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As the CGA raises its fifth birthday, take a look back at its greatest successes.

Created by mokelad on Jan 21, 2011

Last updated: 01/27/11 at 02:49 AM

• Fifth birthday celebrations
  Nov 28, 2010

  The Gateway celebrates its fifth birthday and marks the end of it's home improvement scheme. The initial target of £80m is blown away by the eventual figure in excess of £103m

• Architects get on board
  Jan 21, 2010

  RCKarchitects win international design competition, fending off more than 70 rivals. Their innovative designs to build a 14-house estate on Meadow Street, in the city centre, are given the green light.

• Kitchen deal struck
  Mar 10, 2009

  The CGA announce that they will team up with kitchen company Chamois and install their eco-friendly kitchens, which are endored by Professor David Bellamy (pictured), in more than 3,000 homes.

• Half-way point
  Jun 12, 2008

  Gateway reach the half-way mark of their five-year. £80m home improvement scheme. They were on course, having spent £42m on homes across the city. Gateway Board Chair Rose Kinsella (pictured) hails the progress made.

• Residents take action
  Sep 26, 2007

  Local residents, including Eileen Rowe (pictured), help demolish block of flats on Howarth Road that had become a magnet for crime and anti-social behaviour.

• New headquarters open
  Feb 27, 2006

  The Gateway move into their new home, Deltic House, on West Strand.

• Gateway reaches £1million
  Jan 27, 2006

  Just 59 days afters its launch, the CGA's spending on improving homes reaches £1million. The improvements included new doors, windows, gutters, roofs and heaters.

• CGA goes live
  Nov 28, 2005

  The Community Gateway Association launch. Lily Shaw becomes their first official tenant, having lived in the same home for more than 80 years.

• CGA gets the nod
  Dec 18, 2004

  81% of tenants vote in favour of adopting the Community Gateway model, ushering in a new era of housing in Preston