Orbit Homes is a Finalist in the Inside Housing Development Awards 2025!🎉 We’re excited to share that our Liberty Park development in Rackheath has been shortlisted in the ‘Best Shared Ownership Development - Rural/Suburban’ category. With 50 modern and energy-efficient homes for affordable rent and shared ownership, Liberty Park was designed to both promote customer wellbeing and help nature thrive with biodiversity initiatives across the site. Each home features Air Source Heat Pumps, solar PV panels, EV charging, and high design and safety standards, ensuring shared owners enjoy excellent value from day one. We’re especially proud that 100% of shared owners surveyed at Liberty Park said they would recommend Orbit Homes to a friend, and we’re looking forward to the end of November when the winners will be announced!
We're proud to announce two internal promotions to Orbit’s Executive Team, strengthening our focus on People and Reputation. 🎉 🔵Lisa Astle has been appointed Chief Reputation Officer 🔵Catrinel Stanila steps into the role of Chief People Officer Both will report directly to our Group Chief Executive, Phil Andrew, and play pivotal roles in ensuring Orbit remains a great place for colleagues to work and grow and continues to be a trusted and respected voice both in the sector and with customers. Lisa, previously our Director of Communications and Brand, will lead Orbit’s overarching communications and reputation strategy, spanning internal and external comms, public affairs, digital, design, brand and more. Cat, formerly our HR Director, will lead our People Strategy, focusing on HR Operations, Business Partnering, and enhancing the overall Colleague Experience.
We’ve published our latest Sustainability Report 🌱 We’re proud to share the progress we've made in the last 12 months towards creating lasting social and environmental impact, which has included: 🔵 £26.3m in social value generated 🔵 36% cut in our carbon footprint 🔵 Nearly 1 in 5 outdoor spaces now support nature recovery 🔵 87.84% of homes now EPC C or above Want to know more? Find out how we’re building a better future for our customers, communities, and the planet by reading the full report.
We’re delighted to announce Brian Nearney as our new Chief Development Officer. 🎉 Previously Regional Managing Director for Orbit Homes Midlands and South, Brian has been promoted into this newly created role to lead the delivery of our 2030 New Homes Strategy, with a strong focus on regeneration and social value. With decades of experience in residential development and a passion for high-quality, sustainable homes, Brian is perfectly placed to help drive our build ambitions forward. On his appointment, Brian said: “I’m incredibly proud to lead Orbit’s Development business through this exciting next stage of growth. I look forward to working with Homes England, local authorities, landowners, and housebuilders as we deliver affordable homes and regeneration programmes at pace.”
We’ve published our latest Sustainability Report 🌱 We’re proud to share the progress we've made in the last 12 months towards creating lasting social and environmental impact, which has included: 🔵 £26.3m in social value generated 🔵 36% cut in our carbon footprint 🔵 Nearly 1 in 5 outdoor spaces now support nature recovery 🔵 87.84% of homes now EPC C or above Want to know more? Find out how we’re building a better future for our customers, communities, and the planet by reading the full report by clicking on the image below.
Promoting active and healthy lifestyles in our communities 🎾 Our Orbit Homes team have partnered up with West Northamptonshire Pickleball CIC to help raise awareness of the sport in the local area. Funded by our community investment programme, this sponsorship will help the club offer fun pickleball sessions for all ages, host social events, and work towards their goal of a dedicated pickleball facility in the area. West Northamptonshire Pickleball is based near our Micklewell Park development in Daventry and we’re delighted to support the club!
Our colleagues from Orbit Homes recently volunteered to give a mini-makeover to the Let's Play Project, a charity in Banbury that supports children and young people aged 5-25 with additional needs. Our team rolled up their sleeves to redecorate the charity’s activity room and hallway, creating an improved and welcoming space for the young people who attend after-school clubs, youth groups, and holiday activities. Here at Orbit, we’re committed to giving back to our communities, and what better way to do that than by partnering with a local charity and having some fun along the way. We hope this refreshed space will bring joy for many years to come! ✨ Check out the full story by clicking on the image below!
We’re proud to share that we’ve been awarded the Building Safety Initiative of the Year at the ASCP UK Safety and Compliance Awards 2025! Our step-by-step guidance developed in partnership with Bevan Brittan LLP and Totus Digital, was designed to support colleagues and contractors in navigating the updated Building Regulations and maintaining compliance, ensuring safety for our customers and communities. A huge thank you to our partners and teams - this recognition is a testament to the power of partnership and a shared commitment to building safety. 👏 Read more by clicking on the image below!
Orbit Homes are Finalists in the Housebuilder Awards 2025 🎉 We’re delighted to have been shortlisted for ‘Best Customer Satisfaction Initiative’ at the Housebuilder Awards 2025, in recognition of how we place the customer at the heart of the homebuying process. We’re incredibly proud of our Orbit Homes team, who support customers every step of the way in purchasing their new homes with us. To determine the Finalists, the judges considered: 💡The innovation and imagination of the customer satisfaction approach 🫴 Addressing a specific need ⭐ Excellence and delivery above the norm 🏡 Clear benefit to the customer We’re looking forward to November when the winners will be announced!
We have officially opened our new community hub in Erith! We were delighted to welcome Councillor Brian Bishop, Cabinet Member for Communities and Housing at the London Borough of Bexley, who officially opened the hub by unveiling a plaque at a community celebration event also attended by Daniel Francis MP. Located at Orchard House, Northend Road, this hub provides access to free face-to-face support on a range of issues such as managing finances, health and wellbeing, and employability as part of our Better Days programme. The hub is also a welcoming space for community events, helping residents build friendships and connect with their neighbours. To read more, click on the image below!
