Byker News summer 2025

Welcome to the summer edition of Byker News! 

With the arrival of summer, there’s so much going on in the Byker Estate. 

As  we're sure you’ll be pleased to hear, we have a fantastic trip agenda running throughout the summer holidays – there's something for everyone. 

There’s also the opportunity to join the Karbon Homes summer get together at Beamish. You could be part of 300 customers who are receiving free tickets to the attraction, where you’ll be able to explore the region’s past as well as chat to our Karbon Homes colleagues.  

This edition, we have a special feature on the opening of the Lighthouse Project, which is a brilliant addition to Byker, right in the heart of the estate. 

You will hear from our Safer Communities Officers, Craig and Cameron, who have given insight into their job in Byker and how they’re helping the Police to reduce youth disorder in the estate, and how your help is very important in doing this. We’ve also featured our Grounds Maintenance Team, where you can find out all the hard work that goes into managing the grounds on the estate, as well as what they’re doing to promote biodiversity on the estate. 

There's also a feature from our Assistant Director of Operations, Andy Lessels on what we’re doing to make sure our customers live in safe, well-maintained and energy efficient homes, and how we’re keeping homes free of damp and mould.  

We hope you enjoy this edition of the Byker News and we'd like to wish you all a lovely summer.