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Bournemouth’s former Buzz Bingo site begins transformation into affordable homes hub - with new family houses returning to the town centre after decades -

22nd October 2025

Aster Group and AJC Group have officially broken ground at the former Buzz Bingo site in Bournemouth, marking the start of construction for a landmark development of affordable homes in the coastal town centre. The scheme will deliver the first new-build family houses with gardens in Bournemouth centre for decades, along with a community urban allotment.

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Our reaction to the government's plan for the next generation of new towns

14th February 2025

Amanda Williams, our Chief Investment Officer, responds to the government's plan for the next generation of new towns as part of their initiative to build 1.5million new homes.

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Our reaction to the Chancellor's economic growth speech

29th January 2025

Today we've shared our reactions to the government's plan to kickstart economic growth. Here are comments from our Chief Investment Officer, Amanda Williams in response to Rachel Reeves' speech.

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Aster Group and Transition Homes CLT finalise land contract for 39 new energy-efficient affordable homes in Dartington, near Totnes

20th December 2024

Award-winning housing association Aster Group, in partnership with Transition Homes Community Land Trust (CLT), has successfully finalised the land contract for the site at Clay Park, Dartington, near Totnes.

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Aster Group bridges gap between sustainability and property maintenance with newly created role

5th December 2024

Housing association (HA) Aster Group has appointed Gary Bellenger as its Director of Home Strategy and Sustainability, marking a pivotal moment in Aster’s sustainability journey.

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Aster Group further strengthens property service team with senior appointment

11th November 2024

Louise Palese has joined Aster Group as its new Property Service Director. The appointment comes at a time when the housing association is focused on modernising its services and delivering significant investment in its customer and repair services.

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Our reaction to the Autumn Budget 2024

30th October 2024

Today we've shared our reactions to the government's Autumn Budget. Here are comments from our Group Chief Executive Officer, Bjorn Howard in response to Rachel Reeves' speech.

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Aster Group helps save young apprentice’s carpentry dream

16th October 2024

Award-winning local housing association Aster Group has stepped in to help a young apprentice from Wiltshire to continue following his dream of becoming a carpenter.

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