Here's what's happening at Bernicia and in our communities.
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You told us in a recent survey that you want to be treated as individuals and for us to do this we need to get to know you better. Acting on your responses, our trusted research partner MMC research and marketing in partnership with Panelbase, will…
Hundreds of Bernicia tenants will enjoy warmer homes and cheaper fuel bills after we awarded a £7m retrofit contract to County Durham-based renewable energy systems specialist PHS Home Solutions. The contract will see 865 Bernicia properties improved to meet Government targets through a range of measures…
Teamwork at its best. The Oswin Project team take time out from their highly skilled work restoring a 200-year-old wall in historic Bothal village, Northumberland. The team – pictured with Bernicia’s employability partner Luke Dargie – have spent three months completely rebuilding the wall from its foundations upwards, after it fell into disrepair protecting…
A hugely popular football project in Berwick led by the Newcastle United Foundation is helping channel young people’s energy and talent into sport. Bernicia extended its backing of the Berwick Kicks sessions with £11,500 worth of support from its Community Investment Fund. The sessions led by coaches from…
Bernicia, Northumbria Police and members of Northumberland County Council’s enforcement team called at homes across south east Northumberland to reassure victims of anti-social behaviour that their complaints are being acted upon. The community action day across Bedlington, Stakeford, Choppington, Guidepost, Ashington and Bedlington Station is part of on-going work by…
We’re always keen to get feedback from our tenants and customers to help us improve the services we deliver. If you’re a Bernicia tenant, you may receive a phone call from Kwest Research who we’ve recently appointed to help us with a telephone survey. Here’s more information about the survey…
Bernicia is backing a national campaign to make communities safer by tackling anti-social behaviour (ASB). ASB Awareness Week 2023 aims to encourage communities to take a stand against ASB and highlight the support available to help people affected by it. We know that ASB can devastate the lives of victims…
A wonderful day at Chillingham House celebrating 30 years since our retirement living location in Sunderland first opened its doors to tenants. And a special day for Audrey Rooks (pictured left) who has lived at the ever-popular location near Roker seafront for all those years. Bernicia Location Officer Ros Aitkenhead…
Bernicia has further strengthened its senior leadership team with the appointment of three new directors into key roles within the business. Highly experienced housing professional Kirstie Kelly joins Bernicia as the new Director of Housing Services, while Louise Tinkler and Jeff Boyd are promoted into the…
A Northumberland community hub opening the door to opportunities and employment for local people welcomed Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner Kim McGuinness to find out more about its vital work. Since it opened 12 years ago, the Newbiggin Learning Hive has helped scores of people in…
Our Complaints Policy and Procedure is changing – here’s what you need to know. We are committed to delivering the best possible services to you, and welcome your compliments, and complaints because they help us learn and improve. We’ve been working with Bernicia’s Tenant Voice panel and Customer Services Committee…
Bernicia has welcomed Northumberland County Council’s go-ahead for 58 affordable new homes to be built in Berwick. Bernicia’s £13m scheme will see a mix of bungalows and family homes built on the site of the former Seton Hall at Tweedmouth specifically to meet local need.
