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Who are Partners?

Working in partnership with the London Borough of Islington, Partners is an organisation set up specifically to operate the PFI (Private Finance Initiative) project in Islington.

The organisations making up Partners have a wealth of experience in improving and managing council-owned property - between us we have over 100 years' experience!

Each of the partners has a specific role in delivering the project:

  • Hyde Housing Association provides the housing management service including rent collection, tenancy and leasehold management and customer services. Peter Newbold is the manager responsible for the Housing service.
  • United Living carried out the refurbishment of the properties during the first five and a half years, including installation and maintenance of heating systems in tenants homes. They also provide our gas servicing and gas repairs. Ethan Bridges is the manager responsible for the Gas service. 
  • Rydon Maintenance Ltd carries out the day to day repairs service. Paula Redpath is the manager responsible for the Repairs service. 
  • Equitix (Previously John Laing Infrastructure Fund (JLIF) provided funding for the project

If you want to find out more about any of the organisations involved, click on the links to their websites below:

www.hyde-housing.co.uk

www.unitedliving.co.uk

www.rydon.co.uk

www.equitix.co.uk

Partners For Improvement In Islington Ltd's  company number is Reg: 04628357

The Holding company: Partners For Improvement In Islington (Holdings) Ltd's company number is: Reg: 04021804

The Consortium shareholders are :

Aberdeen Infrastructure (No 3) Ltd, 45%
Palio (No.8) Ltd, 45%
Hyde Housing Association Ltd, 10%

Complying with Consumer Standards

Partners Senior Management team are responsible for consumer standards compliance and monitoring. The senior management team are:

Michelle O'Toole - Head of Management Contracts. Responsible for:

  • Tenancy standard.
  • Transparency, accountability, influence standard.
  • Neighbourhood and community standard.

John Venning - Head of Asset Management. Responsible for:

  • Safety and quality homes standard.

Rouli Kalodiki - Senior Advisor

Islington Council are the freeholder of the properties Partners manages and oversee our compliance with the consumer standards. Details of their responsible officers are available on their website: