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  • Adactus Tardis Terraces are Sustainable Stars

    30 September 2009

    30th September 2009

    Elevate East Lancashire, one of Government’s Housing Market Renewal pathfinders, recently recognised Adactus’s tardis terraces in Nelson as role models for sustainability in Pennine Lancashire. 

    Adactus’s ‘tardis terrace’ style refurbishment of homes on Every Street, Nelson was celebrated as part of Elevate East Lancashire’s ‘Sustainable Stars’ competition, alongside other local projects in Pennine Lancashire.  Adactus has found that this type of refurbishment to be a sustainable way of bringing diversity and choice into failing housing markets – it avoids the disruption that can be created by wholesale demolition and rebuilding, and has a smaller environmental impact in terms of energy, carbon and materials used. 

    In addition, as part of refurbishment works, Adactus invests in improving the thermal performance of the properties by heating and insulation works and maximising natural lighting throughout.

  • MP and actor help residents celebrate new-look Miles Platting high-rise

    30 September 2009

    30th September 2009

    The Gunson Street high-rise has been transformed by the modernisation of existing flats and the addition of a brand-new extension and new state-of-the-art leisure and healthcare facilities for all residents.

    The Manchester Central MP, who rededicated the building by unveiling a plaque, and Ancoats-born actor John Henshaw were the special guests at a day of celebrations for residents, organised by the Renaissance Consortium, to mark the completion of an extensive building and improvement programme.

    The official opening included a grand tea dance and tea party for residents, with TV star John – best-known for the Post Office adverts and his roles in Early Doors and The Cops – leading off the dancing.

    As well as extensive improvements to 53 existing flats at Butler Court – including new kitchens, bathrooms and windows – the scheme has introduced new facilities for the existing building including a top-floor ‘sky lounge’, guest rooms for visitors, art and craft rooms, and new assisted bathrooms. All residents at Butler Court are over 55.

    The purpose-built extension at Butler Court, houses 20 self-contained flats (all with their own kitchen and bathroom facilities). It also includes two multi-use function rooms and a large communal kitchen, a hair salon, shop, wellbeing / therapy room, assisted bathroom and internet suite – facilities which are for use by all Butler Court residents. Residents also benefit from a 24-hour support service.

  • Andy Burnham officially launches Adactus's landmark scheme in Leigh

    07 September 2009

    4th September 2009

    The Adactus Housing Group and Ark Design and Architecture have celebrated the official opening of the landmark housing development scheme, Reuben’s Court on Lord Street, central Leigh on Friday 4 September 2009.  Rueben’s Court was officially launched by special guest, Leigh’s MP Andy Burnham, Secretary of State for Health.  The event proved a great success with staff attending from all partners involved in the construction and management of the scheme, alongside the residents.  The event proved a great opportunity for one of the residents to celebrate their birthday and receive a cake from the MP.

    Adactus Housing and Ark Design and Architecture have worked closely with Wigan Borough Council and Richmond Fellowship, a specialist provider of mental health services, to provide spacious, high quality apartments for 14 people living with the effects of mental ill health.  Richmond Fellowship is one of the biggest voluntary sector providers of mental health care in England, supporting over 7,500 people towards the best possible quality of life for each individual.

    Rueben's Court was developed on the site of the former famous Leigh nightclub Ruebens.  The new building which is owned by Adactus draws on local historical cues and expresses its residential nature in the arrangement of full height windows as seen on Victorian terraces in Leigh.

    Hilary Roberts, Group Director of Development – Adactus Housing Group says, “We are delighted that our Secretary of State, MP Andy Burnham joined us to launch this landmark scheme in Leigh and support Adactus and our partners celebrate the occasion alongside the residents whose lives are being improved.”