Connexus Newsletter Summer 2021
3rd August, 2021
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Community
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More affordable homes coming to Much Wenlock
Connexus has started work on a development of 14 affordable homes in Much Wenlock, giving people a much-needed opportunity to find a property within their local community.
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Connexus deal supports charity’s mammoth plans for growth
A deal has been struck to transfer the ownership of Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre and lease 12 hectares of surrounding meadow land to a local charity.
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Ley Gardens group ‘Knit and Natter’ their way to £800 donations for local organisations
A Church Stretton-based Knit and Natter group have raised and donated over £800 to local community organisations, including Ring and Ride, Church Stretton Town Football Club, Strettonia Boxing Club and Church Stretton Dementia Support Group.
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Drug and alcohol treatment service for rough sleepers launches in Shropshire
Today sees the launch of RESET, a new and potentially lifesaving multi-agency service to provide drug and alcohol treatment support for rough sleepers and those at risk of rough sleeping across Shropshire.
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A new partnership with Data On Demand
Connexus have entered into a new partnership with Data On Demand, a company providing customer data analysis. Insights from Data On Demand will help Connexus identify, monitor and support vulnerable customers.
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Cost of living crisis increases threat from ‘county lines’ drug dealing
Connexus takes a closer look at so-called ‘county lines’ drug dealing and how the cost of living crisis may be making things worse.