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Wellbeing House through to national award finals

The Bath Wellbeing House, a retreat provided by Curo and commissioned by Virgin Care for local people experiencing mental health distress, has been shortlisted for the UK Housing Awards. The service, which offers people a place to stay where they can receive support to stabilise themselves and prevent a crisis, is a finalist in the 'Outstanding approach to meet…

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Damaged wall at Ballance Street in Bath

A small section of wall adjoining our property at Ballance Street in Bath collapsed on 13 Dec, damaging several vehicles. We acted quickly to cordon off the surrounding area and have been carrying out regular inspections since then. A further collapse happened on 30 Dec. While we’re not responsible for the wall, the safety of our customers and other local residen…

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Topping out ceremony marks key milestone in development of £10M community hub

On Thursday 14 December, Curo marked the latest milestone in the development of a new £10M community hub, primary school and nursery at Mulberry Park, Bath. A topping out ceremony celebrated the completion of the landmark building’s main structure. Topping out ceremonies date back to pagan times. Traditionally to celebrate the building reaching its highest poi…

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Paving the way to honour Combe Down’s fallen

On Monday 6th November the first paving stones were unveiled at Mulberry Park, Bath to honour those from Combe Down who served in World War I. Mulberry Park is Curo’s new development of 700 homes, community facilities and open spaces in southern Bath. Local group Combe Down Heritage Society suggested that the streets within the new development were named after t…

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Minister sees skills boost at Mulberry Park

Housing Minister Gavin Barwell saw how local people are benefitting from skills and employment opportunities at Mulberry Park today. Housing association Curo is working with local partners to deliver training and jobs alongside new much-needed homes at its landmark development in Bath. The Housing Minister visited the Mulberry Park site with local MP Be…

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Secretary of State sees new homes nearing completion at Mulberry Park

Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government Sajid Javid visited Curo’s landmark development at Mulberry Park today to see our progress in delivering much-needed new homes for the city. The Secretary of State was accompanied on the site visit by local MP Ben Howlett and Curo Chief Executive Victor da Cunha. Mulberry Park is a major scheme, being buil…

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Local MP sees new homes progress at Mulberry Park

Bath MP Ben Howlett visited Curo’s flagship development at Mulberry Park this month to see the housing association’s progress in delivering much-needed new homes for the city. The local MP was accompanied on the site visit by B&NES Council leader Tim Warren and Curo Chief Executive Victor da Cunha. Mulberry Park is a major investment by housing and support organ…