Tpas National Scrutiny Week 2023
1st Sep 2023
…free online digital workshops listed below, please contact getinvolved@newlon.org.uk. Name Date Time Description Tenant Scrutiny Club Live. 02/10/23 1:00 – 3:00 pm Caritas Charles opens the hugely successful Tpas Scrutiny Club to members and non-members alike. So why not grab the chance to join the meet up! Lively discussion and debate on all things scrutiny is a guaranteed. What does…
Building and fire safety legislation
…regulations require building owners in multi-occupied residential buildings to take specific actions, depending on the height of the building: Some provisions apply regardless of height. More are needed once a building reaches 11 metres. Further requirements are introduced when a building reaches 18 metres (7 storeys) or more. For all multi-occupied residential buildings, with two or more sets of domestic…
Hate crime
…and visual impairments. Gender identity (people who are transgender, transsexual or transvestite). Race, skin colour, nationality, ethnicity or heritage. Religion, faith or belief, including people without a religious belief. Sexual orientation (people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual or heterosexual etc.). Lifestyle and dress i.e. such as an alternative sub-culture. Hate crime can include: Name calling or verbal abuse. Graffiti or…
Chair of Audit and Risk Committee
…premium upon an active commitment to working inclusively and collaboratively. It is a friendly and supportive culture, with a skilled staff and Board team. It’s a great opportunity to contribute to an organisation that values diversity, service excellence and placemaking; and one where your skills and perspectives will be highly valued. For more information or to apply please visit https://www.campbelltickell.com/careers_archive/chair-of-audit-and-risk-newlon-housing-trust/….
Newlon nominated for 2019 Women in Housing Awards
1st Aug 2019
…This includes the Barnsbury Improved Lifestyle Initiative, which aims to boost the health of women who attend, whilst giving them the opportunity to socialise with fellow residents. The award also celebrates the success of the Islington Bangladesh Association’s community garden project, which provides allotments, food-growing and cookery classes, backed up with opportunities to gain horticultural qualifications – a unique approach…
Groundbreaking developments
…is a modern, light-filled community resource comprising a large hall, a smaller hall, office accommodation, interview rooms, a seminar room, toilets and baby changing facilities, a kitchen, a reception area and a courtyard. Horseferry Road Horseferry Road was our first Shared Ownership scheme, which we built in 1992. Located at Limehouse Basin, E14, the £2.5 million development comprises 42 homes,…
Electric bike and scooter safety
…packs when charging as this could lead to overheating or a fire. Don’t charge batteries or store your e-bike or e-scooter near combustible or flammable materials. Don’t overcharge your battery – check the manufacturer’s instructions for charge times. Don’t overload socket outlets or use inappropriate extension leads. In the event of an e-bike, e-scooter or lithium-ion battery fire, don’t attempt…
Information for leaseholders
…certificate. These are designed to ensure that the leaseholder protections are passed to anyone you sell your home to. Information about these requirements can be found at: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/mandatory-information-required-from-leaseholders-and-building-owners Please contact the resident sales team by email at resident.sales@newlon.org.uk to enquire about either of these certificates. Please only contact us about completing these certificates if you are actively selling your home…
National Scrutiny Week – working with residents to improve our services
31st Jul 2020
…Resident Board members, undertaking an extensive and effective recruitment process. We now have two excellent new Board members: Lloyd Gale-Ward (who also Chairs our Residents’ Forum as well as Newlon Fusion, our charitable subsidiary) and Blossom Shakespeare (who is a member of the Residents’ Forum and Chair of our Complaints Panel). As a result, we involve residents in strategic ways…
Accessibility
…the ctrl key and press the plus (+) key to zoom in or the minus (-) key to zoom out. On a Mac hold down the command key and press the plus (+) key to zoom in or the minus (-) key to zoom out. Using a screen reader If you have issues with your eyesight or difficulty reading, then…