July 17th, 2015
PIE Project – Sir John Hall unites with budding entrepreneurs Children from year six at Tyneview Primary School in Walker are leaving for secondary school with a very special gift – a certificate to recognise their formal qualification in enterprise, which was presented to them by Sir John Hall. The children, aged ten and eleven, […]
June 19th, 2015
Jubilee Court tenants turn medics! Three young mums living at Jubilee Court have received some advanced emergency first aid training from St. John’s Ambulance This was a very useful session and provided information on topics such as choking, passing out, allergic reactions and other basic first aid. Jubilee Court tenants requested the session at […]
June 4th, 2015
Universal Credit – what it means for you Leazes Homes is working with YHN, who provide our tenants with housing management services, to ensure that they are ready for universal credit Universal Credit was introduced in Newcastle on 27 April 2015 and is gradually being claimed by more and more people. It brings together a […]
June 3rd, 2015
Leazes Homes apprentices: plugging the skills gap As the UK construction industry strives to fill a growing skills gap, Leazes Homes is addressing the issue at a grass roots level – and promoting the importance of women in technical roles into the bargain Leazes Homes, an affordable housing provider operating in Newcastle, was awarded £2.2m […]
May 29th, 2015
Leazes Homes supports PIE Project Children from two primary schools in Newcastle will be sharing their new-found expertise in enterprise with local head teachers and other school children following the launch of the second PIE (Primary Inspiration through Enterprise) resource in Newcastle. The pupils, from Walkergate and Tyneview Primary Schools, set up their own shop […]
April 30th, 2015
Summerhill Apartments, Westgate Road Leazes Homes currently has 11 general needs apartments available to rent on Westgate Road Read the full advert here (opens in a new window). “….Situated within the historic Summerhill Conservation Area the properties are in close proximity to the vibrant city centre and regional transport links. Many of the apartments have retained […]
April 21st, 2015
Jubilee Court resident Charlotte Morrison proved she’s a valuable neighbour to have after winning a YHN Community Spirit award earlier this year.
April 21st, 2015
An open letter to David Cameron and the Conservative Party. Dear Prime Minister, I write to express my grave concern at your proposals to extend the Right to Buy scheme to include tenants of Registered Providers. I agree with many of the social housing commentators who have already identified many flaws in this plan […]
March 24th, 2015
Trevelyan Court – a room with a view for older people in Newcastle Accommodation for older people in Newcastle has been given a boost thanks to the launch of Trevelyan Court, a development of high quality flats and bungalows for those with extra care needs.