Welcome to Delta
CHP and Estuary merge to become Delta
Today, CHP and Estuary officially merged to become Delta Housing (Delta). Delta is now the largest housing association in Essex, with more than 17,000 homes.
With increased resource and capacity, we’re looking forward to delivering a better and quicker service for customers, investing more in our current homes, and developing more new social housing across Essex.
Ian Green OBE, previously Estuary’s Chair, is Chair of Delta’s Board, and Paul Edwards, previously CHP’s Chief Executive, is Chief Executive for Delta.
Ian said: “Today marks an exciting new chapter for social housing in Essex. By bringing together the strengths of both CHP and Estuary, Delta will be able to deliver more for the people and communities we serve.
“As Delta, we have even more capacity to improve services, invest more in our existing homes, and build the high-quality, affordable housing our region urgently needs. I’m proud to lead the Board at this pivotal moment and look forward to the positive impact Delta will have across Essex in the years ahead”, Ian continued.
Paul said: “I’m incredibly proud of everyone who’s worked so hard to make this merger happen. We have a strong and dedicated team that cares, so I’m confident we’ll be able to tackle the challenges and make the most of the opportunities we’ll have as the largest housing association in Essex.
“By retaining a local focus and keeping communities at our heart, we can make sure our growth translates into better services, better homes, and better outcomes for customers across the county”, Paul continued.
We announced our plans to explore a merger in March 2025 and conducted a customer consultation before the CHP and Estuary Boards approved it in December 2025. To find out more, read our merger frequently asked questions.