Housing group removed from supervision

In April 2007, the Housing Corporation raised concerns about AmicusHorizon's governance and management.

The group responded by making changes and providing more resident-focussed services to improve performance across its six housing association members, based in the south-east. During the past seven months the group has:

Improved organisation member SLFHA's performance, which has led to an improved Audit Commission assessment from no stars and uncertain prospects for improvement to one star and promising prospects for improvement

Reviewed itd governance structure

Welcomed input of new Group Chair, Lord Falconer of Thoroton.

Following the Housing Corporation's announcement, AmicusHorizon says it will continue to improve the way it works and the services it provides for around 4,000 1066 households.

Newly-appointed chief executive Steve Walker said: "I am delighted the Housing Corporation has removed AmicusHorizon from supervision.

"This fantastic news allows us to put our plans into action to restructure the group.

"Changing the way we are organised will ensure we can continue our work to transform AmicusHorizon into a first-class, resident-focussed service provider delivering efficient and effective services.

"This great achievement would not have been possible without the huge amount of effort and support from staff, residents and board members.

"I am excited to have joined an organisation with a clear set of strategic objectives - of providing excellent services, delivering excellent performance, creating excellent neighbourhoods and developing excellent people to transform our business.

"I thank everyone involved for their hard work and dedication whilst delivering improved services for residents."