About us.
Our vision is to create connected communities where everyone can live well.
Hedyn was created through the merger of Newport City Homes and Melin Homes on 1 April 2025.
We have big and bold ambitions as set out in our strategy, to make sure everything we do has a positive impact on the lives of others. We want our residents to thrive, guaranteeing a safer and brighter future for us, and those who come after us.
As a registered social landlord, we support residents living in over 15,000 homes across south-east Wales, in:
- Blaenau Gwent
- Monmouthshire
- Newport
- Powys
- Torfaen
Candleston, which operates as a separate entity from Hedyn, is a wholly owned subsidiary of the wider Hedyn Group. Candleston develops high‑quality homes for sale which helps us:
- increase housing supply across the region
- deliver more affordable homes
- continue to invest in existing homes
- strengthen the services we provide
Hedyn Board
Our board is made up of 12 executive and non-executive members. They come from a variety of backgrounds, and bring a range of skills and experience to Hedyn.
They are:
- Lynda Sagona – Chair
- Martin Reed – Vice Chair
- Mike Usher
- Anthony Hearn
- James Tarrant
- Sarah Tipping
- Chris Sutton
- Claire Marshall
- Dale Walker
- Sanni Salisu
- Paula Kennedy
- Gareth Yeoman-Evans
Lynda Sagona – Chair
Our Executive Team
The executive team play a pivotal role in leading and shaping Hedyn.
Our Chief Executive is Paula Kennedy.
Our executive directors are:
- Gareth Yeoman-Evans – Group Executive Director of Resources
- Joanne Kirrane – Group Executive Director of Operations
- Peter Crockett – Group Executive Director for Growth and Managing Director of Candleston Homes (our subsidiary)