Bernicia has unveiled ambitious plans to invest £400m into homes, services and communities – and a commitment to help the region unlock its potential. We own and manage over 14,000 homes and have set out bold plans in our new five-year corporate strategy ‘The Bernicia Effect, Supporting Opportunity’, building on…
The North East Housing Partnership, a collaborative group of 19 North East social housing providers, has appointed a new Chair to lead its response to meeting the region’s affordable housing needs. Bernicia Chief Executive John Johnston has been appointed to the role, following three years as the partnership’s Vice Chair.
Bernicia’s Executive Director of Communities, Jenny Allinson, has been appointed Chair of an award-winning North East social housing partnership helping tenants and residents overcome barriers to find employment. She will head up the Housing Employment Network North East (HENNE) which pools the collective expertise of 12 North East housing…
We’re recruiting for an Independent Member on our Customer Services Committee. Are you someone who can help influence our future, who wants to make a difference and who can help make sure the voice of tenants is at the heart of every decision we make? As an Independent Member of…
Scores of extra Bernicia homes are benefitting from new energy efficiency upgrades thanks to more Government funding. Bernicia has received an extra £500,000 from the Warm Homes: Social Housing Fund which we are matching, meaning £1m in total is being invested into a further 150 homes to make them warmer…
North East Mayor Kim McGuinness today announced £22m investment that will help people seeking a home by driving the development of 1,122 new homes across towns and cities in the region. The money will be spent to prepare brownfield sites many of which are derelict or have stood empty…
As we get ready to launch our next corporate strategy 2026-31, Bernicia has announced the appointment of David Pye as Executive Director of Assets and Growth. ‘Supporting Opportunity’ in the North East is the key aim of Bernicia’s next corporate strategy 2026-31. With a commitment to invest over £400m into…
An Economic Inactivity Trailblazer research project that will help identify and overcome systemic barriers to employment for people living in supported accommodation has been commissioned by the North East Combined Authority (NECA).‘Opening Doors’ is an exciting pilot research programme bringing together academics and specialist housing providers to consider the challenges…
Our £7m scheme of 32 new homes at Stakeford is nearing completion – great homes at social rents in a hugely popular area. We’re aiming for the mix of two, three and four bedroom houses and two and three bedroom bungalows to be completed in March. The new estate –…
The first tenants are enjoying life in their new homes as a £13m Bernicia housing scheme nears completion in Berwick. The 56 properties at Seton Hall near the town centre are helping tackle an urgent need from local people for quality new affordable homes in the Northumberland market town. People…
Tees Valley’s housing associations, councils and combined authority have formed a new partnership to boost the delivery of affordable homes across the region. The Tees Valley Housing Partnership (TVHP) aims to pool members’ knowledge and expertise, attract funding and investment, and deliver better outcomes for local people. Collectively, the partnership’s…
Congratulations to apprentices Alfie and Anthony (pictured) for their outstanding work helping RE:GEN North East successfully deliver a £5m refurbishment contract at hundreds of Bernicia homes. Anthony successfully completed his Level 2 Apprenticeship in Carpentry and Joinery earlier in the summer while working…
