Ethos Public Relations Manchester

Community hub for OL1 residents

by Ethos public relations

Residents and community groups living in OL1, the St Mary’s ward, now have a meeting place thanks to social landlord Contour Homes.

The company has just launched a community hub at its St Mary’s development, which will open several hours a day to provide a base for community groups as well as local services providers such as the police and the council.

Shanine Meadowcroft from Contour Homes will have a base at the Community Hub.

She said: “We have done a considerable amount of consultation with residents living around the new St Mary’s scheme and residents said they wanted a base on their door step to provide facilities like this.”

Contour Homes, part of the Symphony Housing Group, is transforming the St Mary’s area and building 93 homes, some of which will be for general rent and some for purchase through a shared ownership scheme.

In addition to the new homes, the company has a comprehensive community development strategy in place provided by a 7-strong team.

Over the next few months the Community Hub will host community events, meetings with residents, training and employment advice. In addition, we will also hold a Christmas, Easter and Summer event. For more information about the Community Hub contact Shanine Meadowcroft, Community Investment officer on 0782 5065138.

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Posted at 28^th October 2011