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Modular Construction, an Innovative Solution to the Housing Industry

Posted 21/01/2021

Modular Construction, an Innovative Solution to the Housing Industry

Swan Housing Association has been ahead of the curve in the property industry having introduced Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) back in 2017 opening their own modular housing factory to build customisable Cross Laminated Timber Volumetric homes.

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Blackwall Reach – Phase 2 Regeneration Update

Posted 15/01/2021

Blackwall Reach – Phase 2 Regeneration Update

Swan’s construction team are beginning to make rapid progress on Blackwall Reach Phase 2. This phase of the £600m regeneration scheme will deliver 268 new homes. 99 of these homes will be available for social rent and 15 for shared ownership.

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Repairs Update

Posted 08/01/2021

Repairs Update

Axis, our repairs partner, is currently working hard to complete emergency repairs despite significant staff shortages due to Covid-19.

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Swan’s Foyers Selected for National Youth Mental Health Pilot

Posted 07/01/2021

Swan’s Foyers Selected for National Youth Mental Health Pilot

Swan’s Accredited Foyers have been selected to take part in the pilot 'Connecting Minds' programme.

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Christmas Opening Hours

Posted 23/12/2020

Christmas Opening Hours

Here you can find emergency contact numbers whilst our offices remain closed over the festive break.

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Basildon's Best Decorated Home this Christmas

Posted 22/12/2020

Basildon's Best Decorated Home this Christmas

Swan Housing Association is proud to sponsor the Mayor of Basildon’s Best Decorated Home competition this Christmas.

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Swan Frontline Keyworker Staff Raise Nearly £1,500 to Spread Kindness in Newham this Christmas

Posted 17/12/2020

Swan Frontline Keyworker Staff Raise Nearly £1,500 to Spread Kindness in Newham this Christmas

Swan Housing Association’s frontline keyworkers in the Estate Services Team have raised nearly £1,500 for the foodbank at Woodbridge Baptist Church in Forest Gate, London Borough of Newham.

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Countdown to Christmas Tree at Swan House Foyer

Posted 17/12/2020

Countdown to Christmas Tree at Swan House Foyer

Swan House Foyer in Vange is home to young people aged 16-24. Like so many of us, the young people are really struggling with the ongoing Covid-19 restrictions, so staff wanted to bring the smiles and laughter back to the foyer.

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Christmas Kindness – Kay Martin from our Forest Gate Office

Posted 17/12/2020

Christmas Kindness – Kay Martin from our Forest Gate Office

This year many of us have been personally inspired to deliver a small act of kindness. Housing Officer Kay Martin works in Swan’s Forest Gate team based in Newham. In her frontline role she is very aware of the devastating impact Covid-19 has had on so many families.

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Micro Grants Funding Opportunity

Posted 04/12/2020

Micro Grants Funding Opportunity

Our Resident Involvement and Community Development Team are working in partnership with the Essex Local Delivery Pilot (LDP) to build healthier and active communities across Essex. They want to make local communities more vibrant, connected and resilient by promoting active lifestyles for individuals and families.

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From Our Front Line - Martha's Story

Posted 04/12/2020

From Our Front Line - Martha's Story

Our Supported Housing team provide accommodation to 366 people who have additional support needs, to enable them to live independently within the community.

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Residents Asked for Views on Plans for First Phase of £500m Better Queensway Regeneration

Posted 02/12/2020

Residents Asked for Views on Plans for First Phase of £500m Better Queensway Regeneration

Residents of Southend-on-Sea are being asked for their thoughts on plans for the first phase of the £500m Better Queensway regeneration scheme.

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LINQ and Swan Partnership at Blackwall Reach

Posted 26/11/2020

LINQ and Swan Partnership at Blackwall Reach

LINQ Housing plc has acquired 40 market rent residential properties from NU living, a trading name of Swan New Homes, the development arm of Swan Housing Association, at its Blackwall Reach development in Tower Hamlets, East London (E14).

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Awarded over £4.5m from SELEP’s Getting Building Fund

Posted 25/11/2020

Awarded over £4.5m from SELEP’s Getting Building Fund

The South East Local Enterprise Partnership (SELEP) has approved £30 million in funding for 14 projects in Essex, Southend and Thurrock from the Getting Building Fund (GBF), including £4.53million for Swan’s second modular housing factory in Basildon.

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Completion of First 14 New Homes at Laindon Place

Posted 23/11/2020

Completion of First 14 New Homes at Laindon Place

Swan Housing Association has completed the first 14 new homes in the long awaited Laindon Place regeneration scheme. Known as the Landmark, the beautiful two and four-bedroom houses are situated within a cul-de-sac setting that overlooks the main regeneration site.

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Watts Grove Update 19.11.20

Posted 19/11/2020

Watts Grove Update 19.11.20

Following the collapse of the crane at Watts Grove on the 8 July 2020 Swan Housing Association appointed specialist contractor, Keltbray, to undertake the task of removing the crane.

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Swan / NU living Acquires Second Factory

Posted 29/10/2020

Swan / NU living Acquires Second Factory

Today Swan / NU living announced the acquisition of a 15-year lease of Basildon 117, a newly built 116,841 sq ft industrial unit, opposite their existing modular housing factory in Basildon, Essex.

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Updated Response Covid 19

Posted 16/10/2020

Updated Response Covid 19

Our care and support team will continue to work with young people, elderly residents and with those we provide care to in their homes, in Covid-19 secure ways. Schemes are being contacted directly with details of how the new changes will affect them.

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Updated Statement - Appleford Court Incident

Posted 17/09/2020

Updated Statement - Appleford Court Incident

Following the incident on Monday 14 September, Swan Housing Association has been working hard to support residents affected at Appleford Court, Pitsea.

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Response to Incident at Appleford Court, Pitsea

Posted 14/09/2020

Response to Incident at Appleford Court, Pitsea

Swan Housing Association is aware of an incident that took place this afternoon 14.09.20 at Appleford Court, Pitsea. Staff are on site to support residents who have been evacuated following the reported gas explosion.

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Intro Training to Helping in Schools

Posted 08/09/2020

Intro Training to Helping in Schools

Swan Housing Group and WEA along with  your local schools are joining together to  work in partnership to assist parents in  supporting children's learning development  and wellbeing and to offer learning  opportunities for adults.

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Beyond Talent - Talent Competition

Posted 13/08/2020

Beyond Talent - Talent Competition

If you are aged between 10 - 18 years and live in Laindon OR Beechwood, showcase your talent from the comfort of your home by entering any of the categories listed below:

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Updated Statement Regarding Watts Grove Issued 17 July 2020

Posted 17/07/2020

Updated Statement Regarding Watts Grove Issued 17 July 2020

Everyone at Swan / NU living continues to be  deeply saddened by the devastating incident which took place just over one week ago.

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Joint Statement of Chair and Chief Executive regarding Watts Grove

Posted 09/07/2020

Joint Statement of Chair and Chief Executive regarding Watts Grove

As Chair and Chief Executive of Swan Housing Association, we are deeply saddened by the tragic incident which occurred at our Watts Grove construction site yesterday afternoon.

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Bow - Watts Grove

Posted 08/07/2020

Bow - Watts Grove

Swan Housing Association /NU living is deeply saddened by an incident that has occurred at our Watts Grove development site this afternoon.

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Swan's Housing Heroes

Posted 07/07/2020

Swan's Housing Heroes

Swan Housing Association is delighted to have been shortlisted in two categories in the upcoming Housing Hero Awards.

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Waste Not Want Not - Colchester Keyworker Living Team Donate to Harwich Foodbank

Posted 07/07/2020

Waste Not Want Not - Colchester Keyworker Living Team Donate to Harwich Foodbank

Members of the Swan team at our NHS Keyworker scheme in Colchester have been donating in-date and unopened food items left in properties.

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Care Technology to Help the Vulnerable During Covid-19

Posted 07/07/2020

Care Technology to Help the Vulnerable During Covid-19

Swan Housing Association is bringing hope to vulnerable members of the Essex community during the Covid-19 crisis by working alongside Essex County Council.

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Swan Signs Deal To Bring New Lidl Store To Laindon Place

Posted 03/07/2020

Swan Signs Deal To Bring New Lidl Store To Laindon Place

Swan Housing Association is delighted to confirm that Lidl will be developing a new larger store as part of the Laindon Place regeneration scheme.

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Swan And Axis Continue Excellent Gas Safety Partnership Working In Lockdown

Posted 03/07/2020

Swan And Axis Continue Excellent Gas Safety Partnership Working In Lockdown

As a responsible landlord, Swan has continued to carry out Gas Safety Inspections throughout lockdown wherever possible.

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Swan Housing continues innovative community engagement in Laindon during lockdown

Posted 26/06/2020

Swan Housing continues innovative community engagement in Laindon during lockdown

Swan Housing Association remains dedicated to engaging local communities during the current lockdown we are all experiencing.

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Supporting 'Homes At The Heart' Campaign

Posted 25/06/2020

Supporting 'Homes At The Heart' Campaign

Swan is supporting Homes at the Heart, a campaign and coalition calling on the government to put social homes at the heart of its plan for social and economic recovery from the coronavirus crisis.

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Grant from Countryside Communities Fund to Support Essex Communities

Posted 04/06/2020

Grant from Countryside Communities Fund to Support Essex Communities

Countryside, the leading UK mixed-tenure developer has donated £3,500 to Swan Housing Association to support two projects.

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New images of £1bn Purfleet-on-Thames regeneration revealed

Posted 19/05/2020

New images of £1bn Purfleet-on-Thames regeneration revealed

New images have been released showing how the £1bn regeneration of Purfleet-on-Thames will transform the town centre and riverfront.

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Swan Housing Association Shortlisted For Two RESI awards

Posted 05/05/2020

Swan Housing Association Shortlisted For Two RESI awards

Swan has been shortlisted for two RESI awards organised by Property Week for creating places people want to call home.

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VE Day 2020

Posted 05/05/2020

VE Day 2020

On Friday - VE Day 75 - the official programme of national events to commemorate and celebrate will be taking place on television, radio and social media.

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Swan Appoints Geoff Pearce Deputy Chief Executive

Posted 28/04/2020

Swan Appoints Geoff Pearce Deputy Chief Executive

Swan Housing has confirmed the appointment of its Executive Director of Regeneration and Development, Geoff Pearce, to the role of its Deputy Chief Executive.

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Swan signs Tower Hamlets Coronavirus Pledge

Posted 24/04/2020

Swan signs Tower Hamlets Coronavirus Pledge

At Swan we are committed to supporting all our residents wherever they live, through the Coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic.

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Resident Training Programme Spring 2020

Posted 23/04/2020

Resident Training Programme Spring 2020

Swan residents aged over 19 have free access to over forty online courses that could start them on a journey to a new career or help them to progress in their current one.

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Rubbish - Now You See It, Now You Don't!

Posted 07/04/2020

Rubbish - Now You See It, Now You Don't!

As so many more people are at home all the time, due to Government restrictions - with the warmer weather here, many residents are using this time to settle further into their new home.

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Switchboard Changes

Posted 31/03/2020

Switchboard Changes

Our Housing Teams will remain available to support you via our website where you can use live chat on  www.swan.org.uk  or by phone if you cannot find what you need online.

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Our Response to the Coronavirus Update 24|03|20

Posted 24/03/2020

Our Response to the Coronavirus Update 24|03|20

We know that this is a worrying and uncertain time for everyone. We wanted to reassure you that we will continue to do all we can to support you and your family.

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Warning - Protect The Vulnerable

Posted 23/03/2020

Warning - Protect The Vulnerable

Unfortunately there have been reports of people knocking on doors to say they are carrying out coronavirus tests on behalf of NHS/your surgery etc.

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Cornavirus - Update to Services inc Axis

Posted 23/03/2020

Cornavirus - Update to Services inc Axis

Your safety and security and that of our staff is our main priority.  To make sure we are looking after everyone in the safest possible way during the Coronavirus COVID-19 situation.

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Plans For Transformation Of Queensway Estate Revealed By Porter’s Place LLP

Posted 20/03/2020

Plans For Transformation Of Queensway Estate Revealed By Porter’s Place LLP

Ambitious plans to transform the Queensway Estate into a vibrant new place have been revealed by Porters Place Southend-on-Sea LLP.

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Coronavirus - Worried About Finances?

Posted 19/03/2020

Coronavirus - Worried About Finances?

We understand that this is a time of uncertainty, so we our specialist teams have pulled together advice for you if you have been affected by the Coronavirus.

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Our Response To The Coronavirus 17|03|20

Posted 17/03/2020

Our Response To The Coronavirus 17|03|20

We know that this is a worrying and uncertain time for everyone. We wanted to reassure you that we will continue to do all we can to support you.

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Purfleet-On-Thames Regeneration Welcomes £75m Government Funding Boost

Posted 17/03/2020

Purfleet-On-Thames Regeneration Welcomes £75m Government Funding Boost

Purfleet Centre Regeneration Ltd (PCRL) has welcomed the Chancellor's pledge for £75m of Housing Infrastructure Funding to support the £1bn regeneration of Purfleet-on-Thames town centre.

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One of Top 25 Housing Associations to Work For

Posted 13/03/2020

One of Top 25 Housing Associations to Work For

Swan Housing Association is celebrating after coming in at number ten in the Best 25 Housing Associations 2020.

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Exmouth Residents Encouraged To ‘Think Big’ About Careers

Posted 06/03/2020

Exmouth Residents Encouraged To ‘Think Big’ About Careers

A group of 70 young people from the Exmouth Estate, E1, graduated from the first part of Swan Housing Association's 'Think Big' project.

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Swan Housing Association Receives Outstanding Rating By Care Quality Commission

Posted 03/03/2020

Swan Housing Association Receives Outstanding Rating By Care Quality Commission

Swan Housing Association has received an overall rating of 'outstanding' from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

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Consultation on Exmouth: Commercial Road

Posted 21/02/2020

Consultation on Exmouth: Commercial Road

Over 120 residents from the Exmouth Estate, E1 attended the first in a series of consultation events.

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Minister for Business and Industry Visits Our Modular Housing Factory

Posted 19/02/2020

Minister for Business and Industry Visits Our Modular Housing Factory

Swan Housing Association welcomed MP Nadhim Zahawi, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Minister for Business and Industry).

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National Apprenticeship Week 2020

Posted 03/02/2020

National Apprenticeship Week 2020

To celebrate National Apprenticeship Week we caught up with Jessica*, Apprentice Customer Services Officer working in Swan's Neighbourhoods Team.

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Beechwood: A fresh approach to home design

Posted 25/01/2020

Beechwood: A fresh approach to home design

NU living presents Beechwood, a pioneering development of 251 customisable new homes, set in thriving Basildon.

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Purfleet Centre Regeneration Limited Gets Green Light

Posted 13/01/2020

Purfleet Centre Regeneration Limited Gets Green Light

Planning permission was granted for 61 high-quality family homes close to the train station in Purfleet at Thursday night’s (9 January 2020) Planning Committee of Thurrock Council.

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