Welcome to the news page with details of the latest happenings across the region.
For media enquiries, please email communications@midlandheart.org.uk or call our press office on 0121 666 5253 (9am-5pm). This number should not be used for customer enquiries as calls cannot be transferred.
Andrew Lewer, MP for Northampton South, recently visited Oasis House, our purpose-built development for homeless men and women in the town. He says it is unlike any hostel he has visited and gives people a real opportunity for a fresh start.
Added on 14th January 2019 |
Over 1,200 Midland Heart customers got a new kitchen or bathroom during 2018 – and even more can look forward to a new one installed in the year ahead!
Added on 5th January 2019 |
It’s back to the classroom on Monday for the first term of 2019 and we’re taking a look at progress at Midland Heart’s school-inspired housing development in Birmingham.
Added on 4th January 2019 |
Our Ranger Team followed up their hugely successful first year of operation by sweeping to victory at our staff awards.
Added on 3rd January 2019 |
Our Money Advice Team are slowly but surely winning a Windrush battle to help one of our older customer clear his name and almost £100,000 in “debts.”
Added on 2nd January 2019 |
New Year New You
Added on 1st January 2019 |
Our experienced Money Advice team supports customers to find solutions to problems with debt, unpaid bills, benefits and budgeting.
Added on 31st December 2018 |
Earlier in the year Moody's upgraded our credit rating to A1 from A2, with stable outlook.
Added on 30th December 2018 |
This year saw us deliver the third year of our corporate plan, Fit for the Future.
Added on 29th December 2018 |
Througout 2017/2018 we continued to see high levels of customer satisfaction across our key areas, including our repairs service and that our performance remains in the top three when compared to other similar Housing Associations.
Added on 28th December 2018 |
Our Customer Hub handled 290,983 calls in 2018. dealing with a variety of enquires from customers.
Added on 27th December 2018 |
Although Mango Omar’s family doesn’t celebrate Christmas, the six-year-old still enjoyed a full calendar of festive events at her Leicester school.
Added on 26th December 2018 |
Father Christmas had to steer his sleigh pulled by Rudolph and his trusty team of reindeer to around 250 new Midland Heart homes last night.
Added on 25th December 2018 |
We are really pleased to be awarded the Disability Confident Employer status by the Disability Confident Scheme, during UK Disability History Month.
Added on 13th December 2018 |
Our offices, including The Hub, will be closed for a few extra days over the Christmas and New Year period.
Added on 10th December 2018 |
Fire risk assessment is a legally-required area of housing association work that is under increased scrutiny following the Grenfell Tower disaster. Midland Heart has its own in-house specialist team who undertake this essential role.
Added on 7th December 2018 |
Don’t turn to predatory loan sharks to solve your Christmas money worries this year.
Added on 5th December 2018 |
One of our contractors is celebrating installing its 1,000th new kitchen for Midland Heart - find out how we involve tenants in planning the work.
Added on 28th November 2018 |
Our new Executive Director of Finance and Information, Anna Simpson, has now started in her role at Midland Heart.
Added on 27th November 2018 |
We spoke to our Restorative Justice Co-ordinator, Sacha Johnson, to find out what it’s like to help customers to resolve their conflicts.
Added on 23rd November 2018 |
Trlok Janagal from Midland Heart explains the elements of his role as a case officer, and about one of his most rewarding cases.
Added on 22nd November 2018 |
Melanie Onn, MP, recently visited Midland Heart and was impressed with the position of The Snowhill supported accommodation in the city centre and size and quality of new affordable housing at Shard End.
Added on 22nd November 2018 |
We have updated our free data visualisation tool with the full results from the Homes and Communities Agency's (HCA) Statistical Data Return for 2017/18 published this autumn.
Added on 22nd November 2018 |
An elderly customer was helped to resolve concerns with her neighbour through Restorative Justice, by one of our members of staff.
Added on 21st November 2018 |
As a large and ambitious housing organisation with opportunities to develop in a range of roles across the Midlands, Midland Heart are committed to supporting their people to progress and reach the very top of the organisation.
Added on 15th November 2018 |
How do you make sure disagreements between neighbours don’t get out of hand? Read more on how we are using restorative justice to prevent anti-social behaviour.
Added on 15th November 2018 |
Working within the Money Advice team, you can see people at their lowest. Whether it be low income, benefit delays, sanctions, benefit cap or debt.
Added on 12th November 2018 |
Moody's has today upgraded Midland Heart’s credit rating to A1 from A2, with stable outlook.
Added on 9th November 2018 |
Residents and day centre users at Bushfield Court have spent three months creating a piece of artwork to mark the 100-year anniversary of the end of the First World War.
Added on 5th November 2018 |
Customers at Shoemaker Court, Rushden were in for a treat (not trick!) this Halloween as their annual Halloween party was taken over by Hogwarts’ wandering workshop!
Added on 31st October 2018 |
The Ghani family are among the first tenants to move into the first affordable homes at Ashton Green, an ambitious new community being developed near Leicester city centre.
Added on 23rd October 2018 |
A former industrial site in Leicester has become home to high quality affordable housing with new tenants moving in every week until February 2019.
Added on 18th October 2018 |
If you have debts, it is important to understand the difference between bailiffs and debt collection agencies as they have different powers.
Added on 15th October 2018 |
People case officer Trlok Janagal says his job has equal measures of challenges and rewards, with elements of being a police officer, social worker and mental health worker – as well as a housing officer!
Added on 10th October 2018 |
Many people run into problems with their central heating and boilers when they have not been used over the summer. There are a few things you can do to make sure that your heating works when you need it the most.
Added on 8th October 2018 |
Finance team adds another achievement to Midland Heart's growing list of successes.
Added on 4th October 2018 |
Midland Heart has been shortlisted for two property awards after numerous agencies worked together to pull off a development deal in just eight months.
Added on 4th October 2018 |
We’re delighted to announce a major deal between ourselves and University College Birmingham that will see our future leaders and managers enrolled on to apprenticeships.
Added on 4th October 2018 |
#HousingDay, the 24-hour social media event to celebrate the positive impact of social housing on millions of tenants, is taking place on Wednesday 10 October.
Added on 3rd October 2018 |
A new contract signed with University College Birmingham will help Midland Heart staff develop the skills, knowledge and confidence needed to become a future team leader or manager.
Added on 2nd October 2018 |
More than 100 of our customers have helped us shape our response to the Government’s Social Housing Green Paper proposals on involving, engaging and empowering social housing residents.
Added on 2nd October 2018 |
Professor Farnell, who passed away after a battle with cancer, was the founding chair when Midland Heart was established in 2006. In his academic life, Richard was a professor of neighborhood regeneration at Coventry University, where he taught urban studies and town planning.
Added on 28th September 2018 |
Losing a husband, wife or civil partner is a difficult time that many people are unprepared for, but if you find yourself in this situation you may be able to claim bereavement benefits to ease some of the financial stress.
Added on 21st September 2018 |
The first roofs are on at our all-affordable housing development at Bagworth, near Leicester.
Added on 20th September 2018 |
Midland Heart's Executive Director of HR and Learning has been named one of the Most Influential HR Practitioners in the country.
Added on 19th September 2018 |
We are proud to be supporting Gas Safety Week 2018, taking place 17– 23 September.
Added on 14th September 2018 |
We have teamed up with Women into Construction - an organisation connecting women with contractors and training agencies - to help tackle the gender imbalance in our property maintenance workforce.
Added on 6th September 2018 |
Our payroll team has transformed over the past two years and now all the hard work has paid bonus by being shortlisted for a national top team award.
Added on 31st August 2018 |
Midland Heart is teaming up with Partner Construction on a proposed new all-affordable development of 131 homes in Burton-upon-Trent - the local community has the chance to find out all about it.
Added on 30th August 2018 |
We have responded to a government consultation supporting calls to provide longer term tenancies in the private sector as we understand the role longer tenancies play in creating genuinely balanced communities.
Added on 24th August 2018 |
Residents of St Crispin's at Duston, Northampton are paying tribute to those who fought in WWI and have created a special garden at their home.
Added on 20th August 2018 |
We've welcomed our first tenants to affordable rent housing built on a disused allotment site in Leicester
Added on 16th August 2018 |
When an application for a UK passport turned into a £100,000 nightmare for an elderly tenant, Midland Heart battled bureaucracy to help him win his case.
Added on 14th August 2018 |
A happy coincidence lead to Nazush being able to put her Aspiring Manager training into practice.
Added on 13th August 2018 |
To mark World Environment Day, our partners, Fortem, came up with a great idea to litter pick in a nominated Midland Heart Community.
Added on 9th August 2018 |
We are working with developer Partner Construction to bring much-needed all-affordable housing to Nuneaton where demand outstrips supply.
Added on 7th August 2018 |
Work to transform a six acre former council site into an all-affordable housing development close to Nuneaton town centre is now underway.
Added on 6th August 2018 |
Every birthday's special but for two of our residents the occasion prompted big celebrations
Added on 6th August 2018 |
We are very pleased to have appointed Anna Simpson to the role of Executive Director of Finance and Information at Midland Heart
Added on 2nd August 2018 |
Here at Midland Heart, we are always on the lookout for highly skilled, multi-trade operatives to join our maintenance team, Property Care.
Added on 16th July 2018 |
Birmingham Foyer joins the West Midlands Combined Authority Mayor's Community Weekend.
Added on 11th July 2018 |
How one of our adapted homes on the new Leicester development at Wolsey Island has changed the lives of a young family.
Added on 5th July 2018 |
Our Floating Support Team for young people aged 16-25 has netted thousands of pounds worth of charitable funds to help them realise their dreams.
Added on 29th June 2018 |
New non executive director Chris West is impressed by one of our new developments currently being built in the East Midlands
Added on 28th June 2018 |
Children at Shoemaker Court in Rushden, Northamptonshire got the chance recently to find out about pet ownership.
Added on 27th June 2018 |
Last night our Housing Management team scooped a top spot at the Housing Heroes awards 2018 in the Best Customer Experience award category.
Added on 26th June 2018 |
Now that the warm, light evenings are with us and the summer holidays are fast approaching, barbecues are beginning to sizzle! But behind the bangers and burgers, summer fun has a serious side and it is important to take extra care with lighting barbecues.
Added on 25th June 2018 |
This week we have successfully hosted our first ever MP forum, to talk directly to MPs about what more can be done to help us build more affordable homes.
Added on 21st June 2018 |
We have appointed Abigaile Bromfield to help us realise our ambition to invest £450m over the next five years on providing new affordable housing
Added on 18th June 2018 |
We believe housing policy plays an important role in creating well balanced communities - read our contribution to the Government's consultation on its Integrated Communities Strategy
Added on 15th June 2018 |
Carers Week is designed to recognise the contribution that carers make to families and communities across the UK. The week, which runs from 11-17 June, also aims to bring awareness to the challenges which carers face.
Added on 15th June 2018 |
On Saturday 9 June, our Rangers and Place team joined Moseley Litter Busters, local councillors, The Accord Group and local residents for a spring clean in Moseley.
Added on 13th June 2018 |
Due to the recent spate of heavy rain followed by long periods of sunshine the grass in the communal areas has grown quicker than usual.
Added on 5th June 2018 |
Our Chief Executive met with Leicester's City Mayor to view progress of the new Wolsey Island development where families have begun to move into their new homes
Added on 5th June 2018 |
Our HR team has been shortlisted for a prestigious accolade in the national CIPD People Management Awards 2018
Added on 5th June 2018 |
Parading the streets of Birmingham this bank holiday, Midland Heart colleagues and customers joined this year’s Pride festivities, bringing the LGBTQ and wider community together in a rainbow of colour, culture and cheer.
Added on 29th May 2018 |
We have responded to a review of national planning policy known as the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), calling for Government to be more ambitious in their reforms.
Added on 17th May 2018 |
Children living at Shoemaker Court get up close and friendly with a host of exotic creatures not normally encountered in Northamptonshire.
Added on 15th May 2018 |
Tenants nestle into Mons Hill - our latest clutch of affordable homes to complete - built in an enviable location next to one of Britain's most important geological sites, the Wren's Nest National Nature Reserve
Added on 8th May 2018 |
Comparing gas and electric providers and deals regularly can help you to make sure you are getting the most out of your money. With British Gas and EDF announcing price rises to some of their tariffs, now couldn’t be a better time to do a comparison!
Added on 4th May 2018 |
Smoking in the single biggest cause of accidental fires in the home and a third of all deaths in fires in the home are caused by cigarettes. This is often down to careless behaviour, such as smoking in bed or not taking care after drinking alcohol.
Added on 26th April 2018 |
A strong commitment to social values helped Fortem win their initial contract for repairs and void maintenance at our properties in the east and south Midlands.
Added on 25th April 2018 |
Ranging far and wide across the Midland Heart patch our intrepid Ranger Team is celebrating its first 12 months of operation - a year of great success that has seen the collection of over 400 tonnes of bulky waste and almost 13,700 fire safety checks.
Added on 25th April 2018 |
We are supporting the Government’s ambition to simplify the housing sector’s system for residents who have complaints about their home – and are taking part in a national review looking at a number of options.
Added on 19th April 2018 |
Our housing management service - made up of the Customer Hub, People Team and Place Team - has been shortlisted for a national Housing Heroes Award 2018. We are among eight organisations across the UK in the running for best customer service and the winner will be announced in June.
Added on 12th April 2018 |
Together with our partners in Wolverhampton, we recently worked to resolve problems with anti-social behaviour at two of our properties that caused misery for the local community.
Added on 6th April 2018 |
It may be the last month of spring, but there's still time to squeeze in a final spring clean. Clear the clutter that may be blocking your escape routes and make sure your family, guests and loved ones know how to get out, stay out, and call 999 in the event of a fire.
Added on 5th April 2018 |
Our priority is to keep you safe and we want to reassure you that we take fire safety very seriously. So, what are we doing to ensure the safety of you and your family?
Added on 4th April 2018 |
Commons Speaker John Bercow MP praised our innovative Stafford project Eagle House on a visit to the town to see for himself initiatives to help homeless people and rough sleepers.
Added on 28th March 2018 |
Midland Heart have appointed Glenn Harris MBE as their new Chief Executive Officer.
Added on 28th March 2018 |
Local residents have chosen the name Martineau Road for a new development built in Birmingham by Midland Heart and Westleigh Partnership Homes.
Added on 27th March 2018 |
Our staff have taken part in a host of activities to help raise money for local charity, Birmingham St Mary’s Hospice.
Added on 22nd March 2018 |
Glenn Harris MBE, Executive Director of Corporate Resources at Midland Heart recently spoke at the Housing Finance conference.
Added on 15th March 2018 |
Help to Buy Midlands is bringing its show to Birmingham to help more local people into home ownership.
Added on 14th March 2018 |
It is easy to buy electrical items and furniture cheaply, but do they meet the British Safety Standard?
Added on 7th March 2018 |
As National Apprenticeship Week gets underway, we’re celebrating the fantastic success of five of our apprentices who have graduated to permanent roles with us.
Added on 5th March 2018 |
You may be entitled to a cold weather payment paid by the DWP if you receive a qualifying benefit and the average temperature in the area where you live is recorded as, or forecast to be, zero degrees or below for seven consecutive days.
Added on 2nd March 2018 |
Young people living at our supported housing project The Foyer have had the opportunity to work with Birmingham Opera Company
Added on 1st March 2018 |
The following appeared in 24 Housing, giving an insight into Director of HR, Bal Kang's usual working day.
Added on 1st March 2018 |
Last year, we brought together our teams that work on bulky waste removal (flytipping) and fire detection/emergency lighting. This team is now called Rangers.
Added on 23rd February 2018 |
A number of our customers have met with or been contacted over the phone by a company who are offering to help customers with Right to Buy.
Added on 22nd February 2018 |
On Friday 16 February, 18 of our courageous staff took part in Birmingham St Mary's Hospice annual Fright or Flight event.
Added on 21st February 2018 |
Alongside other leading housing organisations, Midland Heart has provided key evidence to help make the case for improved housing options for older people,
Added on 15th February 2018 |
The Families Team at Midland Heart has raised over £16,000 to help some of the region’s most vulnerable families following cuts to local budgets.
Added on 14th February 2018 |
Birmingham City Council’s cabinet member for housing has had a chance to tour an £8.2m housing scheme in the East of the city.
Added on 14th February 2018 |
At Midland Heart, we know that it benefits everyone to talk about mental health. That’s why we celebrated Time to Talk Day on Thursday 1 February.
Added on 9th February 2018 |
Candles, incense sticks and oil burners contribute to a number of fires within homes. Here are some tips to ensure you don’t get caught up in the heat of the moment.
Added on 1st February 2018 |
This week marked the end of the Government’s latest consultation over plans to change the way supported housing is funded in England. Here we take a brief look at the issues at stake for Midland Heart and our residents.
Added on 24th January 2018 |
Over the festive break our teams joined forces with Coventry City Council and local residents to clear up the area around Cash’s Lane and Kirby Close.
Added on 10th January 2018 |
Following the festive period, you may have an increased amount of rubbish in your home which could be a fire hazard if not stored correctly.
Added on 3rd January 2018 |
A number of Midland Heart schemes have decked the halls to get their residents in the festive spirit this Christmas.
Added on 21st December 2017 |
Leicester MP Keith Vaz has visited the site of a new housing development in his constituency, which will bring new affordable homes close to the city centre.
Added on 20th December 2017 |
Three new faces have joined our non-executive board, including Birmingham-based chartered surveyor, Mina Parmar.
Added on 13th December 2017 |
Over 200 gift packs containing essential items have been donated to support those people who have a roof over their head but are still homeless in Birmingham this winter.
Added on 13th December 2017 |
The festive period can present extra fire hazards in your home. To stay safe in your home and reduce the risks of fire, please consider our advice.
Added on 12th December 2017 |
We are pleased to announce that we have secured a £14million facility loan from local relationship bank Handelsbanken, part of which will be used to build 95 new homes for private rent in Leicester.
Added on 7th December 2017 |
Our Customer Hub been awarded the 'highly commended' accolade in the Employee Engagement category at the Verint Engage EMEA Annual Customer Awards 2017.
Added on 6th December 2017 |
A local ward Councillor has been for a sneak preview of new homes being developed on the site of the former international school in Birmingham.
Added on 6th December 2017 |
You could get £140 off your electricity bill for winter 2017-18 under the Warm Home Discount Scheme.
Added on 4th December 2017 |
Ruth Cooke will be leaving Midland Heart at the end of the financial year to take up the role of Group Chief Executive of Clarion Housing Group.
Added on 3rd December 2017 |
From December, we will be working with new contractors to deliver environmental services for our schemes, and our customers have been instrumental in deciding who they would be.
Added on 30th November 2017 |
A round up of the Autumn budget and comment from our CEO, Ruth Cooke.
Added on 23rd November 2017 |
This week is Restorative Justice Week, we would like to share a case study on the impact of Restorative Justice practice in housing
Added on 22nd November 2017 |
One of our Kings Norton residents received a special birthday wish on Armistice Day.
Added on 16th November 2017 |
We have updated our free data visualisation tool with the full results from the Homes and Communities Agency’s (HCA) Statistical Data Return published on 24th October 2017.
Added on 16th November 2017 |
Midland Heart has been awarded the Customer Service Excellence Standard for putting their customers at the heart of their service.
Added on 14th November 2017 |
Alongside other agencies in Birmingham, we are calling on members of the public to download the StreetLink app this winter.
Added on 14th November 2017 |
Our People Team have recently undergone training to make them more aware, and for them to help resolve hate crime.
Added on 16th October 2017 |
A street on a new housing development in Tile Hill, Coventry has been named after a local stalwart who supported individuals with learning disabilities throughout his life.
Added on 11th October 2017 |
We are proud to have joined forces with Safetynet Security Group to provide a quality and reliable security service within the local community.
Added on 9th October 2017 |
One of our customers has celebrated her 100th birthday in style with a big party at Bevan Court, our sheltered housing scheme in Coventry.
Added on 5th October 2017 |
We are very excited to have teamed up with University College Birmingham (UCB) to develop a bespoke programme to inspire the our future managers.
Added on 5th October 2017 |
We are delighted to announce that our HR team have scooped a top prize for this year’s industry leading 2017 CIPD People Management Awards.
Added on 27th September 2017 |
Our chief executive officer (CEO), Ruth Cooke, has been short-listed in this year’s prestigious ‘Businesswoman of the Year’ awards.
Added on 26th September 2017 |
Our £2.5million affordable housing scheme in Nuneaton has officially opened for business six months early, providing essential homes to local residents looking to get onto the housing ladder.
Added on 25th September 2017 |
Our customers are at the centre of everything we do. When you contact us, we want to give you the most efficient and effective service possible. To help us do this, our Hub opening hours are now 8:00am – 6:00pm.
Added on 22nd September 2017 |
A key member of our staff has been recognised in HR Magazine’s annual Human Resources (HR) Most Influential list.
Added on 21st September 2017 |
There is a fine line between anti-social behaviour and relatively minor disputes among neighbours but we want to send a clear message to customers that anti-social behaviour (ASB) will not be tolerated at Midland Heart.
Added on 19th September 2017 |
Gas Safety Week, which runs 18-24 September, aims to raise awareness of gas safety and highlight the importance of taking care of your gas appliances.
Added on 18th September 2017 |
Keen golfers have swung into action to help raise essential funds for Midland Heart’s homeless and outreach services in Birmingham.
Added on 6th September 2017 |
Midland Heart will be supporting West Midlands Fire Service Fun Day at Highgate Fire Station. With the community fire station serving many Midland Heart homes, our Money Advice team will be there and on hand to offer debt, benefit and budgeting advice to customers who need support with their finances.
Added on 21st August 2017 |
Your feedback is an important part of helping us choose our priorities for 2018/19. We want to focus on the things that matter most to our customers and we need your help to do this.
Added on 17th August 2017 |
Contractors in Birmingham have pledged their support for local rough sleepers by purchasing and donating essential personal items.
Added on 15th August 2017 |
Customers at our older person’s scheme in Melksham are celebrating after a clean sweep at the 2017 Melksham in Bloom competition.
Added on 14th August 2017 |
Our Development team has been short-listed in two category's at this year’s Inside Housing Development Awards.
Added on 9th August 2017 |
Midland Heart will be partnering with City of Wolverhampton College to provide our existing workforce with the opportunity to learn additional skills to achieve the new Property Maintenance Operative Standard.
Added on 8th August 2017 |
Former rough sleepers in Birmingham have received a kind donation of pet food and toys for their four legged friends.
Added on 28th July 2017 |
An innovative project that places homeless people into permanent accommodation and then provides a programme of support to help them to get their life back on track is about to launch in Stafford.
Added on 28th July 2017 |
Our free Money Advice Service has helped 1788 tenants across the Midlands save £1.75m in debt savings over a 12 month period as part of a drive to support people struggling with debt.
Added on 27th July 2017 |
Midland Heart CEO Ruth Cooke explains how HAs are best placed to support some of the most disadvantaged communities.
Added on 26th July 2017 |
Birmingham City Council have launched a Rough Sleepers Task Force to bring key organisations together to address city centre rough sleeping.
Added on 13th July 2017 |
This week, the Customer Hub are celebrating their first successful year.
Added on 4th July 2017 |
Five apprentices are learning the tricks of the trade on a housing development in Coventry.
Added on 27th June 2017 |
Free personal attack alarms will be issued to residents at Helen Dixon House, thanks to funds secured by two Birmingham Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs).
Added on 26th June 2017 |
Wednesday 21st June marks the annual Reserves Day where Army Reservists raise awareness of their roles by wearing their uniform in their civilian life.
Added on 20th June 2017 |
Midland Heart have chosen independent charity Birmingham St Mary’s hospice as their new charity partner for 2017-18.
Added on 16th June 2017 |
Following the tragic fire at Grenfell Court in Kensington, London, yesterday, a number of customers have contacted us for advice and reassurance.
Added on 15th June 2017 |
Midland Heart’s plans to re-develop three large sites across Leicester City as part of a £58m regeneration scheme, has been Highly Commended in the Deal of the Year category at this year’s Insider West Midlands Residential Property Awards.
Added on 9th June 2017 |
Midland Heart’s human resources department has been shortlisted for the 2017 CIPD People Management Awards, considered among the most prestigious awards in the HR profession.
Added on 6th June 2017 |
You might have noticed that we’ve updated the look of our website and other materials across the Midland Heart brand.
Added on 2nd June 2017 |
As a result of a recent business re-structure we have formed our new Operations Committee which will play an important role in delivering good governance in Midland Heart.
Added on 1st June 2017 |
Mr Bassi and his wife Mrs Kaur are one of the first families to move into a new modular-build property in Foleshill Coventry.
Added on 30th May 2017 |
Midland Heart is celebrating after scooping the award for Best Tenant Support Advice Programme at this year’s Housing Excellence Awards.
Added on 26th May 2017 |
An £8.2m housing scheme in Birmingham is set to transform the site of a former international school bringing high-quality affordable homes to the Shard End area of the city.
Added on 24th May 2017 |
A sewing group set up in one of our residential homes has stitched their way to international success to help young women, dogs and residents.
Added on 22nd May 2017 |
We have signed off a £5.8m deal to build 43-new affordable homes in Mons Hill, Dudley.
Added on 10th May 2017 |
Midland Heart’s plans to re-develop the site of a historic hosiery factory as part of a £58 million Leicester regeneration scheme has been recognised as a finalist in this year’s Insider Midlands Residential Property Awards.
Added on 2nd May 2017 |
Midland Heart is delighted to be named as finalist in two categories at this year’s Housing Excellence Awards.
Added on 28th April 2017 |
Two supported housing schemes in the heart of the Midlands have received a ‘Mitie’ makeover as part of the company’s contractual commitment to provide volunteers to support local community projects.
Added on 24th April 2017 |
Work has started on 84 new affordable homes on Kingfield Road in Coventry.
Added on 13th April 2017 |
Double birthday celebrations have got underway at one of our Birmingham housing schemes as it raises the roof to celebrate its 30th anniversary and the birthday of its very first resident.
Added on 6th April 2017 |
Midland Heart is embarking on its second expansion of its Property Care team after saving c.£3.5 million over four years.
Added on 5th April 2017 |
An ambitious housing project which aims to provide 395 new homes to three disused sites across Leicester has got off the ground following a £58M investment by Midland Heart and developer Westleigh Homes.
Added on 5th April 2017 |
A supported housing scheme in the heart of Birmingham has opened its doors to welcome dogs for the first time to enable homeless individuals who are sleeping rough to stay with their pets.
Added on 15th March 2017 |
A housing scheme in Birmingham has turned back time after a refurbishment to return it to its former glory.
Added on 13th March 2017 |
Past and present Apprentices at Midland Heart have been busy celebrating national Apprenticeship Week’s 10th anniversary by hosting a student speed dating event at our head office.
Added on 8th March 2017 |
Following the recent windy weather, we are receiving a high volume of calls.
Added on 24th February 2017 |
Midland Heart have saved £3 million in the first year following the termination and re-tender of their gas servicing and installation contract.
Added on 13th February 2017 |
Midland Heart has won the ‘Most Innovative Housing IT System’ category at this year’s Housing Innovation awards for its proactive solution to address the impact of Universal Credit by introducing a new phone dialler system.
Added on 10th February 2017 |
Work has finished on our c.£2.5m housing development in Loughborough bringing much needed, affordable new homes to the area.
Added on 3rd February 2017 |
Work on our £4.2m affordable housing development in Coventry is gathering pace and is set for completion this summer.
Added on 27th January 2017 |
Midland Heart have shown their support for Defence personnel and their families by signing up to the Armed Forces Covenant.
Added on 23rd January 2017 |
Midland Heart has been named as a finalist in this year’s Housing Innovation awards.
Added on 3rd January 2017 |
Our £6m housing development in Keresley End has been completed bringing much needed new affordable homes to the borough of Nuneaton and Bedworth.
Added on 14th March 2016 |
Mitch, 21, started working at the Houghton Project and just two weeks later left home for the first time, moving into a smart new flat at Red Coat Close, Hereford. Future Voice talked to him and his mother Lisa to find out how Mitch’s life has improved in the past few months.
Added on 10th December 2015 |
Midland Heart is working in partnership with West Midland’s police officers in Birmingham on Wednesday, August 12 and a number of specialist agencies, in response to the growing number of people found to be sleeping on the streets and/ or engaging in other anti social street activity such as drinking and begging.
Added on 11th August 2015 |
Ruth Cooke, chief executive of Midland Heart is part of a major new commission launched by NLGN and Collaborate which is looking at reimagining the future of place-based health.
Added on 2nd July 2015 |
Check out our latest Customer Annual Report.
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