Leasowe Office Opening Hours
From Monday 7th April 2025, our Leasowe office will be open every Monday and Thursday, instead of Tuesday and Thursday.
Shaping the Future: Prima Group’s Corporate Plan 2025-2030
At Prima Group, we are committed to creating great places to live and delivering lasting social impact. Our Corporate Plan 2025-2030 sets out our vision for the next five years, outlining how we will strengthen our financial position, enhance our services, and invest in the communities we serve.
Strengthening Our Support for Customers
From 1st April 2025, we’re introducing our new Locality Model to strengthen how we support our customers and communities. This approach will bring our teams closer to the people we serve, helping us build stronger relationships and provide more tailored support.
WATCH: Prima women discuss their careers as part of International Women’s Day
For International Women’s Day, we spoke to women across Prima Group about the significance of celebrating this day in the workplace and the journeys they’ve taken to develop their careers.
Managing the Spread of Rats
At Prima Group, our primary concern is the health and wellbeing of our tenants. We strive to create communities that are safe, hygienic, and welcoming for residents and visitors alike. A problem that has been brought to our attention is the presence of rats in homes, gardens, and public spaces. We take this issue incredibly seriously and take regular action to address infestations. However, we also need your help to prevent the problem from occurring.
Prima’s Sweat Equity Homeownership Scheme Wins Fifth Award
We’re proud to announce that Prima Group, in partnership with Housing People Building Communities (HPBC), has won the Housing Innovation Award for the St William’s scheme in Ince, Wigan. This award highlights our ‘sweat equity’ model, enabling home-partners to earn a £10,000 mortgage reduction through 500 hours of on-site work. Thank you to everyone who contributed to this achievement.
Lisa Nandy MP Visits New Affordable Housing Development in Wigan
On Friday 10 January, Secretary of State for Culture, Media, and Sport, Lisa Nandy MP, visited a new affordable housing development within her Wigan constituency, located at the former St William’s Church site in Ince.
Former 19th Century Police Station to Be Transformed Into Affordable Homes
Plans to convert a former police station and law courts dating back to the late 1800s into affordable homes have been approved.
Quote & Buy from My Home Contents Insurance
My Home Contents Insurance, recommended by the National Housing Federation, now offers a simpler way to arrange your home contents insurance.
Using Portable Heaters Safely in Your Home
At Prima Group, we understand the need to stay warm during colder months, and portable heaters can offer a convenient solution. However, they come with significant risks that can impact the safety of you and your family. From fire hazards to electrical issues, it’s crucial to understand how to use these devices responsibly.
Prima News Winter 2024
The latest edition of Prima News is now available. It includes updates on key projects, such as our award-winning community housing initiative and the new Healthy@Home project. You can also learn about the latest tenant satisfaction measures, cost-saving opportunities, and more. A printed copy will be arriving with all tenants soon. Read the full newsletter below to stay informed about what’s happening at Prima Group.
Community Heroes: Helen Saunders
The Glover Place estate in Bootle has always been a close-knit, friendly community, home to residents who have lived there since its construction in the 1980s. This community spirit truly shone during the challenging times of the COVID-19 pandemic, with neighbours coming together to support one another. One resident who played a pivotal role was Helen Saunders, who recently received the Great Neighbour award through BBC Radio Merseyside’s Make a Difference campaign, recognising her exceptional contributions.
Managing Anti-Social Behaviour and Supporting a Vulnerable Tenant
Our involvement began with multiple noise complaints and reports of suspected cannabis use from one of six flats within a residential block. In response to these early warnings, Prima Group took immediate steps to address the anti-social behaviour (ASB) in line with our commitment to maintaining safe and peaceful communities.
Growth & Development at Prima Group
At Prima Group, growth is a key part of what we do. From apprenticeships to senior roles, our team members share how they’ve developed professionally and personally within a supportive and inclusive environment. In this article, staff reflect on their experiences, highlighting the opportunities and supportive culture that make Prima Group a great place to work.
Staying Safe Over the Bonfire Period
Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service are working hard to reduce the number of deliberately started small fires, such as rubbish fires and bonfires, across our county. Last year, they responded to 218 deliberately started small fires over the bonfire period—a reduction of 18.7% compared to the previous year.
Scheme That Sees People Helping to Build Their Own Homes Wins Two National Awards
A housing development that sees local people working on their future homes in return for a mortgage deposit reduction has won two more prestigious awards.
Annual Report 23/24
In our latest Annual Report, we share the progress we've made in providing safe and affordable homes. This year, we launched our own repairs service, Prima Home Repairs, and continued to support tenants with financial and personal challenges. We also focused on improving tenant satisfaction, addressing anti-social behaviour, and preparing homes to meet future energy efficiency standards.
Introducing Our New Freephone Number: 0333 355 9000
Our new freephone number is here. Contact us on 0333 355 9000 for free from landlines and mobiles. Same team, same service, no call charges. Our old number, 0151 452 0202, still works too.
Pension Credit & Winter Fuel Payments
Pension Credit gives you extra money to help with living costs if you’re over State Pension age and on a low income. Pension Credit can also help with housing costs such as ground rent or service charges.
HiveOutside Programme Expands to Leasowe
A Wirral community housing specialist is teaming up with Wirral’s youth zone – to support young people out and about in Leasowe.