News archive
1st November 2012
Ongoing Problems with our Customer Service Phone Number
We are experiencing a problem with the free phone number to our customer service centre 08000 461600.
1st November 2012
Problems with our Customer Service Phone Number
We are experiencing a problem with our free phone number 0800 461600 so you will be unable to contact our customer service centre.
20th January 2012
New Partnership to Boost Communities
PLANS for an innovative new partnership took shape recently that could see unused land brought back to life in communities in the region.
6th January 2012
New Year, New Home
THE final original residents to be moved as part of a massive York regeneration scheme have welcomed in the New Year in their new homes.
4th January 2012
Everything's Poochie!
IT�S a dog�s life for employees of two Tees Valley-based landlords after gaining new skills.
22nd December 2011
New Extra Care Scheme Coming Soon
OUR new Meadowfield House scheme in Thornaby, Stockton, is due to open early in 2012
22nd December 2011
A Class of Their Own
SCHOOLCHILDREN played the name game to give life to a special new development in Durham.
22nd December 2011
A Brand New Arrival at Woodland View
AN IMPRESSIVE new housing development in Darlington has not only welcomed its first residents � it has celebrated an even newer arrival.
15th December 2011
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Click below for our office opening times over the festive period.
15th December 2011
New Scheme to Help Decorate Your Home
SPRUCE up your home thanks to our new decorating tool loan scheme.
13th December 2011
New Homes Take Shape at Stockton's North Shore Scheme
The first phase of the �300m housing and regeneration scheme at Northshore in Stockton is gathering momentum, with the partners recently meeting on site to help the construction team lay the next level of bricks.
29th November 2011
Tees Valley Secures Over �6 Million to Improve Local Neighbourhoods
Tees Valley is set to receive �6.178 million for the improvement of local neighbourhoods across the area.
23rd November 2011
Win a Nintendo Wii and other great prizes!
The Resident Involvement Team are holding a raffle in aid of the Bubble Foundation.
11th November 2011
A Better Future
SUPPORTED Housing service users are being given the chance of a better future by taking part in an accredited course.
9th November 2011
A First Home With FirstBuy
A YOUNG couple�s dream of owning a home has turned to reality after they became one of the first in the County Durham and Tees Valley area to use a new initiative to help them on to the property ladder.
1st November 2011
In-House Mediation Solves Disputes
EMPLOYEES at a housing company have been upskilled to provide a vital service to residents.
31st October 2011
Join us in the Bubble Fundraising Challenge
Please join us in our quest to raise charity cash!
We�re taking part in the Bubble Fundraising Challenge, which sees companies battle it out to raise as much money as possible for the Bubble Foundation.
18th October 2011
Help Improve Our Services to You
Customer Consultation Event, Thursday 10th November
10am to 1pm, MTLC, Cargo Fleet Lane, Middlesbrough.
13th October 2011
Free Advice on Hand
COME along to a free advice day to help with money matters, housing, childcare and other issues.
10th October 2011
Tees Valley Housing Backs Call for Rethink on Welfare Changes
RESIDENTS are being urged to back Welfare Action Week by calling on ministers to rethink changes to housing benefit rules.
27th September 2011
Affordable Home Ownership Opens its Doors
A MENU of affordable options to help people own a home of their own is on offer in a popular North East town.
26th September 2011
Need Money Advice or Guidance?
Tandem, which has been set up to provide general money advice and guidance to all Tees Valley Housing customers, is holding some free drop in sessions in Middlesbrough.
26th September 2011
Sparkle Customer Awards
WE are holding our first annual residents� awards evening at MTLC on 30th November and are now welcoming nominations for a number of categories.
21st September 2011
High Housing Standards Greet Special Visitor
THE first homes in a popular North East town to hit a high environmental standard and offer a new home ownership option have been given the seal of approval by a special visitor.
20th September 2011
Meet�..Harry, the Mobile Caretaker
HARRY Smith is Tees Valley Housing�s mobile estate caretaker and covers Stockton, Redcar & Cleveland, Teesdale, Middlesbrough and Hartlepool.
19th September 2011
Cleveland Fire Brigade�s Winter Warmth Campaign
Many people live in fuel poverty and find it difficult to keep warm in their homes during the cold winter months.
13th September 2011
Free advice for hearing impaired residents
Come along to an awareness event for hard of hearing or deaf residents which will be held on Wednesday 14th September at the Destiny Centre Norton, from 11am to 1pm.
9th September 2011
Surfing with Support
CHINESE residents who have never surfed the digital waves before will become internet-savvy thanks to the manager of their sheltered housing scheme.
6th September 2011
Exciting opportunities have arisen to join our boards
Ambitious, pioneering and dynamic
That�s how we see ourselves at Fabrick Housing Group.
In 2008, we brought Erimus Housing and Tees Valley Housing together to ensure we excel at everything we do � from building new homes to regenerating communities.
31st August 2011
New Homes on Show
THE doors to a new development offering affordable home ownership have been officially opened in York by a special guest.
30th August 2011
Customers Help in the Fight Against ASB
CUSTOMER involvement is helping Tees Valley Housing in the fight against anti-social behaviour.
26th August 2011
A Buddhist Blessing
A VACANT apartment in a specialist Newcastle housing scheme has received a blessing by Buddhist Monks.
25th August 2011
Going Solar
SOLAR power experts took to the roof of a Middlesbrough building to cement a housing group�s commitment to going green.
22nd August 2011
Middlesbrough Volunteering Star Awards
Middlesbrough Volunteering Star Awards will be held for the second time this year and will recognise and celebrate volunteering.
11th August 2011
Consultation Regarding Middlesbrough Council's Fairer Charging Policy
When funding social care, the Government assumes that councils are bringing in income by charging for services.
Charging policies are reviewed periodically by all councils and Middlesbrough's was last reviewed in 2007.
10th August 2011
Going Green and Cutting Costs
RESIDENTS are helping the environment and saving money on their fuel bills at the same time thanks to advice from their landlord.
8th August 2011
On Yer Bike!
FREE guided bike rides are now available in the Middlesbrough area, thanks to the partnership between Middlesbrough Borough Council and British Cycling.
8th August 2011
Back into the Community
A COMMUNITY centre that has been out of use for a number of years is being brought back to life as a base for an essential service.
29th July 2011
Gas Servicing Prize Draw
RESIDENTS are being given the chance to win �50 just by letting us into their home the first time we call to carry out a gas service.
29th July 2011
Paying Your Rent
OUR dedicated rent and income team is reminding people of the help it can offer.
26th July 2011
Tees Valley on Tyneside
Tees Valley Housing has been signed up as the affordable housing partner for the first phase of the �265 million Scotswood redevelopment programme.
15th July 2011
A Step on to the Ladder with FirstBuy
FIRST time buyers could soon be in a better position thanks to a new government initiative that has hit the North East.
8th July 2011
On-Site Learning
TWO young men are building their way to a better future thanks to partnership working on a new £14m development.
7th July 2011
Free Summer of Fun Event
Saturday 30th July, 11am to 3pm
Middlesbrough Teaching and Learning Centre, Cargo Fleet Lane, Middlesbrough TS3 8PE
4th July 2011
Keep Burglars at Bay!
Burglars are increasingly targeting open or unlocked doors and windows to enter people’s homes, particularly in the summer months.
29th June 2011
Sustainability Strategy
We are pleased to launch our first sustainability strategy and action plan; a comprehensive and wide ranging document that looks at environmental issues in a very diverse context.
24th June 2011
The Kettle was on for a Special Visitor
COFFEE and cake was on the menu for an esteemed visitor to a £6m development of specialised apartments for the over 55s, the first of its kind to be built in York.
24th June 2011
Middlesbrough Partnership FREE Advice Day
Wednesday 6th July, 10am-2pm
Venue: West Middlesbrough Neighbourhood Trust,
Acklam Green Centre, Stainsby Road, Middlesbrough TS5 4JS
17th June 2011
Advice re Mobile Safety
Local Police are advising the public of a scheme to record and register your mobile phone ……..for FREE!
17th June 2011
Electricity Meters Scam
RESIDENTS are being warned about gangs still trawling the country offering people with pre-payment electricity meters ‘discount top-ups’.
17th June 2011
Home Exchange Scheme
AN EVEN wider choice of homes is on offer thanks to Compass, the sub-regional choice based lettings scheme.
8th June 2011
A Class of Their Own
BRICKS and mortar were on the curriculum for some lucky children as part of a school project.
23rd May 2011
A Helping Hand to Save Money
AN AWARD-WINNING money advice service has almost doubled its cash saving target for residents.
23rd May 2011
Nominate Britain's Unsung Heroes
A brand new ITV1 show is looking to recognise inspirational people. If you know someone who deserves to be recognised then please read on!
16th May 2011
Dig in to Win
GREEN fingered residents are being invited to plan for the spring and summer in a bid to win a prize. Closing date for entries 31st July.
9th May 2011
Life Skills for Young Mums
YOUNG mums in County Durham are facing their futures head-on thanks to a pioneering course run at a vital specialist centre.
9th May 2011
Hundreds Helped into Home Ownership
OWNING a home has been turned from a dream into reality for hundreds of people across the Tees Valley and County Durham thanks to a specialist team.
26th April 2011
Thank You!
LAST year we started some independent research to find out how people see us as an organisation.
26th April 2011
A Week of Action
A NUMBER of organisations joined forces to work with residents to improve the regeneration area in Hendon, Sunderland recently.
26th April 2011
Housing Benefit Changes
The Government is currently looking at changing how welfare benefits are paid to individuals.
This review proposes a number of changes which may affect you if you are currently in receipt of any kind of benefit.
26th April 2011
Providing Excellent Service
WE recently received the good news that we have received a prestigious award for delivering excellent customer service.
18th April 2011
Development Takes Shape
THE first homes are rising from the ground at an impressive development that will help people get a foot onto the property ladder in a popular North East town.
29th March 2011
Middlesbrough Council Census help events
Middlesbrough Council is offering a range of events to help residents complete their Census forms.
23rd March 2011
Stockton Homes are Back on Track
A MAJOR housing development in Stockton that was stalled by the recession is now back on track, thanks to revised plans drawn up by the project’s partners.
9th March 2011
Stand up on Census Day, 27th March 2011, and be counted!
THE major survey of the UK’s population is coming and everyone is set to play their part.
7th March 2011
Calling all Year 11s
National Citizen Service (NCS) will be a fun and exciting way to spend some of your summer holiday.
It is a chance to try new things and prove to yourself and others what you can do.
2nd March 2011
Help for Stuggling York Homebuyers
HELP to step onto the housing ladder is being offered in the heart of York thanks to a whole host of assistance at a new development.
28th February 2011
The Wheels are in Motion
MORE than 120 employees at a Middlesbrough-based housing group have taken the route to a healthier and greener lifestyle.
26th January 2011
A Fresh Start a Better Life
Join us at a free workshop to build your self confidence, self image and improve your enterprise skills.
26th January 2011
Everybody Needs Good Neighbours
A NEW Year has meant a new start for three neighbours and friends after watching their old homes being demolished from the comfort of their brand new bungalows.
20th January 2011
Beat the January Blues with Northern Money
A NEW information service is giving people the chance to avoid the January blues…in 2012.
14th January 2011
Cash Aids Community Cohesion
A NEW group aiming to knit communities together and improve wellbeing has won support from a landlord in Hartlepool.
13th January 2011
You could save up to £530 on your energy bills
Don’t pay over the odds for your gas and electricity.
11th January 2011
Auden House Welcomes First Visitors at Open Day
A £6m development of specialised apartments for the over 55s - the first of its kind to be built in York - is being unveiled to the public next week.
7th January 2011
Facelift Gets the Thumbs-up!
TEES Valley Housing residents living in a revamped community have spoken of their joy at their new homes at the end of the company’s award-winning work.
23rd December 2010
Advice regarding heating and hot water problems
Due to the extreme weather conditions we are experiencing a very high volume of calls relating to heating.
21st December 2010
Lottery millions to help communities bloom for Diamond Jubilee
Have you got a great idea for a project to inspire your community?
Do you want to involve local people working together to tackle a problem?
Do you know what you want to do but need some money to make it happen?
21st December 2010
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
Tees Valley Housing would like to wish all it's customers a very happy Christmas and a prosperous New Year!
16th December 2010
Christmas Opening Hours
We would like to make all our customers aware that our offices will be closed from 2pm on Friday 24th December 2010 and will reopen on Tuesday 4th January 2011.
8th December 2010
X Marks the Spot for Independent Living
STUDENTS left a timely message as they helped mark the start of work on a vital new state-of-the-art facility.
26th November 2010
Opening the Door to Affordable Home Ownership
A FOOT onto the property ladder is being offered in York, thanks to an impressive state-of-the-art new development, ‘The Gates’.
26th November 2010
Digging in to Start New Housing Development
MORE than 100 vital new homes that will help people in Darlington get a foot onto the property ladder are on their way after work kicked off to bring the dream to fruition.
1st November 2010
Surf Your Way to Savings
A vital new website and telephone service will give North East people access to an easier way to save and an affordable alternative to borrowing from high-cost lenders.
25th October 2010
Business know-how from local landlords
RESIDENTS of two Teesside-based landlords are being helped into business thanks to a new role.
15th October 2010
Help Improve Our Services
Help us deliver services you want by coming along to a free event on 22nd or 24th November.
13th October 2010
New Housing Development Gets Green Light
THE DEAL has been signed and sealed on a new development that will bring more than 100 vital new homes to Darlington.
11th October 2010
FABTV: Information at the Touch of a Button
A wealth of information and services are now just a touch away for residents of Tees Valley Housing.
8th October 2010
Celebration of Learning event, 18th-29th October
In need of a free half term activity?
4th October 2010
A First for Tees Valley Housing
TEES Valley Housing has ensured its residents are up to date by launching its first ever Tenants Annual Report.
2nd September 2010
Reach Your Goal
RESIDENTS are being offered the chance to get into adult learning thanks to a successful project that has been extended.
1st September 2010
Housing Group Hits the Road
A HOUSING company boss is limbering up to take part in this year’s Middlesbrough Tees Pride 10k run as part of his preparations for his milestone race.
25th August 2010
Residents Have Their Say
RESIDENTS are being urged to have their say on a set of new service standards.
21st July 2010
A Blooming Adventure
CHILDREN and teenagers from Tees Valley Housing Family Intervention Project (FIP) in Redcar and Cleveland are getting green fingered to give a facelift to a residential project.
1st July 2010
Healthy Living for Young Parents
YOUNG parents at a specialist scheme are digging in to boost their health and the look of their homes.
1st July 2010
Resident Involvement Week
We are holding a Resident Involvement week from 5th - 9th July 2010
28th June 2010
Website Down Time
Due to essential maintenance, this website will be unavailable for a few days from 5pm on Tuesday 29th June.
24th May 2010
First Residents are Real Diamonds
A DIAMOND couple have celebrated a new start for York residents moving into their new homes built for the community.
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6th May 2010
Successful Partnership Creates Hundreds of New Homes
HUNDREDS of affordable new homes have been created by a partnership which has excelled to surpass all its targets.
5th May 2010
Housing Event Shows it's a Good Time2Buy
PEOPLE looking for a foot onto the property ladder are being given the chance to attend a massive housing event that can't be missed!
15th April 2010
Tai Chi and a Cup of Tea
Free Tai Chi classes for residents - Tuesday 18th May, 11am to noon or noon to 1pm
31st March 2010
Tees Valley Expert Takes on Regional Role
An expert on schemes to improve family life has won a prestigious regional role in her field.
25th March 2010
Another Accolade for Award-Winning Scheme
A MAJOR development scheme that has revamped a Teesside community has scooped another national award.
12th March 2010
Scheme Expands to Boost Employment Chances
A NEW partnership forged by a Tees Valley-based landlord has stepped up the fight against worklessness and child poverty.
9th March 2010
Award-Winning Site Boosts Graduation Hopes
UNIVERSITY students chose an award-winning regeneration scheme on Teesside to help boost their learning.
16th February 2010
Special Changeover Marks Chinese New Year
CHINESE New Year marked another special occasion for one much-loved Newcastle resident.
14th January 2010
Help us Improve our Services
At Tees Valley Housing, we know our customers are vital in helping us shape our services to meet their needs so we are carrying out a telephone survey to allow us to gain more information to help us plan for the future.
13th January 2010
The Tenant Services Authority (TSA) Needs Residents' Help
The TSA is consulting on the National Standards it has developed and residents' input is vital.
7th January 2010
New Credit Union to be Launched
Come along to the Pioneer Credit Union Ltd launch event on Wednesday 20th January 2010.
23rd December 2009
Christmas Housing Cheer in Hartlepool
RESIDENTS in Hartlepool will be celebrating Christmas in style after moving into newly-refurbished flats.
17th December 2009
Christmas Opening Hours
We would like to make all our customers aware that our offices will be closed from 2pm on Thursday 24th December 2009 and will reopen on Monday 4th January 2010.
14th December 2009
Managing Money Matters
A TEAM of dedicated financial inclusion advisers is aiming to help residents of a Tees Valley-based housing and regeneration organisation.
19th November 2009
Middlesbrough Housing Scheme is 'The Best in England'
A REGENERATION scheme which has transformed the heart of North Ormesby is the best housing development in the land - and that's official!
12th November 2009
Game On!
DEDICATION by residents has seen a problem piece of derelict land transformed into a haven for people in a Teesside town.
4th November 2009
Help Improve Our Services
At Tees Valley Housing we are committed to delivering excellent services and in a way that meets residents' needs. Residents' views on the services we deliver are vital and that's why we are inviting all residents to a consultation event.
29th October 2009
Winning the Funding Competition
HUNDREDS of new homes have been built after the Spirit Partnership, led by Tees Valley Housing, received more grant funding than any other partnership in the North East.
20th October 2009
Vital Role up for Grabs
A TEES Valley Housing tenant board member has encouraged others to take on the role after retiring from a successful decade on the Board.
8th October 2009
A New Home and a New Challenge for Mary
A WELL-KNOWN Teesside figure's search for a new home has come to an end thanks to Tees Valley Housing.
1st October 2009
Welcome for Projects Praise
Fabrick Housing Group has welcomed Prime Minister Gordon Brown's support for two forms of project aimed at tackling serious social issues.
16th September 2009
Partners Offer a Cuppa and a Catch Up to Residents
RESIDENTS in an area undergoing a massive facelift have been celebrating the scheme's progress over afternoon tea.
26th August 2009
A £20m Housing Redevelopment Project for York
The first bricks have been laid in the redevelopment of a major affordable housing scheme in York.
24th July 2009
Seeding and Weeding for Health
YOUNGSTERS at a specialist Tees Valley-based project are getting green fingered to help fellow homeless families stay healthy and save money.
21st July 2009
Boosting Customer Service
IMPROVEMENTS have been made at a Tees Valley-based housing association to boost customer service and tackle the credit crunch.
30th June 2009
Changing Behaviour, Changing Lives
THE negative behaviour of young people is being tackled in two new projects on Teesside.
5th June 2009
Supporting Parents to Help Youngsters
PARENTS with learning disabilities and their children are receiving a boost in County Durham thanks to a pioneering new scheme.
2nd June 2009
New Free Phone Number for Tees Valley Housing
A new freephone number, 08000 461600, has been set up for customers to telephone the Tees Valley Housing contact centre.
30th April 2009
Tackling Child Poverty
A PIONEERING project to ensure youngsters get the best start in life is being launched by Tees Valley Housing.
2nd April 2009
Named in Memory
YOUNGSTERS have seen their winning entry into the naming game come to life in memory of a special local figure.
17th March 2009
Our Call Centre Opening Hours are Changing
We would like to make all our customers aware that from 1st April 2009 our call centre will be closed until 10am each Wednesday for staff training purposes.
10th March 2009
Turning the Lives of Troubled Families Around
AN INNOVATIVE scheme to help troubled families rebuild their lives has been officially launched by Tees Valley Housing in partnership with a local authority.
19th February 2009
Branching Out With More Affordable Homes
A TEES VALLEY based landlord is set to expand its business even further.
8th January 2009
Green Light for Green Homes
RESIDENTS in York are set for a revamp that will see new life breathed into their area thanks to a landlord's expertise.
23rd December 2008
Christmas Opening Hours
Please click to see our office opening hours over the festive period.
11th November 2008
Building an Education
BUILDING work was scheduled in to some lucky local youngsters' timetables as part of a science project.
6th October 2008
Taking to the Floor
HOUSING chiefs are going back to the floor as part of a celebration of customer service.
26th August 2008
New Housing Scheme Offers Real Affordability
A RANGE of housing options is being offered by a Teesside-based housing association to give choice to residents while offering affordability.
14th July 2008
Meals Contract Boosts Health
NUTRITION is on the menu for tenants in a Middlesbrough extra care housing scheme after the signing of a new catering contract.
24th June 2008
Another Big Tick for Businesses
TWO major Middlesbrough landlords that recently began working in partnership have received prestigious awards for their work within communities.
13th June 2008
Fabrick Housing Group is Launched
THE man tasked with leading one of the UK's most important new agencies was on hand to help launch Fabrick Housing Group, the region's newest housing and community regeneration organisation.
12th May 2008
First Residents Mark A Bright Future For North Ormesby
A major neighbourhood renewal project in North Ormesby has taken a major step forward with the first residents moving in. A £16m development by Tees Valley Housing and Haslam Homes, working in partnership with Middlesbrough Council, is beginning to radically transform the look of North Ormesby.
4th April 2008
Tees Pride - April 2008
Fabrick Housing Group will be a new name to most of those reading this article, but it simply heralds the start of the next phase in the delivery of quality, sustainable communities across the Tees Valley and further afield.
20th March 2008
£13m Cash Injection To Boost New Homes Programme
TWO of Middlesbrough's largest landlords and regeneration agencies have been successful in receiving allocations to improve communities across the region.
8th February 2008
Housing Partners Unveil Parent Company Name
TWO major housing associations forming a new partnership to ensure improvements for residents today revealed the name of their new parent company.
4th February 2008
Tees Pride - February 2008
Two of the region's most successful regeneration organisations are working actively in Stockton.
4th January 2008
Tees Pride - January 2008
2008 will be a busy year for two of the area's largest community development agencies, Tees Valley Housing Group and Erimus Housing.
19th December 2007
TVHG Residents Get Christmas Cheer From Around The Community
Tees Valley Housing Group residents across the region have been receiving some Christmas cheer, thanks to gift donations from around the community.
13th December 2007
New Figurehead For TVHG
Tees Valley Housing Group has appointed a new Chair, long-standing board member Sue Jeffrey.
13th November 2007
Young Wear Valley Parents Get A Helping Hand At New Development
Tees Valley Housing Group has opened a new development in the Wear Valley to help teenage parents find independence.
30th October 2007
TVHG Completes Eighth Richmondshire Regeneration Project
Tees Valley Housing Group has completed its eight development for Richmondshire District Council.
