12 Jun 2024
As the first stage of the redevelopment of Ruthin extra care housing scheme Llys Awelon nears completion, the recruitment drive has begun for staff. In a partnership between Grŵp Cynefin and Denbighshire County Council, the redevelopment of the site involves building a brand-new block, adding 25 self-contained apartments to the current 21 units. As the […]
17 May 2024
Twenty-one local organisations in Ruthin have received a financial boost as a result of the development of an extra care housing scheme in the town. They range from a cricket club and choir to a nursery and eisteddfod (full list below). At the start of the year, housing association Grŵp Cynefin and project construction company […]
09 May 2024
Grŵp Cynefin’s regulatory status has been revised, the Welsh Government’s Housing Regulator announced today (Thursday 9 May). The housing association is now compliant yellow for Governance (including Tenant Services) and Financial Viability. The judgement was downgraded last year, following an internal review of some parts of the business, and a self-referral to the Regulator. Over […]
03 May 2024
Grŵp Cynefin, one of north Wales’s leading housing associations, has appointed Melville Evans as its new Chief Executive. Mel has been Interim Chief Executive at the landlord, which owns and manages around 4,600 homes across north Wales and Powys, for the past 12 months. Previously Director of Innovation and Growth for Grŵp Cynefin, Mel Evans […]
28 Mar 2024
The recruitment process has started to find a Chief Executive to lead the group into its next phase of growth and development. The new CEO will play a pivotal role in driving strategic planning, overseeing transformational change, and realising the group’s future potential. Supporting sustainable communities and promoting the Welsh language and Welsh culture are also […]
28 Feb 2024
Grŵp Cynefin, in partnership with Welsh Government and Cyngor Gwynedd, has brought four empty properties in Gwynedd back to life as part of its commitment to providing affordable homes and sustaining rural communities. The properties, in Porthmadog, Trefor, Penrhosgarnedd and Brynrefail, have been transformed from empty properties into modern, energy efficient and accessible family homes. […]
08 Feb 2024
As part of its complete redevelopment of Llys Awelon Extra Care Housing Scheme in Ruthin, Grŵp Cynefin housing association is looking for a local artist or artists to create a unique piece of art to be enjoyed by the residents, staff, and visitors. Grŵp Cynefin is putting a call out for artists of all disciplines […]
07 Feb 2024
There is cold weather on the way and an amber warning for snow and ice for much of the north on Thursday. Keep an eye on the latest forecasts on the Met Office and Cyfoeth Naturiol Cymru / Natural Resources Wales websites and stay safe. Please be patient with our staff if there is a […]
23 Jan 2024
A social housing development by Grŵp Cynefin housing association, delivered by Welsh construction company Gareth Morris Construction, has won a prestigious UK-wide award. The Llety’r Adar housing scheme in Bethesda, Gwynedd, took the Best Small Social Housing Development Award at the Local Authority Building Control Excellence Awards over the weekend. More than 900 leading construction industry […]
23 Jan 2024
The bad weather is continuing with Storm Jocelyn bringing wet and windy conditions. Keep an eye on the latest forecasts on the Met Office and Natural Resources Wales websites Please be patient with our staff as they deal with a high number of calls. We may not be able to deal with all reports immediately […]