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Edwina Hart Officially Opens Aquila
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“One of the most sought after places in Wales” Edwina Hart, the Assembly’s Minister for Social Justice and Regeneration, officially opened our superb Aquila scheme at Cardiff Bay on 22nd March 2007. The £13 million development of 151 apartments, for sale and rent, were praised by Mrs Hart. The Minister said, “This is one of the largest properties in Wales to utilise funding available from the Assembly Government to develop affordable housing schemes. This imaginative project forms part of a high-profile development in one of the most sought-after places in Wales and I’m please that we played a significant role in its completion.” |
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Sarah Bickerton, CCHA’s Chair said, “Cardiff Bay needs affordable accommodation like this - just as much as it needs the other new developments that have taken place in the area in recent years. We all know there is a massive demand from those in need for good housing - for new homes like these, and we’re proud to have been able to build these apartments for these people.”
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“We take great pride in this building, but we do not want great credit. The credit must not go to CCHA, but to all our partners who worked with us to deliver the scheme – it really is a great example of what effective partnerships can achieve.” |
One Bed Apartments Sold Out, All The Rentals Now Let… A Few Superb Two Beds Remaining
If you want to live in what Mrs Hart described as “… one of the most sought after places in Wales”, we’ve only got a few excellent 2 bedroom apartments available; and at £99,400* can you afford to miss out?
* Subject to final valuation.
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Interested in finding out more? If so:
- Get the full details by visiting www.myplaceinthebay.co.uk right now
- Call 029 2087 3643 or 029 2087 3621, or e-mail LCHO@cardiff.gov.uk.
Multi-Million Pound Regeneration Scheme Uundwerway
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A £6 million regeneration of the ‘Trowbridge shops’ site on Caernarvon Way, Trowbridge is underway. The redevelopment is a major priority for Cardiff Council and CCHA is delighted to be acting as their project managers. |
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Originally built in the 1960’s, the complex of shops and maisonettes has been in decline for sometime – crime, vandalism and anti-social behaviour have blighted the area and the lives of the local community.
The new development, the planning of which involved consultation with the community and is supported by them, will deliver:
- A parade of five new shops
- A brand-new purpose-built community centre
- 45 new homes to be built by CCHA (30 houses and 15 flats) to be let to those on the Council’s waiting list
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The shops and community centre will be built first with work on the houses starting in 2008. We’re delighted to be part of this superb scheme, which will breathe new life into this area of Cardiff. The attractive shops, community centre and homes will be a major boost to the community. |
For more current information on the Trowbridge scheme, please follow the link.
Help our contractor, Lovell, to keep the community safe and inconvenience to a minimum: find out how by Clicking Here and Here!
Shown above are the artist’s model of what the new scheme will look like when completed.
CCHA Retains Charter Mark For Next 12 Months
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CCHA has successfully retained its Charter Mark, the government’s standard for excellent customer services. Our service was reviewed by the Government’s inspectors in February and we managed to fully satisfy 61 of the 63 compliance requirements set by Charter Mark – an excellent result. We are committed to providing excellent services to our customers and we’re delighted to have retained our Charter Mark for the next twelve months.
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Integrate Supply Chain - First Of Its Kind In Wales!
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At a conference held in Cardiff on 28th February, Assembly Minister for Social Justice and Regeneration, Edwina Hart, launched the Integrate supply chain. The first of its kind in Wales, the supply chain is a huge step forward in the delivery of better quality housing services for the people of Wales. Integrate is a collaboration of 8 housing associations operating across Wales, including CCHA. Collectively the partners own and manage over 19,000 properties. The Integrate supply chain is a group of independent companies who have committed themselves to work in collaboration and partnership with the Integrate housing associations, in a way they’ve never done before. |
Working together through the supply chain will help to reduce costs and at the same time improve the quality of housing services offered to the people of Wales. It is based around the notion of ‘Regional Economy’, ‘Local Delivery’
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Mrs Hart addressed the conference and congratulated Integrate on the work of the supply chain. “Consortiums like Integrate are about creating new ways for housing associations to work together. Their aim is to create greater efficiency and continuous improvement in quality and service for the public housing needs of Wales. “Integrate has established the contractor Supply Chain Framework Agreement in Wales, and represents a major change in construction procurement methods, particularly in the delivery of social housing development and maintenance. |
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“The partnership is already proving a success – Integrate has been awarded all Cardiff County Council’s sites in the recent site-bidding because it was able to exceed the basic criteria on the County’s selection process and offer added benefits as a development partner.” |
Integrate exists to encourage economies of scale and improved programme management arrangements. It also contributes to the cross-cutting themes of social inclusion, sustainability and equal opportunities, while maintaining local accountability and the identity and independence of the partners.
Kevin Protheroe, CCHA’s Chief Executive, a spokesperson for Integrate said, “It’s a complicated proposition, and requires a big leap of faith for the companies involved. But on the basis of the training days I’ve attended with them, and the projects we’ve started to roll-out together, I think we can rest assured that these companies have worked extremely hard to get to this stage. They are committed to Integrate, to the Assembly’s partnership principles, and I’m confident they’re going to give it their best shot”.
For more information on Integrate, please visit the Integrate website: www.integratewales.co.uk
NEXT UPDATE: MAY 2007
