Archive: Residents
Our new ‘Diolch’ recognition initiative is now open to our communities
Written by Will Rees / 16th May, 2022 / Residents

We are thrilled to share the news that we will be expanding our successful ‘Diolch’ recognition initiative into our communities across South-east Wales. This means that Melin residents will now be able to nominate their Melin neighbours for a Diolch reward as a way of saying thank you for making their community a better place.
Written by Fiona / 6th May, 2022 / Residents, Staff

This week is Mental Health Awareness Week and we caught up with Julie, Chair of our Board who has kindly shared her mental health journey.
Service charges review – resident consultation feedback
Written by Will Rees / 5th May, 2022 / Residents

Last year, we consulted our residents on how we could ensure that the cost of rent is affordable for all of our residents. Here we share the outcome of this consultation – including the views of our residents and the actions Melin has taken in response.
Written by Fiona / 14th April, 2022 / Residents

Like many other housing associations, we already provide housing and support for refugees from other parts of the world, and we are ready to help again. We are working with our local authority partners about the support we can offer as a housing association.
Garndiffaith Community comes together to begin Platinum Jubilee celebrations
Written by Will Rees / 1st April, 2022 / Residents

On Thursday 31 March, the volunteers of Garndiffaith Millennium Hall in Torfaen launched their season of celebrations for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. Working with local schools, the community held a tree planting ceremony in the grounds of the Millennium Hall, with two new blossom trees funded by Melin’s Communities Team.