Chair of Hackney Homes receives MBE for services to housing

Rupert Tyson, chair of Hackney Homes, has received an MBE, for recognition of his services to housing in Hackney.

Rupert Tyson’s involvement in the housing industry spans back to the 1980’s when he was employed in the neighbourhood housing office. Back then his days consisted of providing vital services to residents and campaigning to ensure everyone got fair access to housing.

Since taking up the chair position, Hackney Homes has improved continually. It has been accredited as a two-star housing authority by the Audit Commission, levels of staff satisfaction have improved endlessly, and the organisation is being awarded for their innovation and excellence in services.

Charlotte Graves, chief executive of Hackney Homes, reported: ““Rupert is absolutely dedicated to Hackney. He genuinely cares for residents and goes out of his way to make sure that everyone gets the service that they deserve. He is an example to us all and we are pleased that he has been honoured in this way”.