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We announced last month that Aspire Housing and whg are in early talks around a potential merger of the two organisations.

This would create a new housing association with 32,000 homes across their Midlands heartland.

The merger would bring clear benefits for customers and communities, combining the best from both organisations. Our aims would be to:

• Deliver excellent repairs and housing services.
• Invest in homes to ensure they continue to be warm and safe.
• Provide support services for our customers, including money advice and access to employment and training.
• Build more homes for people in local communities.

Why are we planning to merge?

Whilst both organisations are performing strongly, there are challenges for all housing associations.

The government expects us to build more new, affordable homes, whilst keeping existing homes well-maintained and energy efficient.

We want to make the most of this opportunity to strengthen our organisations and protect our future, so we can continue providing affordable, good-quality homes for our local communities.

What happens next?

We will keep you updated whilst we move through this process and continue to explore the potential merger.

Customer voices will be at the heart of our new organisation, informing our decision-making and helping us to keep improving. It's important for us to hear what you think about these proposals and your priorities as a customer, and there will be lots of ways you can feed back.

We've created a dedicated information page on our website where you can find all the latest information, including FAQs, how to get involved and share your feedback, and next steps.