Featured news / 01.04.2026

A message from Deb Austin, Cadarn Housing Group Chair - Introducing Adrian Barber as Interim CEO

The Goodsheds development in Hood Road, Barry has celebrated double success at this year’s Ystadau Cymru 2020 Awards.
A collaborative project involving the Vale of Glamorgan Council, DS Properties Limited, Newydd Housing Association and Welsh Government, it saw a former railway storage building transformed into a variety of commercial space and accommodation.
Jason wanted to be a Chief Executive you can make eye contact with!
After 30 years climbing up the housing career ladder, Jason has just been appointed our new Chief Executive. Here he says how he moved up the ranks.
Getting to know our new Chief Executive
Would Jason Wroe, our new Chief Executive, travel to Mars? What was his first job? And who would he spend the day with post-lockdown? Find out more about him below…
Two local residents secure full time employment thanks to housing development
In partnership with Llandrindod Wells Job Centre Plus, J.G Hale Construction hosted two eight-week work experience placements, who have now gone on to secure full time employment on the site of a Newydd Housing Association development located on Ithon Road.
Housing association appoints new Chief Executive
Jason Wroe will take over the role of Chief Executive at Newydd Group when Paul Roberts retires at the end of October.
Newydd housing development supports refurbishment of school barn in Barry
Romilly Primary School barn gets a revamp thanks to a local housing development at Porthkerry Road.
Friends of St Canna receive £1500 donation thanks to Llangan housing development
Newydd Housing Association alongside Canna Developments are supporting the local community by donating £1500 to Friends of St Canna who run the Old School Room, a community centre in Llangan, Vale of Glamorgan.
Llandrindod housing development funds cemetery improvements
Llandrindod Wells Cemetery gates and railings get a revamp thanks to new local housing development.
Clare Garden Village
We will be providing a total of 133 affordable homes for rent and 57 first time buyer homes for sale at Clare Garden Village.
Newydd donates £1000 to local food banks during the coronavirus pandemic
​This month, The Vale Foodbank and Pontypridd Foodbank each received a cheque for £500 from Newydd Housing Association after they experienced a massive increase in demand, due to the devastating effects of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Investing in our Governance
Many housing associations have moved away from voluntary Board membership and now pay their Board members for their time and contribution.
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