Why PFI for Pendleton?
Salford City Council did not have the level of funds needed to finance the improvements to bring all of Salford’s council housing up to the Decent Homes Standard. The government did, however, develop a number of options to enable councils to secure further investment. PFI was one of these options.
In 2003, Salford City Council started to undertake a 'Housing Options Review' asking tenants and leaseholders in Pendleton for their opinions and views on what should be done for council homes. The council then considered all the information gathered. The review concluded that the best investment option for the Pendleton area was a Private Finance Initiative (PFI).
The council then produced an investment plan which was approved by the government in the summer of 2005. The council is currently working towards delivering this investment plan in Pendleton, as part of the wider regeneration of the area.
Regeneration and the housing PFI
Salford City Council undertook a Housing Options Review asking tenants and leaseholders in Pendleton about their opinions and views on what should be done. The council then considered all the information gathered.
As we involved tenants in developing the investment plan for council housing, it became clear that in addition to investment for existing housing, improved, more varied housing was needed. Neighbourhood services were also identified as needing improvement. To make these improvements happen, alongside the housing PFI project Salford City Council started to develop area plans for Pendleton. These plans included improving shops and community facilities, transport, and creating better green space. The council involved local residents in developing these plans and will continue to do so as they progress.
Area plans: stage 1
In March 2006, a report from the council called the 'Issues and Options Report' was shared with people working and living in Pendleton, and their views were sought on a number of broad options for tackling local issues such as the poor quality of open space, few employment opportunities and better housing. These options were then carefully examined in the light of responses from the local community.
Area plans: stage 2
These broad options were then narrowed down into more detailed options which were published in a further consultation known as the 'Preferred Options' in summer 2007. The Preferred Options were published to seek more views. At the end of 2007, responses including areas of consensus and disagreement were reported back to residents.
Both these reports can be found on our Pendleton Planning Guidance page.
Area plans: stage 3
During autumn 2008, we will move into the final stages of developing the Planning Guidance for Pendleton and we will be seeking views on the wider regeneration aims for Pendleton.
This page was last updated on 15 August 2008
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