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Riverside Customer Voice dissolved at AGM

Members of the Riverside Customer Voice (RCV) have voted to dissolve the entity, paving the way for the creation of a new customer influence and accountability framework, designed to give customers more opportunities than ever before to influence our services and make them better. The decision was taken at the Annual General Meeting of RCV

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Customer scrutiny leads to communications improvements.

A panel of customer volunteers have carried out the first of two investigations into the way Riverside communicates on key issues. The group, from Riverside Customer Voice Executive, started an investigation into how we communicate with customers on condensation, damp and mould earlier this year. In doing so, they interviewed a number of Riverside team

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Riverside announces appointment of a new Group Chief Executive, Paul Dolan.

We are very pleased to announce that Paul Dolan has been appointed the Group’s new Chief Executive. Paul’s appointment follows the announcement last September that Carol Matthews, current Chief Executive of Riverside, will be retiring this year. Paul was appointed following a rigorous competitive process, clearly demonstrating his commitment to Riverside’s values and dedication to

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Riverside and One Housing complete Transfer of Engagements

In December 2021, One Housing became part of The Riverside Group and in November 2022 we announced our intention to accelerate our legal integration through a process known as a Transfer of Engagements. Following consultation with One Housing residents and approval from the One Housing and Riverside Boards and One Housing shareholders, the Transfer of

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Riverside shares exciting plans to transform Palace Fields Local Centre and The Uplands in Runcorn

Riverside is sharing detailed plans with residents about the regeneration of Hallwood Park and Palace Fields in Runcorn, with parts of the area due to undergo significant redevelopment that will transform the area. The draft plans, which have been produced following feedback from local people and stakeholders, have been brought to life in a series

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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

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