More thanks from De La Pole!

I would like to thank Pauline for the fantastic work she has done for getting all my jobs done to my home and to a high standard of workmanship. Any problems she has immediately undertaken and completed to my complete satisfaction with total understanding kind and professional manner. I also would like to thank all of the workforce for the fantastic work they have all done on my home. They have all worked very hard to finish my home to a high standard in the time it had taken them from start to finish. Thanks to everyone for all the work they all have done (they did work VERY hard)

T. Oglesby
De La Pole Avenue

Thanks from De La Pole

We are writing to you regarding the regeneration work being undertaken to our property. We were very aware that the work would be started in the winter months and that there would be many subcontractors carrying out their jobs at the same time, and that trying to park my van (without getting a parking ticket, which I may add I did) may prove difficult, but even though the subcontractors are still working in appalling conditions, and at a very hard time of year (Xmas) that they should be congratulated on their manners, their attitude, and their courtesy towards my wife and myself. Furthermore the professionalism they show towards their work, and I would like to congratulate Hobson & Porter for their understanding of our concerns about the security of our property. Their liaison lady as always kept us informed as to what work would be undertaken and when. Therefore I would like you to inform Hobson & Porter and their subcontractors of my many thanks to them all, and a special thanks to Pauline for her consideration to us.

David & Anne Marie Waller

Ministerial visits to Gateway projects

Gateway’s work to revitalise Hull’s neighbourhoods came under the spotlight in January and February when Regional Minister, Rosie Winterton and Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Housing, Ian Austin visited the city.

During her time in Hull, Ms Winterton visited the Sutton Meadows development in east Hull to see the progress being made and met local apprentices and contractors working on the scheme. The £27m development, which is being delivered by Chevin Housing Association and Southdale Homes is currently in its third phase and comprises over 180 homes, 106 of which are already completed or underway.

In February Ian Austin visited Newington and St Andrew's, west Hull, to meet local refurbishment contractors Hobson & Porter and to visit the new development at St Andrew's Square. The £12m scheme to deliver 106 new homes is being delivered in partnership with Keepmoat Homes and Places for People Group. The scheme is now in its second phase, with 39 homes already underway and a further 67 to start in March.

Both schemes have recently benefited from £5m of Kickstart funding from the Homes and Communities Agency.