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How a noise complaint led Riverside to take action against domestic abuse
Our commitment to “transforming lives and revitalising neighbourhoods” is at the heart of everything we do and we pride ourselves on being so much more than just a landlord. Earlier this year we took positive action to help a customer suffering from domestic abuse. Our number one priority is the safety of our customers and
Read moreSupport for hate crime victims as figures rise
New figures released today show a worrying surge in hate crime. According to Home Office figures, hate crime offences recorded by the police rose by a record 29% to 80,393 incidents in the 12 months to March 2017. Figures showed a spike in hate crime following the terrorist attacks in London and Manchester earlier this
Read moreVoluntary Right to Buy for housing association tenants
Voluntary Right to Buy Pilot Scheme Riverside was one of five housing associations taking part in a trial scheme, in partnership with the Government, to offer tenants in certain areas the opportunity to buy their home under a voluntary sales scheme similar to the existing Right to Buy. The pilot ran up to March 2017 and
Read moreLyreco supporting our GROW programme – Paul’s story
Read how Paul met George, heard his story and how Lyreco’s funding has made a massive difference in his life.
Read moreLyreco supporting our GROW programme – Ian’s story
Lyreco have supported many programmes with us, more recently the GROW (Giving Real Opportunities for Work) programme.
Read moreThe Regulator of Social Housing upgrades Riverside from a G2 to a G1
The Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) has today announced that, following an In-depth Assessment, it has upgraded Riverside to a G1 (the highest governance rating). This means that Riverside is fully compliant with its governance requirements. This follows an interim G2 grading in 2022, awarded immediately after the merger with the G2 rated One Housing
Read moreWomen in Construction Week – More “work to be done” to get women into construction
A development project manager who regularly oversees the construction of schemes costing over £40 million is hoping to inspire more women to step into the industry.
Read moreRiverside and Countryside Partnerships mark success of new estate regeneration projects in Bromley
Riverside and Countryside Partnerships (part of Vistry Group) have celebrated construction progress on two of their Bromley estate regeneration schemes with residents and councillors attending ceremonies held on Thursday 7 March. During the celebrations for the schemes which will deliver a total of 445 new homes, guests marked the breaking of the first ground at
Read moreThe Government’s Make Things Right Campaign
The Government’s Make Things Right Campaign encourages social housing residents to first contact their landlord to report any issues or problems with their property and know how to contact if they are unhappy with their landlord and are struggling to get their problems resolved. We will do everything we can to resolve issues promptly and
Read moreGROW – Laura’s story
Read how Riverside’s GROW (Giving Real Opportunities for Work) programme started Laura’s career in housing.
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