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| Vacancy title: | Head of Repairs and Maintenance |
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| Organisation: | Six Town Housing |
| Vacancy description: | We are seeking a dynamic and innovative manager to lead our repairs and maintenance service. We have a team of experienced officers and operatives who deliver a quality repairs service to our customers and we are looking for a manager with significant experience in this field to lead this team on a path of continual improvement. If you are an experienced manager with a track record of driving performance improvement in a repairs environment and have excellent communication and inter-personal skills with a vision and passion for delivering excellent customer service, we would like to hear from you.
Closing date for applications: Friday 5 December 2008 Selection process: Week commencing 15 December 2008 To apply please visit the jobs page on our website at 'www.sixtownhousing.org' or phone 0161 686 8000 to request an application pack. |
| Location: | Bury |
| Salary: | £42,834 – £45,391 |
| Closing date: | 05 December 2008 |
| Contact: |
Human Resources
(recruitment@sixtownhousing.org)
0161 686 8000 Point Blue Moor Street Bury BL9 5AQ |
| Vacancy title: | Programme Manager |
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| Organisation: | Six Town Housing |
| Vacancy description: | The delivery of our decent homes programme is well underway and we are seeking an experienced manager to lead the team who are managing these works. Through our capital programme we will invest £30m over the next three years, so we a looking for a strong manager to lead in the delivery of this. If you have significant experience of property management and can demonstrate a successful track record of managing building contracts to specifications both traditional procurement and partnership schemes together with the experience, commitment and enthusiasm to take on this rewarding role, we would like to hear from you.
Closing date for applications: Friday 5 December 2008 Selection process: Early January 2009 To apply please visit the jobs page on our website at 'www.sixtownhousing.org' or phone 0161 686 8000 to request an application pack. |
| Location: | Bury |
| Salary: | £34,976 - £37,000 |
| Closing date: | 05 December 2008 |
| Contact: |
Human Resources
(recruitment@sixtownhousing.org)
0161 686 8000 Point Blue Moor Street Bury BL9 5AQ |
| Vacancy title: | Cleaner, Estate Office |
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| Organisation: | Bournville Village Trust |
| Vacancy description: | Bournville Village Trust has a vacancy for a cleaner at the Estate Office, Oak Tree Lane, Bournville to work from 5pm until 7pm five days a week Monday to Friday. The overall purpose of the job is to provide a comprehensive cleaning service in accordance with health and safety recommendations. |
| Location: | Bournville, Birmingham |
| Salary: | £6.01 per hour |
| Closing date: | 05 December 2008 |
| Contact: |
Chris Thornton
(hr@bvt.org.uk)
0121 415 6415 (24 hour) 155 Oak Tree Lane Bournville Birmingham B30 1UB |
| Attached file: | Click here to download job description |
| Vacancy title: | Electrician |
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| Organisation: | Charnwood Neighbourhood Housing |
| Vacancy description: | The role is vital for our maintenance repairs service. Your main duty will be to carry out minor electrical repairs including full rewires to our housing stock.
You must have a proven trade background within the maintenance and replacement of eletrical installations. You should also have a sound knowledge of the 17th edition of the IEE Wiring Regulations in order for you to be able to complete electrical installations to that standard and a minimum qualification of City and Guilds 2360 parts 1 and 2 Electrical Craft Certificate (or suitable equivalent). |
| Location: | Loughborough |
| Salary: | Up to £25,940 |
| Closing date: | 05 December 2008 |
| Contact: |
Human Resources
(personnel@charnwood.gov.uk)
01509 263258 Charnwood Borough Council Council Offices Southfields Loughborough Leics LE11 2TR |
| Attached file: | Click here to download job advert |
| Vacancy title: | Learning and Development Adviser |
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| Organisation: | Joseph Rowntree Housing Trust |
| Vacancy description: | Our mission is to provide evidence, solutions and ideas that will help overcome the causes of poverty, disadvantage and social evil. From our research and policy activities to our operations in community services, housing and residential care, we seek to provide answers and examples of good practice.
And our people are at the heart of what we do. With over 600 staff, and rising, throughout Yorkshire working in a wide range of roles, the training and development of our staff is essential to deliver what we do. Salary of £28,269 rising to £30,456 pa, plus essential car allowance, contributory pension and benefits. Based in York, 35 hours per week. We are looking for an enthusiastic individual who shares our commitment to ethical practice and effective performance. With a corporate brief, you will be confident in supporting a range of development activities including corporate strategy and employee engagement; extending effective performance management; identifying and supporting a wide range of team/individual needs and maintaining training administration. You will be a good teamworker, committed to diversity and to our organisational ethos and objectives. A willingness to develop is essential. In return we can offer a challenging and busy, but supportive and friendly, environment with much potential for you to contribute and further your own experience and skills development. To request an application pack please visit our website at www.jrf.org.uk/recruitment or contact Personnel and Development at the Joseph Rowntree Foundation, The Homestead, 40 Water End, York YO30 6WP. Tel: 01904 615943 (24-hour recruitment answerphone). Email: Recruitment@jrf.org.uk The closing deadline for applications is Monday 8 December 2008. Interviews will be held on Wednesday 17 December 2008 in York. No CVs or agencies please. The Joseph Rowntree Foundation strives to be an equal opportunities employer. We particularly welcome applications from people from minority ethnic groups and from disabled people. |
| Location: | York |
| Salary: | £28,269 rising to £30,456 pa |
| Closing date: | 08 December 2008 |
| Contact: |
Personnel and Development
(Recruitment@jrf.org.uk)
01904 615943 Personnel and Development Joseph Rowntree Foundation The Homestead 40 Water End York YO30 6WP |
| Vacancy title: | Assistant Director Asset Management |
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| Organisation: | Octavia Housing |
| Vacancy description: | A forward thinking organisation with a dedicated team of committed professionals and a strong track record, Octavia is one of only two housing associations in London to be awarded two stars with excellent prospects for improvement by the Audit Commission. We strive to provide a service that our tenants value.
Our asset management directorate reflects this ethos, ensuring tenant’s homes are effectively maintained and improved. Working on a portfolio of properties in the heart of London, you will lead a team of surveyors and consultants to deliver an excellent customer-focused property maintenance and improvement agenda. Ideally, you will have a proven track record of success in buildings maintenance and a relevant professional qualification. However, someone with a proven record in management and collaborative working, but limited building maintenance experience will be considered. You will be a dedicated leader with a keen strategic focus and the motivation and ambition to deliver the excellent services our customers demand. It is an exciting time to join our new Asset Management directorate - a passionate and dedicated team, that will undertake new partnering contracts to deliver our responsive and cyclical maintenance programmes, due to go live this summer. You will build robust links with local authorities and other key stakeholders to deliver continuous improvements to our vast portfolio. • 25-29 days’ holiday • Flexitime • Life assurance • Pension • Training and development opportunities • Season ticket loans • Annual health screenings • Childcare voucher scheme For further information, visit www.octaviahousing.org.uk or email recruitment@octaviahousing.org.uk with your CV and a covering letter. Closing date for receipt of applications will be Tuesday 9 December 2008 |
| Location: | London |
| Salary: | Up to £55k |
| Closing date: | 09 December 2008 |
| Contact: |
Stephanie Hayford
(recruitment@octaviahousing.org.uk)
020 8354 5659 Octavia Housing & Care Emily House 202-208 Kensal Road London W10 5BN |
| Attached file: | Please click here to download the job description |
| Vacancy title: | Project Development Manager |
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| Organisation: | Bournville Village Trust |
| Vacancy description: | Bournville Village Trust requires a Project Development Manager to help develop a range of new services aimed at supporting vulnerable adults and care leavers. Your background could be home care, supporting people funded services, housing or social work - this will be a super job for the right person with opportunities to make a real impact on residents lives. You will be a member of the Senior Management Team in the Supported Housing Department and work closely with colleagues in setting and monitoring service plan objectives, co-ordination of business plan objectives and participation in other senior management duties as required. |
| Location: | Bournville, Birmingham |
| Salary: | £29,000 - £35,000 depending on experience |
| Closing date: | 10 December 2008 |
| Contact: |
Chris Thornton
(hr@bvt.org.uk)
0121 415 6415 (24 hour answer Estate Office 155 Oak Tree Lane Bournville Birmingham B30 1UB |
| Attached file: | Click here to download job description |
| Vacancy title: | Senior Project Assistant |
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| Organisation: | Muir Group Housing Association |
| Vacancy description: | Senior Project Assistant - Chester.
£18,736 pa, 35 hour week. Required at Cornwall House, a supported housing project providing independent living accommodation for eight recovering mentally ill people. The hours of work are to be agreed with the project manager. The role includes advising and supporting residents, helping them to develop life skills and assisting the Project Manager in running the project. Experience in this type of work is desirable. More important is the ability to interact with the residents, an understanding of their needs plus a commitment to working with specialists and other agencies to promote their wellbeing. You must be flexible, and be willing to assist with cover including sleep-ins if required. Criminal Records Bureau check required. Closing date: Wednesday 10 December 2008 Interviews to be held: Friday 19 December 2008 In return we offer a pleasant working environment plus excellent benefits in an organisation with a good track record of financial stability, service delivery and a high level of commitment and loyalty from staff. If you can make a positive difference, please contact us for an application form and further details: Muir Group Housing Association Ltd, Old Government House, Dee Hills Park, Chester, CH3 5AR Tel: 01244 313613 or info@muir.org.uk (CVs not accepted unless with a completed application form). Muir Group Housing Association Ltd is an exempt charity. Making diversity part of our culture www.muir.org.uk |
| Location: | Chester, Cheshire |
| Salary: | £18,736 pa |
| Closing date: | 10 December 2008 |
| Contact: |
Gill Young
(gill.young@muir.org.uk)
01244 606148 Old Government House Dee Hills Park Chester Cheshire CH3 5AR |
| Vacancy title: | Technical Support Analyst |
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| Organisation: | Muir Group Housing Association |
| Vacancy description: | Technical Support Analyst
£18 - £22K pa + car + benefits. Chester based with some travel. An experienced ICT professional is required to support and develop the Association’s ICT systems and network infrastructure. The successful candidate will have a working knowledge of Windows Server 2003, Exchange 2003, Windows Vista/XP, Microsoft Office, and an understanding of networking technologies such as TCP/IP. A pleasant manner, plus excellent interpersonal and communication skills are essential. Closing date: 9.00am Thursday 11 December 2008 Interviews will be held: Wednesday 17 December 2008 If you want to make a positive difference, please telephone 01928 728000 (textphone: 01928 728066) or email info@muir.org.uk for an application form. Alternatively, visit our website www.muir.org.uk Making diversity part of our culture. |
| Location: | Head Office, Chester, Cheshire |
| Salary: | £18 - £22k + car + benefits |
| Closing date: | 11 December 2008 |
| Contact: |
Gill Young
(gill.young@muir.org.uk)
01244 606148 Old Government House Dee Hills Park Chester Cheshire CH3 5AR |
| Vacancy title: | Customer Finance Officer: Ref 4587 |
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| Organisation: | Stockport Homes |
| Vacancy description: | Customer Finance Officer
(Scale 2/3) £14,545 - £16,614 (Pay Award Pending and subject to Job Evaluation) The Customer Finance Team is responsible for the collection of rents, service charges and arrears from Local Authority housing tenants. The successful applicant will have excellent administrative and organisational skills, including experience of working with various software applications including spreadsheets and databases. You will also have well developed verbal and written communication skills and be committed to providing a high level of customer care. Closing Date: 9 December 2008 Interview Date: 18 December 2008 We offer attractive conditions of service and a range of employee benefits including a flexible working hours scheme, a commitment to personal development and a final salary occupational pension scheme. Further details and an application form are available from: Recruitment Team, 1st Floor Stopford House, Stockport, SK1 3XE. Tel: 0161 474 4482/2069 Minicom: 0161 474 3350 or email: jobs@stockport.gov.uk Details can also be found at www.stockporthomes.org/workingforus |
| Location: | Stockport |
| Salary: | Scale 2/3 £14,545 - £16,614 (Pay Award Pending and subject to Job Evaluation) |
| Closing date: | 11 December 2008 |
| Contact: |
Recruitment Team
(jobs@stockport.gov.uk)
0161 474 4482/2069 Recruitment Team 1st Floor Stopford House Stockport SK1 3XE |
| Vacancy title: | Support Services Team Leader |
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| Organisation: | Stockport Homes |
| Vacancy description: | Support Services Team Leader
(Scale 5) £19,370 - £21,244 (Plus shift allowances, Pay Award pending and subject to Job Evaluation) Telecare services are changing rapidly with the introduction of technical solutions to enable customers to live as independently as possible in their own homes. You will assist with the day-to-day supervision of the Carecall Telecare Response centre and mobile warden service. Experience of utilising control centre monitoring equipment and understanding the mobile warden response service will be required in order to move forward quickly with the service improvement programme. Training and development of staff will be an important aspect of the role together with monitoring performance within the team. You will be able to demonstrate a responsible and flexible attitude and have the ability to work alone and as part of a team. You will already have experience of managing staff and rotas. The successful applicant's appointment will be subject to satisfactory clearance by the Criminal Records Bureau. Closing date: 12 December 2008 Interview date: 29 December 2008 We offer attractive conditions of service and a range of employee benefits including a commitment to personal development and final salary occupational pension scheme. Further details and an application form are available from: Recruitment Team, 1st Floor Stopford House, Stockport, SK1 3XE. Tel: 0161 474 4482/2069 Minicom: 0161 474 3350 or email: jobs@stockport.gov.uk. Details can also be found at www.stockporthomes.org/workingforus |
| Location: | Stockport |
| Salary: | Scale 5 £19,370 - £21,244 (Plus shift allowances, Pay Award pending and subject to Job Evaluation) |
| Closing date: | 12 December 2008 |
| Contact: |
Recruitment Team
(jobs@stockport.gov.uk)
0161 474 4482/2069 Recruitment Team, 1st Floor Stopford House, Stockport, SK1 3XE |
| Vacancy title: | Community Housing Officer |
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| Organisation: | Muir Group Housing Association |
| Vacancy description: | COMMUNITY HOUSING OFFICER
£22,964 pa + COMPANY CAR Home based We are looking for a flexible, dedicated and highly motivated individual to manage our estates in Hereford, Worcester, Monmouthshire and Reading. You will be working from home and have responsibility for neighbourhood management, community development, resident involvement, managing rent arrears, lettings and tackling anti-social behaviour. You will have housing management experience, a good standard of education and be familiar with computer-based systems. You must have excellent communication skills to undertake this role and be able to prioritise and respond well to working under pressure with the minimum of supervision. If you have a ‘can-do’ attitude and are committed to providing an excellent customer service, contact us immediately for an application pack. Closing date: Friday 12 December 2008 Interviews to be held: Tuesday 6 January 2009 In return we can offer excellent benefits in an organisation with a good track record of financial stability, service delivery and a high level of commitment and loyalty from staff, board and committee members. If you can make a positive difference, please contact Muir Group Housing Association Ltd, Old Government House, Dee Hills Park, Chester, CH3 5AR. Tel: 01244 313613 or info@muir.org.uk (CVs not accepted unless with an application form) Making diversity part of our culture www.muir.org.uk |
| Location: | Hereford |
| Salary: | £22,964 + Car + home based |
| Closing date: | 12 December 2008 |
| Contact: |
Gill Young
(gill.young@muir.org.uk)
01244 606148 Old Government House Dee Hills Park Chester Cheshire CH3 5AR |
| Vacancy title: | Health Promotion Officer |
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| Organisation: | One Vision Housing |
| Vacancy description: | One Vision Housing has joined with NHS Sefton to create this new post as part of an initiative to improve health and wellbeing in all One Vision Housing communities.
The successful candidate will have knowledge and experience in health promotion and health inequalities. You will be working in partnership with a wide range of agencies to meet local and national health priorities. You will also develop and promote health initiatives for all staff within One Vision Housing and develop and promote resident engagement, increasing community involvement and empowerment. Please view the One Vision Housing website for more information |
| Location: | Bootle, Liverpool |
| Salary: | £21,937 TO £25,940 |
| Closing date: | 12 December 2008 |
| Contact: |
Joanne Kelly
(daniel.mail@ovh.gov.uk)
0151 295 6794 One Vision Housing LTD Daniel House Trinity Road L20 3TB |
| Vacancy title: | Director of Neighbourhood Services |
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| Organisation: | Eastlands Homes |
| Vacancy description: | A salary of over £70K (including car allowance) would be negotiated for the right person.
This is a re-advertisement, previous applicants need not apply. Eastlands Homes is set to receive a further stock transfer from Manchester City Council in Spring 2009. Tenants in East Manchester voted overwhelmingly to move to Eastlands Homes in March 2008. This will result in the new, merged organisation, managing over 7,500 properties in a much wider and diverse area of the city. This transfer takes place at a point of significant change with the introduction and of the Tenants Service Authority and the impact of the credit crunch being felt at every level. Applicants should, therefore, be in tune with the challenges facing HAs and be able to contribute to the corporate management of the organisation. The appointment of a new Director of Neighbourhood Services is a fantastic opportunity to build on the excellent work to date and make a huge impact in the delivery of local services for this important area in East Manchester. The role is a diverse one, requiring the postholder to have experience in a wide range of housing activities and to have operated at a strategic level. The postholder must be a strong, inspirational leader, able to communicate their vision to their team, understand the issues around change management and participate fully within the Executive Management Team. This is an exciting time at Eastlands and the Director of Neighbourhood Services is key to developing and delivering service excellence for our new as well as existing customers. |
| Location: | Manchester |
| Salary: | c £70,000 |
| Closing date: | 15 December 2008 |
| Contact: |
Sian Stephenson
(eastlandsjobs@manchester.gov.uk)
0161 274 2176 Eastlands Homes Eastlands House Victoria Street Openshaw Manchester M11 2NX |
| Attached file: | Click here to download job advert |
| Vacancy title: | Housing Officer - Rents |
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| Organisation: | Willow Park Housing Trust |
| Vacancy description: | Willow Park is a great place to work, transforming neighbourhoods and the quality of life for all. Our work in reviving and renewing communities has been recognised with a national Gold Award from the Housing Corporation - join us and make a real difference.
You will maximise the collection of rent payments and ensure that arrears are kept to a minimum, providing welfare benefits, other financial advice and where appropriate initiate, progress and conclude legal action, including representing the Trust at court. With a good understanding of the issues around rent arrears, income management and tenancy management, you will also need good IT, communication, organisational and numeracy skills. We offer an attractive reward and benefits package, including excellent contributory and final pension scheme and good holiday entitlement. To request an application pack, please visit www.willow-park.co.uk or email: recruitment@willow-park.co.uk Alternatively, please call 0161 946 9559. Closing date: 16 December 2008 Appointment is subject to a standard CRB check |
| Location: | Manchester - Wythenshawe |
| Salary: | £19,795 - £23,912 |
| Closing date: | 16 December 2008 |
| Contact: |
Human Resources
(recruitment@willow-park.co.uk)
0161 946 9559 Benchill Neighbourhood Office, 34 Benchill Road, Wythenshawe, Manchester M22 8LF |
| Vacancy title: | Assets Planning Surveyor |
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| Organisation: | Stockport Homes |
| Vacancy description: | Assets Planning Surveyor
(Scale SO2) £26,706 - £28,270 (Pay Award Pending and Subject to Job Evaluation, with further progression up to £30,456 based on exceptional performance). We are seeking an enthusiastic and innovative individual to undertake duties within the asset management team. You will be required to develop the effective use of our new planned maintenance IT module in ensuring all information, survey details and new works are recorded to enable correct reports and forecasts to be provided. You will liaise with senior Stockport Homes staff to ensure they are aware of what information is required and when they should provide information for recording the preparation of Key Performance Indicator reports. The information you will provide will assist planned maintenance, asset management and Investment teams in ensuring that all properties are maintained in a prioritised programme at all times. You should also have had experience of researching and determining the availability of grants from external sources and to provide examples of where grant applications have been successfully carried out and for what type of works. The post will also provide support to the energy and environmental team and it would be helpful for the post holder to be able to demonstrate an understanding of issues in both of these areas. The successful applicant’s appointment will be subject to satisfactory clearance by the Criminal Records Bureau. Closing date: 18 December 2008 Interview Date: 7 January 2009 We offer attractive conditions of service and a range of employee benefits including a commitment to personal development and a final salary occupational pension scheme. Further details and an application form are available from: Recruitment Team, 1st Floor Stopford House, Stockport, SK1 3XE. Tel: 0161 474 4482/2069 Minicom: 0161 474 3350 or email: jobs@stockport.gov.uk. Details can also be found at www.stockporthomes.org/workingforus |
| Location: | Stockport |
| Salary: | Scale SO2 £26,706 - £28,270 (Pay Award Pending and Subject to Job Evaluation, with further progressi |
| Closing date: | 18 December 2008 |
| Contact: |
Recruitment Team
(jobs@stockport.gov.uk)
0161 474 4482/2069 Recruitment Team, 1st Floor Stopford House, Stockport, SK1 3XE |
| Vacancy title: | HR Advisor |
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| Organisation: | Eastlands Homes |
| Vacancy description: | HR Advisor
c £27,000 per annum In early 2009, Eastlands Homes is set to more than double in size when staff from Manchester City Council transfer to Eastlands Homes along with 5,500 properties. The HR Team has been expanded with the new post of HR Advisor being created to report to the HR Manager. The postholder will work closely with managers, providing advice and support on all aspects of employee relations. The HR Advisor will oversee all recruitment for Eastlands Homes, develop and review HR policies and procedures, and contribute to an important change management programme. The HR Advisor will also be responsible for two members of staff, mentoring their continued professional development. Candidates must be Graduate MCIPD but ideally have Chartered status, have proven ability to manage their own caseload and have excellent communication, and influencing skills with the ability to develop strong working relationships. Experience of working with TUPE transfers is advantageous. This is an exciting time at Eastlands and this presents an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic HR generalist. Application packs can be downloaded from our website: www.eastlandshomes.co.uk, or can be requested by emailing eastlandsjobs@manchester.gov.uk or calling our 24 hour job line: 0161 274 2176. If you would like assistance in completing your application form please contact 0161 274 2143 Closing date: Monday 22 December 2009. Interviews will take place early January 2009. |
| Location: | Manchester |
| Salary: | c 27K |
| Closing date: | 22 December 2008 |
| Contact: |
Sian Stephenson
(eastlandsjobs@manchester.gov.uk)
01612742176 Eastlands Homes Eastlands House Victoria Street Openshaw Manchester M11 2NX274 |
| Attached file: | Click here to download job description |
| Vacancy title: | Personal Assistant/Researcher |
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| Organisation: | Housing Hartlepool |
| Vacancy description: | Duties will include undertaking research and project work, providing personal administrative support to the Chief Executive, developing a network of contacts, responding to all correspondence and enquiries and arranging and documenting formal meetings. Maintaining good relations with board members and ensuring effective governance records are also key elements of the role. |
| Location: | Hartlepool |
| Salary: | £26,849 - £29,787 |
| Closing date: | 12 January 2009 |
| Contact: |
Housing Hartlepool
(Vacancies@housinghartlepool.org.uk)
01429 525362/525251/525361 Housing Hartlepool Greenbank Stranton Hartlepool TS24 7QS |