A housing association in Northern Ireland has appointed a new Chair.

Ms Joy Scott has been selected as the new Chair The Clanmil Housing Group.

She has been a member of the Clanmil Board since 2012 and Vice Chair since 2014, has taken the top role at the association, which provides almost 5,000 high quality social and affordable homes throughout Northern Ireland for families and older people.

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Clare McCarty, Group Chief Executive at Clanmil, said: "With high waiting lists for homes and recent changes to the welfare system, many people are struggling more than ever to find a home and make ends meet. As well as providing great homes, our focus is on helping the people who live in those homes to thrive.

"Joy has brought invaluable experience and insight to our Board that has helped us frame our strategic direction and I am very much looking forward to working with her as Chair to achieve Clanmil’s social purpose."

Photo: Michael Cooper

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