Even in our ‘new normal’, Newcastle is an amazing place to live and study, but living out of halls comes with extra responsibilities.

Although your university years are an exciting time, it’s important to think about the people living around you. This has never been the case more so than right now. Many of your neighbours may have been affected by, and are worried about, COVID-19. Developing a respect for each other is a great step in having the best living situation in your community.

To be a good neighbour you could:

• Swap numbers with your neighbours when you move in
• Avoid bringing your car, unless it is absolutely essential
• Keep the areas of your property that are visible to neighbours clean
• Make sure you familiarise yourself with national and local lockdown laws and guidance relating to Covid19
• If you do receive a complaint from your neighbour, try to resolve it
• Remember your neighbours may be shielding, working from home or have small children and so please be considerate of them