Knowsley Housing Trust scoops major prize at business awards

Knowsley Housing Trust (KHT) is today celebrating after picking up the award for Housing Development of the Year at last night’s (26 November) Knowsley Business and Regeneration Awards.

KHT is an independent housing association which aims to offer quality homes at affordable rents and has been in business since 2002. Committed to improving the quality of life for Knowsley residents, KHT has provided homes for around 25,000 people in the area.

Guests from across the Knowsley business community joined together for the annual awards that acknowledged the enterprise, creativity and hard work of the people and businesses that have contributed to the regions economic success.

Edward Perry, chair of the Knowsley Place Board and director of operations for Knowsley hall, who led the judging panel, says: “The volume and quality of the nominations this year was fantastic. It is testament to the vibrancy of our business community here in Knowsley that we have so many successes to highlight.

“The awards provide a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the people and organisations behind these success stories.”

Counsellor Mike Murphy, Knowsley’s cabinet member for Regeneration and Economic Development, adds: “Once again, the awards have been a fantastic celebration of Knowsley and its business and regeneration community. It is such a great occasion to recognise the dedication of those people who continue to make Knowsley such a great place to do business.”

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