Sale West: Hurst, Hamilton, Epsom, Lingfield, Catterick, Haydock Avenues.
I hope you are all well. Having recently moved to the patch, it has been great getting out on my estate audits and meeting you all.
Please find some updates about your neighbourhood below.
Grounds maintenance
We sent a recent update letting you know that, from 1st April the grounds maintenance service in Sale West will not be contracted out to a gardening company and that we are starting a new team in Irwell Valley Homes who will carry out this work. We are confident that a new in-house team will improve the service by being able to respond quicker to customer feedback, focusing on the quality and frequency of the maintenance, and really understanding the estate, so areas aren’t missed and everywhere gets the attention it needs. You can read the full update here
Dog fouling
We appreciate that residents may be concerned about dog mess. Please can residents with pets ensure that they are cleaning up after them to keep the environment nice for everyone. As well as being unhygienic, dog mess has recently prevented contractors from completing important work within our estate and blocks. It is an offence to not clean up after your animals and tenancy action can be taken against offenders.
Communal Doors
I noticed on my audit that communal front doors are being wedged open in some buildings. Please can all residents keep these closed to ensure the security for all residents living in the block. The importance of this is highlighted in your tenancy agreements and leaving this door open is a breach of your tenancy.
Fly-tipping
I have noticed fly-tipping around the estate and would like to remind residents that leaving your large, unwanted items in the grounds or in communal areas is a breach of your tenancy and is against the law. Enforcement action will be taken against anyone caught fly-tipping.
Trafford Council offer a collection service for bulky items such as mattresses, fridges and furniture. Find out more here.
Anti-Social Behaviour
Do you need support regarding Anti Social Behaviour? Our Community Safety Officer will be doing a drop-in on April 16th to discuss any concerns you might have.
Date: Thursday 16th April
Time: 10am - 12pm
Location: Sale West Community Centre Newbury Avenue, M33 4QW
Monthly drop-in
Drop-ins for your area take place every Thursday. These are a chance for you to raise any issues, ask questions and share ideas about improvements we could make. No need to make an appointment, just stop by.
Date: Every Thursday
Time: 10am - 12pm
Location: Sale West Community Centre Newbury Avenue, M33 4QW
If you can't make the drop-in, you are always welcome to request a home visit or phone call by calling 0300 561 1111 or emailing contact@irwellvalley.co.uk.
Join us as a Community Connector
We have an exciting new opportunity for you to get involved in making your community a great place to live. Our Community Connectors will help us to drive the improvements which matter most where you are. It’s all part of our latest Communities Strategy, which we launched last year, with three goals:
• Promoting safe and peaceful neighbourhoods.
• Maintaining clean and green spaces.
• Working with customers and our partners to make a difference.
Community Connectors will be our eyes and ears on the ground ensuring our Neighbourhood Officers and Customer Engagement Lead respond to what’s needed.
Whether that’s working with our partners to tackle hotspot areas of anti-social behaviour or putting forward ideas for community projects which could benefit from grant funding from our Irwell Valley Foundation
For more information or to register your interest, email involveme@irwellvalley.co.uk or give us a call on 0300 561 1111.
Would you or someone you know benefit from moving into Independent Living?
Our Independent Living homes offer:
Self-Contained- Residents enjoy their own self-contained home, within a friendly community
Support - There is a dedicated scheme manager for each building and a secure door entry system.
Social - There are great communal facilities - where there is always something going on for those who want to get involved!
For more information, get in touch at contact@irwellvalley.co.uk or by calling 0300 561 1111
Or you can view available Independent Living properties on our website by clicking here.
Meet your Heart of the Community award winners!
We received nominations from across Greater Manchester highlighting the amazing work that goes on in our neighbourhoods across the region.
From good neighbours looking out for those living next door, to community groups and eco-champions doing wonderful things to make their area a great place to live, the entries we received were truly awe-inspiring.
Here are your amazing winners:
The Good Neighbour Award - Jason Smethurst
The Green Fingers Award - Wendy Dudley-Evans
The Community Champion - Jeannie Ashton
Community Group of the Year - G-Force Cafe
Find out about the incredible things they have been doing in their neighbourhoods here.
We're here to support you
Remember, we’re here to support you.
If you need help or have any concerns, please do get in touch with us at contact@irwellvalley.co.uk or by calling 0300 561 1111.