EPIC’s latest Community Voice event held at St Stephen’s Church in May 2026
EPIC hosted its latest tenant engagement event on the evening of Wednesday 13 May 2026, at St Stephen’s Church in Bentilee. The session was attended by 8 tenants, alongside members of the EPIC team, and EPIC Board Members Dave Newmarch and Jemma Richards, creating a valuable opportunity for open discussion and collaboration. The agenda covered […]
EPIC Donates £1,000 to Bentilee Volunteers Following Successful Fundraising Year
EPIC is proud to announce the donation of £1,000 to Bentilee Volunteers, raised through a series of staff-led fundraising activities throughout 2025/26. Bentilee Volunteers was selected as EPIC’s Charity of the Year for 2025/26 by both staff and tenants. The choice reflects EPIC’s ongoing commitment to supporting local communities and improving the lives of families […]
EPIC joins PlaceShapers
We’re pleased to share that EPIC has joined PlaceShapers, a national network of housing organisations that believe homes are about more than bricks and mortar – they’re about creating places where people and communities can thrive. EPIC owns and manages around 1,400 homes across Stoke-on-Trent and nearby areas. Alongside providing safe and affordable homes, we […]
Update on the Renters’ Rights Act – April 2026
You may have seen in the news that the Renters’ Rights Act comes into effect from 1 May. We wanted to explain what this means for you. In short – nothing is changing for EPIC tenants right now. The new law is focused on people renting from private landlords. It brings in changes like ending […]
Tenant Insight Group Open Event – a great start to an important conversation
On Saturday 25 April, we held our Tenant Insight Group Open Event at Bentilee Neighbourhood Centre, giving tenants the chance to find out more about this new group and how they can get involved in shaping EPIC’s services. We’d like to say a big thank you to everyone who took the time to attend and […]
Community Voice Event in Bentilee – 13 May
EPIC’s next Community Voice event is set to take place on Saturday 16 August, between 10am and 12pm, at the Normacot Grange Community Centre, Burgundy Grove, ST3 7GW.
New allocations policy now live
From 1 April, we’ve introduced a new Allocations Policy. This means we’ll now assess housing applications using an updated banding system, designed to better reflect people’s individual needs and make the process fairer and more consistent. You can read the full policy by clicking here. If you’re unsure what this means for you or your […]
EPIC to launch new Tenant Insight Group
Later this year, we’re launching a brand‑new Tenant Insight Group – and we’d love you to be part of it. This is your chance to have your voice heard, share your ideas and shape the future of EPIC. Whether you’ve got lots to say or just want to make a difference in your community, your […]
EPIC launches ‘The EPIC Connection’ to transform tenant relationships and strengthen community trust
EPIC has unveiled The EPIC Connection, an organisation-wide cultural change programme designed to strengthen relationships with tenants, colleagues, contractors, and community partners. Developed in collaboration with The Connectives, a consultancy specialising in people-focused transformation, the programme represents a major step forward in EPIC’s commitment to delivering services rooted in empathy, communication, and trust. At a […]
Local community comes together for Apprenticeship Information and Guidance event
We were delighted to see such a fantastic turnout at the Apprenticeship Information, Advice and Guidance Workshop Saturday 14 March at the Bentilee Neighbourhood Centre. It was great to support Stephen Rushton, Training & Business Solutions Ltd, alongside colleagues and partners, in bringing this event together and being on hand to help on the day. […]