http://www.community-gateway.co.ukReceive latest news from the Community Gateway Association (CGA)en-GBCopyright 2008, Community Gatewayk.james@bridge-group.co.uk (Kerry James)Wed, 28 Jul 2010 00:00:00Wed, 28 Jul 2010 09:27:32http://www.community-gateway.co.uk/images/main/logo.gifhttp://www.community-gateway.co.ukhttp://www.community-gateway.co.uk/news/item.aspx?section=13&item=239Community Gateway Association working with Beneast Training are celebrating the success of two foundation learners who have been working with the association since March.239Wed, 28 Jul 2010 09:23:06http://www.community-gateway.co.uk/news/item.aspx?section=13&item=238Community Gateway Association (CGA) working in partnership with Lancashire Constabulary, Preston City Council Dog Welfare officers, Environmental Health officers and the RSPCA are holding a number of free advice days for dog owners across the city in July.238Wed, 21 Jul 2010 11:19:09http://www.community-gateway.co.uk/news/item.aspx?section=13&item=226CGA have been awarded the Goverment's Customer Service Excellence Standard.(CSE)CSE is a demanding standard requiring organisations to prove a deep understanding of their customers' needs and to demonstrate they are building their services around them.226Wed, 29 Jun 2010 14:40:43http://www.community-gateway.co.uk/news/item.aspx?section=13&item=222At the recent Airport Group Young Person of the Year Awards. Two young people who have worked closely with Community Gateway Association have been honoured for their endeavours.Natasha Killeen won the Young Learner of the Year Award whilst Ashley Bryan was nominated for the Young Apprentice of the Year222Wed, 13 May 2010 15:19:45http://www.community-gateway.co.uk/news/item.aspx?section=13&item=221Every 3 years,Community Gateway Association (CGA) sends out a satisfaction survey to its tenants called 'STATUS'.CGA would like to thank our tenants for completing the Status Survey 2009 as your opinions our essential in improving our services to all our customers.221Wed, 04 May 2010 15:59:48http://www.community-gateway.co.uk/news/item.aspx?section=13&item=220CGA have signed up to the Lancashire ASB pldege.We have been working with our partners to develop this pledge which you can view Safer Lancashire ASB Pledge220Wed, 27 Apr 2010 09:15:11http://www.community-gateway.co.uk/news/item.aspx?section=13&item=207Easter is traditionally the start of the DIY season as we're all keen to get stuck into those jobs around the house & garden (or just can't put them off any longer) and be out in the glorious April sunshine, maybe even bring out the barbie! 207Wed, 31 Mar 2010 09:04:15http://www.community-gateway.co.uk/news/item.aspx?section=13&item=208Community Gateway Association (CGA) and the Moor Nook Estate Management Board (EMB) signed an historic agreement last week that will see residents take more control in their area. 208Wed, 31 Mar 2010 09:31:44http://www.community-gateway.co.uk/news/item.aspx?section=13&item=205Community Gateway Association (CGA) is celebrating, winning a prestigious Silver RoSPA Occupational Health and Safety Award.205Wed, 23 Mar 2010 17:56:49http://www.community-gateway.co.uk/news/item.aspx?section=13&item=206North East Ashton Residents Association (NEARA) based in Preston, have come along way in the last four years, this could not have been possible without the support offered by their local church.206Wed, 12 Mar 2010 18:48:23http://www.community-gateway.co.uk/news/item.aspx?section=13&item=203If you have recieved our Community Safety Survey, You need to supply us with some important information.On the letter you recieved there is an LCA number on the top of the letter, This LCA code is needed so we can understand how we can provide better services to you and your community.All of the responses are anonymous as we do not ask you for you name and address but this code is important. There is a box on the survey for you to fill in that requires this code.Please transfer this code from th203Wed, 09 Mar 2010 06:44:46http://www.community-gateway.co.uk/news/item.aspx?section=13&item=201As a Registered Social Landlord, Community Gateway Association has a legal obligation to notify you of your rent increase/decrease for the coming year.Please read our most frequently asked questions about the Rent Increase for 2010/11201Wed, 26 Feb 2010 16:23:17http://www.community-gateway.co.uk/news/item.aspx?section=13&item=200RCKarchitects has been selected as the winner of the Gateway goes for Guild Social Housing competition. They will work with Community Gateway Association (CGA), Preston’s largest housing association to deliver a social housing development in Preston City Centre for occupation in 2012, to coincide with and celebrate Preston Guild 2012.200Wed, 22 Jan 2010 09:13:37http://www.community-gateway.co.uk/news/item.aspx?section=13&item=199Community Gateway Association(CGA) has been infomed by Shred Easy that its paper recycling initiative has saved 314 mature trees from destruction in 2009.The recycling scheme forms a part of CGA’s environmental strategy and follows on from last years “Green Day” when colleagues found alternative methods of travel to get to work instead of using the car.199Wed, 19 Jan 2010 15:38:25http://www.community-gateway.co.uk/news/item.aspx?section=13&item=193We are getting lots of calls from tenants about frozen pipes and how to prevent them during the very bad weather. Here is some useful advice for what you can do: 193Wed, 11 Jan 2010 09:25:23http://www.community-gateway.co.uk/news/item.aspx?section=13&item=192Community Gateway Association (CGA) has been awarded the Investors in People (IiP) Gold Award after achieving a fantastic 182 evidence requirements out of the 196 available.192Wed, 23 Dec 2009 15:05:44http://www.community-gateway.co.uk/news/item.aspx?section=13&item=190Two groups from Preston United had a fantastic time at Preston Megazone (Quasar laser combat) as Community Gateway Association (CGA) said a big thank you to the group for assisting in the design of the new logo and strapline for the associations customer service centre Gateway Direct. 190Wed, 23 Dec 2009 14:09:37http://www.community-gateway.co.uk/news/item.aspx?section=13&item=191Click read more to view our closing times191Wed, 23 Dec 2009 14:41:34http://www.community-gateway.co.uk/news/item.aspx?section=13&item=187CGA Christmas Card Greeting187Wed, 09 Dec 2009 11:48:07http://www.community-gateway.co.uk/news/item.aspx?section=13&item=189Having someone who can support you through the confusion of the benefits and grants system can really put your mind at ease. Community Gateway Association’s (CGA) dedicated welfare benefit advisors have helped customers gain over £1 million pounds in support in less than 2 years.189Wed, 03 Dec 2009 12:29:16http://www.community-gateway.co.uk/news/item.aspx?section=13&item=186Are you ready for the switch?It can't have escaped your notice that we're getting very close to the Digital Switchover. On Wednesday 4th November 2009, BBC1, BBC2, ITV, Channel 4 and Five will stop broadcasting on standard analogue TV in the Granada.186Wed, 03 Nov 2009 12:12:36http://www.community-gateway.co.uk/news/item.aspx?section=13&item=183Statements that you receive through the post can sometimes be confusing and not easy to read. Residents at Community Gateway Association (CGA) have been working closely with staff and GPS document management to produce a new statement, which has been resident led from start to finish.183Wed, 13 Oct 2009 09:52:26http://www.community-gateway.co.uk/news/item.aspx?section=13&item=188Making sure gas appliances are safe is one of a Housing Association’s biggest responsibilities. CGAin partnership with maintenance contractor Jackson Lloyd, recently reached the milestone of completing 100% of its gas safety inspections, 99% finished within the service year.188Wed, 07 Oct 2009 12:26:57http://www.community-gateway.co.uk/news/item.aspx?section=13&item=184Community Gateway Association (CGA) is sponsoring an international architectural competition to design new housing in the city centre. In partnership with Preston City Council and Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA), CGA is offering architects to be part of this new project, which will be its contribution to the famous Preston Guild celebrations in 2012. 184Wed, 28 Sep 2009 10:05:01http://www.community-gateway.co.uk/news/item.aspx?section=13&item=185Colleagues and residents recently completed MiDAS driver training at Community Gateway Association’s (CGA) headquarters in Preston. 'Iris' CGA's minibus was used during the training.185Wed, 22 Sep 2009 10:10:16http://www.community-gateway.co.uk/news/item.aspx?section=13&item=182When you think of Community Gateway Association (CGA), you think of the colour Purple. What you might not know is that Preston’s largest housing association is going big on becoming green. 182Wed, 15 Sep 2009 13:16:17http://www.community-gateway.co.uk/news/item.aspx?section=13&item=181The National Tenant Voice (NTV) is a new independent organisation for tenants of housing associations, housing co-ops and local authorities (including ALMOs) in England. It is being set up to give tenants a voice at national level, offering greater influence over the services tenants receive. National Tenants Voice Link181Wed, 14 Sep 2009 15:00:43http://www.community-gateway.co.uk/news/item.aspx?section=13&item=178Community Gateway Association resident Edith Harwood reaching the milestone of 100 years old was a time for celebration and reflection on a life that has seen many changes not only in the world but also in her home town of Preston. 178Wed, 25 Aug 2009 13:44:00http://www.community-gateway.co.uk/news/item.aspx?section=13&item=177Four housing associations are working with Lancashire County Council to fund research into creating a credit union covering Leyland Chorley and Preston.177Wed, 25 Aug 2009 13:39:38http://www.community-gateway.co.uk/news/item.aspx?section=13&item=162Some quick news about our satisfaction surveys 162Wed, 24 Aug 2009 10:24:39http://www.community-gateway.co.uk/news/item.aspx?section=13&item=175Youve seen the show and heard the immortal line from Sir Alan Sugar "Your Fired". But Community Gateway Association said "Your Hired" to Sam Brewster who joined Gateways Handyman team for a 2 week work trial as part of a course he is completing with the Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service and the Princes Trust175Wed, 06 Jul 2009 13:20:09http://www.community-gateway.co.uk/news/item.aspx?section=13&item=170It has become a tradition at Community Gateway Association (CGA) in Preston that every year a team of colleagues take part in the Cancer Research UK Race for Life but this year was slightly different.Mrs Rhoda Murphy a resident at the organisations Filberts sheltered scheme contacted CGA to see if she could run as part of the team.170Wed, 24 Jun 2009 14:14:38http://www.community-gateway.co.uk/news/item.aspx?section=13&item=157Did you know…………?It costs CGA for every payment that you make to us for your rent and other charges? The amount we are charged varies depending on the payment option you choose. Please see below for our payment methods and the cost per transaction:157Wed, 23 Jun 2009 10:23:10http://www.community-gateway.co.uk/news/item.aspx?section=13&item=156Following on from the community partnership event on 11th July we will be visiting each LCA as part of the community action week. to coma and tal to you about what matters in your area. click to find out when we are coming to your area156Wed, 22 Jun 2009 15:26:21http://www.community-gateway.co.uk/news/item.aspx?section=13&item=176Longridge Road Tenants and Residents Association (LRTRA) from Preston has been announced as one of 95 volunteering groups from across the UK winning this year’s Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service, recognising the outstanding contributions made to local communities by groups voluntarily devoting their time for the benefit of others.176Wed, 12 Jun 2009 13:36:56http://www.community-gateway.co.uk/news/item.aspx?section=13&item=158The Tenants Services Authority (TSA) launches the findings of largest ever consultation and proposals for draft standards. 158Wed, 09 Jun 2009 10:24:53http://www.community-gateway.co.uk/news/item.aspx?section=13&item=154Community Gateway Association and the other three Community Gateway Associations in the country have launched a brand new DVD about Community Gateway and what a difference it has made to our residents' lives. 154Wed, 08 Jun 2009 14:58:28http://www.community-gateway.co.uk/news/item.aspx?section=13&item=150Community Gateways award winning Community Safety team has been honoured by Lancashire Constabulary for their expertise in dealing with Anti Social Behaviour. The team were the recipients of a Divisional Commanders Commendation and attended the awards ceremony at Lancashire Constabulary Headquarters in Preston. 150Wed, 11 Mar 2009 09:01:16http://www.community-gateway.co.uk/news/item.aspx?section=13&item=148Community Gateway Association have signed a major new contract with Chamois Eco Kitchens to provide ECO FRIENDLY kitchens as part of Gateway’s £90 million pound investment programme in Preston.148Wed, 09 Mar 2009 11:08:34http://www.community-gateway.co.uk/news/item.aspx?section=13&item=149Tenant representatives from CGAs diverse communities attended a Focus group that was held at the Unity Centre, Sheppard St, Preston.149Wed, 26 Feb 2009 11:23:40http://www.community-gateway.co.uk/news/item.aspx?section=13&item=147DJ Danny Danger and the team from Preston FM Dropped into Community Gateway Association HQ to give a masterclass in scratching and how to become a DJ.147Wed, 20 Feb 2009 14:23:26http://www.community-gateway.co.uk/news/item.aspx?section=13&item=146Gateway is celebrating with residents today as the result of the Audit Commission inspection of its services was released.146Wed, 19 Feb 2009 13:30:06http://www.community-gateway.co.uk/news/item.aspx?section=13&item=143Community Gateway are reminding residents that its not acceptable to neglect their gardens and will take action against residents who do not keep them in a reasonable condition143Wed, 23 Jan 2009 10:49:23http://www.community-gateway.co.uk/news/item.aspx?section=13&item=141Refuse and recycling collection arrangementsThere will be no bin or box collections on the following days:-Thursday 25 December 2008 Friday 26 December 2008 Thursday 1 January 2009 If there has been a change to your collection day you will be sent an information leaflet in the post with the details of the changes. 141Wed, 22 Dec 2008 11:37:31http://www.community-gateway.co.uk/news/item.aspx?section=13&item=140The digital TV switchover is the process of turning off the UK's analogue TV signal and replacing it with a digital signal.The digital TV switchover is Government policy. It will mean that almost everyone will be able to receive digital TV through an aerial (Freeview).Digital TV also uses less broadcast space which means that after switchover, there will be more room for new services such as wireless broadband, local TV and High Definition Television (HDTV).The Granada region is due to switch ov140Wed, 12 Dec 2008 14:07:48http://www.community-gateway.co.uk/news/item.aspx?section=13&item=139Staff at Community Gateway are showing their green credentials by taking part in the SAFED (Safe and Fuel Efficient Driving) scheme SAFED training was introduced as part of Community Gateway’s commitment to value for money, and to meet its health & safety and environmental performance targets. 139Wed, 11 Dec 2008 10:17:00http://www.community-gateway.co.uk/news/item.aspx?section=13&item=137Young people affected by bullying believe they have nowhere else to turn; they are scared to speak out and often blame themselves.A new initiative funded by Gateway is enabling 150 pupils at three schools in Preston to have twelve months of Anti-Bullying lessons.Moor Nook Community Primary is one of the schools, benefitting from this funding, it is giving fifty pupils the opportunity to talk about their experiences and complete a number of lessons in how to deal with bullying in school and outsi137Wed, 27 Nov 2008 16:00:18http://www.community-gateway.co.uk/news/item.aspx?section=13&item=136Mopping up Dodge, a joint Gateway and Lancashire Police initiative, was selected ahead of 7 other national crime prevention projects and today came first at the European Crime Prevention Awards in Paris against 60 European projects.136Wed, 19 Nov 2008 10:43:21http://www.community-gateway.co.uk/news/item.aspx?section=13&item=131Bramall Construction has donated a commemorative memorial bench in memory of Colin Burton, a former Gateway Tenant Committee member, who died late December 2007.The bench has been sited in the communal garden behind the flat that Colin lived in Ingol.131Wed, 05 Nov 2008 11:18:48http://www.community-gateway.co.uk/news/item.aspx?section=13&item=129The Community Gateway Association are celebrating - after much hard work, staff working in the Supportline Contact Centre have achieved Part 1 accreditation of the Telecare Services Associations Code of Practice for Social Alarms Services129Wed, 21 Oct 2008 10:39:20http://www.community-gateway.co.uk/news/item.aspx?section=13&item=130On Friday the 17th October Community Gateway Association held a New tenants conference. The aim of the event was to let new tenants to come and view what Gateway and other agencies have to offer and the services that are available to people who are just moving into new properties 130Wed, 21 Oct 2008 11:03:24http://www.community-gateway.co.uk/news/item.aspx?section=13&item=117The third Gateway AGM was held on the 11th of Sept 2008The event held at 53 degrees in Preston was attended by over 150 people which included 110 Full and 25 Associate members The AGM contained important changes to the associations rules for full details please read further by following link below To view the 2008 highlights video Gateway AGM video 2008117Wed, 22 Sep 2008 12:35:33http://www.community-gateway.co.uk/news/item.aspx?section=13&item=116Community Gateway Association colleagues working alongside Lancashire Police have been shortlisted for a prestigious international award The Goldstein Awards recognise innovative and effective problem-oriented policing (POP) projects that have achieved measurable success in resolving recurring specific crime, disorder or public safety problems faced by the police and the community.116Wed, 19 Sep 2008 15:27:47http://www.community-gateway.co.uk/news/item.aspx?section=13&item=111Gateway celebrated the achievements of local people who are making a difference to their communities. Over 150 Colleagues and members gathered at 53 Degrees in Preston on the 11th September, to congratulate the nominees and winners of the innaugural Gateway Community "Star" Awards. The awards, part of the Association's Annual General Meeting, were given to people in Gateway communities who have made things better for their neighbours or the area. 111Wed, 18 Sep 2008 03:15:40http://www.community-gateway.co.uk/news/item.aspx?section=13&item=97The Community Gateway Association's 200-strong team of employees is about to expand with the arrival of 18 new members... ranging from Transit Vans to Ford Fiestas, the new fleet of branded silver vehicles will be hitting the streets of Preston to provide essential services to residents.97Wed, 23 Jul 2008 14:24:16http://www.community-gateway.co.uk/news/item.aspx?section=13&item=98A series of roadshows are being rolled out across eight areas of Preston so Community Gateway Association residents can have their say on the issues that matter to them.98Wed, 10 Jul 2008 14:41:16http://www.community-gateway.co.uk/news/item.aspx?section=13&item=99Every year CGA holds a tenant consultation event, this is to give all our tenants the opportunity to have their say. This year instead of everyone coming to us, we are going out to the LCAs.99Wed, 06 Jul 2008 14:51:04http://www.community-gateway.co.uk/news/item.aspx?section=13&item=96The Community Gateway Association is taking a leading role in the biggest free energy-efficiency initiative ever launched for the social housing sector.96Wed, 02 Jun 2008 12:57:28http://www.community-gateway.co.uk/news/item.aspx?section=13&item=16A devoted and hardworking group of Preston residents have transformed a formerly run-down piece of wasteland in Ingol into a tranquil haven for the whole community to enjoy. The Mayor of Preston, Councillor Christine Abram, will open the Ashdale Community Garden at a ceremony on 3 April.16Wed, 26 Mar 2008 11:37:09http://www.community-gateway.co.uk/news/item.aspx?section=13&item=17The Community Gateway Association (CGA) is pleased to announce its carbon offsetting agreement with Broag-Remeha, becoming the first social housing organisation in the north of England to sign up to a carbon offsetting scheme.17Wed, 12 Nov 2007 11:42:53http://www.community-gateway.co.uk/news/item.aspx?section=13&item=18Residents in the Howarth Road, Ingol area of Preston will soon see an end to many problems on their estate.18Wed, 25 Jun 2007 12:00:03http://www.community-gateway.co.uk/news/item.aspx?section=13&item=19Four housing associations and two councils in Lancashire today celebrated the successful launch of a brand new service which offers real choice to customers looking to rent properties in the Preston and South Ribble area. The new service, called Select Move, makes it much easier for applicants and existing tenants to use.19Wed, 24 Jun 2007 12:01:02http://www.community-gateway.co.uk/news/item.aspx?section=13&item=20The Community Gateway Association is going to work with a new partner company to carry out repairs to tenants' homes.20Wed, 20 May 2007 12:01:46http://www.community-gateway.co.uk/news/item.aspx?section=13&item=21The Community Gateway Association (CGA) today announced that they are taking action to tackle the increasing number of dangerous dogs that are being housed and bred on their estates.21Wed, 05 Mar 2007 12:03:33http://www.community-gateway.co.uk/news/item.aspx?section=13&item=22The Community Gateway Association (CGA) was celebrating an official "stamp of approval” from its regulator today with cake and bubbly delivered to all its staff. In its first ever assessment by the Housing Corporation, the Association, based in Preston, was awarded three green “traffic lights”.22Wed, 25 Jan 2007 12:04:08