The redevelopment of one of Merlin Housing Society’s former older people’s housing schemes in Filton has got underway with the demolition of the old building. Diggers moved onto the site of Newleaze House in Roycroft Road earlier in the month to begin tearing down the building. The old building has now been completely demolished and the housing association is preparing
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Hundreds of residents enjoyed a great day out on Saturday 18th August at Merlin Housing Society’s annual Summer Fun Day in Filton. Residents were entertained by the Rockwood Dog Display Team, the King Edmund’s Acro-gymnastics team and a stilt-walking balloon modeller, with music from Bradley Stoke Radio playing throughout the day. Other attractions at the event in Elm Park included
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Residents in Filton took time out to look at Merlin Housing Society’s plans for the development of 16 new homes on a site in Roycroft Road. Around 40 people attended a public consultation event at Newleaze House to view the plans before the housing association submits its planning application. The plans include six two-bed houses, four three-bed houses and six
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Local social landlord Merlin Housing Society is looking to build “much-needed” new family homes in Filton, on the site of a sheltered housing scheme that it earmarked for a “change of use” last year. The Chipping Sodbury-based society intends to build the properties on the site of Newleaze House in Roycroft Road – one of the supported housing schemes it
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Children at the Church View flats in Filton had an extra treat for Halloween this year – the long awaited opening of their new play area. Magic was in the air as the children finally got the chance to play on the new equipment, aided by a magician who was showing off a variety of tricks. And there were prizes
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The board of Merlin Housing Society has confirmed that Filton’s Newleaze House sheltered housing scheme is to close, allowing the property to undergo a “change of use”. The decision confirms a recommendation made to the board following a review of all 50 of the group’s supported housing schemes in South Gloucestershire, carried out by Ark Housing Consultancy. Newleaze House was
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