Our Board and Committees
The Board of Two Castles Housing Association is responsible for, and makes decisions about, the policies and strategic direction of the organisation. It is responsible for setting, monitoring and reviewing our overall aims, objectives and policies and overseeing our performance. Underneath the Board are a number of Committees, which deal with finance, services to residents and developing and maintaining our properties.
Board and Committees are made up of a number of residents and independent Members. We have published two documents (see below) to provide more information on how you can become a Board or Committee Member.
Click here for information if you are an existing Two Castles resident (PDF file)
Click here for information if you are not a current Two Castles resident (PDF file)
John Hughes
Chairman
Chairman, John Hughes, joined Two Castles’ Board after an extensive career in local government, retiring as Director of Environmental Services for Teesdale District Council, where he was responsible for housing, planning, environmental health and building control.
Jennifer Carver
Deputy Chairman
Jennifer Carver is a previous Chairman of the North West Regional Committee and Audit Committee. Jennifer served on the Housing Committee of Copeland Borough Council in the 1980s and 1990s.
Merrick Young
Merrick, a former Board Chairman, has served on various committees and chaired the North East Regional Committee. Merrick previously worked as a senior manager in the gas industry.
Alan Waistell
Alan joined Two Castles’ Board in 2001 after spending 35 years in local government as a Councillor. He is a retired school teacher who was Chairman of Housing for Sunderland City Council and served on Northumbria Police Authority.
Albert Toal
With an extensive background in local government and higher education teaching, Albert is a past Board Chairman who has also served, and chaired, various committees.
George Parr
Before retiring, George worked as Deputy Director of Housing for Sunderland City Council. A former Chairman of the North East Regional Committee, he is current Audit Committee Chairman.
Ian Kitchen
Ian has always had an interest in social housing. He was Chief Executive of the Cumberland Building Society before retiring. He has also served on a number of committees.
Peter Glasspool
Peter, an Insurance Broker, is immediate past Chairman of the Board and now serves as North East Regional Committee Chairman. He was formerly a member of Northumberland County Council.
Dorothy Dalton
Joining Two Castles in 1993, Dorothy Dalton has been Chairman of the North West Regional Committee. Before retiring, she worked for Carlisle City Council in the Architects’ and Housing Departments.
Ray Bloxham
Chairman of the North West Regional Committee, and former Chairman of Audit Committee, Ray has over 25 years’ experience with local authorities and housing associations. He previously worked as Operations Director for Methodist Homes.
Eddie Birkett
Former Chairman of the North East Regional Committee and current Chairman of the Finance Committee, Eddie has a wealth of industry experience. He previously worked as Director of Customer Services at Wansbeck District Council.
Ian Arkley
Ian, a retired engine driver and magistrate, joined the Association in 1982 and was previously Board Chairman. He has served, and chaired, a number of committees.
