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Lee Buss-Blair appointed to Government’s Veterans Advisory Board
Riverside’s Group Veterans Lead and Director of Operations Lee Buss-Blair has been appointed to the Government’s Veterans Advisory Board by the Minister for Veterans’ Affairs. The Board provides advice, challenge and diversity of thought to the Government on veteran issues, including supporting the delivery of the ‘Strategy for Our Veterans’ and is chaired by Minister
Read moreNew extra care scheme will bring new jobs and homes to Middleton and Rochdale

Our new £19million extra care scheme near Middleton town centre is set to provide 98 affordable homes for those aged over 55, alongside training and a range of employment opportunities in both housing and care for people in our communities – all of which will be showcased at an open event at Burnside Community centre
Read moreFreestyler puts her best foot forward for Riverside
Once a North West freestyle disco dance champion, Emily Harrison, is now strictly business. A mathematics graduate, the 21-year-old, is putting her numerical skills to good use as a Riverside finance and IT apprentice Why did you apply to be an apprentice? “It was a brilliant opportunity to go into a specialised area that utilises
Read moreMulti-talented AJ – Waqas Anjum proves apprentices are not just for teenagers
At 34, AJ – Waqas Anjum has done a variety of different jobs throughout a varied career so far. From setting up his own online business to a range of other things, he has always had the get up and go to succeed. When we met AJ, he explained why he chose to opt for
Read moreBubbly Bethany sets her sights on seniority
Business Administration apprentice, Bethany Walsh, joined Riverside in July 2019. A bubbly and outgoing member of the team, she’s already playing an important role as a member of our strategy and planning team at our Head Office in Speke. The 21-year-old has enjoyed the role so much, she has now set her sights on a
Read moreJujitsu ace Jonathan grapples with finance at Riverside
At just 18, Jonathan Ward is already a skilled jujitsu blue belt. But now he’s also grappling with another goal – becoming a fully qualified accountant at Riverside. The Liverpool-lad, who works at our Head Office in Speke, spoke to us about his apprenticeship journey and the impact our Riverside apprenticeship scheme has had on
Read moreOne Housing and Mount Anvil get planning green light for 202-home regeneration scheme in East London
Plans for the Bellamy Close and Byng Street estate regeneration on the Isle of Dogs have been granted planning approval.
Read moreFinal Calverley Close redevelopment plans submitted
Following a resident ballot held in the summer of 2021, residents voted in favour to re-develop their estate and we are pleased to announce that we have now submitted the planning application to Bromley Council. View the plans in full now. The plans were developed in consultation with our customers, the wider community, the London
Read moreRiverside to carry out cost of living survey
We know that the cost-of-living crisis is a major challenge for everyone. So, during August 2022, we will be inviting around 18,500 customers across Riverside and One Housing, to take part in a survey. It aims to help us better understand the kind of cost-of-living challenges you are facing, how they are changing, what impact
Read moreCustomers with learning disabilities invited to take part in research project
A team of university researchers are inviting Riverside customers with learning disabilities to take part in a research project. If you have a learning disability, you can view the ad here. The project, entitled “Renting your own place” aims to better understand what works well and what doesn’t in the housing process and the extent
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