Holding out for a hero
It's nice to be appreciated and each year Derwent Living likes to recognise residents who go out of their way to help or be a representative for others.
Last year's winner was Betty Bode from Chel... Read More
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Holding out for a hero
It's nice to be appreciated and each year Derwent Living likes to recognise residents who go out of their way to help or be a representative for others.
Last year's winner was Betty Bode from Chel... Read More
Holding out for a hero
Created on August 31, 2016
It's nice to be appreciated and each year Derwent Living likes to recognise residents who go out of their way to help or be a representative for ot... Read more
Car boot consultations
Created on August 10, 2016
Derwent Living's resident involvement team are ready to hit the road again! Harriet and Mitch will be visiting sites in Milton Keynes, Leicester an... Read more
Summer burglary risk
Created on July 26, 2016
As temperatures start to rise, so too can burglary rates – people hoping to tempt in a breeze are leaving windows and doors open, then forgetting to close them when going out or sitting in the back garden. Here are a few things that the police ... Read more
Fun in the sun – BBQ advice
Created on July 19, 2016
Hold up – where did that giant, yellow thing in the sky come from?! It’s not been the best summer so far, but now that the weather has finally warmed up it seems a good time to remind people of the rules around having barbecues on Derwent... Read more
Derwent Living Eurotekkers Challenge
Created on June 10, 2016
This week, to celebrate the start of UEFA Euro 2016, we're launching a competition designed to encourage people to get out and get active. Weâ€... Read more
Protect yourself from summer holiday fraud
Created on June 3, 2016
It’s that time of year again: we’re halfway through 2016 and people fed up of the rat race are looking for cheap flights to that last minute holiday in the sun. A bit of sea, sand and sangria sounds great, but you should always remember t... Read more
Coping with hay fever when driving
Created on May 25, 2016
Have you woken up this morning with the usual summertime curse of itchy eyes, runny nose and sneezing fits that could shatter windows? Hay fever ruins the few warm months a year we get in the UK for around 18 million people, according to Allergy UK Read more
Charles Hanson interview
Created on May 18, 2016
Charles Hanson is a TV personality, antiques expert and life-long Derby County supporter. Living in Derbyshire with his wife Rebecca and daughter M... Read more
Derwent Living gardening competition
Created on April 15, 2016
Derwent Living’s resident involvement team will be holding a gardening competition this year, and residents of all tenures are encouraged to ... Read more
Are you flushing money down the drain?
Created on March 10, 2016
Have you recently received a larger than normal bill from your water provider? It could be that your toilet is leaking or wasting water, perhaps due to an overflowing cistern. And if you’re billed by meter, rather than upon rateable value, then... Read more
Join our award-winning scrutiny team!
Created on March 4, 2016
Do you want to learn new skills? Maybe have a go at writing reports, giving presentations, carrying out research and learn how the housing ind... Read more
Fire safety policies
Created on December 21, 2015
Following on from our "Twelve Days of Christmas" fire safety blog, here is an article about Derwent Living's 'Stay Put Policy'. You can find the po... Read more
Derwent Living brings festive cheer to local charities
Created on December 16, 2015
DERBY-based housing provider Derwent Living has donated nearly £4,000 to four local charities thanks to savings made through Efficiency East Midla... Read more
Derwent Living lays on construction site visit for local pupils
Created on December 8, 2015
Children from a Mansfield primary school took a behind the scenes tour of a brand new housing development, thanks to an East Midlands housing provi... Read more
Fire safety: The Twelve Days of Christmas
Created on December 1, 2015
It’s the beginning of December and Christmas is fast approaching! It’s important to enjoy the holidays but we also need to be especially vigilant. Government figures reveal there are more deaths from accidental house fires during Christma... Read more
Tonight’s The Night!
Created on November 5, 2015
With Halloween over and done, this week marks the start of the firework season. Despite there being numerous organised displays to choose from, many people still choose to hold their own private bonfire party at home. A few simple precautionary saf... Read more
Derwent Living broker 1500 roof solar panel deal
Created on November 2, 2015
Derwent Living has brokered a deal which will allow contractors to install solar panels on around 1,500 of its homes in the Midlands. The panels, w... Read more
CSI awards joy for Derwent Living residents
Created on October 27, 2015
Last week Derwent Living's resident scrutiny team and the independent complaints panel both picked up a gong at the Customer Scrutiny Inspection ... Read more
Comms Team Award nomination
Created on October 9, 2015
Derwent Living's marketing team attended the 24 housing awards last night, having been shortlisted for the Communications Team of the Year gong. Th... Read more
Trees Land Sponsorship From Derwent Living
Created on October 1, 2015
ALLESTREE Football Club is kicking off the new season in style after receiving sponsorship from Derwent Living. We will be the team's main ... Read more
