Consultation

May 2010

In May the two final bidders held consultation events so you could see how their plans for Pendleton were shaping up.

The Inspiral Pendleton consultation bus visited seven locations across Pendleton. Residents were given the opportunity to hop on board to review designs, talk through their refurbishment programme and question members of the Inspiral team. Refreshments were provided and residents were entertained by jazz and folk band music.

Residents also had the opportunity to visit the new homes at the opening event of the new HomeZone developed by Great Places on Fitzwarren Street. Children from Larkhill Primary School created a carnival atmosphere and entertained everyone with their streetdancing.

Inspiral also undertook an estate walkabout with residents to highlight elements of their design proposals.

SP+ held a large event at Lark Hill Primary School, packed with events throughout the day. Lots of people commented on their proposals and they now have hundreds of forms, pictures and video clips explaining what people thought of their design and what they would like to see.

As well as the consultation exercise, there were lots of other activities taking place during the day including magic shows, bricklaying competitions, tiling, plumbing, plastering and brick laying, an animal farm, balloon making, belly dancers, face painting, grow your own plants, DIY training, sports activities, games and much more.

Pendleton residents were asked to sign cardboard bricks. If SP+ is picked as the winning bidder, they will put these names on real bricks so their names will be present in the new Pendleton for all time.

March 2010

On Saturday 20 March local residents attended a session to discuss the kind of facilities Pendleton needs for the future following the closure of the Woolpack pub.

The session looked at what type of facility it could be, possible location spots, how it could work and who could be involved. This session was only the start - a formal group will now be set up to get it off the ground, attract funding and support its development.

2009

2009 was a busy year as we began looking for the perfect partner to help us transform Pendleton. Five consortiums indicated they were interested in bidding to become our partner and were asked to submit outline proposals for Pendleton. Between February and May 2009, the bidders worked on their proposals and we examined them in more detail, three bidders were asked to develop their proposals in more detail.

The three bidders then met with people in the local community, presenting their initial ideas for the area and listening to views and comments. The bidders also met with local businesses and key stakeholders, to gain their views.

On Monday 6, Tuesday 7 and Thursday 9 July 2009, local residents had the opportunity to meet with the bidders and find out more about their initial ideas for Pendleton.

A second set of consultation events were held on 31 October and 2 November 2009, where the three bidders (Inspiral Pendleton, Solutions 4 Salford and SP+) presented more detailed proposals for Pendleton and explained how their ideas had developed since the events in the summer and how local feedback had been taken on board.

Throughout 2009, we continued to meet with those residents who may be affected by demolition to determine their future housing needs. If you have not yet discussed your housing needs, please contact the Pendleton Team at Salix Homes to book an appointment.

2008

During June 2008 we shared the PFI proposals with the local community. We met with those residents who may be affected by demolition to determine their future housing needs.

2007

During spring 2007 we shared more detailed proposals for the Pendleton area redevelopment including council housing with you. We asked you to state your preferred options for Pendleton.

During summer 2007, the council took into account your views about your preferred choice and wrote a detailed document for approval by government, detailing the plans.

2006

The council outlined its proposal for housing in Pendleton to the government.

Proposals for the Pendleton area re-development including council housing were shared with you. We asked you for your views.

The government announced their approval of the outlined proposal.

From Spring 2006 to date, we have provided training to residents who want to get more involved, to make sure they understand the project in more detail. This training will be provided up to December 2010.

2005

The PFI steering group was established.

2004

The council asked for your views about how you wanted your homes to be managed and how improvements to properties could be achieved. We provided feedback to you and informed you that you chose a Private Finance Initiative as the best way to achieve improvements.

2003

The council shared its vision for the future of council housing in Salford and explained why change is needed. The stock options appraisal began and continued until spring 2005.

This page was last updated on 11 May 2011