Grange neighbourhood action weeks update
At settle we want to help create neighbourhoods that residents feel are good places to live in.
Colleagues from settle and our Estates team spent two weeks, from 15 July to 26 July, tidying up green areas across the Grange neighbourhood. This included a litter pick and targeted clean-up efforts around Sax House, one of our independent living schemes, and the nearby block of flats on Bittern Way. We also focused on cleaning and maintaining pathways and flowerbeds.
Supporting Older Residents
During the two weeks, we partnered with Herts Fire & Rescue to carry out safe and well visits to older residents. This paired approach enables us to offer any additional support that might become apparent during the visits.
Community Action Day
A Community Action Day took place on 24 July at the Grange Recreation Ground, where a skip was provided for residents to dispose of unwanted household items. These items were either discarded or recycled. On the same day, settle colleagues were available to offer financial assistance and provide information about additional support partners. Representatives from the Police, North Herts Council Waste and Recycling Management Team, Letchworth Garden Shed, and Clean Kept Yard also attended, collecting unwanted items and recyclables. We assisted 17 residents who required extra help with collections. A local couple expressed their gratitude, saying:
“Thank you so much for collecting our rubbish. As we don’t have a car and are unable to physically lift some things, it’s nice to have some help.”
Joe Williams, Housing Director for settle, added: “These events are a great opportunity to collaborate with local partners, show support for our residents, gather feedback about the services we provide and help understand what’s happening in the community. We are very grateful to the residents who helped us and those who came along to talk to colleagues.”
Big Door Knock
The Big Door Knock took place in the Grange neighbourhood between 23 July 23 and 1 August. This initiative focused on understanding residents’ experiences living in their neighbourhood, including community involvement and sense of belonging. It provided an opportunity for residents to share feedback on our services. We will be updating our website soon with resident feedback.
