December 8th, 2015
Booming Byker development launches after two decades derelict A £9.7m new home scheme in Byker has officially opened on land at the former IRDL factory site – which has remained derelict for more than 20 years – injecting new jobs and investment into the region, as well as housing. Community regeneration and housebuilding specialist Keepmoat […]
November 20th, 2015
Converted park lodge proves picture-perfect place for Elswick family A couple from Elswick are living the good life in an old park keeper’s lodge following renovation works by Leazes Homes. South Lodge has been an important building within the popular park since its creation in the 19th century, providing a beautiful welcome to anyone entering […]
October 26th, 2015
Leazes Homes and People – available now! Our latest resident newsletter, Leazes Homes and People, is available now. Click the link for information around: How you can get involved with Leazes Homes and our housing manager, Your Homes Newcastle New developments now open across the city What you need to know about Universal Credit How […]
September 30th, 2015
The Leazes Homes annual review for 2014-15 Building on solid foundations Leazes Homes has been very successful since it started in 2009, and earlier this year we decided the time was right to compile our first annual review for tenants. We have grown significantly over the past few years and we think we have much […]
August 26th, 2015
Leazes Homes and Newcastle City Council restore 19th century properties to former glory Affordable housing provider, Leazes Homes, has worked with Esh Property Services to bring two significant buildings back into use in the Summerhill conservation area of Newcastle. The properties, now known as Summerhill Apartments, are situated on the extremely well-located Westgate Road, date […]
July 20th, 2015
Primary school children turn Picasso for building hoardings at Kilbourn House Children from Mountfield Primary School in Kenton have brightened up the face of a nearby construction site by donating works of art to decorate the hoardings. The children were invited to create their pretty pictures by Galliford Try Partnerships North, the construction company responsible […]
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 […]