The Main Board is made up of six council nominees who are appointed by Newcastle City Council ; six tenant members, two from each of the three areas of the City, elected by other tenants on an area basis; six independent people who are chosen by the council and tenant members; and a Chair.

The three Area Boards have a similar one third composition of council nominees, tenant members and independent people who are appointed in the same way as people are appointed to the Main Board.  The East and Outer West & North Area Boards have 15 members and the Inner West has 12 members.

On both the main and area boards, tenant and independent members stand down in rotation.  Before every annual general meeting, direct elections are held among tenants and leaseholders in the areas where the tenant members are retiring. Tenant and/or leaseholders can put themselves foreward for election at this time.  Independent members are recruited through an application and interview process.

What skills are needed to become a board member?

If you are interested in becoming a main board or area board member you should:

• have a commitment to social housing and the aims of Your Homes Newcastle
• Be able to work as part of a team and share responsibility for board decisions
• Have a commitment to equality
• Be able to understand complex information
• Put the interests of all tenants and Your Homes Newcastle first

Please click here to find out about current board vacancies.