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Tree inspectors from TreeWise Solutions Ltd will begin inspecting tress on Bernicia land over the next three years to make sure they are safe and pose no risk to tenants safety
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Tree inspections to begin on Bernicia land

We’re about to begin a survey of trees on our land – open spaces and gardens – to assess their condition and to make sure they don’t pose any risk to people or properties. Bernicia carries out this survey every three years, so if tenants and customers see officials inspecting…

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New employability team at Bernicia to help get tenants and customers skills ready for work
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New employability team breaking down barriers to work

t Bernicia’s newly formed team of employability experts spearheading our £2m investment to help people into work and access new opportunities. Jackie Johnson, employability manager, heads up the new team of experienced industry professionals consisting of employability business partners Dionne Smith, Anthony Burdis and monitoring officer Amelia Lyall-Rollin. The team…

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Pelaw View Centre team lead superhero team of litter pickers on Durham housing estate
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Raising aspirations and building a strong community at Durham’s Sherburn Road estate

The Pelaw View Centre on Durham’s Sherburn Road estate is building a renewed sense of community and greater aspiration as part of Bernicia’s commitment to provide estate-based community support and wellbeing centres across the North East. Bernicia has transformed the centre into a hugely popular community hub, allowing residents to…

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