Gainsborough Park Springs and surrounding

Following our Park Springs Community Day, we decided to hold a community clean up day focusing on Richardson Rise and Dunstall Walk, which are areas I've noted are often flytipped on.

The aim was to improve the general appearance of the area, empowering the community to take pride in the estate and their gardens by giving them the opportunity to clear out unwanted items.

We provided a total of 5 skips across the site, all of which were filled very quickly.

Our Clearance team worked throughout the day assisting residents in removing unwanted items that could not go in the skips and clearing fly tipping.

Myself and 2 of my colleagues were litter picking throughout the communal areas.

During the day I spoke with members of the community who were shocked at the hidden costs involved in clearing up flytipping. If you see flytipping, or are able to provide information on who may be flytipping, please let us know, you are our eyes and ears on the estate. When we have evidence of who is perpetrating this particular crime, there is action we can take.

It was a great day filled with community spirit and so satisfying to see how much everyone achieved. A massive thank you to all involved.

Neighbourhood audit carried out in May 2024

What we have done since our last audit:

• Raised multiple jobs for clearances to remove fly tipping
• Tackled garden and tenancy issues
• Raised communal repair jobs and health and safety repairs

What we found:

• Flytipping - Dunstall walk
• The courtyards at Middlefield lane, Heapham Road and South Parade/Dunstall are looking tired/untidy
• Multiple untidy gardens
• Contaminated communal bins at the Dunstall Walk/South Parade flats

Contaminated bins: Dunstall Walk and South Parade flats

What have we done?

• Jobs have been raised for the fly tipping in the area.
• A skip will be ordered for Dunstall walk
• Contact has been made to the tenants with untidy gardens with a view to support them to clear it.

Fly tipping - Dunstall Walk

What are we doing going forwards?

• All tenants at Dunstall walk and priory close will receive a letter drop about the fly tipping in the area and where they can dispose of their waste
• A solution for the contaminated bins at Dunstall/South parade flats is being looked into
• We are assessing the courtyards for the blocks in the area to arrange a sweep or tidy up

Neighbourhood audit carried out in April 2024

What we have done since our last audit:

• Raised multiple jobs for clearances to remove fly tipping
• Tackled garden and tenancy issues
• Raised communal repair jobs and health and safety repairs

What we found:

• Fly tipping - Caenby Close, Fillingham Close, Richardson Rise, Brocklesby Close, Saracen Mews, Victoria Close
• Multiple untidy gardens
• Broken knee railing at Kexby Walk
• Maintenance at Pilham court
• The bin area at Riseholme Road flats is being used incorrectly

Pilham Court Stairwell

What have we done?

• Jobs have been raised for the fly tipping in the area.
• Our asset team and Area Managers have visited Pilham court. A deep clean has been ordered.
• Contact has been made to the tenants with untidy gardens with a view to support them to clear it.
• The broken knee railing has been highlighted with a view to remove it.
• Clearance jobs have been raised to clear the bins at Riseholme road so that they can be used correctly going forward.

• A consultation will be carried out with the tenants at Pilham Court to see what their views are on our plans to improve the block, and to ask for their input.
• Lily attended a local council meeting to make connections and plans to return in June to discuss fly tipping solutions.