The 00's

2000-2002

19 houses built at Linton, near Cambridge, including a special needs bungalow for Papworth Settlement
7 flats completed as part of the Fallowfield redevelopment
10 homes built at March in Fenland and 5 on a reclaimed site in Fallowfield, Cambridge

2002/03

Charter Mark awarded to the Society
Investors in People accreditation achieved
Over £3.8 million expenditure on the development programme
Over £2 million grant obtained to help with new homes
Over £675,000 spent on existing homes for repairs, modernisation and improvement works
4 homes in Wilburton
23 homes at St Andrew's Park, Cambridge (part of a 32 unit development)
1 2-bed house in Cambridge
The purchase and conversion of a house into flats for key workers
The purchase and renovation of a house for a key worker letting
The continued redevelopment of the Fallowfield estate with 8 new homes completed

2003/04

The Society engaged with Aldwyck Housing Association in a development partnership called ARC in order to meet the Housing Corporations new pilot scheme on grant bidding, and successfully achieved approved partner status and funding for 2004-06.
The Society achieved Construction Clients Charter Status
10 homes were built at St Andrew's Park, Cambridge
5 new homes were built at Friday Bridge, March
2 new homes were built in Edinburgh Way, Cambridge
The Fallowfield redevelopment continued with 12 new homes
A house was purchased in Scotland Road, Cambridge and converted into key worker housing
A full customer satisfaction survey was carried out and 89% said they were satisfied with the overall service provided
The Housing Corporation awarded the Society 4 green light in its HCA report
A video was made of the Society by students at APU

2004/05

The Society's Chief Executive, John Barrett, leaves the Society after 14 years in August 2004
Staff relocated to new offices at 51 Scotland Road in October 2004
The Society launched a new logo to coincide with its move
Chris Jackson appointed as Chief Executive February 2005
Conversion of old offices into 2 new keyworker properties completed

2005/06

Society re-accredited as Investor in People organisation in September 2005
Cambridge City Councillor, Catherine Smart, launches demolition and redevelopment of site for 24 new houses, flats and a bungalow at Fallowfield, Chesterton
Work starts at Linton to build 20 new homes for rent and shared ownership
The Society retained Charter Mark status following a site visit in September 2005
David Howarth MP officially opened the Society's new offices following installation of the new sign
The Society's new website was launched in September 2005
11 affordable homes were built at Darby's Yard, Sutton, Near Ely, including 6 on a shared ownership basis.

2006/07

1 Fallowfield was remodelled 70 years after it was first built by Coulsons, the building contractor that first built the estate.
The Society launched its handyman service.
43 affordable homes (including 11 for shared ownership) were started at the Triangle Site, Station Road, Cambridge. The first phase is due in March 2007, and the remaining homes should be completed in October 2007.
9 homes for rent were built at Bourne and let to local people.
A full satisfaction survey was carried on all tenants and leaseholders. 54% participated in the survey, and general satisfaction with the services provided by the Society was 89%.
20 homes were completed as the second phase of the Chalklands development in Linton (one on behalf of the Papworth Trust), and the site was opened by the Bishop of Ely on 12th September 2006.
From 1st July 2006, the Society undertook to manage 65 homes at Tower Court, Ely, on behalf of Springboard Housing Association, under a Management Agreement.
In October 2006, Cambridge City Councillor Catherine Smart formally opened new homes on the Fallowfield estate in Cambridge. The £2.9 million scheme (with (£1.5 million Housing Corporation grant) consists of 15 lifetime homes and 9 keyworker homes.
The Society hosted a 'Foods around the world' event at its offices in December 2006 to celebrate the diversity of its tenant

2007/08

In May 2007 the completion of The Triangle site in Station Road, Cambridge was officially celebrated. 43 flats have been built, which are available for rent or shared ownership, and have been highly popular due to its excellent central location.
Cambridgeshire Police awarded the Society 'Secure by Design' certificates for 6 new homes built on the Fallowfield estate in Cambridge.
The Society completed upgrades to aerials to 154 flats and bungalows in June 2007, so that residents are now equipped to receive digital TV channels.
Fun was had at the Society's offices in August 2007 when a BBQ was hosted along with painting competions and displays of assistive technology. Residents from the Scotland Farm esttae were invited to the event and turned up in hordes!
In August 2007 the Society, along with BPHA, Aldwyck Housing Association, King Street Housing Society and The Papworth Housing Trust, won the Cambridge Challenge competition. This pilot scheme means that the consortia of these organisations will lead on most of the new social housing development in and around Cambridge.
Community development became a big theme for the Society in 2007, and various projects have been set up under the following themes - financial inclusion, healthy lifestyles, personal achievement and safty and support.
In October 2007, the Society undetook a 'transfer of engagements' with Harvey Housing Society. From that date the Society took over the ownership and management of Harvey's 43 homes.
In February 2008, the Society became part of Home Link, the subregional choice based lettings scheme, which was set up in partnership with Cambridge City Council, East Cambs District Council, South Cambs District Council, Fenland DFistrict Council, Huntingdonshire District Council, St Edmundsbury Council and Forest Heath Council.

2008/09

An archive website, detailing aspects of the Society's 75 year history was launched.
The Society celebrated its 75th anniversary at the Holiday Inn, Impington on 21st June 2008. All tenants were invited to attend, and there was an excellent turnout. Display boards charting the first 75 years were well-received, as was the publication 'A Hundred Houses - A History' written by local historian Jeane Underwood. Advice from Assistive Technology, The Energy Saving Trust, The Police and Citizen's Advice Bureau were on-hand, and younger residents were entertained with magic shows and facepainting. There was even a massuse on site to relieve any stress!
28 homes were handed over to the Society at Hardwick to be let to and sold to local people.
22 homes were completed on the Fallowfield Estate.
4 homes for rent were completed at Bottisham in July.
Terry Waite CBE addressed the Society's guests at St John's College, Cambridge on 8th September at a celebration of the Society's 75th anniversary. Other speakers included Mike Petty, who writes the memories pages of The Cambridge News. The Societ's Annual General Meeting also took place.
On 16th September the Society put itself under scruitiny to establish whether it maintained the Investors in People standard. The assessor concluded that the Society still maintained this standard.
Hugh Duberley CBE, Lord Lieutenant of Cambridgeshire unveiled a new public art installation at the Society's development at Grace Crescent, Hardwick. The public seating, with a horse-chestnut leaf was designed by Vanessa Hills.
In October 2008, the Society was tested to establish whether it met the government's Customer Service Excellence standard. This replaces the previous Charter Mark award. Following a rigourous process it was agreed that the Society did meet the requirements, and became one of the first housing associations in the country to be given the award.
Lanham and Company were selected under a tender to be the Society's new internal auditor.
Roger Wilson, who had worked for the Society for 8 years as its Development Manager retired in December 2008. During his time with the Society he had worked with developers and contrcators in building over 400 new homes in Cambridge, Ely, March, Bourn, Linton, Hardwick, Sutton and Newport.
The Board agreed to particiapte in the joint venture company Iceni Homes, as the new vehicle through which the Society will now undertake all its new housing development from January 2009.
February 2009 - work starts on Elmfield, a 40-home scheme for over 55's in Chesterton.
On 16 February 2009 25 homes were transferred to The Society from Cambridgeshire Police Authority from various locations in the county including Bassingbourn, Ely, Grantchester, Chesterton, Melbourn, Linton, St Neots and Whttlesford.