News: Year: 2026

24 Mar 2026

Grŵp Cynefin strengthens its Housing Team with new leadership and recruitment drive

Grŵp Cynefin, is announcing exciting changes within its Housing service, with new leadership and a drive to strengthen the team responsible for supporting tenants and sustaining tenancies.  Grŵp Cynefin owns over 5,000 homes with more than 10,000 tenants, operating across six counties in north Wales and north Powys. The group includes two subsidiaries, Canllaw and Care and Repair Conwy and Denbighshire.   The organisation […]

23 Mar 2026

Visit to see progress on Grŵp Cynefin’s new homes in Denbigh

There was an opportunity today (Monday, March 23) for Grŵp Cynefin to lead partners around a site that will provide 11 low‑carbon homes in the town of Denbigh. Senior officers from Grŵp Cynefin, Denbighshire County Council, and contractors NWPS from Rhyl visited the Henllan Street development to see progress on site. The scheme will provide 11 social rent homes, a mix of modern, low‑carbon houses and flats with energy‑efficient features including solar PV panels, timber frames, and air‑source heat pumps. Construction is expected to be completed over the summer, with the homes ready to let to Grŵp Cynefin tenants in September 2026. Mel Evans, Chief Executive of Grŵp Cynefin, said the scheme is an important step in responding to local housing needs: “The Henllan Street development meets the demand for affordable, quality homes in the […]

10 Feb 2026

Celebrating Apprenticeship Week Wales 2026 by sharing Grŵp Cynefin apprentices’ experiences

Grŵp Cynefin is marking Apprenticeship Week Wales 2026 by sharing the experiences of its apprentices and raising awareness of the career opportunities available within the housing sector.  Throughout the week, the Grŵp Cynefin team will be visiting events across north Wales to meet students, discuss career pathways, and highlight the important role apprenticeships play in developing the workforce.  These activities are part of Grŵp Cynefin’s commitment to supporting learners and encouraging more young people to choose a pathway that combines learning with employment.  Grŵp Cynefin is also sharing the experiences of some of its current apprentices, highlighting the real benefits an apprenticeship can offer. […]

27 Jan 2026

Continued investment in social housing call ahead of Senedd elections

Housing associations across north Wales are backing a national campaign launched today (Tuesday, 27 January) in the run up to the Senedd elections, calling for continued investment in the social housing sector in Wales. Community Housing Cymru’s Homes: for Every Future campaign calls for a bold and deliverable plan to end Wales’ housing emergency. The campaign […]

08 Jan 2026

Weather warning, Storm Goretti

With Storm Goretti bringing very strong winds, heavy snow and rain, yellow and amber warnings are in place across North Wales. The weather warning is in effect from 5pm today until 12pm tomorrow. If you need any emergency assistance, please contact us on 0300 111 2122. We ask for your patience with our staff – […]

07 Jan 2026

Grŵp Cynefin Encouraging More People to Cycle in the New Year

As thousands make resolutions to be healthier, exercise more, and live more sustainably in 2026, housing association Grŵp Cynefin is also doing its part. A new bike storage facility will ensure that Grŵp Cynefin tenants in Machynlleth can keep their bikes safe, while also encouraging more people to cycle.  This is a positive step as the housing association, […]