Longhurst Group - News

28 Jul 2008 - PUPILS PLOT FOR A GREENER FUTURE

Higham Ferrers Junior School, has recently 'potted' a donation from Spire Homes towards garden equipment.Pupils will also be able to but their skills into action with the use of a communal plot at the Spring Gardens sheltered housing scheme,based next door to the school. The schools garden club wil...

09 Jul 2008 - LONGHURST RAISES MONEY FOR CHILDREN'S CHARITY

To get into the full swing of Wimbledon Longhurst Homes, gave staff the chance to win a luxury Wimbledon bear. Staff was asked to name the bear by picking a name from a selection of 50. When each name had been selected a lucky dip was drawn to pick the winner. The Lucky winner was Sarah Waller...

09 Jul 2008 - LONGHURST LATEST DEVELOPMENT NAMED AFTER LOCAL COUNCILLOR

Longhurst Homes and Barrowby Parish Council came together recently to officially name their latest development Chilvers Close. The development comprises of 24 properties including six 2-bedroom bungalows and eighteen 2 and 3 bedroom homes available for rent and shared ownership. The development als...

02 Jul 2008 - EAT HEALTHY BE HEALTHY

It's never too late to change was the key message for Healthy living week embraced by Spire Homes. As part of healthy living week, residents and staff were invited to join in with events at their offices in Rushden and Rutland,as well as several of their sheltered schemes. There were competiti...

27 Jun 2008 - INVESTING IN NEIGHBOURHOODS

Longhurst Homes, a local registered social landlord and part of The Longhurst Group has taken part on a National Housing Federation’s national survey of investment in improving local neighbourhoods. The neighbourhood audit shows the enormous amount of investment made by Housing Associations. In...

17 Jun 2008 - NEIGHBOURS DAY AT CARVER COURT

European Neighbours Day was the perfect excuse for residents at Carver Court, Ketton, Stamford to invite the neighbours round for a community barbecue. Around 30 people joined Carver Court residents for an evening of fun and socialising, giving residents the chance to spend time with their neighbou...

06 Jun 2008 - GREAT IMPROVEMENTS IN RUTLAND HOUSING SERVICE!

That's the official view of the Audit Commission who inspected the housing service at Rutland County Council which is managed by Spire Homes.This was reviewed in 2006 and this time round they have seen massive improvements from their first visit. They have now given the service a 'one star' ratin...

30 May 2008 - NEW "EXCELLENT" AWARD REDUCES WATER BY A THIRD

Longhurst Homes and North Kesteven District Council are celebrating achieving an Eco Homes "Excellent" rating for their latest housing scheme based in Navenby, Lincolnshire. As a result residents can expect their fuel bills to drop. To mark this achievement LH invited the scheme partners Lindum...

30 May 2008 - NOISE ACTION WEEK AT LONGHURST HOMES AN ENAWMOUS SUCCESS

Longhurst Homes in partnership with Lincoln City Council's Environmental Health and Anti-Social Behaviour officers visited its tenants on Epsom Close, Birchwood to promote the nationwide campaign Noise Action Week. Longhurst Homes took along its community vehicle, where tenants were encouraged to...

27 May 2008 - JEAN'S SERVICES TO THE COMMUNITY

A Support worker for Spire Homes has been given the Thrapston Community Award for her services to the community. Jean Warren who has been a support worker for 20 years was nominated for her support, kindness and hard work. Cllr Roy Jakeman commented "This is a yearly award given by Thrapston Town...