Teams
A community for families
Our vision for Teams is to create a community for families, with well-located shops and facilities.
Work will include:
• New housing at Corbitt Street, Dixon Street and part of Bensham Crescent.
• New housing on the Russell Coachworks site and the old dairy site on the corner of Kyle Road.
• Refurbishment of part of Bensham Crescent and Victoria Road gateway.
• Decent Homes programme at Clasper Village, Redheugh and Eslington Courts, Rose Estate and Milling Estate by The Gateshead Housing Company.
• New supported living and social housing for families at Clasper Village.
• Mixed-use development at Brydon Fibres site.
Other exciting developments in the area include:
• New supermarket in the heart of Teams.
• Teams Children’s Centre to open on the former Tyne View Primary School site.
The Neighbourhood Plan for Teams outlines the planned work. http://www.bridgingng.org.uk/docs/yourarea_plans/Teams%20map.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 2596.