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@derwentliving Created on February 3, 2012
We're at a meeting of landlords planning level 2 and level 3 CIH Housing Practice training for those involved in resident scrutiny teams.

@derwentliving Created on February 2, 2012
The resident scrutiny team is meeting at Centro Place this morning. To find out what it does or read their reports see Get Involved

@derwentliving Created on February 1, 2012
We're working on the launch of our new business plan so all staff understand their role in delivering at. See it in Publications

@derwentliving Created on January 30, 2012
Our Asset Management Panel meets at Centro Place today at 2pm - residents and staff looking at maintenance issues together.

@derwentliving Created on January 20, 2012
We have a vacancy for a 0.5 Home Ownership Officer on our website at... fb.me/H0Qu5Kd0

@derwentliving Created on January 16, 2012
Our Housing Management Forum and ASB Strategic Review Group meets in the boardroom here at Centro Place tomorrow morning.

@derwentliving Created on January 12, 2012
Our resident scrutiny team is meeting here this morning to begin its work for 2012. For more see http://bit.ly/wJp2Uh

@derwentliving Created on January 12, 2012
A panel of staff and residents is interviewing those tendering for our gas servicing work today.

New vacancy
Created on January 12, 2012
We are now recruiting for a business planning officer. This is an exciting new role, reporting to t... Read more

A few little updates
Created on January 11, 2012
Since we launched the new Derwent Living website in December we have been hard at work adding new fu... Read more

@derwentliving Created on January 11, 2012
RT @CommunitiesUK: Grant Shapps proposes measures to help tackle social housing tenancy cheats http://bit.ly/xVZKOo

Mystery shopping
Created on January 6, 2012
In late 2011 Derwent Living was mystery shopped by customers to test how well we are doing. Mystery ... Read more

Your suggestions for Derwent Life
Created on January 4, 2012
The Derwent Life editorial panel meets tomorrow and would welcome your suggestions for content. We a... Read more

@derwentliving Created on January 3, 2012
Happy New Year to you all. Our offices have re-opened after the Christmas break. We look forward to working with our customers and partners through the coming year.

New vacancies
Created on December 22, 2011
Derwent FM, Derwent Living's facilities management subsidiary has a number of new vacancies. Head o... Read more

Christmas closure information
Created on December 21, 2011
Please note that Derwent Living's head office at Centro Place, Pride Park, Derby will close at 12.30... Read more

@derwentliving Created on December 20, 2011
It doesn't sound like Christmas but our Gas Tenders Evaluation Panel is meeting here today.

@derwentliving Created on December 19, 2011
The money advice service have some great tips on how to have a savvy Christmas - read them here http://bit.ly/sbPPMo

Is there another way?
Created on December 19, 2011
When film director Ken Loach opened Derwent Living’s latest and greenest housing scheme back in No... Read more

@derwentliving Created on December 16, 2011
There's excitement at our domestic violence refuge - their Christmas party this afternoon and a special visitor in red & white is expected.

@derwentliving Created on December 15, 2011
Members of our resident scrutiny team are arriving for their final meeting of this year to plan for next & decide what to focus on in 2012

Our new website is unveiled
Created on December 15, 2011
Welcome to our revamped website. It’s brighter, simpler and easier to navigate. You should be ab... Read more

@derwentliving Created on December 14, 2011
Just 1 day to go! Don't panic, not Xmas - our new website goes live tomorrow. Check it out & let us know your views: www.derwentliving.com

Derwent Living unveils plans for growth
Created on December 12, 2011
Derwent Living is approaching the end of 2011 on a high as it reveals its ambitious plans for growth... Read more

Keep warm in winter
Created on December 1, 2011
Cold homes have a significant impact on people’s health. One of the best ways of keeping yourself ... Read more

Derwent Living 11 – Our 2011 customer report
Created on October 12, 2011
We are pleased to announce that our 2011 customer report is now available. We have worked with custo... Read more

Derwent Living partners with Aviva Investors in £45 millon stock transfer
Created on September 12, 2011
In a landmark move, and a first ever for the UK housing sector, Aviva Investors has agreed a £45 mi... Read more

Derwent Living builds homes despite the downturn
Created on September 12, 2011
Despite recent economic misery, Derwent Living is continuing to bring much needed affordable housing... Read more

Derwent Living builds relationship with Lovell
Created on August 12, 2011
Derwent Living has awarded a one year contract for the maintenance and repair service it provides fo... Read more

Forcing the issue
Created on August 2, 2011
There has been reluctance in some quarters to discuss forced marriages. It seems to me that this is ... Read more

Yoga class breaks down language barriers for older people
Created on July 12, 2011
Women residents at a Derwent Living housing scheme for Asian elders in Normanton are feeling the ben... Read more

The Big Get Together certainly lived up to its name
Created on June 23, 2011
Last Thursday’s Big Get Together at the Quad was one of the biggest events we’ve organised at De... Read more

Derwent Living’s ‘Big Get Together’ is a big success
Created on June 12, 2011
Derwent Living held its’ ‘Big Get Together’ last week, and residents were out in force to let ... Read more

Get ready for ‘The Big Get Together’
Created on May 12, 2011
Derwent Living is celebrating its annual general meeting this year by giving its residents the chanc... Read more

New film breaks down stigma of women’s refuge
Created on May 12, 2011
A short film aimed at breaking down the mystery and fear that often surrounds the term ‘refuge’ ... Read more

Derwent Living aims to improve residents’ community prospects
Created on April 12, 2011
Residents are set to benefit from free training to help them gain the skills they need to be more ef... Read more

Josh`s future is bright thanks to Derwent Living
Created on April 12, 2011
An unemployed Derby graduate who joined Derwent Living on a six month government-run scheme impresse... Read more

Derwent living’s chair shortlisted for regional award
Created on March 11, 2011
Chair of Derwent Living, Suzy Brain England OBE, has been shortlisted in the equality and diversity ... Read more

Tracey is lapping up her new computer
Created on February 11, 2011
Leicester resident Tracey Andrews is enjoying surfing the net, after winning a brand new laptop with... Read more

Resident team set to scrutinise services
Created on February 11, 2011
Repairs, customer satisfaction, housing officers and customer contact….are just some of the areas ... Read more

Derwent living champions equality and diversity
Created on January 11, 2011
The chair of Derwent Living’s board has been honoured by her peers for her hard work in ensuring e... Read more

Derwent Living domestic violence film
Created on January 11, 2011
A new short film about Derwent Living’s domestic violence refuge in Derby is now available. The do... Read more




