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Local Space seeks new PR agency

We are looking for a new public relations (PR) agency or freelancer to support our communications work in the lead up to our 20 th anniversary in 2026.   The...

Local Space retains top credit rating for ninth consecutive year

We're delighted to announce that we have achieved an AA- credit rating from S&P Global for the ninth consecutive year, remaining the only UK housing association to maintain such a high...

Celebrating Pride Month 2025

We're joining millions around the world to celebrate Pride Month, which gives everyone the opportunity to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community and reflect on the importance of diversity, representation and inclusion...

Get ready for our Family Fun Day 2025

As the summer sunshine rolls in, we’re excited to announce a new event filled with laughter, games, and community spirit – our Family Fun Day 2025 is just around the...

Contracts Manager (Voids) shortlisted for Professional of the Year Award

Claire Singh, Contracts Manager (Voids) at Local Space, has been shortlisted as Professional of the Year at the Women in Housing Awards , organised by Inside Housing.   The Professional...

May bank holiday opening hours 2025

Local Space will be running an out of hours service on the following May bank holiday dates:
  • Monday 5 May
  • Monday 26 May
Normal business hours will resume from 9.00am...

Easter opening hours

Local Space will be running an out of hours service from 5.00pm on Thursday 17 April and will reopen on Tuesday 22 April at 9.00am.    During this time, you...

Local Space awarded over £500,000 to improve energy efficiency in homes

Local Space has been awarded £508,105 by the Department of Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) as part of its Warm Homes: Social Housing Fund (Wave 3) . This fund...

Local Space appoints new Board and Committee members

We have appointed four new Board and Committee members to provide strategic leadership to Local Space. We’re pleased to welcome Sue Bunt, Marie Li Mow Ching and Sarah Beckwith as...

Local Space Resident Newsletter – winter 2024

Welcome to the winter 2024 edition of our residents’ newsletter!

 

In our latest issue, we update our customers on how to stay safe, dispose of rubbish over the festive...

Christmas opening hours

Local Space will be running an out-of-hours service from 5.00pm on Tuesday 24 December 2024 and will reopen at 9.00am on Thursday 2 January 2025.    During this time, you...

Local Space retain top rating from Regulator of Social Housing

We are pleased to share that the Regulator of Social Housing has reconfirmed Local Space’s V1 viability grade and G1 governance grade in its latest regulatory judgement .   The...

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

We are looking for engaged residents to become members of our:
  • 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

Today marks the start of Black History Month, which takes place every October and gives everyone the opportunity to share, celebrate and understand the impact of black heritage and culture....

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

This week is UK Savings Week, a national campaign focused on promoting the importance of saving money and building financial security.     When it comes to saving money, making small...

August bank holiday opening hours

Local Space will be running an out-of-hours service from 5.00pm on Friday 23 August and will reopen at 9.00am on Tuesday 27 August.    During this time, you can use...

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