
Two years ago in January, Lowestoft Together the
Safer Stronger Communities Neighbourhood Management Project began a
series of ‘street audits’ and resident consultation in some of the
most deprived areas in Lowestoft. Organised by the Lowestoft
Together Neighbourhood Manager and involving officers from WDC and
SCC along with Ward Councillors and local residents the audits
comprised of a ‘walk-about’ to view the areas combined with an
opportunity for residents to contact the Neighbourhood Manager
direct to raise issue of concern in their
areas.
One of the outcomes of this work was the identifying of a
number of un-adopted rear entry and access ways that were a cause
of concern to local residents. The issues identified with these
rear access-ways ranged from fly tipping, dog fouling and anti
social behaviour to poor surfacing causing a trip
hazard.
Working with SCC Highways department
and local Councillors the Neighbourhood Manager identified a number of the
worst rear entryways the improvement of which the Lowestoft
Together Board, many of whom are local residents, agreed to fund.
The outcome of this work can be seen in the photos below, and
feedback from local residents has been very positive.
Lowestoft Together are justifiably prou
of the positive impact they have had in their area and the work on
the rear entryways has proved that a combination of local
knowledge, good partnership working and a commitment to the local
area can result in resources being use to provide real improvements
to local neighbourhoods.
“ The alleyway at the
back of my house was a real eyesore before, now it’s been done up,
it’s clean, the kids can play safely and I can get in and out of my
back garden
easily”
Mrs N Central Lowestoft
resident
Please click on the links below
to see the list of projects funded.
Lowestoft Together have funded a plethora of organisations
and projects. We insist that all groups work together to
increase the effectiveness of their projects and to avoid
duplication. We ensure this happens through the theme
groups.
For
further information on the theme groups please contact the
Community Development Team at Waveney District Council
communitycohesion@waveney.gov.uk
Year One Projects -
Year1Projects.doc
Year Two
Projects -
Year2Projects.doc
Year Three Projects -
Year3Projects.doc