http://www.renewnorthstaffs.gov.uk/ Changing places: transforming lives. RENEW North Staffordshire is a 'housing market renewal' pathfinder. Thu, 04 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.renewnorthstaffs.gov.uk/news/audit-commission-praises-renews-commitment-to-communities/ http://www.renewnorthstaffs.gov.uk/news/audit-commission-praises-renews-commitment-to-communities/ RENEW has been awarded the highest possible rating for its ongoing regeneration of North Staffordshire … for the second year in a row. Tue, 02 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.renewnorthstaffs.gov.uk/news/jet-impacts-on-unemployment-/ http://www.renewnorthstaffs.gov.uk/news/jet-impacts-on-unemployment-/ An organisation which is working with long-term unemployed people in RENEW areas and across North Staffordshire is celebrating its first successful year. Thu, 25 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.renewnorthstaffs.gov.uk/news/largest-roadside-art-scheme-takes-shape-at-city-waterside/ http://www.renewnorthstaffs.gov.uk/news/largest-roadside-art-scheme-takes-shape-at-city-waterside/ Commuters and the City Waterside community are being asked to get arty in one of the UK’s largest ever creative roadside schemes. Wed, 24 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.renewnorthstaffs.gov.uk/news/northwood-master-plan-unveiled/ http://www.renewnorthstaffs.gov.uk/news/northwood-master-plan-unveiled/ Plans for the future development of Northwood were unveiled to local residents and the public at a meeting last night. Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.renewnorthstaffs.gov.uk/news/spotlight-on-city-waterside/ http://www.renewnorthstaffs.gov.uk/news/spotlight-on-city-waterside/ Each month we shine the spotlight on one area which is benefiting from RENEW North Staffordshire’s ongoing support and take a look at recent developments. This month it’s the turn of City Waterside… Fri, 19 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.renewnorthstaffs.gov.uk/news/usual-suspects-triumph-at-inaugural-quiz-night/ http://www.renewnorthstaffs.gov.uk/news/usual-suspects-triumph-at-inaugural-quiz-night/ The inaugural City Waterside quiz night at the City Waterside Community Centre has been proclaimed a great success. Thu, 18 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.renewnorthstaffs.gov.uk/news/next-steps-for-northwood/ http://www.renewnorthstaffs.gov.uk/news/next-steps-for-northwood/ Northwood residents are being invited to find out more about plans for their community at the next Northwood Community Steering Group. Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.renewnorthstaffs.gov.uk/news/new-lease-of-life-for-former-factory-site/ http://www.renewnorthstaffs.gov.uk/news/new-lease-of-life-for-former-factory-site/ A plan to build new homes is set to breathe new life into a derelict former factory site. Fri, 12 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.renewnorthstaffs.gov.uk/news/meir-residents-invited-to-have-their-say/ http://www.renewnorthstaffs.gov.uk/news/meir-residents-invited-to-have-their-say/ Meir residents are being asked to have their say on improvements they’d like to see in their community. Meir Community Steering Group is holding its Annual Open Meeting and Consultation on Estate Improvements on Thursday, February 18 at The Square Community Resource Centre, from 2.30 to 6pm. Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.renewnorthstaffs.gov.uk/news/renew-joins-partners-to-investigate-galleys-bank-properties/ http://www.renewnorthstaffs.gov.uk/news/renew-joins-partners-to-investigate-galleys-bank-properties/ Work is underway in Kidsgrove to find a solution to a national housing problem. Thousands of precast concrete homes in the UK are blighted because defects make it virtually impossible to get a mortgage or borrow money against the value of the property. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.renewnorthstaffs.gov.uk/news/shadow-minister-tours-renew-programmes/ http://www.renewnorthstaffs.gov.uk/news/shadow-minister-tours-renew-programmes/ Shadow Minister for Communities and Local Government, Stewart Jackson MP is touring the city’s RENEW programmes today (Monday February 8). Thu, 28 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.renewnorthstaffs.gov.uk/news/open-evening-to-discuss-regent-road-plans/ http://www.renewnorthstaffs.gov.uk/news/open-evening-to-discuss-regent-road-plans/ Families living in the Regent Road area of Hanley are being invited to attend an open evening to discuss regeneration plans. Wed, 30 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.renewnorthstaffs.gov.uk/news/minister-announces-300m-funding-for-pathfinder-communities/ http://www.renewnorthstaffs.gov.uk/news/minister-announces-300m-funding-for-pathfinder-communities/ Housing Minister John Healey has announced that communities across the Midlands and the North will share £311m next year to boost work already underway to transform homes and regenerate communities. Wed, 30 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.renewnorthstaffs.gov.uk/news/range-of-strengths-ensure-good-performance/ http://www.renewnorthstaffs.gov.uk/news/range-of-strengths-ensure-good-performance/ The year ahead promises to see further developments in RENEW North Staffordshire’s plans to transform local communities. Here, Director of RENEW, Hardial Bhogal, takes a look at the organisation’s achievements so far and focal points for the future… Tue, 29 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.renewnorthstaffs.gov.uk/news/burslem-port-project-celebrates-successful-year/ http://www.renewnorthstaffs.gov.uk/news/burslem-port-project-celebrates-successful-year/ A team of dedicated canal enthusiasts is celebrating a ‘ground-breaking’ year for the Burslem Port Project.