Here's what's happening at Bernicia and in our communities.
Media enquiries and business information requests: Gordon Arnott, Head of External Relations
gordon.arnott@bernicia.com T: 0191 238 3306 M: 07595 653 339
It’s National Apprenticeship Week and we’re thrilled to have the opportunity to share with you some of the stories of young people beginning their careers with us. This year’s #NAW2024 is all about ‘Skills for Life’. As Erin Tweddell explains, the impact her apprenticeship has had not just on her…
We received reports earlier this afternoon (Saturday) of a fire at a block of flats within our housing development at Sinclair Meadows in South Shields. We are pleased to say there are no reported injuries to residents and we would like to thank the fire service…
We’ve been contacted by concerned tenants offered refunds of direct debit payments they have made to pay rent and other bills. Please be aware that this is a scam that could leave you out of pocket and with substantial debt still to repay. You…
A 93-year-old woman’s dream to plant trees near her home for future generations to enjoy is now a reality thanks to Bernicia’s support. Talented artist and former school teacher Sue Handoll completed drawings and plans for a green area outside her Berwick home, to be planted…
We’ve received several reports recently from concerned tenants telling us about people claiming to be acting on behalf of Bernicia calling unannounced at their homes or cold calling them on the telephone. Callers at the door asked to come into their homes to check the condition of their…
Our phone lines could be busier than normal on Monday morning (January 22nd) as we receive calls from tenants about Storm Isha. The Met Office has issued an amber wind warning and yellow rain warning for the North East. Very strong winds are…
Traditionally, society has (generally) considered age 65 to be the time to consider retirement and for people to embrace a more relaxed, less active, and slower pace of life should they be in a position to do so. However, times are now rapidly changing, and this attitude is becoming more…
Bernicia offices will be closed to the public from Friday December 22nd until Tuesday January 2nd. We’re still contactable though if you have an emergency repair or urgently need to speak to us. Call us on Tel: 0344 800 3800, go to MyBernicia at www.bernicia.com or email contact@bernicia.com We wish…
Bernicia is delighted that the Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) has once again confirmed top grades for our governance and financial viability. Retaining our G1 V1 ratings demonstrates that Bernicia is well governed and financially resilient. The ratings are the highest housing associations…
With the dark nights here, we know it can be a worrying time for some of our tenants. Bernicia is here to support tenants who may be suffering anti-social behaviour and help people look after themselves and their property. We are…
With the colder weather now here, we’ve prepared information to help tenants stay safe and warm in their homes. There’s lots of easy to follow tips, advice and videos to help people look after their homes and themselves this winter. This includes: Keeping your home affordably warm Preventing and tackling…
With over 40,000 North East households on the waiting list for social housing, there’s a desperate need to rapidly build more genuinely affordable homes across the region. A group of North East based housing providers have joined forces to tackle this crisis head on and to…
