News Archive

Be a STAR and tell us your views

11 January 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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Are you Looking at the Bigger Picture?

01 December 2010

We're here to help - Prioritise your spending. This season, make sure you leave enough money to pay your rent, bills and council tax or you could risk losing your home. Read more

Guide Post Man Loses Home Due to Anti-Social Behaviour

08 November 2010

Bernicia Enforcement Unit has been successful in obtaining full possession of a property in Guide Post, following persistent anti social behaviour and criminal activity by the tenant. Read more

Bernicia Group Scoops Prestigious Housing Award

14 October 2010

The Bernicia Group was presented with the prestigious SHINE (Showcasing Housing Initiatives in the North East) award at the Centre for Life on 14 October 2010. Read more

Young Tenants in Wansbeck Benefit from Barclays Funding

29 September 2010

The Bernicia Group incorporating Wansbeck Homes and Cheviot Homes, has announced the receipt of a £10,000 grant from Barclays Bank Community Investment Programme aimed to promote greater financial and budgeting skills amongst tenants aged 16 – 25. Read more

Lord Mayor launches Newcastle Great Park Affordable Homes

17 September 2010

The first phase of an ambitious housing scheme has been opened in Newcastle by the city’s Lord Mayor, Councillor Brenda Hindmarsh. Read more

Affordable Rented Housing in Newcastle Great Park Town Centre Available to Occupy

01 January 2010

Cheviot Homes is proud to offer for rent this brand new development of 42 two bedroom apartments located in the heart of Newcastle Great Park Town Centre. Read more

Vision to make the difference

15 June 2009

Bernicia Group Limited brings together Cheviot Homes and Wansbeck Homes in a partnership which owns and manages over 8,000 properties. The Group launched in February 2008 and by working together our vision is 'making the difference' Read more

The Works Starts Here

01 January 2009

After much hard work, Wansbeck Homes has officially been launched. The company was formed after council house tenants in the district voted overwhelmingly for the transfer of their homes to a new, not for profit, registered social landlord. Read more