Cotman Housing Association joins the Places for
People Group
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Cotman Housing Association joins Places for People
Norwich-based Cotman Housing Association
has formally joined the Places for People Group. Cotman is one
of East Anglia`s leading housing associations, and the move aims to
deliver excellent customer services and large scale developments
across the region. The merger follows extensive consultations with
customers, staff and shareholders, and will see a combined
portfolio of over 2,100 properties across East Anglia, principally
in Norfolk and North Suffolk. These properties will be managed by
Cotman, which has over 30 years` experience in housing management
in the area.
The merger plays to the strengths of both organisations, combining
the large scale regeneration and development expertise of Places
for People with Cotman`s strong experience and reputation in
housing management and high-quality customer services.
Vivien Farrow, Chief Executive at Cotman Housing, said:
`From the outset of discussions, Cotman`s Board has felt that there
would be real benefits for both organisations in Cotman entering
the Group. We consulted in depth with all our customers, our key
partners, our employees and the Tenant Services Authority before
our shareholders voted unanimously in favour of joining the
Group.
We are greatly looking forward to working alongside Places for
People, and by taking advantage of the Group`s initiatives and
resources, we will be able to provide a more extensive service to
our residents, and local Places for People customers will benefit
from the strong performance reputation that we have in the local
area.`
David Cowans, Group Chief Executive at Places for People
said:
"This is a good strategic fit for Places for People and Cotman, and
I`m very pleased to be able to welcome them into the Group. I am
sure that both of us will benefit from sharing expertise and
sharing resources."
Published: 18-May-2009