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    <pubDate>Wed, 22 Feb 2012 21:58:55 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Doors open for youngsters in Queens Park]]></title>
      <link>http://www.cwh.org.uk:8000/about-us/news/doors-open-for-youngsters-in-queens-park/</link>
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	CityWest Homes and its housing management contractor, Pinnacle PSG, have worked with the Avenues Youth Project to support a new service to young, Muslim girls in the Queens Park area. The project is part of CityWest Homes initiative to help support our communities in Westminster and one way we do this is by seeking new opportunities for young people living...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2012 10:55:27 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[A wrapped up deal for pensioners]]></title>
      <link>http://www.cwh.org.uk:8000/about-us/news/a-wrapped-up-deal-for-pensioners/</link>
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	CityWest Homes press release
	
	A wrapped up deal for pensioners in central London

	With temperatures dropping and household bills rising, many pensioners have to make tough decisions to get by in cold weather.

	A new scheme has been rolled out across Westminster to support our residents through this cold snap and plan ahead for the next one. We will be...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:49:56 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Digital switchover]]></title>
      <link>http://www.cwh.org.uk:8000/about-us/news/digital-switchover/</link>
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	TV in the UK is going digital, and the existing analogue TV signal will be switched off in London on April 2012. Switchover means that almost everyone will be able to receive digital TV through their aerial.

	We have a dedicated page on our website to answer your questions on the switchover.

	For more information about digital switchover, visit the...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:20:20 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Green fingers get to work on London estate]]></title>
      <link>http://www.cwh.org.uk:8000/about-us/news/green-fingers-get-to-work-on-london-estate/</link>
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	A team of budding gardeners have been working together to spruce up the grounds of Westbourne Park estate.

	Gardening charity Thrive has teamed up with Pinnacle PSG, service manager for CityWest Homes, to provide eight disabled trainees with a unique work placement. The trainees have worked tirelessly with Pinnacle PSG staff for the past three months to successfully complete a...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:53:05 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Solar panels are here]]></title>
      <link>http://www.cwh.org.uk:8000/about-us/news/solar-panels-are-here-/</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
	Taking advantage of the latest sunny spell, CityWest Homes revealed the first of their solar panel installations at the Amberley estate in Little Venice.
	
	The roof of Downfield Close, a five-storey block off the Harrow Road, now holds 114 panels, capable of generating up toÂ 21.6 kilo watts of power - which equates toÂ 180,000 hours of television per year...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2012 12:26:56 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[MozART reveals some new talent in Queens Park]]></title>
      <link>http://www.cwh.org.uk:8000/about-us/news/mozart-reveals-some-new-talent-in-queens-park/</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
	Westminster is host to some of the nation&rsquo;s best loved art galleries such as the National and the Queens. Thanks to a local competition, they can now add Naylor House, from the CityWest Homes managed Mozart estate, Queens Park to the list as well.

	At the end of last year, children from three local Queens Park schools, Wilberforce Primary, Queens...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 10:46:41 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[CityWest Homes join national green group]]></title>
      <link>http://www.cwh.org.uk:8000/about-us/news/citywest-homes-join-national-green-group/</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
	CtyWest Homes has now joined the nationwide sustainability initiative, Sustainable Homes Index For Tomorrow (SHIFT), the only initiative to provide a comprehensive environmental benchmark for affordable housing providers. We have joined a list of SHIFT supporters,Â which includesÂ the Homes and Communities Agency, World Wildlife Federation, the Mayor of London and the UK Green Building Council.

	Peter Armfield, sustainability manager,...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 19 Jan 2012 09:57:11 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Queens Park youths scoop five awards]]></title>
      <link>http://www.cwh.org.uk:8000/about-us/news/queens-park-youths-scoop-five-awards/</link>
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	The Phoenix youth club, run by Joynul Miah, trainee housing manager, Mozart estate, has been formally recognised for all its fantastic work in the community. The group, made up of 25 youths from Queens Park, scooped five prizes at the recent London Tigers Silver Anniversary Award Ceremony, which was attended by over 500 people from across the capital. The event...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 12 Jan 2012 15:19:37 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Bulbs help brighten up Queens Park]]></title>
      <link>http://www.cwh.org.uk:8000/about-us/news/bulbs-help-brighten-up-queens-park/</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
	With 20kg of bulbs provided by CityWest Homes and Pinnacle PSG, parents and children recently took part in a planting bonanza around the Mozart estate in Queens Park.

	Children from the Wilberforce Primary School and the Queens Park Children&rsquo;s Centre got stuck in planting daffodils and tulips around trees on the estate.

	As well as providing the bulbs, CityWest Homes...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 11 Jan 2012 12:08:22 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[St Johns Wood enjoys a Christmas tea party]]></title>
      <link>http://www.cwh.org.uk:8000/about-us/news/st-johns-wood-enjoys-a-christmas-tea-party/</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
	Local children were recently treated to festive fun during a Christmas tea party organised by the St Johns Wood estate team. There were plenty of treats, a children&rsquo;s entertainer, magic show, disco and even a visit from Santa, who was our very own Oliver Miller, operations manager.

	Local resident Terry O&rsquo;Connor said: &ldquo;This is the best children&rsquo;s entertainer I&rsquo;ve ever...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 23 Dec 2011 11:04:36 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Our Christmas opening hours]]></title>
      <link>http://www.cwh.org.uk:8000/about-us/news/our-christmas-opening-hours/</link>
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	Main office, 21 Grosvenor Place

	Closed on Monday and Tuesday the 26 and 27 December 2011 and Monday 2 January 2012. Normal office hours 9am - 5pm every other day.

	Estate offices

	Closed on Monday and Tuesday the 26 and 27 December 2011 and Monday 2 January 2012. Normal office hours 9am - 5pm every other day.

	Repairs

	The call...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 22 Dec 2011 15:34:10 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Right to buy scheme]]></title>
      <link>http://www.cwh.org.uk:8000/about-us/news/right-to-buy-scheme/</link>
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	You may haveÂ seen that the Government has announced that it intends toÂ increase the discount under the right to buyÂ by up to 50%.

	As the detail of the scheme is yet to be determined by Government, CityWest Homes is advising tenants to wait untilÂ next year when we expect to receive further information.Â 

	Once we know the details...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 16 Dec 2011 16:23:07 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Maida Vale tucks in to a festive feast]]></title>
      <link>http://www.cwh.org.uk:8000/about-us/news/maida-vale-tucks-in-to-a-festive-feast/</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
	On the 10 December, 40 local residents from Maida Vale estate enjoyed a special dinner. The Christmas feast was cooked up by members of the resident relations team, Debbie Clancey, Rebecca Marshall and Alex Morden, and organised by local residents Kay McCormack and Terry Lake.

	It was a festive treat for residents aged over 50, and there was a free...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 16 Dec 2011 14:38:30 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Awards night for the construction youth trust]]></title>
      <link>http://www.cwh.org.uk:8000/about-us/news/awards-night-for-the-construction-youth-trust/</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
	Young people from Little Venice and Paddington recently received an award for all their hard work over the year.

	The youths have been attending a programme of construction taster sessions, funded by CityWest Homes and Westminster Community Homes. The programme, delivered by the Construction Youth Trust, has been teaching them the basics of plumbing, tiling and health and training. These...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 16 Dec 2011 14:35:04 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Christmas treat for Vale Royal residents]]></title>
      <link>http://www.cwh.org.uk:8000/about-us/news/vale-royal-residents-treated/</link>
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	Residents at Vale Royal in Soho braved the drizzle and cold weatherÂ to celebrate the festive season with their neighbours.

	CityWest Homes&#39; Soho and Covent Garden estate team andÂ Ayo MacMillan-Akan, engagement and consulatation officer,Â laid on aÂ Christmas party on the podium with mulled wine, snacks and music.
	
	Local resident Joan Hall gave a toast to her fellow residents...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 22 Dec 2011 14:56:53 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Changes to our complaints process  ]]></title>
      <link>http://www.cwh.org.uk:8000/about-us/news/changes-to-our-complaints-process/</link>
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	Since we became an ALMO in 2002 we have followed Westminster Council&rsquo;s complaints process as part of our management agreement.

	We have had lots of success in reducing the number of complaints we have received and resolving your complaints as quickly as we can. In fact, this year we obtained accreditation from Housemark for the way we handle complaints.

	Westminster...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 14 Dec 2011 17:13:04 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Using cutting edge technology to tackle overcrowding]]></title>
      <link>http://www.cwh.org.uk:8000/about-us/news/using-cutting-edge-technology-to-tackle-overcrowding/</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
	News release - 13 December 2011

	Westminster uses cutting edge technology to tackle overcrowding

	Westminster City Council officials handed over the keys to two brand new, eco-friendly and sustainable homes to two severely overcrowded Queen&rsquo;s Park families last week.

	The four-bedroom properties, built in Queen&rsquo;s Park by CityWest Homes, who manage Westminster&rsquo;s housing stock, and charity Westminster Community Homes, contain...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 13 Dec 2011 10:17:46 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Church Street greets Santa]]></title>
      <link>http://www.cwh.org.uk:8000/about-us/news/church-street-greets-santa/</link>
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	Church Street residents were last night treated to presents from Santa, mulled wine and the dulcet tones of no less than two choirs and one dance performance.

	The Church Street Neighbourhood team, with support from the estate team, organised a Santa&#39;s grotto for the residents in the area.

	Busy Santa (a.k.a John MacDonald from the neighbourhood team) delighted the children,...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 08 Dec 2011 16:07:12 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Residentsâ€™ Voice conferences begin in Westminster ]]></title>
      <link>http://www.cwh.org.uk:8000/about-us/news/residents-voice-conferences-begin-in-westminster/</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
	More than 150 Westminster residents were treated to early Christmas cheer and took the chance to share their views with housing bosses at the first of CityWest Homes&rsquo; four resident conferences known as &ldquo;Residents&rsquo; Voice&rdquo;.

	Offered hot soup and mulled wine, residents who turned up to the conference at St Paul&#39;s Church Centre in Marylebone could find out more about...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Nov 2011 10:41:58 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Health improvement days â€" Join us for your free health check ]]></title>
      <link>http://www.cwh.org.uk:8000/about-us/news/health-improvement-days-join-us-for-your-free-health-check/</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
	We are holding a number of health Improvement days where residents can take advantage of the following:

	
		Full body MOT including blood pressure / cholesterol checks
	
		Relaxing massage
	
		Speak to Westminster City Council&rsquo;s well at home team
	
		Receive health eating advice from The Migrants Resource centre (an organisation thatÂ works with migrants and refugees and in partnership with other agencies)...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 24 Nov 2011 11:31:53 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Your conference, your voice]]></title>
      <link>http://www.cwh.org.uk:8000/about-us/news/your-conference-your-voice/</link>
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	Come and have your say at your area residents&rsquo; event.

	CityWest Homes is hosting a conference in each area of the city &ndash; south, central, north and west and it would be great if you could join us.

	You will be able to get lots of helpful advice, information and goodies to take away. There will also be free festive...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 16 Nov 2011 16:11:01 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Solar panel project suffers set back]]></title>
      <link>http://www.cwh.org.uk:8000/about-us/news/solar-panel-project-suffers-set-back/</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
	News release

	14 November 2011

	CityWest Homes&#39;Â solar panel programme suffers set back

	Residents of Westminster City Council may have to wait longer to benefit from free electricity and large savings on their energy bills after the Government&rsquo;s announcement that it will significantly cut feed in tariffs (FITs), aimed at encouraging more renewable energy sources, this December.

	CityWest Homes, which...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 15 Nov 2011 10:10:08 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Pampered pooches have the X Factor]]></title>
      <link>http://www.cwh.org.uk:8000/about-us/news/pampered-pooches-have-the-x-factor/</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
	Dog lovers and their pampered pooches descended on Queen&rsquo;s Park estate for the area&rsquo;s first Dog Factor show.

	The show, held in the local St Jude&rsquo;s Hall, gave over 25 dog owners a chance to show off their pets who competed in categories which included &lsquo;Pup Idol&rsquo;, &lsquo;Miss Diva&rsquo;, &lsquo;best rescue dog&rsquo; and &lsquo;I luv my staffi&rsquo;.

	Organised by CityWest...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 08 Nov 2011 15:38:31 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Coffee and chat at Lillington]]></title>
      <link>http://www.cwh.org.uk:8000/about-us/news/coffee-and-chat-at-lillington/</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
	Lillington and Longmoore&rsquo;s over 55&rsquo;s were treated to a coffee morning with a difference as the estate team brought contractors and Westminster partners to the party.

	More than 60 residents, aged between 55 and 75 years, descended on the special coffee morning to be introduced to CityWest Homes&rsquo; contractors Linbrook and T Brown, and Westminster partner organisations - Open Age,...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 04 Nov 2011 11:57:22 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Westbourne Park staff leaps into action to prepare for spring]]></title>
      <link>http://www.cwh.org.uk:8000/about-us/news/westbourne-park-staff-leaps-into-action-to-prepare-for-spring/</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
	Staff at Westbourne Park estate office leaped into action on Thursday 20 October to prepare the pathway at Keyham House for spring.

	Green fingered estate staff planted 25 kilos of bulbs, including daffodils and tulips, which will bring vibrant colour to Keyham House in the new year.

	Village manager Ray Allard said: &ldquo;Although the turnout was poor, the weather was...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2011 16:02:14 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Parade your pooch at the Dog Factor]]></title>
      <link>http://www.cwh.org.uk:8000/about-us/news/parade-your-pooch-at-the-dog-factor/</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
	On the 29 October, Queens Park is holding its&#39; very own Crufts show: the Dog Factor. The show will feature a variety of categories such as &lsquo;Pup Idol&rsquo;, &lsquo;Best Rescue Dog&rsquo; and &lsquo;I love my Staffi&rsquo;. Residents are invited to enter their prized pooch into the competition, and everyone is welcome to come along and enjoy the show.

	When: 29...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2011 16:04:39 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Sweet success for Lillington and Longmoore estate, Pimlico ]]></title>
      <link>http://www.cwh.org.uk:8000/about-us/news/sweet-success-for-lillington-and-longmoore-estate-pimlico/</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
	Honey lovers from across London recently swarmed to the first ever London Honey Show. The event offered bee enthusiasts the chance to enter their honey for an award and CityWest Homes&rsquo; Lillington and Longmoore estate was one of them. The estates&rsquo; very own home-grown brand of honey was shortlisted in the Best Honey from First Year beekeeper category.

	Urban beekeeper...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Oct 2011 13:53:43 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Glasgow House reception area hosts coffee morning]]></title>
      <link>http://www.cwh.org.uk:8000/about-us/news/glasgow-house-reception-area-hosts-coffee-morning/</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
	The reception area of Glasgow House was the perfect location for Maida Vale&rsquo;s recent coffee morning on 26 September. A number of residents gave up their morning trip to the shops to stop in and meet with village manager, Montserrat Fas and Kay McCormack, Chair of the Residents Association.

	Montserrat said: &ldquo;This coffee morning was very successful. We had over...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 20 Oct 2011 15:42:43 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Secure your window boxes this winter]]></title>
      <link>http://www.cwh.org.uk:8000/about-us/news/secure-your-window-boxes-this-winter/</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
	With the arrival of winter, now is the time for tying down anything in the garden that can be blown away by winter gales including window boxes, tubs and pots.

	Last year there were several accidentsÂ across the country where people narrowly escaped injury from falling flower pots, some people were also seriously injured.

	We are asking all residents to...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 20 Oct 2011 10:56:46 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[We have 200 followers- and counting]]></title>
      <link>http://www.cwh.org.uk:8000/about-us/news/we-have-200-followers-and-counting/</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
	We are thrilled to announce that CityWest Homes has reached the 200 followers mark on Twitter- and still growing. With a range of followers, from residents to ALMOs, we&rsquo;re enjoying conversations on social media.

	Already on our way to 300 followers, we have been using our Twitter and Facebook to reach out to our residents. In August, we used social...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 07 Oct 2011 15:20:12 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Safety advice after incident at Mozart estate ]]></title>
      <link>http://www.cwh.org.uk:8000/about-us/news/safety-advice-after-last-nights-incident-at-mozart-estate/</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
	In view of recent activity on Mozart estate we ask you to be extra vigilant this weekend and would suggest that young adults and children remain home in the evenings. Any concerns please contact 101 or Crimstoppers on 0800 555 111....]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 30 Sep 2011 16:45:31 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Churchill Gardens boxing club welcomes a VIP]]></title>
      <link>http://www.cwh.org.uk:8000/about-us/news/churchill-gardens-boxing-club-welcomes-a-vip/</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
	The Lord Mayor of Westminster, Councillor Susie Burbridge, recently paid a visit to the Churchill Gardens boxing club. Over 40 club members greeted their special guest, and gave her a display of pad work, skipping and sparring in the ring.

	The club was set up in November 2010 by a group of residents from Churchill Gardens estate. Just ten months...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 28 Sep 2011 10:23:31 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Get a repairs fix at our surgery on 6 October]]></title>
      <link>http://www.cwh.org.uk:8000/about-us/news/get-a-repairs-fix-at-our-surgery-on-6-october/</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
	Our central area repairs team are holding a repairs surgery on the 6 October where you can discuss your repairs issues and find out about other services for your home.

	When: Thursday 6 October 2011, 11am&ndash;3pm
	Where: Greenside Community Centre, 24 Lilestone Street, London NW8 8SR

	We will also provide advice on:

	&bull; Decorations: DIY tips for decorating your home...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 27 Sep 2011 11:37:32 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Another great year for the Westbourne Park fair]]></title>
      <link>http://www.cwh.org.uk:8000/about-us/news/another-great-year-for-the-westbourne-park-fair/</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
	The wet weather didn&rsquo;t dampen the community spirit on the 17 September, as hundreds of residents from Westbourne Park estate attended their annual community fair.

	The day was organized by the Brunel estate Residents Association and Westbourne Park estate office, supported by CityWest Homes. There was something for everyone on the day, with entertainers for the kids, funfair rides, raffles...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 23 Sep 2011 11:17:16 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Guests pay a visit to our Retrofit home ]]></title>
      <link>http://www.cwh.org.uk:8000/about-us/news/guests-pay-a-visit-to-our-retrofit-home/</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
	Thank you to everyone who visited our Retrofit home on Saturday 17 September during Open House weekend. We had a fantastic turnout and even the rain couldn&rsquo;t put off visitors from across London taking a look around our eco-home.

	While there, visitors could view features such as the Wattbox controller, and learn how the technology memorises behaviour to adjust the...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 21 Sep 2011 13:01:04 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Parents tell it in Queen's Park]]></title>
      <link>http://www.cwh.org.uk:8000/about-us/news/parents-tell-it-in-queen-s-park/</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
	A street party in Dart Street, Queen&#39;s Park marked the official opening of the Tell It Parents Action Group which aims to unpick some of the problems facing local communities today.

	The party was popular with children and parents, who enjoyed games of table tennis, decorating recycling bins, a barbecue, a drum band, and street art sessions with local artist,...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 22 Sep 2011 10:57:38 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Soho leaps into action]]></title>
      <link>http://www.cwh.org.uk:8000/about-us/news/soho-leaps-into-action/</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
	Enthusiastic residents from Dufours PlaceÂ in trendy Soho joined forces with our team of office-based staff to &#39;leap into action&#39; and give their roof terrace a late summer clean up. They spent the day clearing moss from between the paving slabs, sanding and varnishing picnic benches, painting the perimeter walls and thinning out the numerous plants that were already on...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 16 Jan 2012 10:18:47 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Hallfield has a whole lot of fun]]></title>
      <link>http://www.cwh.org.uk:8000/about-us/news/hallfield-has-a-whole-lot-of-fun/</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
	More than 200 Westminster residents living on the Hallfield estate in Bayswater were treated to a day of activity and entertainment last Saturday at their annual estate fun day.

	Activities included a local steel band, live music, zumba dancers, fairground rides, beauty treatments and face painting.

	Highlight of the day came in the eight-year old form of local resident and...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 14 Sep 2011 14:06:31 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Maida Vale goes Latin for the day]]></title>
      <link>http://www.cwh.org.uk:8000/about-us/news/maida-vale-goes-latin-for-the-day/</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
	A small piece of Latin America came to Maida Vale estate on the 1 September, for their fifth annual Fun day. This year salsa dancing was the top of the bill, in a day packed with fun activities for all ages.

	The Fun day was given a grand opening by deputy Lord Mayor of Westminster, Councillor Jan Prendergast. Darren Levy,...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 09 Sep 2011 13:59:00 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Maida Vale leaps into action]]></title>
      <link>http://www.cwh.org.uk:8000/about-us/news/maida-vale-leaps-into-action/</link>
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	Wheatfield House residents in Maida Vale can enjoy the late summer inÂ a newlyÂ improved garden area thanks to the estate team leaping into action there.

	A small team of volunteers rallied around to plantÂ lavender, begonias, carnations andÂ herbs such asÂ thyme andÂ basilÂ in the under-usedÂ communal garden.Â 
	
	Kay McCormack, chairperson of the Maida Vale residents association and...]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Golden Oldies take tea with the Lord Mayor]]></title>
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	The Golden Oldies club enjoyed a tea party with a difference recently. The community club from Churchill Gardens estate were invited to take high tea with the Lord Mayor, Councillor Susie Burbridge, in her parlour at City Hall.

	This was the first of many tea parties being hosted by the Lord Mayor, for groups of older residents from across Westminster....]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 09 Sep 2011 13:51:59 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[London is opening hidden doors]]></title>
      <link>http://www.cwh.org.uk:8000/about-us/news/london-is-opening-hidden-doors/</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
	Open House London is celebrating the best in design this 17-18 September. The architectural organisation is opening 700 buildings across London to the public for free: and we&rsquo;re proud to announce that our very own Retrofit home is on the list.

	The Retrofit home is the first of its kind for CityWest Homes. It features the latest in eco-design, including...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 07 Sep 2011 08:45:55 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Great Communities Day 2011]]></title>
      <link>http://www.cwh.org.uk:8000/about-us/news/great-communities-day-2011/</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
	WHAT: The CityWest HomesÂ Great Communities Day 2011 will take place on Vincent Street, Grosvenor and Regency estate, SW1Â on Saturday 3 September between 1pm and 4pm.Â 

	Residents from across Westminster are invited to attend our first street party.Â Â 

	Activities on offer include free face painting, a children&rsquo;s entertainer,Â fairground rides, sports coaching, arts and crafts, a petting farm...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 23 Aug 2011 11:50:57 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[One Stop Services in Westminster are changing]]></title>
      <link>http://www.cwh.org.uk:8000/about-us/news/one-stop-services-in-westminster-are-changing/</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
	Starting this summer, Westminster City Council are offering you more places to find and use council services, at new Your One Stop locations throughout the city.

	At the moment, face-to-face council services including payments, advice, support and enquiries, are available at three locations:

	Harrow Road One Stop, 317-319 Harrow Road

	Church Street One Stop, 91-93 Church Street

	Victoria Street One...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 19 Aug 2011 12:24:00 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Westminster City Council wants to consult with you regarding the renewal of CityWest Homes contract]]></title>
      <link>http://www.cwh.org.uk:8000/about-us/news/westminster-city-council-wants-to-consult-with-you-regarding-the-renewal-of-citywest-homes-contract/</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
	The current ten year agreement between CityWestÂ Homes (CWH)Â and the council is due to expire on 31st March 2012 and the council wants to consult with residents on how we can improve further.

	CWHÂ has delivered significant improvements to the quality of homes in Westminster, with all council housing meeting the Decent Homes Standard. We have also improved our...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 15 Aug 2011 16:41:11 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Safety advice to residents ]]></title>
      <link>http://www.cwh.org.uk:8000/about-us/news/health-and-safety-advice-to-residents-during-civil-nnrest/</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
	The following advice has been issued by the emergency services and CityWest Homes during this time.

	
		Avoid unnecessary travel where possible. Stay inside your property and keep family members, particularly children and young adults at home.
		Â 
	
		If you must travel, keep expensive personal items, such as jewellery, cameras or smart phones out of sight when outside your home.
		Â...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 09 Aug 2011 17:31:14 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Do you have a great neighbour?]]></title>
      <link>http://www.cwh.org.uk:8000/about-us/news/do-you-have-a-great-neighbour-/</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
	Nominate them today!
	Â 

	
		Does your neighbour always go out of their way to help others?
	
		Does your neighbour play an active role in creating good community spirit?
	
		Do they encourage great relationships with your local residents association. tenant management organisation or community group?


	
	Then nominate them for a CityWest Homes Great Neighbour Award!

	We&#39;ll be rewarding special residentsÂ  at...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 04 Aug 2011 11:54:09 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Garden party launch for Local Management Agreement]]></title>
      <link>http://www.cwh.org.uk:8000/about-us/news/garden-party-launch-for-local-management-agreement/</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
	Orsett Terrace and Gloucester Gardens residents came together to enjoy a garden party for the launch of their Local Management Agreement (LMA) on Saturday 23 July.

	Fasil Raja , village manager, Bayswater and West Streets, commented : &ldquo;I am delighted by the turnout for the launch of the LMA , which sets out our plans for the management of the...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 03 Aug 2011 15:20:51 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Mozart estate is alive with the sound of music]]></title>
      <link>http://www.cwh.org.uk:8000/about-us/news/mozart-estate-is-alive-with-the-sound-of-music/</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
	On the 28 July, CityWest Homes Mozart estate team and Queens Park Bangladeshi Association teamed up to throw residents a &lsquo;Party in the Park&rsquo;. The community event was a fun packed afternoon of activities which everyone could enjoy, and was the first of its kind on the estate.

	Amongst the henna art and face painting for children, there was live...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 01 Aug 2011 16:07:48 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Lillington and Longmoore wave the Green Flag Award high for the fifth year in a row]]></title>
      <link>http://www.cwh.org.uk:8000/about-us/news/lillington-and-longmoore-wave-the-green-flag-award-high-for-the-fifth-year-in-a-row/</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
	Lillington and Longmoore estate, Pimlico, has once again been recognised as one of the best parks in the country. For the fifth year in a row, they have been awarded the prestigious Green Flag Award, a sign to visitors that the park is well-maintained and well-managed, with excellent facilities.

	Lillington and Longmoore estate is one of a record number of...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 29 Jul 2011 09:29:10 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Fisherton Street Nursery Turns 21! ]]></title>
      <link>http://www.cwh.org.uk:8000/about-us/news/fisherton-street-nursery-turns-21-/</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
	On the last day of term, Fisherton Street Nursery, Church Street, celebrated 21 years of being an essential care and education service to the Westminster community. They held a fun day of entertainment for local children, who attended in their party best, on the 22 July. The children were able to enjoy face-painting, delicious food from across the globe and...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 29 Jul 2011 09:06:11 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Mozart gets a makeover from CityWest Homes and Pinnacle PSG]]></title>
      <link>http://www.cwh.org.uk:8000/about-us/news/mozart-gets-a-makeover-from-citywest-homes-and-pinnacle-psg/</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
	When the grounds of Portnall House on the Mozart estate, Queen&rsquo;s Park, recently needed a spruce up, CityWest Homes and Pinnacle PSG stepped up to help.

	After consulting with residents, it was agreed that the entrance gardens of the grounds and communal sheds could use a makeover. The CityWest Homes&rsquo; handypersons&rsquo; team, estate office staff and Pinnacle PSG&rsquo;s gardeners then...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 27 Jul 2011 15:54:30 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[A new beginning for the Westminster Muslim and Bangladeshi Association]]></title>
      <link>http://www.cwh.org.uk:8000/about-us/news/a-new-beginning-for-the-westminster-muslim-and-bangladeshi-association/</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
	The newly-formed Westminster Muslim and Bangladeshi Association (WMBA) recently celebrated a fresh way of working. At a launch party on the 12 July, they officially marked their merger of two former organisations: Pimlico Bangladeshi Association and the Westminster Muslim Welfare Trust.

	The launch party was held at Millbank Spice restaurant in Vauxhall. Many high-profile guests came along to show their...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 26 Jul 2011 11:54:59 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[CityWest Homes finalist in prestigious London Excellence Award]]></title>
      <link>http://www.cwh.org.uk:8000/about-us/news/citywest-homes-finalist-in-prestigious-london-excellence-award/</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
	CityWest Homes are proud to have been shortlisted as a finalist in the leadership category of the seventh annual London Excellence Awards. The prestigious award celebrates some of the country&rsquo;s most outstanding companies from sectors as diverse as construction, criminal justice, property management, transport, housing, education and youth support. This year&rsquo;s winners were revealed at a ceremony on the 18...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 26 Jul 2011 09:22:13 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[â€˜Grow Your Ownâ€™ scheme helps mark Beethoven Centreâ€™s 10th Birthday ]]></title>
      <link>http://www.cwh.org.uk:8000/about-us/news/-grow-your-own-scheme-helps-mark-beethoven-centre-s-10th-birthday/</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
	Local residents on the Mozart estate, Queen&rsquo;s Park, had their green fingers at the ready on the16 July to commemorate ten years of the Beethoven Centre. The community centre is a modern facility available for hire to local groups and delivers a wide-ranging programme of free or affordable activities. It has been at the heart of the local community for...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 25 Jul 2011 13:52:09 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Learn to make your own window box!]]></title>
      <link>http://www.cwh.org.uk:8000/about-us/news/learn-to-make-your-own-window-box-/</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
	CityWest Homes would like to invite residents to flex their green fingers and join us for our window box workshops. These free sessions are open to all residents and our estates team will provide you with all the equipment you need to make your own budding window box. You will also be able to take your finished box away with...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 19 Jul 2011 11:33:06 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Football legend joins the community to celebrate 125 years of QPR]]></title>
      <link>http://www.cwh.org.uk:8000/about-us/news/football-legend-joins-the-community-to-celebrate-125-years-of-qpr/</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
	Football legend Stan Bowles officially unveiled a green plaque on 9 July to mark the site where Queen&rsquo;s Park Rangers Football Club was formed in 1886 at St Jude&#39;s Hall in Queen&rsquo;s Park.

	The club&rsquo;s 125th anniversary year was celebrated by over 500 members of the local community, who joined in a fun football themed day of sports and entertainment....]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 18 Jul 2011 11:34:44 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Church Street estate office is getting a makeover]]></title>
      <link>http://www.cwh.org.uk:8000/about-us/news/church-street-estate-office-is-getting-a-makeover/</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
	From Monday 18th July 2011 the Church Street estate office will be closed for refurbishment for 3 weeks. The office will reopen on Monday 8th August 2011.

	During the works staff will be based at Lisson Green estate office and residents can either visit this office or request a home visit.

	Staff can be contacted on their telepehone and email...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 15 Jul 2011 11:52:06 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Local resident Sue Walsh scoops prize at the NFA Awards]]></title>
      <link>http://www.cwh.org.uk:8000/about-us/news/local-resident-sue-walsh-scoops-prize-at-the-nfa-awards/</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
	CityWest Homes is proud to announce that local resident Sue Walsh, from Churchill Gardens estate, has won a national award by the National Federation of ALMOs (NFA). The winners of the 2011 NFA Awards were announced at a ceremony earlier this week at the Midland Hotel, Manchester. Representatives from the 19 short-listed Arms Length Management Organisations (ALMOs) across the country...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 14 Jul 2011 16:47:43 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Weâ€™ve been shortlisted for a Sustainable Housing Award!]]></title>
      <link>http://www.cwh.org.uk:8000/about-us/news/we-ve-been-shortlisted-for-a-sustainable-housing-award-/</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
	We are thrilled to have been shortlisted in the &lsquo;Sustainability Innovation&rsquo; category of the Sustainable Housing Awards 2011 for our Mozart &lsquo;Grow your own&rsquo; project.

	Now in its fourth year, the awards are organised by Inside Housing magazine and its sister publication Sustainable Housing. Each year they focus on the best &ldquo;green&rdquo; social housing projects in the UK, as well...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 14 Jul 2011 14:36:02 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[The art of gardening in Queen's Park]]></title>
      <link>http://www.cwh.org.uk:8000/about-us/news/the-art-of-gardening-in-queen-s-park/</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
	TheÂ gardening club on the Mozart estate in Queen&rsquo;s Park celebrated their first birthday by unveiling a stunning new mural, painted by a local artist, around their main gardening site.

	The MozArt gardening club was set up by CityWest Homes, who manage the estate, to encourage more residents to grow their own fruit and vegetables and save money on their...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 06 Jul 2011 12:41:34 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Fire risk warning - Beko fridge freezers ]]></title>
      <link>http://www.cwh.org.uk:8000/about-us/news/fire-risk-warning-beko-fridge-freezers/</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
	The London Fire Brigade is urgently warning of a fire risk associated with up to 50,000 Beko fridge freezers.Â TheseÂ fridge freezers have already been linked to 20 London firesÂ since 2008 which injured 15 people and killed one person.

	One fire took place in a tower block inÂ Bermondsey, south London, which fire investigators foundÂ was caused by a...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 05 Jul 2011 17:52:30 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Come and celebrate 125 years of QPR at St Judes Hall]]></title>
      <link>http://www.cwh.org.uk:8000/about-us/news/come-and-celebrate-125-years-of-qpr-at-st-judes-hall/</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
	Join us in Queens Park Gardens for a fantastic, action-packed afternoon of fun on Saturday 9 July 2011

	CityWest Homes are joining forces with Queens Park Rangers to celebrate the club&rsquo;s 125th birthday. The club began its life in St Jude&rsquo;s Hall and special guests will be revealing a commemorative plaque in honour of this.

	With football training, Zumba dancing,...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 05 Jul 2011 13:40:03 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[CWH gets bronze for customer services benchmarking]]></title>
      <link>http://www.cwh.org.uk:8000/about-us/news/cwh-gets-bronze-for-customer-services-benchmarking/</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
	CityWest Homes is a member of the RealService Best Practice Group, a benchmarking and best practice group of property owners and managers dedicated to improving customer service.

	The twenty strong member group own and manage assets worth in excess of Â£100 billion.

	In January this year, CityWestÂ Homes participated for the first time in a challenging benchmarking exercise which allowed...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 01 Jul 2011 12:34:55 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Do you want to get involved? Be part of our new complaints sounding board]]></title>
      <link>http://www.cwh.org.uk:8000/about-us/news/get-involved-be-part-of-our-new-complaints-sounding-board/</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
	We are currently looking for CityWest Homes residents to partcipate in a brand new complaints sounding board.

	The sounding board will be used to consult on any changes to the service and to identify improvements.

	Examples of the types of things we will be discussing include; improving satisfaction with the complaints process, reviewing the contents of the website and reviewing...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 27 Jun 2011 14:58:05 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Top marks for our repairs service]]></title>
      <link>http://www.cwh.org.uk:8000/about-us/news/residents-give-our-repairs-service-top-marks/</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
	CityWest Homes are thrilled to have received their highest results yet in their latest customer repairs survey. Residents rated our contractor repairs services, which include Linbrook Services, a fantastic 94% satisfaction overall and 99.4% for keeping their appointments.

	The results were taken from the May 2011 customer satisfaction survey, sent to all residents who have logged a repair. It was...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 24 Jun 2011 14:34:51 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Our residents open their doors to a special guest]]></title>
      <link>http://www.cwh.org.uk:8000/about-us/news/our-residents-open-their-doors-to-a-special-guest/</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
	Residents from CityWest Homes&rsquo; estates have recently showcased their homes to a special guest. Turkish Ambassador Mr Attila Sirin, President at the Beysehir-Derebucak-Huyuk Association and Head of the Social Services Department at the Konya City Council, has been visiting the properties to see how homes in Britain have been adapted to suit disabled needs. CityWest Homes was proud to be...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 22 Jun 2011 16:24:25 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Happy 100 Birthday Mr. Lawrence]]></title>
      <link>http://www.cwh.org.uk:8000/about-us/news/happy-100-birthday-mr.-lawrence/</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
	CityWest Homes would like to wish local resident Charles Lawrence a Happy Birthday. Mr. Lawrence, a resident from Church Street estate, Edgware Road, turned 100 years old on the 4 June 2011.

	The happy event was celebrated at a party thrown by his neighbours in the communal lounge of Glarus Court. Mr. Lawrence has received his official telegram from the...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 21 Jun 2011 09:17:38 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Are you bothered by noise?]]></title>
      <link>http://www.cwh.org.uk:8000/about-us/news/are-you-bothered-by-noise-/1216/</link>
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	If you are having noise problems with laminate flooring, loud music or noisy neighbours then we are here to help.

	Citywest Homes are holding a noise drop in session on the 22 June. You will be able to speak confidentially about your noise issues to members of staff from the CityWest Homes Continuous Improvement team (South) and Westminster Noise Team....]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 16 Jun 2011 15:38:29 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Local residents tuck in at the Big Lunch]]></title>
      <link>http://www.cwh.org.uk:8000/about-us/news/local-residents-tuck-in-at-the-big-lunch/</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
	Communities from across the UK were celebrating the Big Lunch recently- and CityWest Homes&rsquo; estates were no exception. Amongst them was the Lillington and Longmoore estate in Pimlico, who threw a picnic in the communal gardens. Everyone was invited and even the drizzly weather couldn&rsquo;t put a damper on the party spirit.

	The Big Lunch is a nationwide event, organised...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 14 Jun 2011 13:42:12 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[The doors have opened to a Retrofit Future]]></title>
      <link>http://www.cwh.org.uk:8000/about-us/news/the-doors-have-opened-to-a-retrofit-future/</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
	CityWest Homes officially opened the doors this week on its first &lsquo;Retrofit for the Future&rsquo; home. Our house at 88 Lothrop Street, on the Mozart estate, Queens Park, has been fitted with the latest technology to help cut the carbon emissions of the house by 80% - which is a step forward in the mission to cut our carbon footprint....]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 07 Jun 2011 15:24:15 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Weâ€™ve been shortlisted for not one, but two, NFA awards!]]></title>
      <link>http://www.cwh.org.uk:8000/about-us/news/we-ve-been-shortlisted-for-not-one-but-two-nfa-awards-/</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
	We are proud to announce that this year we have been nominated for two NFA (National Federation of Almos) Awards. The high profile awards ceremony is now in its fifth year and receives a huge number of entries every year.

	The first nomination is for Sue Walsh in the &lsquo;most outstanding resident&rsquo; category. Sue has been a real inspiration, helping...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 06 Jun 2011 09:24:38 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Making big changes for a better service]]></title>
      <link>http://www.cwh.org.uk:8000/about-us/news/making-big-changes-for-a-better-service/</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
	The restructure is part of the CityWest Homes customer excellence programme where housing management services across Westminster have been structured into four areas: north, south, west and central. From 6 June, CityWest Homes will see a new way of working with our external contractors. While CityWest will retain overall responsibility for our 22,000 properties, Pinnacle PSG, the housing provider, will...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 06 Jun 2011 14:52:07 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Little Venice office moves]]></title>
      <link>http://www.cwh.org.uk:8000/about-us/news/little-venice-office-moves/</link>
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	FromÂ 6 June 2011,Â the Little Venice estate office will have a new home at 317 Harrow Road.

	It&rsquo;s moving up the road to its new location, taking over the space left by the closure of the cashier desk at the Harrow Road One Stop Service.

	If you&rsquo;re a Little Venice resident, you can visit or write to the Little...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 03 Jun 2011 11:09:00 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Something to shout about: Noise Action Week 23-27 May]]></title>
      <link>http://www.cwh.org.uk:8000/about-us/news/something-to-shout-about-noise-action-week-23-27-may/</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
	Noise Action Week is an annual event co-coordinated by the national charity, Environmental Protection UK and is taking place during the 23 &ndash; 27 May 2011. It aims to give communities and organisations in the UK an opportunity to highlight solutions to noise problems, raise awareness of the impacts these can have- and have fun while doing it.

	To promote...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 23 May 2011 12:10:27 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Sue Walsh makes us proud!]]></title>
      <link>http://www.cwh.org.uk:8000/about-us/news/sue-walsh-makes-us-proud-/</link>
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	We are pleased to announce that Churchill Gardens resident Sue Walsh came third in the tenant of the year category at the TPAS awards on 6 May 2011.

	Our Westminster Works team was also shortlisted in the best practice in the community category however on this occasion they weren&rsquo;t successful.

	A number of CityWest Homes staff attended the awards ceremony...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 12 May 2011 11:40:34 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Volunteers give Mozart estate a fine-tune]]></title>
      <link>http://www.cwh.org.uk:8000/about-us/news/volunteers-give-mozart-estate-a-fine-tune/</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
	The sunshine has got many of us out and about in our gardens and on the 10 May, residents on the Mozart estate had another reason to enjoy theirs. Several gardens belonging to elderly and disabled residents were earmarked for a revamp so volunteers from CityWest Homes teamed up to do some gardening. Planting new flowers and shrubs, the team...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 16 May 2011 09:13:28 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Grosvenor and Regency estate prepare for a royal wedding on their doorstep]]></title>
      <link>http://www.cwh.org.uk:8000/about-us/news/grosvenor-and-regency-estate-prepare-for-a-royal-wedding-on-their-doorstep/</link>
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	All eyes will be on Westminster this Friday as the royal couple say I do. But for Grosvenor and Regency estate, the wedding feels closer to home than most. Located just two streets away from the main event, local residents and staff from CityWest Homes have all been preparing for the big day.

	Local resident Nicolette Bottomley said &ldquo;it&rsquo;s really...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 28 Apr 2011 09:09:54 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Festival Fever on the Fisherton Estate]]></title>
      <link>http://www.cwh.org.uk:8000/about-us/news/festival-fever-on-the-fisherton-estate/</link>
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	CityWest Homes and Vital Regeneration teamed up to host a &lsquo;Festival of Fun&rsquo; on the Fisherton estate in Church Street. The community event saw a fun packed afternoon of activities and was the first of its kind on the estate.
	Amongst the Easter egg hunts, face painting and performances from local groups, there were also stalls sharing information on local...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 27 Apr 2011 09:29:39 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[CityWest Homes and Starbucks give Churchill Gardens a makeover]]></title>
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	Staff from Starbucks coffee shops from all over England and Ireland recently joined forces with staff from CityWest Homes to give the Churchill Gardens estate in Pimlico a &lsquo;Ground force&rsquo; style makeover.
	Three garden sites were earmarked by the residents association for a revamp. So the team cleared gardens, plant shrubs and summer bedding plants at Wedgewood and Hungerford Houses....]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 19 Apr 2011 11:08:24 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Bogus telephone callers offering money off bills]]></title>
      <link>http://www.cwh.org.uk:8000/about-us/news/bogus-telephone-callers-offering-money-of-bills/</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
	We would like to warn residents about a scam involving bogus telephone callers offering the chance to get money off your bills.
	
	The crooks are ringing people across the borough pretending to be council officials, claiming they are entitled to a rebate of up to Â£7,500.
	Victims have been asked to hand over bank details so they can take a...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 17 Nov 2011 14:43:55 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[CityWest Homes and Microsoft UK join forces to give Pimlico estate a makeover ]]></title>
      <link>http://www.cwh.org.uk:8000/about-us/news/citywest-homes-and-microsoft-uk-join-forces-to-give-pimlico-estate-a-makeover/</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
	Residents living on the Ebury Bridge estate in Pimlico have benefited from a one-day makeover after staff from CityWest Homes and Microsoft UK joined forces to give parts of the estate a &lsquo;facelift.&rsquo;
	
	Together the team repainted the estate&rsquo;s large boundary wall and planted new trees and shrubs.
	
	Eleven employees from the local Microsoft office in Victoria took part in...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 29 Mar 2011 16:24:47 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[CityWest Homesâ€™ resident nominated for tenant of the year in TPAS awards]]></title>
      <link>http://www.cwh.org.uk:8000/about-us/news/citywest-homes-resident-nominated-for-tenant-of-the-year-in-tpas-awards/</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
	The fantastic community work of Sue Walsh a Pimlico tenant has been formally recognised this week after she was shortlisted in the Tenant Participation Authority Service (TPAS) awards.

	The TPAS awards recognise and celebrate tenants who go the extra mile and Sue is now one of ten left in the running for the &lsquo;tenant of the year&rsquo; award.

	CityWest Homes...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Mar 2011 10:05:12 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[First new council homes built in Westminster for 30 years]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[
	The first new council houses to be built in central London for almost 30 years were unveiled today (March 21) by Westminster Council.

	The 10 new and four refurbished flats have been built utilising redundant ground-floor space located under fourÂ  tower blocks in Westbourne Green.

	The properties mark a milestone in the council&rsquo;s house building programme which will see hundreds...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 21 Mar 2011 12:22:42 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Youth bus big success in its first week]]></title>
      <link>http://www.cwh.org.uk:8000/about-us/news/youth-bus-big-success-in-its-first-week/</link>
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	A former tour bus for rockers Status QuoÂ has found a new lease of life as the new &#39;Equipped to Go&#39; youth bus.

	In an initiative by Westminster and Brent councils, the tour bus has been fully equipped (as the name implies) with state of the art laptop pods and other resources to engage young people in more worthwhile activities...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 11 Mar 2011 11:49:59 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Sunday Times give CityWest Homes best company nod]]></title>
      <link>http://www.cwh.org.uk:8000/about-us/news/sunday-times-give-citywest-homes-best-company-nod/</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
	The team at CityWest Homes are delighted after making it into the prestigious Sunday Times &lsquo;top 100 companies to work for&rsquo; list for the very first time.

	CityWest Homes achieved the top 100 listing in just the first year of entering the accreditation programme and were ranked at number 61 in the awards. The organisation were one of 14 UK...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 07 Mar 2011 16:31:12 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Mozart's green fingers humming along]]></title>
      <link>http://www.cwh.org.uk:8000/about-us/news/mozart-s-green-fingers-humming-along/</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
	Despite the wintry chill, Queen&rsquo;s Park residents on the Mozart estate have been planting up a storm, getting flowers, shrubs and bulbs into the ground for spring.

	The &lsquo;Mozart Grow Your Own&rsquo; project, set up by Queen&rsquo;s Park area manager Barry Montgomerie, his dedicated team and greening group Groundwork, aims to provide growing spaces for residents to enjoy the fruit...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 01 Mar 2011 17:54:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Supporting National Tree Week]]></title>
      <link>http://www.cwh.org.uk:8000/about-us/news/supporting-national-tree-week/</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
	Amidst a mass of white, a corner of Queen&rsquo;s Park went green in winterÂ as three new flowering cherry trees were planted. Ward councillors Patricia Mcallister and Barrie Taylor braved the snowy weather to plant the trees which were paid for by CityWest Homes.

	Westminster Council&rsquo;s arboriculture team and contractors, Gristwood and Toms, also attended the event.

	In addition to...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 01 Mar 2011 17:58:09 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Lisson Green road management to change]]></title>
      <link>http://www.cwh.org.uk:8000/about-us/news/lisson-green-road-management-to-change/</link>
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	Westminster City Council announced in September last year that they will be taking over management of all the roads on the Lisson Green estate.

	Residents were then invited to a drop in meeting in October to meet the council&rsquo;s highways officers and parking enforcement team to discuss the planned proposals, with council to take over management in March.
	
	Once the...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 01 Mar 2011 17:23:01 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Clean sweep for cleaners]]></title>
      <link>http://www.cwh.org.uk:8000/about-us/news/clean-sweep-for-cleaners/</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
	The cleaning team on some of our estates including St John&#39;s Wood, Maida Vale, Church Street and Queen&#39;s Park beat outÂ 76 other teams to win first prize at the World Skills UK Team Clean Challenge.
	
	As well as winning the overall competition, Antonio Rodriguez from Queen&rsquo;s Park and Dolce Ricardo from St Johns Wood won best supervisor and best...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 01 Mar 2011 14:59:40 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Pinner Court gets a new look makeover]]></title>
      <link>http://www.cwh.org.uk:8000/about-us/news/pinner-court-gets-a-new-look-makeover/</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
	Pinner Court&rsquo;s delighted residents celebrated their new look with a topping out ceremony in December. Lots of improvements have been made including new double glazed windows, newly decorated communal areas and a new layout in the common room.

	Pinner Court scheme manager Karen Harris said, &ldquo;I am delighted with the works and the improved open plan design of the common...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 01 Mar 2011 15:01:08 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Brightening up Church Street]]></title>
      <link>http://www.cwh.org.uk:8000/about-us/news/brightening-up-church-street/</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
	Residents across the Church Street villageÂ can look forward to aÂ brighter, greener estate thanks to some additional work laid on in some of the gardens around the estate.

	AtÂ Alpha House, we created a new shrub bed, planted with annualÂ shrubs. In and around Poole andÂ Ravensbourne Houses, we re-planted the flower beds on Broadley Street with roses and...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 28 Feb 2011 17:20:24 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Church Street compact updated!]]></title>
      <link>http://www.cwh.org.uk:8000/about-us/news/church-street-compact-updated-/</link>
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	As part of this year&rsquo;s compact we contacted all our residents who are registered disabledÂ to discuss their experiences of living in the area. Eight residents agreed to meet with us and we&#39;ll also be meeting local service providers to talk about services for people with disabilities. Feedback from those discussions will beÂ updated soon. Â...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 28 Feb 2011 17:14:11 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Lillington and Longmoore residents invited to take part in management plan]]></title>
      <link>http://www.cwh.org.uk:8000/about-us/news/lillington-and-longmoore-residents-invited-to-take-part-in-management-plan/</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
	We are inviting residents of the Lillington and Longmoore Gardens estate to an exhibition to give them an opportunity to express their views on how the Grade 2 listed estate is maintained in the future.

	Thanks to 10,000 of funding from English Heritage, CityWest Homes has been able to develop a &lsquo;conservation management plan&rsquo; to help ensure that any maintenance...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 16 Feb 2011 11:53:44 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Satisfaction with our service increases]]></title>
      <link>http://www.cwh.org.uk:8000/about-us/news/satisfaction-with-our-service-increases/</link>
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	The results are in and we are delighted to report that overall satisfaction with our services increased by 3.8% to 79% for tenants and by 2.3% to 54.9% for lessees.

	Here are some of our key results:

	
		Overall satisfaction with neighbourhoods went up by 3% for tenants, however lessee satisfaction dropped by over 10%
	
		Satisfaction with opportunities for participation increased...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 01 Mar 2011 16:20:52 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Thrilled to get a silver Investors in People award ]]></title>
      <link>http://www.cwh.org.uk:8000/about-us/news/thrilled-to-get-a-silver-investors-in-people-award/</link>
      <description><![CDATA[
	We have been awarded the coveted Investors in People (IiP) Silver award &ndash; one of just 24 London-based companies and 229 companies nationwide toachieve the accreditation.

	We were praised for our wide range of learning and development opportunities. The understanding and implementation of the our key values were also highly commended with the assessor feeling that they were at the...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 28 Feb 2011 17:09:10 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[New lifts are a hit! ]]></title>
      <link>http://www.cwh.org.uk:8000/about-us/news/new-lifts-are-a-hit-/</link>
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	Well done to everyone who has been involved with the recent new lift installation works on Churchill Gardens. Feedback from residents has been extremely positive with 93% satisfied with the works.

	Some of the comments we&rsquo;ve received are below:

	&ldquo;Excellent. Can honestly say best major works carried out in Russell House. Thanks to Kevin Moore and Nick Humphries who kept...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 16 Feb 2011 14:20:33 +0000</pubDate>
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