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Leazes Homes apprentices

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 […]
Hannah McDonald, Leah Horsburgh, Lily Anderson and Millie Charlton with Ammar Mirza of Asian Business Connexions, Bill Midgley of Leazes Homes and John Lee of YHN

PIE Project

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 […]
Summerhill apartments

Summerhill Apartments

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 […]
Charlotte reacts to winning her award

Charlotte has community spirit!

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.
Chair of Leazes Homes, Bill Midgley

An open letter to David Cameron from Bill Midgley

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 […]
A photo of Catherine McKinnell MP, Lord Mayor Cllr George Pattison and Chair of Leazes Homes, Bill Midgley

Trevelyan Court Opening – March 2015

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.