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19/05/2021
Public consultation begins on the site of the old Waltham Abbey Swimming Pool
Qualis Commercial is proposing to build 28 quality new homes on the site of the old Waltham Abbey Swimming Pool, which was closed in 2018.
17/05/2021
Material storage pods to be used to increase efficiency and reduce carbon footprint
In partnership with Buildbase, part of the Grafton builder merchants’ group, Qualis Management has installed three material storage pods across the Epping Forest District to improve the efficiency of its service to customers and reduce its carbon footprint.
29/04/2021
Qualis Commercial expands its Development Team
Qualis Commercial has appointed two Development Managers to expand its development team and work alongside Development Director, Simon Rutter.
26/03/2021
Qualis Management creates job opportunities
Qualis Management is expanding its team with the recruitment of three new roles within the business. The company, which took over Epping Forest District Council’s housing repairs and void services at the end of September 2020, is encouraging people from the local community to join the company.
23/03/2021
Qualis Group supports National Day of Reflection
Qualis Group is supporting a national day to remember those who have died during the pandemic, and to show support for everyone who has been bereaved.
19/03/2021
Development Director joins Qualis Commercial
Qualis Commercial has appointed Simon Rutter as Development Director to drive forward the exciting development programme of key sites which will deliver new homes and amenities in the Epping Forest district.
03/03/2021
Qualis Management joins Direct Works
As part of its commitment to continuously review and improve its service offering to customers, Qualis Management has become a member of Direct Works, the UK’s leading voice for specialists in social housing maintenance.
26/02/2021
Qualis Group acquires its first two investment properties
Qualis Group completed its first two property deals at the end of 2020. The Group plans to build a diverse investment portfolio that will provide long term secure income.
16/02/2021
COMMUNITIES ACROSS EPPING FOREST DISTRICT SET TO BENEFIT FROM NEW PARTNERSHIP
A new Community Interest Company (CIC) is being set up to deliver a range of ambitious projects to benefit the people and communities of Epping Forest District. Established through a partnership between Qualis Group and leading regeneration specialists Primera Corporation, the CIC (to be known as Qualis Community Ltd) will work to improve the socio-economic aspirations for all, including the most disadvantaged communities, and collaborate with existing community groups and stakeholders.
15/02/2021
Qualis Group appoints MD to Qualis Management
Following the successful launch of Qualis Management at the end of September 2020, Qualis Group has appointed Ben Johnson, as Managing Director of Qualis Management.
08/01/2021
Qualis Management continues to offer repair service to customers during new lockdown
Following the Government’s announcement of a new national lockdown, Qualis Management is committed to continuing to provide a full repair service to customers renting their homes from Epping Forest District Council. We are continuing to follow the Government guidance, which applies to construction and trade work.
22/12/2020
Qualis Commercial submits planning applications for Bakers Lane Car Park and Cottis Lane sites
Following extensive public consultation with Epping Forest residents, businesses, local Councillors and interested organisations, Qualis Commercial has submitted planning applications for its Bakers Lane Car Park and Cottis Lane sites.
21/12/2020
Notice of survey works at St Johns, Epping
A pre demolition and refurbishment survey will be taking place on the three retained buildings at the St John’s Road site on Monday 4th January 2021.
18/12/2020
Qualis Management housing repairs transfer success
Following the transfer of council housing repairs and voids services to Qualis Management at the end of September 2020, Qualis has seen a reduction in waiting times for tenants and a significant increase in productivity.
09/11/2020
Residents of Epping Forest District Council have until Friday 13th November to have their say on Qualis Commercial’s exciting plans for its five sites in Epping Town Centre.
Residents of Epping Forest District Council have until Friday 13th November to have their say on Qualis Commercial’s exciting plans for its five sites in Epping Town Centre.
28/10/2020
First visuals of exciting new plans for Epping Town Centre
Great news! The first visuals for Qualis Commercial’s exciting plans for Epping Town Centre have been revealed ahead of the second public consultation starting next week.
26/10/2020
Your feedback is developing future plans. Revised proposals show enhanced leisure centre plans
First round consultation feeds into evolving plans Sports Hall and squash courts added to Leisure Centre proposals Car parking prioritised Qualis seeks further views on proposed amendments Qualis Commercial has listened to your views and made changes to the initial plans. They are now seeking further feedback on these revised proposals for the five sites in Epping Town Centre.
23/10/2020
Qualis announces second public consultation to start on 2nd November
Qualis Commercial, the Epping Forest District Council-owned company, is excited to announce the dates commencing 2nd November for the second public consultation to present its revised plans for the five sites in Epping Town Centre.
22/10/2020
Qualis Commercial carries out site investigation works
Further site investigation works will be taking place on Qualis Commercial’s five sites in Epping town centre over the next four weeks.
21/09/2020
Qualis Management provides the Council Housing repair service
From Monday 28th September 2020 Qualis Management is delighted to be responsible for providing the day to day housing repair service to tenants renting their homes from Epping Forest District Council.
26/08/2020
Event details
As part of its initial stage of engagement with the local community, Qualis Commercial is encouraging residents and those who work in Epping to view and provide feedback on the suggested proposals for its five sites in Epping at a public exhibition.
11/08/2020
Proposed new Leisure facility for Epping
Since Qualis Commercial uploaded drawings and information about initial proposals for the five sites in Epping to its Commonplace platform last Friday, there has been a great response on the consultation platform.
15/06/2020
Working together for Epping
As part of its commitment to bring improved housing, economic growth and public amenities to the Epping Forest District, Qualis Commercial is assessing the future regeneration of five sites in Epping that have been identified in the Local Plan.
21/05/2020
Qualis Group - shaping our communities for tomorrow
An innovative new company ‘Qualis Group’ has been established by Epping Forest District Council (EFDC) to ensure that the council’s objectives to create more jobs, grow the local economy, improve housing and public amenities are achieved going forward. With central Government funding to councils being reduced from 2020/2021, EFDC has embraced the commercial opportunities that will provide funding back to the Council.