Previous news stories 2009
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.
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.
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 winners (November 2009)
The grand final of 'Wythenshawe's Got Talent 2009' recently gave us plenty more reasons to be proud of our community.
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.
Firework safety (October 2009)
In the run up to 5 November, we're supporting the campaign to keep bonfire season safe.
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.
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?
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? (September 2009)
Nominate those neighbours who go that little bit further in our Good Neighbour Awards
10,000 and counting (September 2009)
We've just passed the 10,000 milestone in our home improvements programme.
New Health Academy (September 2009)
A new local project offers the latest sports, leisure and community facilities.
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.
Positive policing (September 2009)
Chief Superintendent, David Anthony, has reassured Northern Moor residents about damage to their community centre.
Got talent? (September
2009)
Then get practising! Get your applications in for the next Wythenshawe’s
Got Talent. Deadline: Friday 25 September 2009.
Want to do something a bit different at weekends?
From Sunday 13 September 2009, Wythenshawe Forum Library will be
open from 10am to 5pm.
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'.
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.
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.
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
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.
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).
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 (May 2009)
We need your ideas on how to make your area safer and greener?
Serving the .community
(May 2009)
Switching on futures when we join forces to build a community computer
room.
New service
(May 2009)
Talk with your neighbourhood officer at your weekly local surgery.
Home hunting help
(April 2009)
Applying for our homes is now a lot more straightforward. Find out
more at our Homefinder open day.
More local investment
(April 2009)
We've just welcomed two local apprentices to our PG React team.
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.
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.
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!
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!
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.
Regular recycling
(February 2009)
Collections set to go weekly.
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.
Respect Baguley! (February 2009)
A six-week campaign is tackling antisocial behaviour in Baguley.
We're looking for your views.
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!
Cheap kicks! (January
2009)
Love football? Age five to twelve? Want to learn to play the Brazilian
way? Get money off expert coaching courses.
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.
Running total
(January 2009)
£1,503 for Francis House Children's Hospice.
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.
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.
Homing in
on home targets (January 2009)
We're more than halfway through our programme of improving every
Parkway Green home.
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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