communications update

Dear Phoenix members,



We are in the process of improving the design and layout of the Phoenix Co-op website and we’d really value your feedback. Click on the link to our website and please let us know what you think of the ‘new look’ design and layout and also let us know about any further improvements that you would like to see added to the website. Please let me have your comments and suggestions by Tuesday 30th November. http://www.phoenixhousingcoop.org/



Secondly, we are trying to develop and improve our use of Facebook in order to keep you up to date with everything that is happening in the Co-op. If you are on Facebook and have not yet found us or become our friend, then please do! We can be found by searching for ‘Phoenix HousingCoop’. See you there…



Finally, the Department of Communities and Local Government has just published a consultation on the New Homes bonus. The full document can be viewed here http://www.communities.gov.uk/publications/housing/newhomesbonusconsult This consultation is aimed at local authorities and how to provide the right incentives around the building of new homes. There are 13 consultation questions in total, including question 4 which asks ‘do you agree with the proposal to reward local authorities for bringing empty properties back into use through the New Homes Bonus? Are there any practical constraints?’ The deadline for the submission of consultation responses is 24th December so please can all members send comments over to me by Friday 10th December for inclusion in Phoenix’s response.



Thanks very much!



carlita

Are you free for a couple of hours from 1pm on Saturday 13th November?

Dear Co-op members,

We are looking for members who are keen to volunteer by cycling or walking around to help us build up our local knowledge of empty buildings. I have just looked at the weather report and the outlook is for a dry, bright afternoon. The borough will be divided into different areas for different volunteers and the bike ride should only take a couple of hours.
If you are keen to take part, please do drop me a line and let me know. We are planning to meet at 1pm in Café Otto on Ashwin Street in Dalston. If you have any questions, please give me a call.
Otherwise I hope to see you on Saturday at 1pm!
Best wishes

Carlita McKnight