April 30th 2024
Applications selected for transformative regeneration projects
Not for profit organisations in Telford were asked to submit applications last summer for a scheme which offers free materials and labour to help improve buildings and outdoor spaces.
Introduced last year, the Hands-on-Help scheme was launched by Telford & Wrekin Council, alongside development partners Nuplace, Wrekin Housing Group and Lovell, to assist not for profit and voluntary organisations with projects to improve run-down buildings and abandoned outdoor spaces.
When it was launched, the initiative attracted applications from over 40 voluntary, community and not for profit companies. The successful applications were selected based on how much they would benefit local residents moving into a new mixed tenure housing development in Donnington Wood which is being brought forward by the partnership.
From the applications submitted, building partner, Lovell supplied the labour and materials to deliver the improvement work across four projects at Telford Sea Cadets, Donnington Wood Infant School, St Matthews Church and Donnignton Parish Council.
Building partner, Lovell supplied the labour and materials to deliver the improvement work across four projects at Telford Sea Cadets, Donnington Wood Infant School, St Matthews Church and Donnignton Parish Council.
Telford Sea Cadets benefited from painting and decorating work internally, including new kitchen flooring. As well as installation of new radiators.
At Donnington Wood Infant School new slabs were laid to the outdoor area of the school during the Easter holidays to improve accessibility for parents and children.
St Matthew’s Church have benefited from redecoration of the kitchen and toilet facilities and Donnington Parish Council received a new bespoke made to measure fire door as well as painting and decorating work throughout the building.
Commenting on the news, Councillor Lee Carter (Lab) cabinet member for place, the economy and neighbourhood services said: ‘It is fantastic to be working in partnership with Nuplace, Lovell and The Wrekin Housing Group to bring forward this quality development in Donnington.
‘We work closely with developers to bring forward schemes like the Hands-on Help scheme because it’s not just about building new houses but it’s also about improving important local community facilities which will benefit residents living close to the new housing. We are very grateful to Lovell for the investment they have put into the four projects which have undoubtedly improved the community spaces we have here in the borough.’
In addition, Caroline Boddy, headteacher of the Infant School, said: ‘We are thrilled to have been chosen and with the work completed by Lovell, we now have a large, paved area which is fully accessible and can be used all year. This will make a big difference to our whole school community.’
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