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Rent and service charges 2026-2027

4 March 2026

Each year we review our rents and charges so we can continue to provide safe, well‑maintained homes and neighbourhoods. 

This week we will be writing to customers to update you on your new rent and service charges. We understand that this change may feel worrying, and we’re here to su......

26 February 2026

Families welcome the official opening of new play park at Blackie Park

Local residents gathered this week to attend the opening of our brand-new play park at Blackie Pa...

23 February 2026

We've appointed Claire Long as new chair and thank Emily Cox for seven years of leadership

We’d like to thank our Chair, Emily Cox MBE, who will step down from her role in February after s...

17 February 2026

We delivered a live fire training exercise in partnership with Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service

We are continuing our work to strengthen resilience and keep our customers safe by working closel...

12 February 2026

Your feedback in action - we listen and act!

We’re committed to listening carefully to what our customers tell us and acting on it. Whether yo...

12 February 2026

Community Grants are back and bigger than ever!

We have relaunched our Community ...

10 February 2026

Our commitment to veterans recognised with Gold Award

We are proud to have retained our Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) Gold Award, reaffirming our l...