Boost4Youth and new housing

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Salix Homes is calling for local teens to join a youth panel and encouraging local projects and individuals to apply for a slice of £10,000 in funding.

The Salford-based housing association is on the hunt for young people aged between 14 to 21 to be part of an independent decision-making youth panel, Boost4Youth.

The panel, which is in its second year, aims to give people under the age of 21 in Salford, the opportunity to act as a voice for their fellow teens. They also make decisions on what local projects and individuals to award a share of a £10,000 funding pot.

Each donation is typically limited to £500, however this year, to celebrate Salix Home’s fifth anniversary since it transferred from Salford City Council, five applications will be granted an increased donation of £1000 each. The remaining £5,000 will be split amongst successful smaller projects.

Jeanette Green, neighbourhood manager and manager of the Boost4Youth initiative at Salix Homes, said: “We’re really excited to be bringing back our Boost4Youth panel this year. We had some exceptional members in last year’s panel who made a real difference to their local communities and the addition of larger funding this time around means that the new panel can do even more this year to make a real difference.”

Once chosen, the talented teens will meet monthly to review funding applications from a variety of local

projects and individuals as well as being given the responsibility for managing the £10,000 budget.

Last year’s Boost4Youth panel member, Fathiat Abdul-Quadri, 16, said: “The Boost4Youth Panel at Salix Homes is all about the youth of Salford. We have the independence to make things happen, make decisions and shape how things are done.

“We’re really excited to be able to help to provide more opportunities for young people. You often hear of teenagers complaining that there’s nothing to do, but this is their opportunity to make a difference and we can’t wait to see what ideas we can support that will benefit the community.”

As part of being a panel member, the teens can also be involved in a free training programme which includes learning presentation and negotiation skills, how to work in a team and managing budgets.

Jeanette added: “The Boost4Youth training programme not only benefits the panel members in day-to-day life now, but also aims to increase their employment opportunities in the future.”

To find out more about the funding or how to apply to the panel if you’re a Salix Homes customer please visit www.salixhomes.co.uk/boost4youth-panel

Salix Homes and Step Places in ambitious 160 home Seedley development

The housing association and developer will be working together to build a 161 home project across two brownfield sites in Seedley which has been designed with the aim of getting neighbours to talk to each other.

The plots, previously occupied by terraced houses demolished in 2008, total 3.8 acres and are located off Kara Street and Liverpool Street. Of the 157 homes, 111 will be houses and 46 apartments.

The mix will include homes for outright purchase, shared ownership, social rent and affordable rent on the same street.

“We wish to encourage economic and social diversity which are key ingredients for a flourishing community.”

Subject to any restrictions relating to coronavirus, which contractors will adhere to, work is anticipated to start on site in autumn this year and to be completed by Autumn 2022.

Two and three bedroom homes now for sale at Poets, Swinton

Swinton is renowned for its strong sense of community, making it an ideal location for a new home.

Salix Living is proud to introduce Poets, a new collection of spacious, contemporary homes which include a fantastic specification with many high-end features at no extra cost. This includes integrated appliances, recessed lighting and fully tiled bathrooms, plus off-street parking for two cars as well as turfed garden areas.

Poets is ideally situated for those who work in Salford Quays and Media CityUK as both Moorside and Swinton train stations are just a short walk away. For those travelling further afield, junctions for both the M60 and M61 motorways are minutes away.

With the government-backed Help to Buy scheme, first time buyers only need five per cent of the property’s full purchase price as a deposit, making mortgages readily available for those without a large deposit.

To find out more about buying a new home please call 0161 850 5121 or email sales@poets-swinton.co.uk To find out more or to book a viewing visit www.poets-swinton.co.uk