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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...

Our statement on the riots

The violence that we have seen over the weekend is abhorrent and we firmly stand against the racism, fascism, anti-migrant hatred and Islamophobia we’ve seen on the streets and online....

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

Local Space will be running an out-of-hours service on the following May bank holiday dates:
  • Monday 6 May
  • Monday 27 May
Normal business hours will resume from 9.00am on the...

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...

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