http://www.renewnorthstaffs.gov.uk/ Changing places: transforming lives. RENEW North Staffordshire is a 'housing market renewal' pathfinder. Fri, 24 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.renewnorthstaffs.gov.uk/news/meir-showhouses-raise-the-roof/ http://www.renewnorthstaffs.gov.uk/news/meir-showhouses-raise-the-roof/ A show home which was unveiled in Woodville Road, Meir last week (September 17) proved an instant hit with prospective buyers. Tue, 14 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.renewnorthstaffs.gov.uk/news/family-homes-up-for-grabs-from-just-45k/ http://www.renewnorthstaffs.gov.uk/news/family-homes-up-for-grabs-from-just-45k/ Previously derelict and boarded up post-war semi-detached houses in Meir have been given a dramatic upgrade and transformed into desirable, contemporary family homes now available for sale via the government’s shared ownership scheme. Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.renewnorthstaffs.gov.uk/news/sun-comes-out-to-celebrate-meir-anniversary/ http://www.renewnorthstaffs.gov.uk/news/sun-comes-out-to-celebrate-meir-anniversary/ After a week of rain, wind and practically arctic conditions, residents were thrilled that the sun shone for them when they marked the first anniversary of Meir's community centre during a fun day at The Square on Friday August 27th. Tue, 24 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.renewnorthstaffs.gov.uk/news/parking-proposals-on-view-/ http://www.renewnorthstaffs.gov.uk/news/parking-proposals-on-view-/ Traffic and parking problems were discussed at the Meir Community Steering Group meeting on Thursday August 19th. Thu, 12 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.renewnorthstaffs.gov.uk/news/a-fun-free-event-for-all-the-family/ http://www.renewnorthstaffs.gov.uk/news/a-fun-free-event-for-all-the-family/ A fun day for all the family is planned for The Square, Meir on Friday August 27th. Residents are invited to join in a variety of games and activities including karate sessons, football, bouncy castle, arts and crafts and much more. Refreshments will be provided. Wed, 28 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.renewnorthstaffs.gov.uk/news/meir-meeting-hears-traffic-management-options/ http://www.renewnorthstaffs.gov.uk/news/meir-meeting-hears-traffic-management-options/ Traffic and parking problems were discussed at the Meir Community Steering Group meeting on Thursday July 22nd. Tue, 27 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.renewnorthstaffs.gov.uk/news/meir-primary-pupils-in-film-premiere/ http://www.renewnorthstaffs.gov.uk/news/meir-primary-pupils-in-film-premiere/ Primary school children in Meir have made a film about regeneration of their community. Tue, 13 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.renewnorthstaffs.gov.uk/news/housing-update-for-meir-steering-group/ http://www.renewnorthstaffs.gov.uk/news/housing-update-for-meir-steering-group/ The next meeting of the Meir Community Steering Group will be held at 7pm on Thursday July 22nd at The Square, Meir. Tue, 29 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.renewnorthstaffs.gov.uk/news/tribute-for-community-stalwart-ken/ http://www.renewnorthstaffs.gov.uk/news/tribute-for-community-stalwart-ken/ Community leaders in Meir have paid tribute to a leading light of the area following his untimely death. For many years Ken Graham fought hard for his community with tenacity and determination. Here is his obituary. Thu, 24 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.renewnorthstaffs.gov.uk/news/the-lads-done-well/ http://www.renewnorthstaffs.gov.uk/news/the-lads-done-well/ Residents living around Meir were so impressed by the work carried out by social enterprise PM Training that they wanted to hear more. Mon, 21 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.renewnorthstaffs.gov.uk/news/residents-respond-to-lyme-road-scheme/ http://www.renewnorthstaffs.gov.uk/news/residents-respond-to-lyme-road-scheme/ Regeneration work continues to take shape on Lyme Road, Meir, with completion of the scheme scheduled for October. Fri, 11 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.renewnorthstaffs.gov.uk/news/meir-meeting-honours-founder-member-ken/ http://www.renewnorthstaffs.gov.uk/news/meir-meeting-honours-founder-member-ken/ There will be a particular poignancy when the Meir Community Steering Group meets next week. For as well as unveiling a plaque to much-loved Ken Graham, who died a few months ago, the meeting room will from now on bear his name. Wed, 12 May 2010 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.renewnorthstaffs.gov.uk/news/consultation-call-brings-a-great-response-from-meir-residents-/ http://www.renewnorthstaffs.gov.uk/news/consultation-call-brings-a-great-response-from-meir-residents-/ Residents have come up with loads of ideas for estate improvements in a recent public consultation exercise in Meir. Wed, 21 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.renewnorthstaffs.gov.uk/news/meir-consultation-in-spotlight/ http://www.renewnorthstaffs.gov.uk/news/meir-consultation-in-spotlight/ Issues raised by residents during a recent consultation exercise will come under the spotlight at a meeting of the Meir Community Steering Group on 22 April. Fri, 19 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.renewnorthstaffs.gov.uk/news/stability-tests-to-be-carried-out-on-homes/ http://www.renewnorthstaffs.gov.uk/news/stability-tests-to-be-carried-out-on-homes/ Investigations are under way to find a new solution to stabilising homes built on former industrial sites.