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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, […]

23 Dec 2025

Arrangements over Christmas

Grŵp Cynefin would like to wish our tenants, customers, partners and staff a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, and thank you for all your cooperation throughout the year. Opening and closing hours: Closing: 5pm, Wednesday 24 December Reopening: 9am, Friday 2 January A limited out-of-hours service will be available to deal with urgent maintenance issues during this period by calling […]

18 Dec 2025

Partnerships Supporting Communities Before Christmas

Grŵp Cynefin has been working with local contractors, partners who collaborate to build affordable homes for local people, to support community projects in the run-up to Christmas. Their contributions will make a real difference to people at a challenging time of year.  These contributions are part of a commitment to create social value in local […]

15 Dec 2025

Ruthin Extra Care Housing Scheme Wins National Building Excellence Award

The success of Grŵp Cynefin’s extra care housing scheme has been recognised nationally at the Welsh Local Authority Building Control (LABC) Building Excellence Awards 2025. An ambitious project to refurbish and expand the Llys Awelon extra care housing scheme in Ruthin won a Wales-wide award, receiving high praise for its outstanding standards. This award reflects innovative design, commitment to quality, consideration for the […]

09 Dec 2025

Weather warning, Storm Bram

With Storm Bram upon us with heavy rain, a yellow weather warning is in place across North Wales. If you are a tenant of Grŵp Cynefin and require any emergency assistance, please contact us on 0300 111 2122. To report non-emergency repairs, please get in touch with us here. Useful numbers: Emergency: 999 Power outage: 105 […]