Stop Loan Sharks Christmas campaign supported by Bernicia
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Bernicia backs loan sharks free Christmas
We’re supporting the Stop Loan Sharks Project and its…
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Top housing regulator rating for Bernicia
Bernicia’s Chief Executive John Johnston has welcomed our top rating by the Regulator of Social Housing – with Bernicia looking ahead with confidence to unveiling our new corporate strategy in spring, setting out our ambitious strategic plans over the next four years. The Regulator of Social Housing has revealed its…
Top builders from Bernicia have scooped an LABC Warranty award for the quality of the Bernicia site at Backworth
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Top award for Bernicia’s in-house build team
Bernicia’s talented in-house building team has scooped a top construction industry award for the quality of workmanship and site management at our Castle Square development in Backworth, North Tyneside. LABC Warranty,…
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Bernicia awarded SHIFT Gold Accreditation 2021
Building on our 2020 SHIFT Silver accreditation, Bernicia has now achieved SHIFT Gold accreditation for 2021, further demonstrating our commitment to the environment and sustainability, despite the coronavirus restrictions we’ve been under since the last assessment.
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New £4m Tyneside specialist housing development under construction
Work is underway to deliver a new £4m development in Newburn, specifically designed to support the independent living needs of people with learning disabilities. The scheme will provide a 15 apartment building and five bungalows – all available at affordable rents – together on a site…
Bernicia unveils plans for a new 61 affordable home development in Tweedmouth
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Affordable new homes planned for Berwick
Proposals for a £7m scheme to build 61 affordable new homes in Berwick have been unveiled. Bernicia wants to build a mix of bungalows and family homes on the site of the former Seton Hall at Tweedmouth. The houses for rent or shared ownership are aimed specifically at local people…
Ashington community YMCA benefitting from a Bernicia Foundation grant to keep vital services in place for teenagers
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Young people’s community lifeline backed by Bernicia Foundation
Staff from a local community venue who help young people stay safe, navigate personal challenges and provide a social space to meet, have spoken of the rising pressures they’re facing, and how donations have become a much-needed lifeline to keep supporting more than 400 local teenagers. Youth leaders from YMCA…
Bernicia proud to be associate sponsor of the North East Chamber of Commerce Business Awards
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Bernicia proud to back North East business best
North East England Chamber of Commerce has awarded its prestigious Business of the Year award to Great North Air Ambulance (GNAA) at the celebration of regional success, held in Durham Cathedral. Bernicia was the proud associate sponsor of the North East England Chamber of Commerce Business Awards which…
Hannah Wilson
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Living Spaces wins double gold at top industry awards
North East estate agent Living Spaces has struck gold for the second time this year by winning the British Property Award for Estate Agents in Newcastle upon Tyne city centre. The Grey Street-based agent – part of Bernicia Group – performed outstandingly throughout the extensive judging period, which focused on…
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Bernicia retirement housing survey
We would love to get your thoughts about housing options you’ll consider in future. Simply complete the survey below to be entered in a prize draw to win a £100 Amazon voucher. It will take you just under 10 minutes to complete and every entry makes a huge difference…
Michael Farr of Bernicia and Ian Avis of Tolent inspect the new bungalows at Rosebrough
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New bungalows complete in £9.4m Cramlington development
The latest phase in a £9.4m contemporary living complex in Cramlington has been completed with eight new bungalows ready to welcome new owners. Bernicia is developing Rosebrough – 60 high quality homes for mature people, comprising 48 self-contained apartments for rent, four Tyneside flats and eight bungalows. Gateshead-based contractor…
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Bernicia marks UK’s first ASB Awareness Week
Bernicia has been part of a national campaign this week that is bringing together people and organisations from across the country to take a stand against anti-social behaviour and make communities safer. ASB Awareness Week – Making Communities Safer aims to encourage communities to take a stand against ASB and…