Paving the way for safer neighbourhoods
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Extensive work to paved areas at Angram Bank Community Centre on Foster Way in High Green was done for free after the local Tenants and Residents Association put out a call for assistance.
The TARA wanted the work carrying out so they could safely stage their Bands and Blooms community event last month - a fun event used to warn people about the dangers of bogus callers during the extensive refurbishment of local estates under Sheffield’s Decent Homes programme.
“Paving around the Pavilion and the bowling green was in a very poor state,” said Robert Bratherton, Chair of the Angram Bank TARA.
“We were delighted that Sheffield Homes and its contractors Kier and Keepmoat helped us and ensured everything could run smoothly for the community event.
“Around 3,000 people came to the event. It was a fun day and we got the message across that tenants need to be vigilant against the possibility of bogus callers taking advantage of the fact that so many Decent Homes workers will be on the estate over the coming weeks and months.
“Numerous groups that use the facilities are also enjoying the benefits of the recent work.”
For the work on the Pavilion area, Kier provided labour through the City Stewardship scheme which helps 16 and 17-year-olds who aren’t engaged in learning or employment, to gain valuable skills and experience. The Wolsley Group supplied the paving stones. Keepmoat helped pave an area around the bowling green.
Decent Homes work has now started on the High Green estate.