Reducing our impact on the planet
We recently finished calculating our carbon footprint, which tells us how much carbon we use as an organisation in a year. This helps to give us an idea of the impact we’re having on the planet. Our total carbon usage for 2022-23 is 33,938 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent (tCO2e), which is a decrease of […]
eCymru is here!
eCymru, a housing portal created through a collaborative effort between various partners and tenants, officially launched its platform in March and we’re pleased to announce that you can now sign up as a Valleys to Coast tenant. eCymru is designed to be the bridge to events, engagement, and e-learning for tenants, with the goal of […]
How are we performing?
At the end of every financial year in April, we look back over the previous 12 months to evaluate our performance. This gives us an idea of what we’re doing well, where we’re exceeding our goals, as well as identifying the areas that need improvement, helping us to establish our priorities for the year ahead. […]
Oldcastle Primary School makes history by burying a time capsule in Bridgend
With the help of Oldcastle Primary School and Hale Construction, our colleagues made history earlier this week in Bridgend. To mark the completion of the final phase of our new housing development in Brocastle, we decided to do something special. Together with pupils from Oldcastle Primary School, we buried a time capsule at the entrance […]
#GrowingforGold is back! Enter our gardening competition now
Our gardening competition is back for another year! This Spring and Summer, we’re partnering once more with ASW Property Services to recognise and reward the fantastic gardening efforts of our customers in Bridgend. We want to celebrate the positive impact that beautiful gardens, public spaces, and greenery have on our communities. You can enter the […]
New homes for sale at 70% of their market value
We are part of an exciting scheme that allows us to offer low-cost homes available to purchase at 70% of their market value. We have properties available on our Parc Derwen site in Coity, Bridgend, built by sought-after developer, Persimmon Homes, and we are looking for potential buyers. To buy these homes you must be: […]
The way you pay for your water has changed
Since 2008, Valleys to Coast has collected the water and sewerage charges for your home on behalf of Welsh Water. This has changed as of 1 April 2023. What has changed? From 1 April 2023, you will pay your water and sewerage charges directly to Welsh Water. What will happen to the balance on my […]
Supporting Tondu RFC’s pitch improvements
With the help of one of our developers, Bluefield Land Ltd, we have been supporting Tondu RFC’s pitch improvements to allow local players to train and play throughout the Winter season. By facilitating this local community benefit in the heart of Tondu, our Communities and Commercial Business Partner, Rachel Lovell has been delighted that we […]
Christmas Community Benefits with Tanio Cymru
Last December, we supported Tanio Cymru, a local community art organisation based in Bettws at their annual Christmas event – featuring live instrumental and vocal music, crafts to make and take home, carolling, delicious food, and a beautiful grotto with a visit from our Welsh-speaking Siôn Corn. Supported by one of our developers Hale Construction, […]
Our response to mould, dampness and condensation
No doubt you’ll be aware of the national focus on the issue of mould, condensation and dampness following the tragic death of Awaab Ishak, the two-year-old from Oldham who died as a result of prolonged exposure to mould in his home. Quite rightly, there is additional scrutiny on landlords, including social landlords like us, to […]