The Regulator of Social Housing has issued its latest regulatory judgements, handing out 19 retentions to housing providers.

Among those who retained a  G1/V1 rating were First Choice Homes Oldham, First Garden Cities Homes, English Rural Housing Association, Bromsgrove District Housing Trust, Selwood Housing Society, whg, Bromford Housing Group, Vale of Aylesbury Housing, Watford Community Housing, Weaver Vale Housing Trust, Greatwell Homes, Great Places Housing, Livin Housing, Accent Group, Inquilab Housing Association and Arches Housing.

Peabody and Bournemouth Churches Housing Association retained a G1/V2 grade, with Estuary Housing Association retained its G2/V2 rating.

Vale of Aylesbury Chief Executive, Matthew Applegate commented: “Our governance and financial stability are key strengths for us and I’m pleased that this has been recognised.  Maintaining a G1/V1 rating should give residents and stakeholders confidence in our ability to deliver our future plans.

“I’d like to thank our employees for their continued hard work and dedication throughout what continued to be a challenging year for all.”

Stephen Stringer, Chair of the VAHT Board added: “We’re absolutely thrilled with this outcome, I’m particularly happy that during a year when flexibility and adaptability came to the fore we were still able to deliver on our strategic plans and continued to operate an efficient and effective business.

“Delivering on our key objectives and building more new homes for those in housing need remains a key priority for us.

“We’ve always maintained a strong financial foundation and we’re pleased this has been recognised by this successful outcome. I’m always so proud of what we achieve at the Trust and I’m looking forward to more successes over the coming year.”