Hello from our new CEO

Hello from our new CEO Ian McDermott

Hello, I’m really excited to have joined Peabody as Chief Executive. As you may know, the Peabody and Catalyst Boards have agreed to progress with our proposal to join together, and we will be working towards the two organisations coming together on 1 April 2022, with Catalyst joining Peabody as a subsidiary.

We believe that creating a larger organisation will enable us to invest more in our homes, communities, technology, and people, and deliver better services to customers. We now have a lot of work to do to make this a reality, and we will be involving you as we shape our plans.

Thank you to everyone who took the time to respond to the merger consultation. In this magazine, you’ll find a summary of the consultation results, our plans, and next steps. Your feedback is very important to us, and there will be lots of opportunities for you, as well as Catalyst residents, to get involved in shaping our services and the priorities for the new organisation. I’m looking forward to this, and to meeting many of you as we head into our 160th year.

As we head into the colder months, we know that many people are concerned about the prospect of higher energy bills as prices increase. We’re committed to improving the energy efficiency of our homes to help tackle climate change but also to help you reduce your fuel bills and keep your home warm.

You’ll find enclosed with this magazine, some information on our energy advice service, delivered by our partner, Agility Eco. You can save an average £140 on your energy bills through their free, impartial advice. Our teams can also provide help and support if you are in financial difficulty, please do get in touch to find out how we can help.

Best wishes, Ian