Rochford success20/12/2006An overwhelming majority of council tenants have voted for a bright new future. The bid by Rochford District Council in Essex to transfer its homes to a not-for-profit housing association was backed by more than 80% of tenants in a secret ballot. A Christmas Carol15/12/2006More than 200 residents and guests attended the Hereward carol services this year. Flying high for charity08/12/2006Big hearted residents of a housing scheme in Ely have raised more than £5,000 to keep the East Anglian Air Ambulance flying across the skies on life saving missions. Homes for those in need29/11/2006A £1.7 million development will bring much needed housing to an area of need. Hereward Housing has bought 22 new homes from developer Goymour Homes and all are expected to be available in 2007. New plans revealed22/11/2006A major regeneration plan for an area of Ely has been unveiled. If plans are approved, Walsingham Way will take on a completely fresh look with additional new homes, a 60-bed Extra Care scheme for older people and community facilities. New flats are opened31/10/2006A development costing over £400,000 will help cut the housing waiting list in Fenland. The six, two bedroom flats on Station Road, Chatteris, were officially opened on 31 October. Everything in the garden was blooming lovely!17/10/2006The scorching hot weather was not kind to gardeners as they struggled to keep their displays looking good but the standard of entries for our annual competition was as high as ever. Going up in the world30/08/2006A traditional ceremony marked a major step forward in a £3.7 million project to provide homes in Suffolk for older people. 100 and still going strong16/08/2006Keeping active is one of the main secrets for a long life according to 100-year-old Annie Palmer. Sprightly Annie has just reached her century and said: "I feel the same now as I did when I was 90." Let there be light! 21/07/2006Hereward Housing is ahead of Tony Blair in championing the use of energy efficient lightbulbs. Prime Minister Blair said every home should switch from old fashioned bulbs to energy saving ones. A new look Stoke Park11/07/2006The Stoke Park estate in Ipswich is to get a bright new look after residents were consulted. Birds of a feather11/07/2006Wildlife enthusiasts at a housing scheme in Bury St Edmunds can now enjoy their hobby even more. Magna House has 22 properties, mainly for single people, and also has a garden at the rear which is well populated by wildlife. More houses are let11/07/2006Almost 350 people were housed by Hereward in a 12 month period, according to figures just released. Star guest at party28/06/2006Former top athlete Fatima Whitbread was the guest of honour when a private retirement scheme in Essex celebrated its 20th birthday. New homes are completed12/05/2006A new Hereward Housing £1.4 million development in Clayway in Ely will provide 20 much needed homes for rent, shared ownership and key workers. Improving Your Home19/04/2006More than £1 million is ready to be spent by Hereward Housing in the next 12 months to improve homes. A total of £1.2 million has been allocated for maintenance and decorating as part of the Decent Homes programme. Happy Birthday Celebrations16/03/2006A tree was planted to mark the 30th birthday of a Hereward sheltered housing scheme in Cambridgeshire. Young mums project06/03/2006A unique project is helping homeless young mothers in a deprived area of the country. Hereward is picked by council14/02/2006Hereward Housing has been chosen to work with a council and its tenants in creating a new landlord for its housing stock. |