Bensham and Saltwell
Bensham and Saltwell
Durham Road undergoing work
Whitehall Road
Building on the area’s character
Our vision for Bensham & Saltwell is to build on the character of the area and create a range of high quality family homes to suit all pockets, with gardens and public green spaces.
Work will include:
• New homes to suit families of all sizes.
• Demolition of houses that no longer suit the needs of the community.
• More than 1200 properties will be improved, with new doors and windows, railings and walls and stone and garden work.
• Decent Homes work at Fieldhouse & Claremont Estates, by The Gateshead Housing Company.
Other exciting developments in the area will include:
• Refurbishment of Gateshead Central Library & Gateshead Leisure Centre.
• Development of an action plan to improve Saltwell Road & Coatsworth Road shopping facilities.
• The development of more than 250 homes on the former Gateshead College site.
The Neighbourhood Plan for Bensham & Saltwell outlines the planned work. http://www.bridgingng.org.uk/docs/yourarea_plans/BenshamSaltwellmap.pdf
To find out more about neighbourhood planning in Gateshead visit the Gateshead Council Website
Gateshead Private Rented Sector Team
Gateshead Council's private rented sector team, funded by Bridging NewcastleGateshead, the Neighbourhood Renewal Fund and the New Opportunities Fund aims to improve standards in the private rented sector and helps prospective tenants looking to rent from responsible landlords. It also works closely with landlords, providing advice and support, investigating cases of anti-social behaviour and carrying out a vetting service on prospective tenants. Contact Mandy Reed on 0191 433 2956.
Gateshead Private Rented Accreditation Scheme
The Private Rented Sector team also runs the accreditation scheme which is designed to promote good management practices as well as improving physical property conditions to the Decent Home standard. For further information contact Mandy Reed on 0191 433 2956.