Welcome to the latest news concerning RENEW North Staffordshire in the Knutton, Lower Milehouse and Cross Heath Area of Major Intervention (AMI)

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPROVEMENTS - ANOTHER FUNDING OPPORTUNITY FOR RESIDENTS (JULY 2008)

Attached to the July 2008 edition of New Beginnings Newsletter, delivered to all residents of the area, is a proposal form for small scale environmental improvements. The request is for ideas of projects to improve the physical appearance of the places where people live. The ideas might become a reality through the small-scale environmental improvements fund.

RENEW North Staffordshire and Aspire Housing have committed £75,000 to be spent on environmental improvements in the Knutton Cross Heath AMI in 2008/9.

Residents are urged to come forward with their suggestions on how the money could be spent to improve the local area. Projects should contribute to improving community safety, local facilities or the appearance of the area and must have the support of six households affected by the proposal. All proposals will be considered by the Environmental Improvements Project Group and scored against a set of criteria. Successful proposals will be delivered during 2008/9. The Project Group will respond with feedback on all proposals regardless of whether or not they are successful in obtaining funding.

This is the third round of environmental improvements funding provided by RENEW North Staffordshire and Aspire Housing with £500,000 of environmental improvements delivered between 2004/2006 and £200,00 delivered in 2007/8. A wide range of proposals were submitted by local residents and examples of successful projects completed include parking schemes, installation of CCTV, security lighting and community gardens. The map below shows the areas that have received funding to date and the type of environmental improvement delivered.

For consideration Environmental Improvements Proposal Forms need to be completed the form and returned to Aspire Housing or the Knutton Cross Heath Neighbourhood Management Pathfinder by 22nd August 2008.

If you require any further information please contact Janet Rawlinson at Aspire Housing on 01782 635200.

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RESIDENTS INVITED TO INFORMATION EVENT

Aspire Housing is inviting Knutton and Cross Heath residents to an information event on Thursday 26 June, to share plans for further developments taking place in the area.

The purpose of the event is to inform residents about the work the company is preparing to carry out over the next 3 years, in partnership with Renew North Staffordshire, including a new enhancement programme and proposals for new build in the area.

Aspire Housing, in partnership with North Staffordshire Primary Care Trust and Prima 200, has already commenced work on the Mill Rise development on Lower Milehouse Lane, that will provide 60 apartments for the over 55s. Mill Rise will be completed in the spring 2009.

The company is reviewing all of its properties in the area and is leading on the ‘decency plus’ programme; that will include work such as: off road parking, fencing/boundary treatments, landscaping and lighting.

Darren Green, Senior Regeneration Manager at Aspire Housing, is pleased with the progress so far and is looking forward to the future developments.

He said: “The area has seen some major changes over the last three years and we will continue to consult with residents on a regular basis.

Darren continued: “The event on Thursday will demonstrate our successes so far and will give residents an opportunity to take a look at the plans and ask about issues that will affect them directly.”

In addition, staff will be on hand to talk about the support available for those families affected by clearance and a housing needs survey will commence at the end of June 2008.

The information events will take place at Knutton Community Centre and Ramsey Road Community Centre. Residents are welcome to drop in at any time between 3pm and 7pm, when Aspire Housing staff will be on hand to talk about the developments and answer any questions.

If you would like any further information about the regeneration activity in the area, contact Darren Green at Aspire Housing on 01782 635200.

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