News archive : Bournville Village Trust

All the latest news and events from BVT

Arrears amongst Universal Credit tenants double as benefit changes take effect

Created July 31, 2018
Tenants of a Birmingham housing trust are being offered access to a special ‘bank’ account after the roll-out of a new…
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Telford and Wrekin Mayor opens garden rooted in community spirit

Created July 27, 2018
A new community garden, which has helped to support vulnerable adults, has been officially opened by Telford and Wrekin’s Mayor, Councillor…
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Green Flag success for Bournville for fifth year running

Created July 16, 2018
Bournville Village Green has been recognised by the Green Flag Award Scheme as one of the very best in the world…
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New way to feedback on our repairs service

Created July 5, 2018
Tenants can now give anonymous feedback on an individual repair as soon as it is completed, all from the comfort of…
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Trust secures injunction in bid to resolve illegal encampments

Created June 19, 2018
An historic Trust has secured a special injunction to tackle illegal encampments and associated anti-social behaviour at two parks in Bournville…
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From barracks to Bournville: Family find happiness in new home

Created June 14, 2018
A mother who feared she would end up homeless after having to leave army accommodation has become one of the first…
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New ‘Tenant Account’ offer especially for BVT tenants

Created June 7, 2018
Tenants who receive, or are set to receive, Universal Credit and are worried about managing their money can now open a…
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New: Telford estate inspection this June

Created June 7, 2018
Our Housing team will be visiting homes in the Hadley area of Telford for our next estate inspection visit. We will…
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New service for swapping homes

Created May 18, 2018
Bournville Village Trust is committed to helping you to find the right property and so we’ve now subscribed to HomeSwapper’s online…
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Blog: My 8 favourite tips for the older worker

Created May 4, 2018
BVT resident Lorraine Lawson shares her experience of being an older worker and her favourite tips to navigate the challenges they…
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Bowl me over – Club opened by Cadbury still going strong 90 years on

Created April 23, 2018
It was opened by George Cadbury Junior in 1928 to promote relaxation and good health amongst residents of his father’s garden…
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Museum to launch resources to support visitors with autism

Created April 11, 2018
An award-winning Birmingham museum founded by world famous chocolate-maker George Cadbury is to launch a series of resources to support visitors…
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Chief executive appointed to Birmingham housing trust

Created March 14, 2018
The Chief Executive of an association which played a pivotal role in a nationally-recognised regeneration success story is to join a…
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From homeless to happy – Telford family become first to move into new homes

Created February 19, 2018
A mother-of-two who was made homeless after being forced to give up her job has become one of the first to…
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And the votes in – new resident reps revealed

Created January 22, 2018
The latest resident reps to join a committee which plays a vital role in protecting Bournville’s open spaces can now be…
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Museum wins National Lottery support to protect its future

Created January 19, 2018
An award-winning museum founded over 100 years ago by world famous chocolate-maker George Cadbury has been awarded a £14,000 Heritage Lottery…
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Give your feedback on a repair at the touch of a button

Created January 15, 2018
Giving your feedback on our repairs service will now be easier than ever thanks to a new text service. From today…
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Blog: My meeting with the Housing Minister

Created December 6, 2017
Alok Sharma, Minister of State for Housing and Planning, began his closing speech, ‘You’d think we’d have learned, wouldn’t you?’ after…
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