Downland Banner
News Pictures Press Releases Title
         
Click on the text to view the full article
2008
 
22/07/2008   D9/08   
Retirement & Care Services Crack the Code!
DOWNLAND Housing Association has been recognised as a top quality provider of retirement housing after achieving ...
 
03/07/2008   D8/08   
Start on site is a shot in the arm!
A start on site ceremony held today was a shot in the arm for the former Westbourne Hospital site as work begins to create new apartments ...
 
18/06/2008   D7/08   
Development is top for innovation
A PIONEERING housing development designed to be accessible for disabled people has won a top industry award for innovation. ...
 
21/04/2008   D6/08   
"I’m involved", say Downland Residents
Staff and residents at Downland are celebrating today after they won national recognition for their approach ...
 
01/04/2008   D5/08   
Green light for 'green heart’ development in Haywards Heath
Downland’s plans to replace existing homes at Wilmington Way, Haywards Heath, with a new housing development ...
 
11/02/2008   D4/08   
Exciting flagship housing proposal has  ‘green heart’ at centre
A ‘green heart’ is at the centre of Downland’s proposals for the future of Wilmington Way in Haywards Heath ...
 
03/02/2008   D3/08   
Youngsters learn to stop, look and listen at safety day
Stop, look and listen were the orders of the day at a road safety day at Baughurst on Saturday ...
 
29/01/2008   D2/08   
Chichester development proceeds
The process to transform a 36 hectare site, the former Graylingwell hospital site in Chichester, with up to 800 new homes ...
 
10/01/2008   D1/08   
Downland publish new disability equality scheme
Downland has published a new disability equality scheme to promote equality of opportunity and a positive attitude towards people with a disability ...
 
2007
 
05/11/2007   D16/07   
Downland completes over 400 new homes
Downland Housing Association had one of its best ever years with the completion of over 400 new homes in the year ended 31 March 2007 ...
 
24/10/2007   D15/07   
Downland Kids Make-Over Green Spot
A formerly neglected green area in Chineham, Basingstoke has had a major make-over following the joint efforts of Downland Housing Association, The Arts Council ...
 
05/10/2007   D14/07   
Downland Housing Association and the Mental Capacity Act
The Mental Capacity Act 2005 is a new law that affects anyone aged 16 or over who is unable to make some or all decisions. The Act strengthens an individual’s right to make ...
 
02/10/2007   D13/07   
50,000 Plus One
Affinity Sutton had a remarkable double celebration this week. The Group celebrated both the first anniversary of the merger of the Affinity Homes Group and William Sutton Group that created Affinity Sutton ...
 
07/09/2007   D12/07   
Downland Housing Association.... Coming to a town near you
From Monday 10 September 2007 Downland, the leading housing association providing affordable housing related services across the South of England are relocating from two of their main office locations ...
 
30/08/2007   D11/07   
Getting Greener and Cleaner
East Grinstead student Kat Ferguson shows off the special recycling sculpture she designed for the recent Clean and Green Day held in the town. Behind Kat are some of the ...
 
17/08/2007   D10/07   
‘Green’ homes help residents stay local
A development of affordable and eco-friendly homes in Fernhurst is helping local people to put down roots.

The 15 one, two and three-bedroom apartments and houses at Southleys, near Midhurst, have been developed by Affinity Sutton on behalf of ...
 
11/07/2007   D9/07   
Fete accompli for sports star Jimmy
Soccer pundit Jimmy Hill helped residents in Hurstpierpoint raise money for a local hospice when he opened a community fete.

Jimmy joined staff and residents at Ribbetts House, a retirement housing scheme run by Downland Housing Association....
 
10/07/2007   D8/07   
Show is straight from Wonderland
RESIDENTS at a retirement housing scheme in Hurstpierpoint followed Alice down the rabbit hole thanks to a children’s performing arts group.

Residents at Ribbetts House – which is owned and managed by Downland Housing Association....
 
11/06/2007   D7/07   
Sheltered scheme celebrates 25 years
A town crier and choir of local schoolchildren joined older residents in Burgess Hill to celebrate 25 years of their sheltered scheme.

Downland Housing Association, which owns and manages 34 apartments at Sheddingdean Court....
 
29/05/2007   D6/07   
Computer boost for local community
A local housing provider has given a community an IT boost with the donation of new computer equipment.

Downland Housing Association has provided three new PCs at the Saltworkz Café....
 
01/05/2007   D5/07   
BHT becomes a subsidiary of Downland
Following on from the successful transfer of BHT’s general needs homes to Downland, BHT will today become a subsidiary of Downland Housing Association.

BHT is a specialist housing association that focuses on supported housing....
 
30/04/2007   D4/07   
Affordable homes plan goes on show
Development plans for the Gala Bingo Hall site in Portland Road went on show last week at a public consultation event.

Members of Affinity Sutton Group, who are developing the site on behalf of Downland....
 
12/04/2007   D3/07   
New play area opens at Thistledown Gardens
A new play area at Thistledown Gardens in Emsworth has proved to be a big hit with local youngsters.

The new play area, which was completed in time for the Easter holiday break....
 
05/04/2007   D2/07   
Happy faces as new play area opens
There were big smiles on the faces of youngsters this week following the provision of a gleaming, new play area at Fullers Walk in Wick, Littlehampton.

The children turned out for a special fun event yesterday (4th April) to mark....
 
06/03/2007   D1/07   
Green homes boost for Portsmouth
An exciting development of 71 new affordable and sustainable homes is to be built at Victoria Road North in Portsmouth.

Leading housing provider Downland Housing Association....
 
2006
 
19/12/2006   D6/06   
Two generations benefit from well-being initiative
Residents at Ribbetts House in Hurstpierpoint are set to learn more about keeping healthy, thanks to a joint initiative between Downland Housing Association and Sussex Downs College, Lewes.

On Wednesday 13th December tenants at the retirement scheme....
 
19/12/2006   D5/06   
Affordable housing boost for Crawley
Leading housing provider, Affinity Sutton Group, has announced the completion of 12 new flats at Capua Court, St Catherines Road.

Built on a brownfield site in Pound Hill....
 
13/04/2006   D4/06   
Local people benefit from new homes at Deer Close, Donnington
Downland Housing Association’s fourteen new flats and houses for general needs at Deer Close, Donnington, in Chichester have been officially opened.

Working in partnership with Chichester District Council, the....
 
13/04/2006   D3/06   
Montezuma's generosity for those fleeing domestic violence
Montezuma’s chocolates of Sussex have generously donated Chocolate Easter Bunnies and Truffles to Downland Housing Association’s Chichester Shared House (women’s refuge).

Fleeing domestic violence, many of the residents....
 
13/02/2006   D2/06   
Our Unsung Community Hero
Downland’s Sheltered Scheme Manager, Marion Gavin scooped a national award on Monday 6th February, presented by GMTV's Lorraine Kelly at a post dinner ceremony.

Marion was nominated for the House Beautiful magazine....

 
24/01/2006   D1/06   
Congratulations!
Downland Housing Association’s Sheltered Scheme in Burgess Hill has been short-listed for The National Consortium for Sheltered Housing’s ‘Take another LOOK at sheltered housing’ competition.

Manor Court in Burgess....

 

[Top] [Back]