News

Working together to tackle anti-social behaviour

Published: 23 Oct 2025

Partnership working helped us to deal with anti-social behaviour issues in Old Town.

Apprentice swap sparks new skills and experiences across Barnsley 

Published: 10 Oct 2025

Berneslai Homes and Barnsley Council have launched a month-long apprentice swap, giving electrical apprentices a unique opportunity to broaden their experience and deepen their understanding of the sector.

Priority Services Register

Published: 08 Oct 2025

Helping vulnerable people to manage their energy services and bills, including getting help if there’s an interruption to your electricity, gas, or water supply.

Awaab’s Law: what it means for tenants

Published: 06 Oct 2025

Keeping tenants safe is our top priority and we're working hard to get ready for the introduction of Awaab's Law on Monday 27 October 2025.

Share your views in the tenant satisfaction survey

Published: 02 Oct 2025

During October and November, we’re inviting 1,900 tenants to take part in our tenant satisfaction survey.

Changes to bidding on vacant properties

Published: 30 Sep 2025

We’re making some changes to the way you can bid for vacancies if you’re currently on the Housing Register. From Friday 3 October 2025 we’ll be running two adverts each week.

‘Continuing to listen, learn, and improve with tenants’ Annual Report out now

Published: 29 Sep 2025

Our Annual Report for 2024-25 outlines how we’ve worked together with tenants to shape services, improve neighbourhoods, and respond to what matters most to residents during a challenging time in the sector.

Getting Tenancy Ready Project

Published: 12 Sep 2025

We're sharing news about our 'Getting Tenancy Ready' project and the difference it has made for young care leavers.

Gas Safety Week 2025: Keeping homes safe

Published: 08 Sep 2025

This week marks Gas Safety Week 2025, a nationwide campaign coordinated by Gas Safe Register to raise awareness about gas safety and the importance of taking care of gas appliances. At Berneslai Homes, we’re proud to support this initiative and reaffirm our commitment to keeping you safe.

Discover community, safety, and comfort at our independent living scheme open days

Published: 11 Aug 2025

Come along to our independent living scheme open days to view the facilities and accommodation!

Important customer notice - Berneslai Homes app

Published: 27 Jun 2025

We’re making some improvements so it’s easier for you to report repairs to us. Please be aware that the last day you’ll be able to report repairs using the Berneslai Homes mobile app will be Friday 18 July 2025.

Our response to the Housing Ombudsman’s Repairing Trust spotlight report

Published: 11 Jun 2025

Our response to the Housing Ombudsman’s recent Repairing Trust spotlight report which explores key issues around how landlords handle repairs, highlighting where things go wrong, and where positive change is happening.