Sunday 22 March 2009

EAST MARSH EXPRESS – “INSPIRING CHANGE, INVOLVING COMMUNITIES”


On July 7 last year, North East Lincolnshire Council made a commitment to the East Marsh which will help shape its future over the next 10 years. The first three years will focus on Guildford Street and the council is well under way in its purchase of properties in Guildford Street for the intention of regenerating the area through a programme of rebuilding and renovation.

Properties in the East Marsh could be set to benefit from a facelift worth thousands of pounds each.

Interim project manager Mike Haynes has launched discussions with residents and community groups including East Marsh Involve about accessing a Full Street Facelift cash pot over the next two years.

It would mean properties could benefit from brick cleaning, repointing of rendering, replacement of guttering fascia and fall pipes, replacement of timber windows and boundary walls.

Mr Haynes recently visited a similar scheme in Goole, East Yorkshire, and said that the works had made a huge difference to the area.

The council will be consulting members of the public for their views on which areas should be focused on. To find out more email Mike Haynes at
mike.haynes@nelincs.gov.uk

A meeting on Grimsby’s East Marsh has prompted a community action plan which will prove important in the development of the neighbourhood renewal scheme.

Last November, more than 60 residents of all ages attended an East Marsh Involve meeting, highlighting graffiti, the environment and boarded up properties as their main concerns for the area.
Councillor Steve Beasant (Liberal Democrat, East Marsh) has now agreed to draw up an action plan to deal with the issues raised.

Councillor Beasant will be working with all agencies necessary to bring about an action plan for the ward as soon as possible.

To find out more about East Marsh Involve and its role in the development of East Marsh, contact Cllr Steve Beasant on 07900 328976 or email him at
steve.beasant@nelincs.gov.uk
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