libraries and businesses are opening their doors as safe and friendly ‘warm spaces’.
Read moreThe sector’s biggest and most prestigious event showcases the best social housing providers in the UK.
Read moreStone Scout and Guide Band has received a much-needed boost, with a grant from Homes Plus.
Our Homes Plus My Community Fund supports grass roots organisations in Staffordshire and Shropshire. A grant from the fund will be used to maintain the band’s instruments and provide new uniforms for the young musicians.
Read moreWith the completion of six new homes for affordable rent in Shifnal, we’re breathing fresh life into the heart of this popular Shropshire market town.
Read moreHomes Plus is one year old on 1 November and what a year it has been!
The launch of the Homes Plus website has brought the opportunity to do more online wherever you live and our new 0800 048 8955 telephone number is free to phone, 24/7. Now, there is just one number to use to pay your rent, report a repair and get advice.
Read moreDiwali is an important religious festival originating in India and celebrated in communities worldwide.
Lasting five days, it marks the start of the Hindu New Year. The word Diwali means ‘row of lights’ and it is sometimes called a festival of lights because of the lights used to decorate people’s homes.
Read moreA blog from involved customer and Scrutiny Group member, Julia.
I’ve been a tenant in South Staffordshire for 24 years. For the last eight of those I have been what’s called an ‘involved customer’. I’m part of the Scrutiny group and joined the Housing Ombudsman’s national Resident Panel in 2021.
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