Blyton and surrounding

We have recently conducted a neighbourhood audit and have noticed the following:

St Martins Close, Blyton

Issues highlighted

• Household items left on communal footpaths
• Rubbish left around garage block
• Untidy gardens

Action taken

We've taken the below action to respond to these concerns:

• Arranged for clearance of items left in communal areas
• Contacted residents to discuss garden condition.

We need to remind residents that any communal areas, which includes the garage forecourt and pathways to properties, need to remain clear and free from rubbish at all times.

We have contacted all residents where untidy gardens have been highlighted. We are working with our residents to ensure gardens are kept maintained. We are aware that some of our residents are elderly and may need some assistance with managing their gardens. If you are elderly and need assistance with your garden, did you know that Lincolnshire Age UK provide a gardening service with a reliable gardener to allow you to enjoy and maintain your outdoor space. We have provided their details in the 'important links' on this page. They can also be contacted on 01522 696 000

Improvements

We would encourage residents to contact us to share ideas on how we can improve the neighbourhood.

Mark Rise Flats

We would like to thank the residents at Mark Rise Flats, Blyton. We had asked that all communal areas within in the flats remained clear at all times. This was to ensure we remain compliant with fire regulations. We had written to all residents and the communal areas were cleared as requested.

Your Area Service Managers conducted a neighbourhood audit and have noticed the following:

South Street Flats

Issues highlighted

• Conifers growing onto communal areas to the flats
• Overgrown bush at the front of the flats
• Broken chain link wire attached to the gate

Actions taken

• We have spoken to residents about the conifers who have informed us that they have been maintained over the years from the owner occupiers next to the flats. However, the previous owners of the property have now left. We have tried to contact the new owners, but we have had no response. Due to the size of the conifers, Acis will be arranging for our contractors to cut these back and have them maintained in the future.
• We have requested for the chain link wire on the gate to be removed.
• We have removed the overgrown bush at the front of the flats

Sands Lane Flats, Scotter

Issues highlighted

• Front door window to the flats has blown
• Broken bench in garden

Action taken

• Bench has been removed
• Repair has been requested for the replacement of the glass to the entrance door

Gravel Pit Road Flats

Issues highlighted

• Ceilings to the ground floor communal area in poor condition
• External gate broken in places and is in poor condition

Action taken

• Repairs raised for the ceiling works
• Request made for a new external gate

Your Area Service Managers conducted a neighbourhood audit and have noticed the following:

Mark Rise, Blyton

Issues highlighted

• Household items left in the communal areas of the flats
• Bins located too close to the flats
• Broken rotary lines in communal gardens
• Disused sheds in communal areas
• Broken sign in communal area

Action taken

We've taken the below action to respond to these concerns:

• Residents have been contacted to ensure no items are left in communal areas
• Recognised there needs to be a bin store located at the flats.
• Broken rotary lines have been removed
• Disused sheds are to be removed and rubbish cleared
• Sign to be replaced

Improvements

We are working with our Asset Management Team to identify suitable bin areas to relocate bins away from the flats. We will consult with residents to identify a suitable location.