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Have your say – join our Scrutiny Group

We are inviting residents to express their interest to join our Scrutiny Group. This is a flexible, paid opportunity to help review our services, suggest improvements and raise issues that...

May bank holiday opening hours 2026

Local Space will be running an out of hours service on the following May bank holiday dates:

  • Monday 4 May
  • Monday 25 May

Normal business hours will resume from 9.00am...

Local Space’s Anastasia Valuyskaya shortlisted for Innovator of the Year award

Anastasia Valuyskaya, Senior Insight Analyst has been shortlisted for Innovator of the Year at the Women in Housing Awards 2026 , organised by Inside Housing.

 

The Innovator of the...

Easter opening hours 2026

Local Space will be running an out of hours service from 5.00pm on Thursday 2 April and will reopen at 9.00am on Tuesday 7 April . 

 

During this time,...

Christmas opening hours 2025

Local Space will be running an out-of-hours service from 5.00pm on Wednesday 24 December 2025 and will reopen at 9.00am on Friday 2 January 2026.   During this time, you...

Get creative: children’s Christmas tree decoration competition

This festive season, we’re inviting all our young residents to get into the Christmas spirit and show off their creativity in our children’s Christmas tree decoration competition!

 

We’ll be...

Your Space, our new resident newsletter

We’ve launched a brand-new newsletter for our residents. Your Space has been designed to celebrate the community, share residents’ stories, and strengthen connections between us and our residents.

 

Your...

New Awaab’s Law requirements

As part of Awaab’s Law, there are new requirements for social landlords that come into effect today.

 

These requirements mean that we must address all emergency hazards and damp...

Black History Month 2025

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: our performance in 2024-25

Every year, we publish our Residents’ Report to share an overview of how we've invested in our residents’ homes and improved our services by listening to their feedback.

 

We’re...

UK Savings Week 2025

This month marks UK Savings Week which promotes the importance of saving money and building financial security.  

 

When it comes to your financial circumstances and saving money, making small...

Diwali & Halloween crafts for kids this October

As autumn approaches, families are invited to take part in a day of creativity, culture, and fun at our upcoming kids' craft workshops.

 

Date: Monday 27 October 2025
Location:...

August bank holiday opening hours 2025

Local Space will be running an out of hours service from 5.00pm on Friday 22 August and reopen on Tuesday 26 August at 9.00am.   During this time, you can...

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...

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...

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