GOLDEN Gates Housing Trust Chief Executive Peter Mercer is retiring at the end of March, marking the end of a 40 year involvement in social housing. 
Peter started his career in housing when he joined Liverpool City Council in 1974, holding a variety of roles within the City’s housing department. He then moved to work for Warrington Borough Council (WBC) in January 1989, starting out as Principal Housing Officer before becoming Chief Executive in November 2003. Peter led the housing service through a number of successes including: setting up the town’s Arms Length Management Organisation (GGH) in February 2004; winninovernment funding to bring the housing stock up to decent homes standard; and achieving the Audit Commission’s coveted 3 stars status.
Peter also led the transfer of the housing stock from WBC to Golden Gates Housing Trust in November 2010, a move endorsed by the vast majority of tenants. He has been instrumental in securing GGHT’s future with Helena Partnerships when the two organisations will become part of the newly formed group Torus, in April. He has also forged strong relationships with partners and stakeholders across the Borough.
Since starting in social housing, Peter’s career has blossomed, and he’s turned GGHT into one of the country’s top housing organisations – a great tribute to his leadership skills and vision for the organisation.
Peter said: “I’m sad to be leaving Warrington, partners and people I’ve worked with for over 26 years, but I’m pleased to know that the future of the organisation is strong and secure. I would like to thank the many partners, stakeholders and staff who have supported me during my career.“
GGHT Chair Roy Smith said: “It’s been an absolute pleasure to work with Peter over the years. Peter has had so much time, enthusiasm and energy for the borough of Warrington. We shall miss Peter a lot but his retirement is well deserved and he is leaving Golden Gates in a very strong position as part of Torus.”
Golden Gates Housing Chief set to retire
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