From 11 October 2017, Universal Credit is replacing these benefits in Gateshead: Income Support Income-related Jobseekers Allowance Income-related Employment and Support Allowance Housing Benefit Working Tax Credit Child Tax Credit… Read More
News
Apprentices off to a flying start
This week sees 11 new apprentices start their career journey with The Gateshead Housing Company. It’s the first year that the housing company has run an in-house apprenticeship scheme, and… Read More
Fire safety news update for our high-rise residents
A special fire-safety edition of our High-rise news magazine for Gateshead’s multi-storey residents is now online. The newsletter is a follow-up to the one we produced in June following the… Read More
Grant helps Gateshead group reach new heights
A gymnastics group in Gateshead is jumping for joy thanks to a grant from The Gateshead Housing Company’s Community Fund. Gateshead Team Gymnastics, which is based at The Elgin Centre… Read More
Contacting HomeRepairs on 22 August
On Tuesday 22 August the HomeRepairs Call Centre Team is being relocated. During this time we will be accepting emergency calls only. Please report any non-emergency repairs online or by emailing the… Read More
Join our Community Fund panel
The Gateshead Housing Company Community Fund offers cash grants and in-kind support to voluntary organisations who work with the housing company’s tenants. The fund, held by the Community Foundation Tyne… Read More
Thank you, George!
After ten years of involvement with the housing company, George Bell (78) of Wrekenton is stepping down. George has taken part in many activities, including Service Improvement Groups, mystery shopping,… Read More
Free family events this summer
Thinking about how to “Fill the Holiday Gap” and keep your youngsters entertained over the school holidays? Then why not come along to the free activity and lunch sessions across… Read More
Renewed support for breakfast clubs
The housing company will continue to support a number of breakfast clubs in Gateshead schools for at least another two years. These clubs, run by charity Greggs Foundation, ensure pupils… Read More
Photography competition
The housing company manages a wide range of homes across many communities. We want to celebrate this and share your stories. We’d like you to take a photograph of something… Read More