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Innovative older persons housing scheme to open in York

An innovative £1.4 million housing scheme in York is officially launched by Ryedale Housing Association (RHA).
RHA, part of Yorkshire Housing Group (YHG), has transformed Garth Court sheltered housing scheme in Huntington into a “sheltered housing with care” facility, comprising 36 apartments to support independent living for older people.

Hellifield Development Site

Craven Housing Association and Craven District Council executives and representatives at the proposed development site in Hellifield which will see the development of over 20 new affordable socially rented homes

Bradford children root for success during

Children at schools in Bradford will be planting forests of the future for National Tree Week- running from 21 November to 2 December- with the help of Brunel Day Services.

Yorkshire Housing Group to be taken over by young people

Eight young people, aged between 17 and 22 years old, will be working within YHG’s Associations throughout the Yorkshire region as part of the national event, which will see millions of young people throughout England taking over institutions, jobs and organisations around the country.

Sherwood Court, 5th October 2007

Yorkshire Metropolitan Housing (YMH) will be unveiling an innovative extra-care scheme on Friday 5th October, which aims to provide Wakefield people over the age of 60 with an opportunity to live independent, secure lives.

Craven Housing Family Fun Day, September 2007

Craven residents are being invited to take part in the third annual Greatwood and Horseclose Family Fun Day on Saturday 22nd September organised by Craven Housing Association

School Walk Bawtry, 15th September 2007

Residents and staff from School Walk Sheltered Housing in Bawtry organised a special party to celebrate the developments 20 th birthday and 20 years of independent living.

Family Away Day Conference 18th August 2007

Family Away Day 18th August held at the Al-Hikmah Centre, Batley for the second year in a row. This year the theme was Health and Harmony with workshops including the Red Cross, Food intolerance and Healthy Eating. As well as hands on experience with Drumming, henna painting, and cooking

Brunel homes offer Bradford’s first flexible working homes

Brunel Housing has launched Bradford’s first Live/Work homes scheme, a development offering a financially viable option for working people and entrepreneurs by providing combined living and working accommodation.

Affordable Apartments Open on Knaresborough Road, 5th July 2007

The latest housing development from Harrogate Borough Council, in partnership with Yorkshire Housing and the Housing Corporation, is to be named after one of its most famous sons - the Victorian artist William Powell Frith. The council’s housing and planning policy has delivered 13 affordable apartments on a private development of 20 (built by Mark Oliver Homes) to be known as Frith Court on Knaresborough Road, Harrogate.

Duke of Edinburgh Visits Primrose Hill, May 2007

A Yorkshire Housing Association Makes Rural Housing Affordable, 8th March 2007

Local people from Bentham, who are looking to remain in their home-town, are being offered a lifeline this week through the launch of Yorkshire Housing Groups’ latest development providing affordable social housing for rent which will be serviced by Craven Housing Association.

Young People Awarded Positive-Socisl Behaviour Orders for Community Work

Seven young people from across Yorkshire are to receive an award with a difference to recognise their contribution to the local community. Instead of being hit with an Anti-Social Behaviour Order (ASBOs), the ‘Magnificent Seven’ will be served with Positive-Social Behaviour Orders (PoSBOs) by Yorkshire Housing Group.

Housing Association launches initiative to clean-up communities, January 2007

A Bradford housing association is launching ‘Operation Clean Sweep’ a massive clean up campaign to transform rundown neighbourhoods into safe and secure communities. Operation Clean Sweep is a ground-breaking scheme that has recruited customers with learning disabilities, young people and local residents to act as Community Caretakers who are responsible for cleaning up. Customers have also volunteered to act as Community Champions to help with the monitoring of the work and to ensure the areas stay clean.

Thursday 1st December 2006

The Mayor of Barnsley MBC, Cllr Joe Hayward is guest of honour for the opening of eight bungalows in Hoyland. The homes have been specially designed for disabled residents to live independently. Also present for the opening day is Yorkshire Metropolitan Chair, Jeremy Mackrell.

Swarcliffe Youngsters Stop Look and Listen for Road Safety, 30th October 2006

Children from Swarcliffe in Leeds will be bright and safe on the roads as the clocks go back and days get darker, thanks to a safety donation, organised by Yorkshire Transformations Limited, Carillion and Warburtons, the family bakers.

Housing staff help Sheffield community clear up, 23rd October 2006

A South Yorkshire community received a helping hand from Yorkshire Housing staff when they joined forces in a bid to tidy up a Sheffield housing estate.

Wakefield Pupil Helps Name Cities Latest Sheltered Housing Development , 18th October 2006

Seven year-old Jessica Cadman from Wakefield has helped name the new communal area for Wakefield's latest sheltered housing development.

Sheltered Housing Complex Helping Residents Become ‘Silver Surfers’

Residents at two Barnsley sheltered housing complex, Chestnut Court and St Edwins court, will soon be joining the growing ranks of ‘silver surfers’ thanks to a donation of computer equipment.

£7M HOUSING BOOST FOR OLDER PEOPLE IN WAKEFIELD

Older people in Wakefield are set to benefit from a £7m investment in a state of the art sheltered housing scheme.

Community Matters Day, September 2006

Yorkshire Housing Staff get stuck in at Hawthorn Farm

School Pupil Names Yorkshire Housing's Newest Development, 15th September 2006

Eight year-old Edward Gray has named York’s newest city centre housing development Cesaer Court after being inspired by a Roman grave.

Family Away Day Conference 9th September 2006

Family Away Day 9th September 2006 held at the Al-Hikmah Centre, Batley. Tenants Conference with a family theme which included activities such as a tour around Batley, Henna painting, Football training with Leeds United Football Club and many more.

The Iceworks Launch, 25th May 2006

A £1.5-million development is transforming a derelict site in the heart of Leeds into 25 chic city apartments which will be available at affordable rents.

Ollies Launch, 10th May 2006

The Olicana Project, known as Ollie's, in Olicana House, Bradford, is the first council café to be launched and run by Brunel Housing Day Services, an organisation which offers support and care for people with learning disabilities, in partnership with Bradford District Care Trust.

Saturday 11th February 2006

Yorkshire Housing staff put their green fingers to the test by volunteering to create a beautiful garden for the residents of St Mary's sheltered home in Armley, Leeds.

July 2005

Winners of our competition to name an exclusive development of 22 apartments in the centre of York are presented with their prizes from Chair of Ryedale Housing, Bob Binns. The children are from local Scarcroft School and the overall winner, Edward Gray came up with the name Caesar Court.