
Click here to read a summary of the minutes which were taken at the latest Board meeting, or to review the minutes from previous meetings.
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Green light for office merger
MUIR Group Housing Association has been given the go-ahead to merge two of its offices. Read more... |
| 14th January 2012 | |
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Staying well this winter
ARMCHAIR aerobics and a trip to the market are just some of the activities residents of a sheltered housing scheme are enjoying this winter. Read more... |
| 8th January 2012 | |
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One step closer to ‘the good life’
RESIDENTS are one step nearer to experiencing ‘the good life’ after a project to create a community garden was given a cash boost. Read more... |
| 19th December 2011 | |
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Board member Janet goes behind the scenes
A RESIDENT board member spent two days behind the scenes at her housing association to learn more about the work of its Customer Services Team. Read more... |
| 8th December 2011 | |
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Signing their way to success
A SIGN language choir is celebrating after winning a national competition for the second year in a row. Read more... |
| 28th November 2011 | |
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Children receive £1,000 to create artwork
SCHOOLCHILDREN have received a £1,000 grant to create artwork at a new housing development. Read more... |
| 26th November 2011 | |
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Children clean up their neighbourhood
CHILDREN cleared 18 bags of rubbish from the streets around their neighbourhood during a litter picking day. Read more... |
| 26th November 2011 | |
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Top tips to a warmer winter
RESIDENTS are being given advice about everything from plumbing to benefits to help them stay warm this winter. Read more... |
| 20th November 2011 | |
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Muir Group awarded for community project
A HOUSING association has received national recognition for a project encouraging children to take a more active role in their community. Read more... |
| 14th November 2011 | |
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Rick helps visit go with a swing
A YOUNG resident helped to host a council delegation visiting his supported housing scheme. Read more... |
| 28th October 2011 | |
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Councillors view area’s regeneration
NEWLY elected councillors visited regenerated areas of Northwich and Winsford to see how the area is being developed. Read more... |
| 26th October 2011 | |
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Musical coffee morning raises charity cash
A MORNING of songs, coffee and cake has raised more than £300 for Macmillan Cancer Support. Read more... |
| 17th October 2011 | |
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Muir Group’s ‘elite’ customer service rewarded
MUIR Group Housing Association has received an award for going above and beyond the call of duty to meet residents’ needs. Read more... |
| 12th October 2011 | |
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Residents raise a cuppa for charity
MORE than £500 has been raised for a cancer charity over a cuppa and cake. Read more... |
| 3rd October 2011 | |
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What a load of rubbish!
AN old suitcase, swan-shaped plant pot, motorbike exhaust pipe and Christmas tree were among the rubbish cleared by a residents group who took part in an organised litter pick. Read more... |
| 13th September 2011 | |
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A new home for Muir Group
MUIR Group Housing Association is merging two of its Cheshire-based offices. Read more... |
| 9th September 2011 | |
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Ramsey parties in the park
A FUN day kept children entertained while residents pinpointed areas for improvement in the neighbourhood. Read more... |
| 19th August 2011 | |
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Fun day re-named for late councillor
A POPULAR annual fun day aimed at bringing the community together was re-named in honour of a late local councillor. Read more... |
| 4th August 2011 | |
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Children name road on new development
CHILDREN will leave a lasting legacy on a new housing development by naming a road on the estate. Read more... |
| 24th July 2011 | |
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Helping hand for sign language choir
A SIGN language choir has been given a helping hand on their way to a national competition. Read more... |
| 16th July 2011 | |
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Children’s park dedicated to councillor
A PARK has been officially named after a late councillor who fought to have it created on derelict land. Read more... |
| 7th July 2011 | |
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Muir Group helps children think green
CHILDREN from Blackpool were treated to a trip to an Eco-House in Chester to swap ideas about going ‘green’. Read more... |
| 3rd July 2011 | |
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Children’s floral displays brighten up area
CHILDREN have been helping to brighten up their area by creating floral displays. Read more... |
| 18th June 2011 | |
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Children are Winsford’s new wardens
A SCHEME to encourage young people to play an active role in their community has been launched across Winsford. Read more... |
| 12th June 2011 | |
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OMG! Muir Group launches new text service
RESIDENTS can now contact Muir Group Housing Association by text message after the Association launched a new phone service. Read more... |
| 6th June 2011 | |
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From temp to celebrating 25 years service
A WOMAN who started her job on a temporary contract is now celebrating 25 years service with Muir Group Housing Association. Read more... |
| 6th June 2011 | |
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One giant step for Muir Group
MUIR Group Housing Association is reaching new heights to promote its environmentally friendly ethos by creating a giant wizard. Read more... |
| 19th May 2011 | |
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Muir Group donates prize to charity
A HOUSING association has donated its prize for winning a cycling commuter challenge to a charity dedicated to protecting the environment. Read more... |
| 18th May 2011 | |
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Muir Group has the golden touch
Staff at Muir Group Housing Association are celebrating after it was given top marks for its business performance. Read more... |
| 12th May 2011 | |
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Muir reward for good service
MUIR Group Housing Association has been recognised for providing service excellence to its customers. Read more... |
| 6th May 2011 | |
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Barbecue to bring community together
A NEW residents group is organising a free barbecue for their neighbours on Saturday, May 7. Read more... |
| 28th April 2011 | |
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Mark’s marathon debut raises charity cash
AN IT manager has finished his first ever marathon and raised almost £2,000 for charity. Read more... |
| 19th April 2011 | |
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Millie’s advice benefits residents
MUIR Group Housing Association residents are being given extra help to ensure they are receiving the right benefits following Government changes to the system. Read more... |
| 14th April 2011 | |
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Disco to raise final funds for charity trip
A WINSFORD teenager is hoping a fundraising disco will secure his place on a charity trip to volunteer in Africa. Read more... |
| 8th April 2011 | |
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Plans for local communities revealed
MUIR Group Housing Association has outlined its vision for improving local communities. Read more... |
| 6th April 2011 | |
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New homes change lives
TEN specially designed homes have been built in Yaxley for people with physical disabilities. Read more... |
| 26th March 2011 | |
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Cash available for community groups
COMMUNITY groups in Chester are being invited to apply for funding to help them carry out vital work. Read more... |
| 24th March 2011 | |
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Residents are finally on the buses
RESIDENTS are celebrating after a bus service was provided on their estate - ending more than four years without public transport. Read more... |
| 16th March 2011 | |
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Special award for Muir in top 100
A CHESTER based housing association has been named as one of the best companies in the country for how they engage with staff. Read more... |
| 3rd March 2011 | |
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Adam’s African adventure one step closer
A TEENAGER’S plans to spend a month volunteering in Africa are one step closer after receiving a £1,000 grant from a local housing association. Read more... |
| 1st March 2011 | |
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First look at £1.3million Grange Park housing scheme
Developers behind a £1.3million housing scheme that will replace ‘eyesore’ flats on Blackpool’s Grange Park estate have released images of how the family homes will look. Read more... |
| 24th February 2011 | |
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Green light for eco-friendly computers
MUIR Group Housing Association has given the green light to installing eco-friendly computer technology in its offices. Read more... |
| 18th February 2011 | |
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Housing association is ‘outstanding’ employer
A CHESTER housing association has been named an ‘outstanding’ employer in a prestigious national survey for the second year running. Read more... |
| 25th January 2011 | |
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Mark’s marathon effort for charity AN IT manager will spend the next three months training for the London Marathon to raise money for charity. Read more... |
| 17th January 2011 | |
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Muir Group’s cash boost for school garden A HOUSING association has given £1,000 to a primary school to create its first garden. Read more... |
| 11th January 2011 | |
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Cash boost for community action event A PENSIONERS’ group has been awarded £1,000 to hold a popular event aimed at bringing the community together. Read more... |
| 6th January 2011 | |