Warm Spaces

Warm Spaces

The 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’.

Homes Plus named finalist in UK Housing Awards   

The sector’s biggest and most prestigious event showcases the best social housing providers in the UK.  

Homes Plus funding boost hits the right note for young musicians

Stone 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.

New homes for popular Shropshire town 

With 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. 

Celebrations for our 1st birthday 

Homes 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.  

Have a happy and safe Diwali

Diwali 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.

National Scrutiny Week 2022

A 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.

Homes Plus campaign focuses on keeping well and warm this winter  

The cost of living is rising more than most of us have ever known and it is going to affect all of us.
We will be posting helpful tips on our Facebook page to save money, keep homes warm and stay safe.
You can also find a round-up of help available from the government and other central sources here. We will be updating this as new advice and information is available.

With deep sorrow we wish to pay tribute to Her Majesty The Queen for her enduring service and devotion. Rest in peace Your Majesty. 

Our thoughts are with the Royal family and our customers who may feel a sense of personal loss at this difficult time.

Plus services help customers save £2.78m 

Homes Plus has helped customers to save an enormous £2.78 million through support offered by our Plus services.

Providing homes for almost 20,000 families across Shropshire and Staffordshire, our Plus services help customers to secure their tenancies, manage their finances and gain employment.