25/09/24

The Brierley Paddocks development on Mersea Island, Essex, is a notable CHP project, offering 30 homes—24 affordable rentals and six shared ownership properties.

This was CHP’s first development on Mersea Island and its first partnership with City and Country. The development addresses local housing needs with high-quality, comfortable family-friendly homes that prioritise sustainability...

06/09/24

Public Consultation Open for Essex Local Nature Recovery Strategy

The Essex Local Nature Recovery Strategy (LNRS) is open for public consultation until 25 October, giving everyone the chance to share their feedback. With our county's wildlife and habitats facing...

06/08/24

Shortlist Announced for Essex Housing Awards 2024

The results are in: Essex Housing Awards 2024, held in association with Birketts, has officially unveiled its shortlist. On 26 July 2024, a panel of leading housing professionals and advisors...

18/06/24

Less than a MONTH left to apply to the Essex Housing Awards 2024!

The Essex Housing Awards 2024, in association with Birketts (celebrating their third year as headline partners), will be accepting entries until 5 pm, Friday, 5 July. From builders, housing associations,...

22/05/24

Silver Band Close, Boxted, Colchester

Underutilised land at Boxted has been transformed into a vibrant development of seven new build affordable homes, comprising one-, two-, and four-bedroom bungalows and maisonettes. These homes prioritise accessibility and...

08/05/24

Essex Housing Officers Group a year on…

Tim Clarke, Assistant Director for Housing & Environment at Tendring District Council took over as Chair of EHOG last April. Tim says, “I was excited at the prospect of steering...

30/04/24

Essex Housing Awards 2024 – Entries are now open!

The Essex Housing Awards, in association with Birketts (celebrating their third year as headline partners), returns for 2024. The Awards will be brought together in partnership with the Housing Essex,...

19/04/24

Essex County Council hosts successful workshop on acquisition models for temporary and move on accommodation

Essex County Council's Housing & Garden Communities team recently organised a workshop focused on exploring acquisition models for temporary and move on accommodation, as part of the Essex Partners Temporary...

17/04/24

611 homes successfully transferred from L&Q to Moat

611 Essex-based homes have been successfully transferred from L&Q to Moat, supporting Moat’s goal to grow in the communities it already serves and to have an even bigger positive impact...

16/04/24

Southend City Council is underway with construction with a Council housing scheme in Shoeburyness.

Southend City Council is underway with construction with a Council housing scheme in Shoeburyness. The project, built across four underutilized garage sites in Shoeburyness, is testament to the council's commitment...