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Thu, 21/05/2009 - 14:55 — editorDuchy and Pendlebury
The Duchy and Pendlebury Renewal Area consists of the land and buildings bordered by: the rear of Egmont Street to the east, the disused railway to the north, Broomhall Road and St John Street to the west and the rear of Johnson Street and Duchy Road to the south.
Progress to date includes:
* A series of Block Improvement/Environmental Schemes have already directly benefited 89 of the 254 properties (35%) in the Renewal Area.
* A introduction of an alleygating scheme with the support of local residents, which has directly benefited 87 properties
* The Duchy Clearance Area was declared in January 2005 and demolition has started on the 116 properties, (77% of which were found to be unfit for human habitation). Once cleared, this site will be re-used for private family housing.
SUCCESSFUL TRANSITIONS IN LOWER KERSAL: Groundwork are due to start their fifth Successful transitions course to be run in the NDC area on Thursday 14th of May. The course is for out of work adults and helps them gain confidence and motivation and access positive activities including further learning, volunteering and jobs!!!
