Pictured above: Sinead Butters, Chief Executive of the
Aspire Group
Sinead Butters, Chief Executive of the Aspire Group, has been
appointed Chair of the North Area Social Housing Forum (NASHF).
The organisation consists of social landlords in North
Staffordshire, along with key partners such as RENEW North
Staffordshire, local authorities and the National Housing
Federation.
It aims to share best practice between housing associations and
promotes collaborative working to improve the services offered to
residents in the area.
Sinead, a highly regarded housing professional, brings a wealth
of experience to the forum. She is keen to share her experience of
tackling worklessness, and her knowledge of how lifelong learning
can help build sustainable communities.
She will play a valuable role in steering NASHF's strategic
direction in the year ahead.
"As an existing member of the North Area Social Housing Forum, I
am really excited to be stepping up as Chair," said Sinead.
"The North Staffordshire housing market has specific challenges.
By working together more effectively we can ensure our customers
get the best possible service and make a lasting positive impact on
local communities."
Sinead, who was appointed Chief Executive of the Aspire Group in
October 2006, added: "The challenges facing social landlords have
never been more complex and demanding.
"Over the coming years every landlord will need to play its part
if we are to meet the expectations of government, stakeholders, and
above all, the communities we serve.
"By challenging the way we work and collaborating effectively,
not only will we impact on the North Area, but we will also help
each other to meet our strategic objectives and strengthen our
performance in the long term."