Bernicia’s offices to close for the State Funeral on 19th September. Alongside the nation, our colleagues and customers, we mourn the death and pay tribute to our beloved Queen Elizabeth II. On Monday 19th September, we will be joining the nation to pay respects to Her Majesty and commemorate her…
Alongside the nation, our colleagues and customers, we mourn the death and pay tribute to our beloved Queen Elizabeth II. Our Queen reigned with devotion and courage, warmth and grace. Her unwavering presence over 70 years leaves an incredible impression on a great many of us, and her passing will…
It’s a warm welcome from everyone at Bernicia to our new apprentices as they take their first steps into the world of work. Our Chief Executive John Johnston led the welcome for the ten young people joining our highly successful apprenticeships programme: Josh Brewster – Joinery – Durham Benjamin Urwin…
We’ll be starting important work this weekend to ensure carbon monoxide detectors are fitted in all tenant’s homes that need them. New Government legislation will shortly mean that landlords have to ensure that every one of their homes which has a combustible appliance – eg a boiler or gas fire…
Bernicia is backing a new national campaign to help alert cash strapped families to the dangers of loan sharks. The England Illegal Money Lending Team (IMLT) is running a month-long social media campaign throughout August to raise awareness of the dangers of loan sharks and signpost families to financial information…
Talented gardeners Ray Chaytor and Colin Shaw have scooped a special award for their horticultural talent. The green-fingered duo impressed judges at…
It’s a double awards success for our in-house build team, scooping its second top construction award in the space of just eight months. Bernicia project manager Rod Hutchinson and site manager Ian Marshall are pictured with their latest accolade from LABC Warranty, a second prestigious ‘The Bricks Site Recognition Award’ for…
A multi-million pound bid is being submitted to Government for transformational improvements to Ashington town centre. A bid for over £16m will be made next month to the Government’s Levelling Up Fund (LUF) – a £4.8 billion scheme for eligible local authorities to invest in infrastructure that improves everyday life,…
We are all aware of the terrible conflict happening in Ukraine right now, and the humanitarian crisis this has created. One of our Government’s responses to this is the Homes for Ukraine scheme, which is designed to enable people to support refugees from the Ukraine through the offer of a…
Learning has never been as much fun for the youngsters at two Bedlington nursery schools. They are enjoying playing with a host of new toys and equipment inside and outside the classroom, bringing fresh impetus to their learning with the support of the Bernicia Community Investment Fund. The Spring Bedlington…
A hugely popular football project in Berwick led by the Newcastle United Foundation will continue for at least another year thanks to renewed funding from Bernicia. Bernicia has extended its backing of the Berwick Kicks sessions with £11,500 worth of support from its Community Investment Fund. The grant will…
We’re about to begin a survey of trees on our land – open spaces and gardens – to assess their condition and to make sure they don’t pose any risk to people or properties. Bernicia carries out this survey every three years, so if tenants and customers see officials inspecting…
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