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A simpler way to purchase contents insurance
Thistle Tenant Risks who provide contents insurance specifically for residents in social housing now offer monthly direct debit payments for home contents insurance.
Thistle’s new quote and buy feature...
Residents: help us improve our services
- Scrutiny group (open to all residents).
- Resident policy and scrutiny panel (two members).
- Customer services committee (two members).
Local Space Resident Newsletter – autumn 2024
Welcome to the autumn 2024 edition of our residents’ newsletter!
In our latest issue, we update our customers on how satisfied they are with our services, information on home...
Local Space donates IT equipment to local school
Last month, Local Space donated 14 laptops to TCES East London school which offers specialist education to exceptional neurodiverse children aged seven to 19 years old. Helping local students gain access...
Black History Month 2024
A year in review: how we performed in response to our customers’ feedback
Every year, we publish our Residents’ Report to share an overview of how we've invested in our customers’ homes and improved our services by listening to their feedback.
We’re pleased...
UK Savings Week: building financial security
August bank holiday opening hours
Our statement on the riots
Property Services Manager nominated for Team Leader of the Year Award (Residential)
Nicola O’Neill, Property Services Manager at Local Space, has been shortlisted as Team Leader of the Year (Residential) at the Property Week Inspiring Women in Property Awards 2024 . ...
Local Space Resident Newsletter – Summer 2024
Welcome to the summer 2024 edition of our resident newsletter!
In our latest issue, we update our customers on how we can help with damp and mould, updating household...
Local Space secures top credit rating eighth year running with return to stable outlook
We’re proud to announce that we have achieved an AA- credit rating from S&P Global for the eighth consecutive year, with an improvement to our outlook to stable.
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Local Space appoints Mark Kent as Deputy CEO
Mark Kent , Operations Director at Local Space, has been appointed as Deputy CEO, with immediate effect. Mark is responsible for our housing, property services and asset management functions and...
May bank holiday opening hours
- Monday 6 May
- Monday 27 May
K&T Heating apprenticeship applications open
Our heating and hot water repairs partner K&T Heating is currently recruiting apprentices for the 2024-25 academic year. There are up to 25 new apprenticeships available in gas, electrical, renewable...
Local Space secures £120m private placement with MetLife Investment Management
We’re pleased to announce that we have secured a £120 million private placement agreement with MetLife Investment Management, the global institutional asset manager.
The funding will be used to...
Local Space Resident Newsletter – Spring 2024
Welcome to the spring 2024 edition of our resident newsletter!
In this issue we update our customers about:
- New homes in Newham and Rainham
- CCTV cameras fitted into some...
Easter Opening Hours
International Women’s Day – Celebrating women in housing at Local Space
International Women’s Day is an opportunity to celebrate the achievements of women around the world. It’s a great time to raise awareness for women’s inclusion and equality and we hope...
Local Space awarded top rating from Regulator of Social Housing
We are delighted to announce that following our recent in-depth assessment by the Regulator of Social Housing, we have been awarded a V1 Viability grade and a G1 Governance grade...