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We have been named in the Top 50 Great Place to Work® list, leading the way amongst North East employers

18 March 2026

We have been officially recognised as one of the UK’s Top 50 Best Workplaces™ 2026 by Great Place To Work®, the global authority on workplace culture, leading the way with North East employers and Housing Associations across the country.

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13 March 2026

New text message number 07860 021 199

We’ve introduced a new mobile number — 07860 021 199 — to help us send clearer, more personalised...

10 March 2026

Consultation on plans for 49 new affordable homes in Hetton-le-Hole

We have launched a public consultation on proposals to deliver 49 high‑quality,...

4 March 2026

Rent and service charges 2026-2027

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

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...