Paddock Co-operative

Paddock Housing Co-operative is responsible for 46 properties in Walsall. It was formed in the 1980s by several families in Chuckery who were on the council waiting list for houses and responded to to bchs promotion of the co-operative housing model.

The dedication of the ten families who responded resulted in the building of the co-operative’s first houses, which were completed in 1989. A further development of 14 new homes was then completed in 1993, with an additional ten new homes built in 1997 and the latest development completed in 2003.

Paddock is a very independent organisation and relies on member involvement to ensure the co-operative continues to thrive. Members organise their own repairs and maintenance service, control rent arrears, operate their own waiting list, interview applicants, allocate houses and take an active part in many other areas involved in the day to day running of the co-operative. Paddock members hold regular meetings to keep up-to-date with what is going on in their organisation and to address issues promptly.

All new members are actively encouraged to get involved with the running of the co-operative and are offered training and support to do so.
Paddock is proud to see the second generation of members helping to run the co-operative, with children of founder members being housed and playing their part in ensuring Paddock continues to meet the needs of its members and the local community.

Email info@bchs.org.uk for more information.