Pennington Choices

𝗪𝗲’𝗿𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗲𝗿-𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗩𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗮𝘁 𝗣𝗲𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗵𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀! As part of our commitment to giving back to our communities, all colleagues are entitled to two working days per year to volunteer for a cause or organisation of their choice, plus an additional day for a team volunteering day! Our team has already embraced this initiative, including supporting: ▶️ Warrington Christmas Toy Appeal during the festive season. ▶️ Forestry England by opening up a shared-use footpath, with an aim to allow the ground to dry and make it easier and safer for the public to use. ▶️ A First Love Church camp as a photographer. ▶️ A local scout troop. We look forward to seeing more of the positive impact this will have in our communities! #Volunteering #VolunteerPolicy #SocialResponsibility #Sustainability #WorkplaceWellbeing #LifeAtPC

Our teams have been embracing the festive spirit with Christmas evenings out throughout the holiday period, celebrating the holidays and toasting to a year of hard work and success, all whilst sharing plenty of laughs and festive cheer. Here’s a glimpse into the Christmas celebrations of our Project Management and Cost Consultancy, Corporate and Commercial Services, and Planning, Scheduling and Dispatch teams! #LifeAtPC #Christmas #FestiveFun #ChristmasNightOut #TeamBonding

As 2024 is coming to an end, we want to take this time to recap the key updates from the past year to ensure you’re up to date with all the latest legislation. 2024 has been a pivotal year, reshaping how landlords and housing providers operate whilst laying the groundwork for a safer future. In our latest blog, ‘𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗟𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗪𝗿𝗮𝗽-𝗨𝗽: 𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀, 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁'𝘀 𝗻𝗲𝘅𝘁’, we’ve compiled the key updates to housing legislation in 2024, highlighting where your priorities should be as we round up the year. Stay informed, refresh your knowledge, and get ready for what’s coming in 2025 here. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/e5n4ra66 #2024 #Blog #Updates #Legislation #UKHousing #BuildingSafety #ConsumerRegulation 

𝗗𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗴𝗼𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱? With 2025 fast approaching, significant changes to housing legislation are on the horizon. From reviews of the Decent Homes Standard and HHSRS to the implementation of the Procurement Act 2023, Awaab’s Law, and new energy efficiency requirements, 2025 will be another transformative year for the sector. We’ve compiled the key updates that you must prepare for in our latest blog, ‘2025 Housing Legislation Updates: How to prepare’, including: ▶️ 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗛𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄 - Updating the list of items which must be kept in a reasonable state of repair for a home to be considered ‘decent’. ▶️ 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗮𝗯’𝘀 𝗟𝗮𝘄 - New requirements for landlords to address hazards within strict timelines. ▶️ 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗔𝗰𝘁 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯 - Modernising, simplifying, and enhancing procurement practices with a focus on transparency, efficiency, and value. ▶️ 𝗥𝗲𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗶𝘁 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 - Supporting decarbonisation with new targets and standards. ▶️ 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 - Adapting to new responsibilities under EEIS+ and the Building Safety Act 2022. Stay ahead of these changes and prepare your organisation for 2025 in our blog 🔗 https://hubs.ly/Q02_Wh6t0 #2025 #Legislation #Updates #AwaabsLaw #DecentHomes #ProcurementAct #FireSafety #UKHousing

🎄𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗮𝘀 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀! 🎄 Our offices will be closed over the Christmas period from 3pm Tuesday 24th December - 8:30am Thursday 2nd January 2025. The emergency asbestos service we provide for existing clients will continue to be operational during this period. If you are an existing client with an asbestos emergency, please call 0800 883 0334.

𝗔𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗯𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗗𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗘𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 (𝗪𝗜𝗗𝗘) 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗲 We're thrilled to announce that we have recently launched of the Pennington Choices WIDE Committee, an initiative designed to create a more inclusive, respectful, and fair place to work for everyone. As part of this committee, our team members will: ✨ Help shape strategies and policies 📚 Promote awareness and educational topics 🎉 Organise events celebrating our diverse community 🗣️ Serve as a voice for colleagues on diversity and inclusion matters We’re excited to see the positive impact the WIDE Committee will have in fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered. #WIDECommittee #Diversity #Inclusion #Wellbeing #BelongingAtWork #LifeAtPC

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻? In our recent webinar, Consumer Regulation: Insights on Achieving a C1 Grading, we posed this question to attendees, with 84% responding they felt ‘somewhat prepared’. With regulatory inspections looming for all large providers, it’s crucial that you understand your responsibilities under the new consumer regulation regime and can deliver the outcomes of the consumer standards. Catch up on the on-demand webinar to hear our expert panel, joined by Director of Operations at Havebury Housing Partnership, Jenny Spoor, discuss tips for preparing for your inspections and achieving a C1 grading. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/evqnJXTV  #ConsumerRegulation #ConsumerStandards #RegulatorOfSocialHousing #RSH #Webinar 

𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁! We’re delighted to announce our new project with Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust! This project involves carrying out Fire Risk Assessments (FRAs) on 13 sites across their campus.      These Fire Risk Assessments will help Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust to ensure fire safety and compliance with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.      We’re looking forward to working with Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust throughout this project.  #FireSafety #FireRiskAssessments #BuildingSafety #NHS #ProjectAnnouncement 

𝗝𝗼𝗯 𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 – 𝗔𝘀𝗯𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝘀 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀! We are seeking qualified field-based Asbestos Associates to join our growing team at Pennington Choices, ensuring the delivery of UKAS-accredited asbestos services in accordance with client’s contractual requirements in both commercial and housing sectors. Here you will: ▶️ Work on a freelance basis at competitive rates. ▶️ Receive a £2,000 sign-on bonus when you join us directly. ▶️ Have reduced driving times with our automated scheduling (AI) system, which optimises job locations and our in-house scheduling team, who are here to support you. Don’t miss this opportunity to work with a highly respected and established nationwide company. Apply here! 🔗 https://hubs.ly/Q02_BVw50 #Asbestos #AsbestosSurveyor #AsbestosJob #Career #JobVacancy #JobOpportunity

We’ve had lots of festive fun this week. Our teams fully embraced the holiday spirit, it was great to make time to celebrate together! #LifeAtPC #ChristmasOfficeParty #FestiveFun