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Bernicia building careers

Tuesday, January 17, 2012

We are seeing in the New Year with an apprenticeship programme that will help a group of local people lay the foundations for careers in the housing sector. Read more

Be a STAR and tell us your views

Wednesday, January 11, 2012

Bernicia are about to undertake a satisfaction survey of all its tenants. STAR survey replaces the STATUS survey that was previously conducted for a number of years. This is an important exercise that will allow Bernicia to understand what our tenants think about us and the services we deliver. The survey will be posted out this week with the initial deadline for return being 27 January 2012.
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The best Christmas present ever!

Thursday, December 22, 2011

“The best Christmas present ever,” was how Lavinia Steele described her new bungalow when she welcomed VIPs visiting one of our latest developments. She is one of 9 residents who have moved into our new supported housing scheme at Hatfield Chase, on the site of the former Terrier public house in Bedlington. Read more

Noisy neighbour evicted

Monday, December 12, 2011

Noisy late night parties, arguing and fighting in the street has cost a Northumberland man his home. Read more

With another cold winter forecast, let’s be a little better prepared

Wednesday, November 23, 2011

With another cold winter forecast, let’s be a little better prepared. Here's a few hints, tips and facts to help keep you and your home safe and warm during the cold weather Read more

Read our Special Edition Newsletter

Wednesday, November 23, 2011

By the end of 2012 our entire operation will have relocated to a brand new headquarters and depot on Ashwood Business Park in Ashington, Northumberland. Read our Special Edition Newsletter to find out more about how we will make accessing services even easier, fairer, quicker and more convenient. Read more

Injunction granted against abusive tenant

Monday, November 14, 2011

Bernicia Enforcement Unit has recently been successful in obtaining an Anti Social Behaviour Injunction (ASBI) against a tenant, following an incident that occurred in Bernicia’s Head Office in Kingston Park. Read more

New Brunton Grange properties now available

Friday, October 28, 2011

Bernicia Group are pleased to inform you that the next phase of properties at Brunton Grange have been completed and are available for purchase through the Homebuy Initiative. Read more

Bernicia Launches Apprenticeship Programme

Thursday, September 22, 2011

Today we have launched our apprenticeship programme. Due to the high levels of interest you may experience difficulty accessing the National Apprenticeship website and viewing the vacancies. This should be resolved in the next two days. The closing date for all apprenticeship vacancies is Friday 7 October 2011 Read more

Your last chance to buy a Chillingham House at Brunton Grange

Wednesday, September 21, 2011

Bernicia is currently advertising the last Chillingham house type at Brunton Grange, Great Park, Newcastle. This three bed townhouse with integral garage is being marketed at £193,000 through the Homebuy initiative and is due for completion October 2011. For further information contact Sharon Williams on 0191 238 3843 or email Sharon.Williams@Bernicia.com.
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A blooming good idea

Tuesday, September 06, 2011

It was green fingers and spades at the ready as the youth of Ashington donned their wellies and prepared to create handmade hanging baskets for the community’s elderly residents. Read more

They’ve gone MAD at Burnside!

Tuesday, September 06, 2011

Residents on the Burnside Estate in Bedlington Station have gone MAD with a series of activities to Make a Difference to their community Read more

Creating green houses in Ashington

Tuesday, September 06, 2011

We are about to undertake work to improve the energy efficiency of 92 non-traditional Hawthorn Leslie properties in East Ashington which will cut heating costs by as much as 30% Read more

Bernicia heads jobs drive

Tuesday, September 06, 2011

Bernicia championed a drive to provide work for residents living on its estates by recently staging a jobs’ fair
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Christmas Crackers in Bedlington

Friday, July 08, 2011

Bedlington went Christmas crackers with the mid summer unwrapping of a festive tree on the site of the former Terrier public house. Read more

Internal improvements at Roseneath Court in Ashington

Friday, July 08, 2011

An exhibition is being held for Residents of 59 properties to make their choices for items for improvement including style of kitchen units, focal point fire and surround along with associated floor tiling and decoration colours for bathroom and kitchen. Read more

108 Properties in Ashington to Receive a Transformation

Thursday, July 07, 2011

94 Bernicia properties together with potentially 14 privately owned properties will receive external façade treatment which consists of thermal insulating to the walls and finished with render and cladding Read more

Stand Out From the Crowd as a Customer Inspector

Tuesday, June 14, 2011

Bernicia are currently recruiting for Customer Inspectors to help us improve our services. We will be advertising for tenant volunteers in a variety of ways, and are looking for as many people as possible. Read more

Bernicia are Building - The Bedlington Supported Housing Project

Thursday, June 09, 2011

The Bedlington Supported Housing Project is a dynamic scheme promoting quality of life, health and wellbeing for older people and people with physical and learning disabilities. Read more

Resident Involvement Strategy

Thursday, June 09, 2011

Our Resident Involvement and Empowerment Strategy sets out our commitment to provide a range of opportunities, complimented by appropriate training and information, to empower residents to contribute effectively in decision making processes. Read more

Social Inclusion Impact Assessment

Thursday, June 09, 2011

Since the Social Inclusion team was formed, it has provided a number of activities for our tenants. Read more

Bernicia Takes Legal Action to Protect Vulnerable Tenant

Monday, May 02, 2011

Twelve individuals in East Ashington have each been issued with an anti-social behaviour Injunction with a power of arrest after they harassed and targeted a vulnerable man in the town, putting his life and tenancy at risk. Read more

Annual Report to Tenants

Friday, April 01, 2011

Two Tenant Away Days have been held for tenant epresentatives from across the Bernicia Group to come together to consider our performance against the new ‘National Standards’ Read more

Homes With A Difference

Friday, April 01, 2011

We are delighted to be able to offer a variety of new homes at Brunton Grange in Newcastle Great Park through the Government’s "Newbuild Homebuy” scheme Read more

Bernicia Achieves Investors in People Gold Award

Tuesday, February 15, 2011

The Bernicia Group has achieved Investors in People (IIP) Gold Status, a recognised accolade in the UK for business improvement through people. This puts Bernicia amongst the top 1% of organisations recognised by IIP Read more

Plans for New Headquarters are Announced

Tuesday, February 01, 2011

Staff are excited as plans are revealed to move to new purpose-built headquarters. Work on site at Ashwood Business Park, Ashington will start early in the new year with completion and relocation planned for Autumn 2012. Read more

Free Debt Advice on Offer for Local Residents

Tuesday, February 01, 2011

Free advice and help on debt, housing and welfare benefits will be on offer to Ashington residents at an event being held next week. Read more

North East Illegal Money Lending Team

Saturday, January 01, 2011

In 2004 the DTI launched two pilot projects one in Birmingham and the other in Glasgow. The projects remit were to combat the problem of Illegal money lenders “loan sharks”. Read more

Housing Providers Come Together to Help Tackle Worklessness

Monday, November 01, 2010

Twenty Northumberland housing providers, who together represent around 25,000 households, have signed up to the ‘Housing Employment Compact for Northumberland’ Read more

Don't buy electricity meter top-ups at doorstep

Tuesday, September 07, 2010

Energy companies and consumer watchdog warn customers. Organised criminals are found to be operating across UK selling illegal meter credit. Read more

Are you interested in becoming a board member?

Saturday, February 07, 2009

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