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Black Country Housing Group is a registered social housing association based in Birmingham and the
In the late 1970s and 1980s both housing associations refocused their attention on the under represented Black Country and distanced themselves from Birmingham. St. Philip's moved to
Affordable Housing Resources
{{Authority control Organizations established in 1990 Housing associations based in England Organisations based in Birmingham, West Midlands Charities for the elderly based in the United Kingdom Housing for the elderly in the United Kingdom Black Country
Black Country
The Black Country is an area of the West Midlands county, England covering most of the Metropolitan Boroughs of Dudley, Sandwell and Walsall. Dudley and Tipton are generally considered to be the centre. It became industrialised during its ro ...
in the British Midlands. The organisation is responsible for the provision of affordable housing with properties in excess of 2,000 homes. These properties range from newly constructed homes to established dwellings built in the 20th Century.
History
The history of Black Country Housing Group can be traced to the 1970s with the 1974 Housing Act and the formation of two competing housing associations, St Philip's Housing Society and Lotus Housing Association.
In the late 1970s and 1980s both housing associations refocused their attention on the under represented Black Country and distanced themselves from Birmingham. St. Philip's moved to Shell Corner
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in the Black Country first and Lotus relocated to Oldbury, West Midlands
Oldbury is a market town in the Metropolitan Borough of Sandwell, West Midlands, England. It is the administrative centre of the borough and one of its six constituent towns.
At the 2011 census, the ward of Oldbury had a population of 13,606, w ...
. In 1990 the two associations merged to form Black Country Housing Group.
In 2014, Black Country Housing Group's 40th anniversary has seen the organisation focus its attention to more community based activities. The company changed its mission statement to "A social business investing in people and communities" to reflect this.
In April 2014, the company was chosen as the preferred bidder by Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council to transfer New Bradley Hall Residential Home in Kingswinford which was threatened with closure to cement its commitment to the community and the people within it.
The organisation is planning an affordable housing scheme in Darlaston with 24 houses and apartments which will all be affordable. Planning consent was secured in 2021.
Business
Black Country Housing Group has a variety of business which include: * Supported housing for persons with learning difficulties * Sheltered accommodation for the elderly * Supported housing for young persons * Energy consultancy * Domiciliary care * Home Improvement agency * Social business and employment agencyGovernance
The organisation is led by a Board of Management of 12 individuals from a variety of professional and social backgrounds. The Board also has a number of tenants and volunteers that provide an insight into the services provided and help shape the business to meet their needs. The Board is chaired by Cllr Peter Bilson. The organisation employs 200 employees as well as a small number of casual workers and volunteers.References
External links
Affordable Housing Resources
{{Authority control Organizations established in 1990 Housing associations based in England Organisations based in Birmingham, West Midlands Charities for the elderly based in the United Kingdom Housing for the elderly in the United Kingdom Black Country