Previous news stories 2009

Wythenshawe's Got Talent logo

Talent comp feedback (December 2009)

Following the Wythenshawe's Got Talent competition, we want to hear from you! Please use our online form to give feedback.

John Donaghey

It's all good (December 2009)

Good neighbours, good gardens and a good chance for everyone to catch-up at our third Annual Tenants and Residents conference.

The big community idea

Business benefits (December 2009)

Great business idea for your community? Would a business boost benefit your area? Apply today for support from Connaught. Deadline: 5 February.

Wythenshawe's Got Talent winner Poppy

Wythenshawe winners (November 2009)

The grand final of 'Wythenshawe's Got Talent 2009' recently gave us plenty more reasons to be proud of our community.

Fireworks

Bright ideas (November 2009)

As the nights get darker, and the days get colder, we've gathered some of the best tips around to help you save some energy and battle the bills this winter.

Fireworks

Firework safety (October 2009)

In the run up to 5 November, we're supporting the campaign to keep bonfire season safe.

wythenshawe's got talent

Vote for talent (October 2009)

After an overwhelming response, 30 acts have made it through to the semi-finals. Now you decide who makes it through to the Grand Final.

people chatting

TPAS Connecting People Awards 2009/10 (October 2009)

Do you know someone who has made a difference to your community? Someone who understands the needs of residents and delivered real improvements in the local area?

digital

The digital switch (September 2009)

Our TV region (Granada) is getting ready to switch over to digital. Here, we go over what this means to you, and what you'll need to do to be sure your home is ready.

Good neighbour

Good neighbour? (September 2009)

Nominate those neighbours who go that little bit further in our Good Neighbour Awards

10,000 and counting

10,000 and counting (September 2009)

We've just passed the 10,000 milestone in our home improvements programme.

New Health Academy

New Health Academy (September 2009)

A new local project offers the latest sports, leisure and community facilities.

Parkway Green tenant

Join our board (September 2009)

If you're a Parkway Green tenant, you could make a difference to your community as one of our voluntary Board members. Apply by Friday 11 September 2009.

Greater Manchester Police logo

Positive policing (September 2009)

Chief Superintendent, David Anthony, has reassured Northern Moor residents about damage to their community centre.

Wythenshawe's got talent

Got talent? (September 2009)
Then get practising! Get your applications in for the next Wythenshawe’s Got Talent. Deadline: Friday 25 September 2009.

Wythenshawe Forum Library

Want to do something a bit different at weekends?
From Sunday 13 September 2009, Wythenshawe Forum Library will be open from 10am to 5pm.

Wythenshawe Hall, part of the award winning Wythenshawe Park

Fighting the hype (August 2009)
Northern Moor residents are gathering in Wythenshawe Park this Tuesday (18 August) to protest against recent negative publicity around TV show, 'The Duchess on the Estate'.

Houses

The story so far (August 2009)
We're really cracking on with our exciting £90million programme that will see all 5,800 Parkway Green homes enjoying the benefits of major home improvements.

digital

The digital switch (July 2009)
Our TV region (Granada) is getting ready to switch over to digital. Here, we go over what this means to you, and what you’ll need to do to be sure your home is ready.

Children fun run

Community fun run (July 2009)
Over 170 primary school children recently raised hundreds of pounds at Wythenshawe Athletic Track with a community fun run.

Young people

Young people and housing (June 2009)
Are you aged 16 to 25, and need somewhere to live? Find out more about the Young People's Task Force.

Impact Annual Report

Decent homes (June 2009)
We're part of Impact, the Manchester team that's dedicated to raising standards across the city's homes. Read Impact's Annual Report (pdf 2670kb).

Gardening competition 2009

Garden competition (June 2009)
Help make Parkway Green . . . and red, and yellow, and pink, and blue, and orange, and even violet in our garden competition.

improving your neighbourhood

Improving your neighbourhood (May 2009)
We need your ideas on how to make your area safer and greener?

The new computer facilities

Serving the .community (May 2009)
Switching on futures when we join forces to build a community computer room.

Neighbourhood surgeries

New service (May 2009)
Talk with your neighbourhood officer at your weekly local surgery.

The right home for you?

Home hunting help (April 2009)
Applying for our homes is now a lot more straightforward. Find out more at our Homefinder open day.

Ian Gregg (Director of Communities and Investment), Mark Whiney, Sam Ince and Mike Richmond (PG React Manager)

More local investment (April 2009)
We've just welcomed two local apprentices to our PG React team.

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Home improvements update (April 2009)
We’ve passed the 8,000 mark, which means we’re over halfway through our home improvements schedule. Find out more about our progress.

Staff on red nose day

Parkway Green turns red for the day (April 2009)
We recently raised more than £200 for Comic Relief, when our staff went red for the day.

woman on the phone

Phone PG Direct (March 2009)
Our new PG direct contact centre, like this website, is part of our customer service revamp. Use our new phone number for all your housing services - paying your rent, ordering repairs and so on. Call 0300 111 0000 to speak to local staff. It's a low-cost line - even for mobiles. And we'll phone you back to make it cheaper!

girl using a computer

New to the website?(March 2009)
It’s a brand new look for our website! Packed with plenty of easy-to-use features, finding your way round should be child’s-play! But If you can't find what you're looking for, see how to find it!

PG React team

Gas safety changes (March 2009)
Your PG react team is taking over gas servicing from 1 April. And we're making our Gas Prize Draw a monthly occasion.

recycling bin

Regular recycling (February 2009)
Collections set to go weekly.

Lesley Cailey

New post for better home improvement (February 2009)
A new member of staff will improve the service we give you when we make major improvements to your home.

two elderly women

Respect Baguley! (February 2009)
A six-week campaign is tackling antisocial behaviour in Baguley. We're looking for your views.

Icicles

Hot tips for cold snaps (January 2009)
Winter weather can burst your pipes and ruin your home. Follow our hot tips to keep the warmth in and the plumber out!

boy with face paint

Cheap kicks! (January 2009)
Love football? Age five to twelve? Want to learn to play the Brazilian way? Get money off expert coaching courses.

Parkway green van

Real Lives. Wythenshawe (January 2009)
Wythenshawe is a good place to live and work. The Real Lives campaign challenges old-fashioned views and shows the real picture with real Wythenshawe people.

Parkway green staff and Connaught holding cheque

Running total (January 2009)
£1,503 for Francis House Children's Hospice.


Woman running

Faster response to complaints (January 2009)
Not happy with our service? Want to praise us when we do well? Our response times are even quicker now.

workers

Investing in the community (January 2009)
We’re not just about bricks and mortar – see how we’re just as committed to local communities, the people who live in them, and the environment around.

Home improveemnts

Homing in on home targets (January 2009)
We're more than halfway through our programme of improving every Parkway Green home.

Woman

The Big Say (January 2009)
Do you want to have a say in setting the standards all not-for-profit-landlords should meet? The National Conversation gives you the chance to shape our service.

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