A scheme designed to help get unemployed young people into work has proven a huge success with one Burnley project, where many have since found full-time work as a result
On and off the track, Samuel Burrows has hit his stride - making a head start on a new life for himself and putting in a great performance in a local charity race.
The final figures are in and Calico staff have collected an astounding £2000 for charity in the Pennine Lancashire 10k Challenge.
Despite poor weather conditions, the Calico Homes Neighbourhood Parties have got off to a great start and are bringing residents all across Burnley to play a part in shaping local services.
Calico Homes' new training scheme to help local residents become more active and involved in their community has won national recognition as a great example for other areas to follow.
Residents of a Burnley sheltered housing scheme have recently revealed their inner Van Goghs after taking part in a series of art classes.
A Lancashire company has received a national award for its in-house maintenance teams.
Calico is inviting local residents to participate in 15 fun family events being held in local communities throughout the summer.
Calico Homes is to look under the bonnet of its 4,400 properties with a new programme of quality checks, to identify further potential improvements for coming years and improve its services to tenants.
Residents from across Burnley have recently done their bit for the environment, and helped make their community cleaner, by taking part in a Big Tidy-Up.
Local residents were the winners at a special World Cup event held by Burnley’s biggest landlord Calico, and unlike Fabio’s men, the community showed how to work as a team in a fast-moving and dynamic way.
More than 50 guests gathered at an event showcasing the work of Calico’s Neighbourhood Action Teams this month, and saw how they were making a difference to the lives of people across Burnley’s neighbourhoods.
A scheme to help young people back into employment has now seen its first two recruits taken into full-time employment.
Burnley’s biggest landlord has set a new record for empty homes in the area, with vacant properties now one-tenth the level they were ten years ago.
Older residents and their families got to learn more about extra support now available in the community to help them live independently for longer.
Calico Homes' new customer panel known as RAISE - has already set about establishing its first year's activities with the landlord's Board of Management.
Calico is working in partnership Money Made Clear to deliver free money guidance sessions for any Burnley residents during this difficult economic time.
Residents living in Calico homes will be alerted to the dangers of carbon monoxide, as part of a new scheme from the landlord.
Residents in South West Burnley have been able to access free money advice at a series of special roadshows.
On its tenth anniversary, Burnley-based Calico has been nationally recognised as the 15th best UK company to work for, as part of the Sunday Times’ annual awards.
Lancashire-based Calico has been recognised as an “outstanding” employer as part of the national Best Companies accreditation.
Ten Burnley residents are celebrating following their graduation from a new training programme; designed to build their confidence, and give them new skills to influence the way Calico provides services in the community.
Homeless and vulnerable people from the gypsy and traveller communities are being thrown a lifeline thanks to a brand new service in the area.
Calico has joined forces with over 100 other housing associations in the North West to make a pledge to tackle homelessness in the region. A set of commitments have been launched this week, in the run up to Christmas, a time of year when it seems even more shocking that people can be homeless in our society.
Skipper Steven Caldwell and team mate Andre Bikey showed ball skills of a different kind on a special community visit.
Calico’s worklessness, training and support company - Calico Enterprise - is “energised” and “ready to tackle the challenges of the future”, its new deputy managing director says.
Louis Kaczalski, 22, from Blackburn is celebrating after taking up a new position with housing company Calico as part of the Government’s Backing Young Britain campaign.
Calico, Burnley's largest landlord, is launching a new scheme to help its tenants stay 100% Gas Safe this year.
Two groups of people, who traditionally don't claim everything that they are entitled to, could increase their weekly income as a result of benefits changes in effect from today.
Hirst Gardens in Burnley has qualified for a Building for Life standard, the national standard for well-designed homes and neighbourhoods.
Residents and colleagues have been paying tribute to the work of Winn McGeorge, who has stepped down as Calico’s chair of the board after a decade of service.
Calico, Burnley’s leading provider of services for the community, is making the most of Burnley FC’s home win success and is giving away tours of Turf Moor and match-day tickets to families who become involved in community events until next March.
Calico Housing has been selected by its new Governing body, the Tenant Services Authority (TSA), to play a part in a national project which aims to develop new standards for social housing customers.
Meaningful work experience is helping disabled people to maintain their independence and get into work, thanks to a partnership between the Oaklea Trust and Calico.
Calico has teamed up with Burnley Football Club to provide another summer of sports for local children.
Older and disabled tenants are feeling the benefits of the latest investments being made by Burnley's biggest provider of homes and services.
Hard-working students from the Burnley area have been given a turbo-charged summer reward, following a year of extra effort in school.
Calico, Lancashire's leading provider of services for people in the area, has been given the highest possible grade for its improvement prospects by the Audit Commission.
Calico chief executive, Michael Birkett says the Burnley-based housing company can be pleased with its new official report from the Government’s inspectorate.
Calico’s older residents have been keeping fit and having fun, thanks to a new scheme being delivered in partnership with Burnley Football Club.
Calico, the housing and regeneration company has been awarded a spectacular 28th place in The Sunday Times 100 Best Companies supplement.
Free advice for people to help tackle money problems has now been published by Calico.
How Calico's STATUS Survey will affect future service delivery for customers.
Our vision for Calico is one of “building, serving and regenerating communities in Burnley and beyond”. To realise our vision we are focussing upon our customers, our staff, our partners and our financial strength, all of which are embodied in our five strategic aims around which this report is organised. Throughout our Annual Report are many examples of both what we have achieved and the views of our customers...
Students from Sir John Thursby Community College are today holding an event in Burnley Town Centre to celebrate World Environment Day and raise awareness of environmental issues.
Calico Housing has been shortlisted for a prestigious North West Construction Award for helping develop the skills and careers of local people.
Calico Housing has made a £240,000 commitment to its disabled customers by launching a new scheme to provide even more suitable housing, and make home adaptations quicker, for its tenants.
