Our Offer To Councils

Over the last 20 years we have built a strong reputation for effective partnership working with local authorities to help meet their housing needs.

Through Cromwood Limited we provide a range of temporary housing to a number of councils; drawing on our management experience and relationships with private landlords to offer speedy solutions.

Our fast-growing registered provider, Cromwood Housing, is enabling councils to access specialist accommodation for former rough sleepers and domestic abuse survivors as well as offering general needs social housing. For example, we recently completed our first newbuild development in partnership with Hounslow Council and Greater London Authority.

How Cromwood works with councils to deliver effective and impactful solutions:

Our purpose is to provide appropriate housing as quickly as possible for the most vulnerable in society. We are one of the leading providers of housing to the local authorities in London and Greater Manchester through the provision of high-quality properties sourced from our ongoing relationships with responsible landlords.

Below are examples of how we are working with councils to meet their housing need.

Temporary homes

A core part of our business is to procure properties that councils can use to meet their varying housing demands. We provide councils with properties that can be used for temporary, nightly, and bed and breakfast accommodation as well as private sector leasing

Housing asylum seekers

We are one of the Home Offices preferred sub-contractors, delivering contracts to house people seeking asylum in the UK as part of a multi-disciplinary set of services which includes meet and greet, introduction to local services, and translation services.

Supported living

By combining tailored, secure accommodation with a range of support, supported housing enables people with specific needs to live comfortably with the right level of support for their needs. We’ve recently partnered with Samary Care to play our part in boosting supply of this critical area of housing provision. Our goal is to become a leading provider of supported housing to help meet the growing demand from people with disabilities and long-term conditions for homes that enhance their quality of life.

Housing rough sleepers

We are working in partnership with the Greater London Authority and councils throughout the capital to house people sleeping rough on the streets of London. Homelessness is one of the citys greatest challenges and London Councils estimates one in 50 Londoners are homeless and living in temporary accommodation.

Empty properties

We work with councils and owners of empty properties in order to bring them backinto use for the purpose of social housing

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Contact us today to find out how we can work together to meet your housing needs.

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How Cromwood works with councils to deliver effective and impactful solutions:

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“Cromwood are fast and responsive when handling queries and applications; helping us support homeless and vulnerable individuals as quickly as possible. We have consistent points of contact across the organisation – allowing for regular and appropriate communication. All actions are carried out promptly, professionally and to an excellent standard.”

Wigan Council

“During our time working with Cromwood, they have proven to be nothing short of an exemplary service provider with professional and helpful staff who are always at hand to deal with our requests.”

Tameside Council

Temporary Accommodation Team

“We have a well-established relationship with their team who manage the properties and maintenance, and they are very responsive. They are able to facilitate on-the-day move ins which helps us minimise our need to use unsuitable B&B accommodation. They manage any issues arising during people’s stay in temporary accommodation, responding quickly to any ASB issues and repairs.”

Viv Blackburn

Principal Manager, Salford Council

“I’ve been the main point of contact for Cromwood Housing Group for over 10 years, and they’ve consistently provided a reliable and responsive service across a large portfolio of temporary accommodation. They always do their best to accommodate our needs and are quick to resolve any issues, ensuring tenants are well supported. Their team has grown stronger over the years, with polite and professional staff who are a pleasure to work with.”

Ruth Williamson

Housing Officer, Hammersmith & Fulham Council