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Coalition welcomes Council call to galvanise effort in North Liverpool 03/09/2010

A coalition of voluntary, public and private sector organisations today (3rd September) welcomed Liverpool City Council’s plans to establish a “North Liverpool Action Team” covering Anfield, County and Kirkdale.

North West needs its fair share of investment 24/08/2010

The people of the North West deserve the same opportunities as those in other parts of the country and continued investment to tackle poverty and deprivation in the region is vital to capturing the opportunities presented by the Government’s Big Society agenda. That is the message of the North West’s submission on housing to the Government’s Comprehensive Spending Review.

Sheltered Housing schemes in Merseyside and Cheshire secure grant funding to get residents online 09/08/2010

Three sheltered housing schemes across Merseyside and Cheshire have been successful in their bids to take part in the Government’s Get Digital programme, which aims to connect people over the age of 65 to the internet.

Three Liverpool housing associations merge to create Plus Dane Merseyside 28/07/2010

Three subsidiaries of the Plus Dane Housing Group in Liverpool – CDS Housing, Greater Hornby Housing Association (Hornby Homes) and New Generation Housing Association - have come together to form Plus Dane Merseyside.

Plus Dane Group shortlisted for national housing award 22/07/2010

Neighbourhood investor, the Plus Dane Housing Group, has been shortlisted in the Regional Award for Outstanding Achievement in the North Award at the 2010 National Affordable Home Ownership Housing Awards.

Innovative Retrofit project helps schoolchildren in Wavertree learn about “going green” 15/07/2010

School children in Wavertree are being encouraged to play a part in an innovative Government project to create a super-green home, with the help of neighbourhood investor, Plus Dane Group.

Anne Ward leaves Plus Dane 12/07/2010

A WOMAN who helped transform the face of social housing is stepping down from her current role after 43 years of service to the sector.

Liverpool City Region to host Major UK SmartGrid Trial 09/07/2010

Liverpool City Region has been chosen to host a major trial of cutting edge ‘Smart Grid’ technology to improve the reliability and quality of electricity supplies as well as helping to increase energy efficiency and reduce carbon emissions.

Plus Dane tenants award £32 million contract 07/07/2010

Twelve people from Merseyside and Cheshire who have homes with neighbourhood investor, the Plus Dane Housing Group, have awarded a £32 million repairs, gas and maintenance service contract for 7,000 properties in Liverpool.

VIP guests view Village Square demolition 07/06/2010

TWO VIP guests saw first hand how the £11m project to rebuild Castlefields Village Square is going.

Plus Dane Group appointed to Warrington Affordable Housing Partnership 24/05/2010

Neighbourhood investor and regional housing association Plus Dane Group has been selected by Warrington Borough Council to join the Warrington Affordable Housing Partnership following a competitive bid process.

Caesars Close Play Area – Refurbishment Celebration Day Caesars Close Play Area – Refurbishment Celebration Day 17/05/2010

Local people of all ages joined together to celebrate the re-opening of a children’s play area in Castlefields.

First Time Buyers’ Show for Ellesmere Port 10/05/2010

A unique event that will help first-time buyers get a foot on the property ladder is coming to Ellesmere Port.

Plus Dane Tenant Board Member takes on national role Plus Dane Tenant Board Member takes on national role 01/04/2010

Following a rigorous selection process, Pól O’Gray, tenant Board Member for Plus Dane – Neighbourhood investor and one of the largest social housing providers in the North West - will take up his seat as a board member for the new National Tenant Voice (NTV).

HCA Chair visits £11m Village Square, Castlefields, Runcorn 01/04/2010

Robert Napier, Chairman of the Homes and Communities Agency (HCA) visited the £11m Village Square project in Castlefields, Runcorn as construction work started.

Plus Dane Group residents invited to have their say at a national conference. 31/03/2010

Two residents from housing association Plus Dane Group were invited to have their say at a national conference.

TV personality opens £5.9m Heath View in Congleton TV personality opens £5.9m Heath View in Congleton 29/03/2010

Coronation Street star Michael Le Vell officially opened a brand new £5.9m extra-care scheme for retired people in Congleton.

North West company rated top 30 in the UK! North West company rated top 30 in the UK! 05/03/2010

North West based Plus Dane Group has been named as one of the top 30 companies to work for in the UK.

Plus Dane Group secures £107K funding for pioneering eco-refurbishment 02/03/2010

Plus Dane Group has secured a share of £17M government funding to deliver a pioneering eco-refurbishment of a Victorian end-terrace property in Liverpool.

New course launched for housing professionals 01/03/2010

A new qualification for people working in the housing sector has been launched in the North West.

Plus Dane Group reaches Housing Heroes Finals 01/03/2010

Plus Dane Group’s Development team has made it to the Finals of the prestigious Housing Heroes Awards 2010 in the Development Team of the Year category. The awards are organised by Inside Housing magazine and the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH).

Temporary Shops Move for Castlefields 22/02/2010

Some local shops have now temporarily moved as work progresses on the £11M Village Square development for Castlefields, Runcorn.

Outstanding Achievement for plus dane 02/02/2010

The Neighbourhood investor – the plus dane group, based in Merseyside and Cheshire is an ‘outstanding company to work for’ according to the ‘Best Companies Accreditation Scheme’, the results of which were published today.

Snow Problem for plus dane! Snow Problem for plus dane! 11/01/2010

As Britain remains in the grip of the severest winter conditions experienced for the last thirty years, plus dane – neighbourhood investor staff have come up with some creative ways to help their more vulnerable residents across Merseyside, Halton, Lancashire, Cheshire and Staffordshire.

Plus dane group staff help customers Beat the Chill! Plus dane group staff help customers Beat the Chill! 15/12/2009

More than 400 members of staff from the North West housing association plus dane group, including the chief executive and chairman, will be visiting customers to advise them how to stay warm and safe in their homes this winter.

Plus dane takes a fresh look at communicating with the world Plus dane takes a fresh look at communicating with the world 04/11/2009

Plus dane group, the North West based housing association and neighbourhood investor, is launching an innovative website designed by its customers.

New pay deal for plus dane group New pay deal for plus dane group 02/11/2009

Plus dane group, the housing association and Neighbourhood investor, has agreed an innovative new pay award following consultation with its staff.

Fire Safety First for Tenants Fire Safety First for Tenants 27/10/2009

More than 7,000 tenants in Merseyside will be offered the opportunity to have a free Home Fire Safety Check as a result of a new initiative from housing group, plus dane, and the Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service (MFRS).

Plus dane wins funding for jobs to make L8 homes safer 26/10/2009

The security of more than 400 homes in the Liverpool 8 area will be improved thanks to the creation of three new training posts by neighbourhood investor, the plus dane group.

Green Means Business for Innovation Chain NW Green Means Business for Innovation Chain NW 21/09/2009

Eamonn Boylan, HCA Corporate Director, New Ventures & Partnerships, launched Innovation Chain North West on Friday, 18 September with the message that within the housing sector, "we innovate or die."

Major Liverpool event for first time buyers Major Liverpool event for first time buyers 10/09/2009

An exciting event for first time buyers is coming to Liverpool, providing the full package of advice and information to help buyers find an affordable new home.