BIG estate improvements

Thanks to Ipswich Borough Council, Liveability funding, our local Councillors, and Orwell Housing Association we now have a pathway in St Catherines Court.

Prior to this installment it was a cobbled area  why, well I have not got a clue , but you could not walk on it without twisting your ankle let alone take a buggy on it.  The main way in and out of the estate was up and down a flight of about 15 concrete steps again not very practical for a buggy, small children, the elderly and even the disabled of which make up our community.

Everyone walked up and down the road which naturally was not very safe for the people walking or the drivers of any vehicles coming in or leaving the estate.

So we are very happy with our path

More scheduled improvements for the estates;

We are currently waiting for updated street lighting for St Catherines Court, Woodlark Close and Newnham Court as these are very poorly lit.  The estates were built in the 70's and I think this must be the original lighting.  All 3 estates have a few areas which are very dark which we are covering through installation of extra security lighting but the street lamps do need updating to give better lighting throughout the estates. This work has now been completed

Newnham Court are currently having discussions with Orwell Housing Association on how to make the estate and living environment more pleasant and safer, I will update this as I have news.  Through these consulations with OHA Newnham Court have formed their own committee now 'Newnham Court Community Group' and they are very committed to improving the estate.  They have started by landscaping around the estate also making the communal area's at the back of the properties into a more pleasant area to be.  The whole estate is looking more attractive.  The children are encouraged to look after the estate too with holding organised litter picking days.  The group was also set up with the children's needs being a priority and plans for Halloween and Christmas parties are currently underway.
We wish the group every success and hope to still join forces with children activities like the holiday club and any fundraising projects we both may have in the future.

Kitchen refurbishments, water cylinder and front door replacements are currently happening in St Catherines Court.  Most of these have been completed now just one block of flats are still needing their kitchen refurbished, and just under 30 properties still needing door replacements.

Newnham Court is currently having replacement entrance screens.  This has been completed

Woodlark Close is due for some drainage work.