Community Regeneration Partnership

The new Planning for Non Planners courses commenced in autumn 2011.  These courses are of vital importance to all non-planners whose work, locality or community will be affected by the wide ranging changes to the planning system introduced by the government.  Read the rest of this entry »

The Journal ‘Housing’ in its July 2011 edition announced the launch of the new Planning for Non Planners programme, which will be developed and presented by CRP on behalf of the Chartered Institute of Housing.  The first course will be offered this autumn. 

The article described the course:  ‘It will enable professionals to understand the new emerging planning system which will have such an important bearing on future housing developments throughout the country. 

‘Angus Kennedy, Programme Director, stated: ‘I am pleased to have been given the opportunity to update the programme that was originally supported by the HCA.  This intensive two day programme will bring delegates right up to date with the planning system and enable them to understand how these changes will affect their ability to deliver their priorities at local level.  It will also provide the opportunity to visit significant projects with the key deliverers and discuss the challenges and lessons from them.’Â
For more information go to www.cih.org/training/planning-for-non-planners/ .

CRP have been commissioned to develop and run a key new Planning for Non-Planners course this autumn by the Chartered Institute of Housing.  The new course will provide crucial guidance and information at a time of radical change in the planning system.  Read the rest of this entry »

In March 2011 Angus Kennedy was one of the Speakers at a special event to celebrate the achievements of the New Deal for Communities programme as the NDC programme was coming to an end.

In March 2010 Donald McIntosh was appointed by RAWM to support them in reviewing the implications of the West Midlands Procurement Framework for the Voluntary and Community Sector.  Read the rest of this entry »

In February 2010, in his capacity as a Local Improvement Adviser, Donald McIntosh was appointed by Birmingham City Council and Sandwell Borough Council to support the ‘Connecting Communities’ programme.  Read the rest of this entry »

In February 2010 Angus Kennedy and John Downie developed and delivered a 1-day bespoke Regeneration Training programme for Swan Housing in Billericay.  Read the rest of this entry »

In February 2010 Angus Kennedy and Margaret Jackson were appointed to provide advice as part of the ‘Connecting Communities’ programme in Hereford.  Read the rest of this entry »

In January 2010 in his capacity as a Local Improvement Adviser, Donald McIntosh was appointed by Sandwell Borough Council to support the ‘Connecting Communities’ programme.  Read the rest of this entry »

In January 2010 CRP was appointed to produce a Neighbourhood Investment Plan for the Central Avenue area in Greater Dogsthorpe.  Read the rest of this entry »

Communities being consulted

In November 2009 Donald McIntosh and Angus Kennedy were appointed to be part of the Government’s team of Local Improvement Advisers for the Connecting Communities programme.

During 2009 CRP have continued to work on the contract covering the Well Street area of Stoke on Trent.  Read the rest of this entry »

In March 2009 Angus Kennedy delivered the Keynote speech at the Guide Neighbourhoods Conference in Birmingham.  Read the rest of this entry »

In March 2009 the British Urban Regeneration Association (BURA) appointed CRP to prepare a training programme for the Tenant Services Authority.  Read the rest of this entry »

In January 2009 Angus Kennedy attended a reception at Kensington Palace celebrating the National Tenants Resource Centre at Trafford Hall, Chester.

In 2008 CRP were commissioned by Urban Living, the Birmingham and Sandwell Pathfinder, to deliver an impact assessment on the effectiveness of the community engagement strategy adopted and delivered during the production of the South Aston Masterplan.  Read the rest of this entry »

In March 2008 the C~Base flythrough model was evaluated by The Audit Commission and recognised as an example of Innovation and Good Practice in Regenerating Communities. Read the rest of this entry »

In January 2008 CRP completed its four-year contract to deliver employment and training support to The Three Estates on behalf of Kings Norton New Deal for Communities in Birmingham.  Read the rest of this entry »

In October 2007 CRP’s Donald McIntosh provided support to the African Caribbean Community Organisation with regard to business development and capacity building.  Read the rest of this entry »

In October 2007, CRP and its partner, C~BASE, were appointed to develop and deliver a £1.5million facelift and environmental works programme in the Seymour Street area of the City Waterside Area of Major Intervention in Stoke on Trent.  Read the rest of this entry »

In October 2007, CRP was appointed to provide business planning support to a number of community organisations in the Coventry area.  Read the rest of this entry »

In 2007 CRP’s Donald McIntosh was commissioned to support Rugby Borough Council in the development of a Community Information Project.

In early 2007 CRP were asked to assist Barratts in formulating proposals for the regeneration of two sites on behalf of English Partnerships, British Waterways and Advantage West Midlands.  Read the rest of this entry »

In June 2006, C~BASE were commissioned to prepare a Neighbourhood Plan for the Wellington Street area and an Environmental Improvement Scheme for the Seymour Street area of Hanley.  This became the first application of the unique C~BASE regeneration model pioneered by CRP with Trinity Architecture and Design Ltd. Read the rest of this entry »

Since 2006 CRP have been working with Trinity Architects to develop Community Base (or C~Base).  This is a new approach to neighbourhood renewal that offers a 21st century solution to the age old question of how to deal with neighbourhoods in decline. Read the rest of this entry »