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Site start for £25m housing scheme in Walton
Former Walton Hospital site, birthplace of Sir Paul McCartney, being replaced by mixed-use housing development Mulbury is developing scheme on behalf of Riverside New Aldi supermarket will create up to 50 jobs Construction work on a £25m pound project to regenerate the former Walton Hospital site in Liverpool with a mixed-use housing scheme is underway.
Read moreBeing an LGBT leader
By John Glenton, Executive Director of Care & Support and co-chair of Riverside’s LGBT staff group, Spectrum I recently attended the Stonewall LGBT leadership programme. One aspect that surprised me was how quickly I was able to form relationships with a group of 36 people I had never met before. I realised that because the
Read moreWorld Mental Health Day
Most people spend a large proportion of their time at work, and in recognition this year’s theme for World Mental Health Day is ‘mental health in the workplace’. Executive Directors Ian Gregg and John Glenton explore what Riverside is doing to support colleagues suffering with mental health issues.
Read moreThe Stonewall Riots – where it all began
Riverside is proud to be in the Stonewall Top 100 companies. But do you know where the name Stonewall comes from? Executive Director John Glenton explains the history behind the LGBT movement.
Read moreSparkle with Pride
By Simon Allcock, Care and Support Regional Operations Manager As Liverpool Pride approaches and people across the country take to the streets to celebrate how far we’ve come in terms of LGBT rights, I’d like you to consider a few questions. How can someone live in a nice flat in a well-thought-of small community for
Read moreResidents urged to have their say on future of Bromley estates
Residents are being invited to share their views on multi-million pound proposals to regenerate two Bromley estates. Riverside is asking people living in Pike Close and Calverley Close to have a say on what’s important to them. The housing association is planning to invest millions of pounds to build warmer homes that are cheaper for
Read moreRamadhan reflections
Riverside’s Abdul Karatela talks about the subject of Ramadhan, what it involves and why it’s so important to him.
Read moreObserving Yom Kippur
As our Jewish colleagues and customers prepare to observe Yom Kippur, Riverside’s Equality and Diversity Manager Lyn Bowker looks at the significance of The Day of Atonement.
Read moreMy transgender pride
Danielle Oliver talks about how Riverside supported her during her trans journey from homelessness back into work and has given her something to celebrate at Sparkle this weekend.
Read moreLGBT through different eyes
Riverside is proud to say it welcomes employees from a wide range of backgrounds. Here two BME colleagues share their very different experiences of the LGBT community. By Kelvin O’Mard, Care and Support Area Manager Being born to parents who came to England from the Caribbean, where attitudes toward the LGBT community are politically
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