Statement of solidarity: hate has no home here
Following the violent attack in Southport which took the lives of three young children, disinformation and lies were spread to incite racial hatred and violence against Muslims and all who appeared to not come from a white or European heritage. In response to these violent riots and attacks, we at Valleys to Coast and Llanw […]
£213,000 to transform our green and grey spaces into Food Growing Hubs!
We have been awarded a substantial grant of £213,000 from the National Lottery Heritage Fund. This generous funding will enable us to use our redundant green and grey spaces with a focus on two key priorities: community food growing and carbon capture. Community Food GrowingOur aim is to create spaces where residents can come together […]
Giving you the most out of your Housing Team!
We understand how important it is to spend time with you and listen to the ways you want to be supported and assisted, which is why we are excited to tell you that we have recently refocused our Housing Team to improve our services. Bigger, better Community Housing Team We have increased the size of […]
Our Promise to Include Everyone🌈✨
As June arrives, many organisations display rainbow-coloured logos as a sign of support for equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) and the celebration of our unique differences. This year, we want to go beyond just changing our logo and make a real impact by actively getting involved, educating ourselves, and supporting our LGBTQ+ community. Bridgend’s Pride […]
Our First Development Outside Bridgend
We’re excited to announce the beginning of our very first development project outside Bridgend. In partnership with Castell Group Ltd, we’re set to build high-quality, energy-efficient affordable housing in Porth, Rhondda Cynon Taf, addressing a critical need for new homes in the area. Our project site is a brownfield location that once housed the YMCA […]
Gathering Insights from Customers with Protected Characteristics on Reporting Repairs
We want our services to be accessible and inclusive for everyone. As part of our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) outlined in our EDI Roadmap, we have launched a project to better understand the experiences of our customers with protected characteristics when they report repairs to us. We want to hear about your […]
Your Opinion Matters: Complete Our Rent Survey Today
We are committed to continuously improving our services and ensuring that your experience with us exceeds your expectations. Your feedback plays a crucial role in helping us understand how we can better serve you and the community. That’s why we’re reaching out to you today to invite you to participate in our rent survey. Your […]
#LoveYourStreet: Join Us in Tackling Fly Tipping Together
We understand that fly tipping has been a concern for many of you living in our communities. That’s why we’re taking steps to address this issue head-on with our new initiative, #LoveYourStreet. This campaign is all about action and community engagement, featuring a year-long skip amnesty. We’ll be visiting 12 estate areas over 12 months […]
Farewell to retiring Chair of Valleys to Coast
Valleys to Coast has bid a fond farewell to its retiring Chair of the Board, Anthony Whittaker. Anthony has stepped down from his role after five years at the helm – a time during which he has supported Valleys to Coast to go from strength to strength. Anthony joined Valleys to Coast in 2019 after […]
A new wave in property services has arrived
Our new property repairs and maintenance company has launched today (April 2, 2024) promising to bring dependable, refreshing and consistent services to you, our Valleys to Coast customers. Llanw, part of the Valleys to Coast Group, will provide property services for over 6,000 homes across the Bridgend borough. The company’s name means tidal in Welsh, […]