Residents in Walton rolled up their sleeves and took part in a community tidy-up earlier this month.
The event was organised by Trainee Community Organiser for Stone, Ian Wright, who has been listening to residents of Walton for the last few months, helping them to identify what they love about where they live and what they want to change – and most importantly what they can do about it.
Following meetings with residents, and with support from Stafford Borough Council’s Street Scene team, a group of local people gathered at Walton Community Centre on a sunny Saturday morning before setting out to clean up where they live.
Ian, who is hosted by Stafford District Voluntary Services, said: “I’m passionate about communities organising themselves to influence local services and wherever possible doing it for themselves. I know there are people living here who are passionate about their community, the ex Air Ministry Estate is home to some exceptional people who are keen to help each other.”
Kerry Lyth, a local resident who attended the clean up with her husband Gaz and children Aaron and Madison, said: “Today has been a great group effort. It was nice to see so many children joining in, having fun and helping to look after where they live.”
Further community projects are in the pipeline. If you would like to get involved, have your say, or have ideas for Walton, you can contact Ian on 07738 729886 or email ian.wright@corganisers.org.uk
Other Trainee Community Organisers are active in the Holmcroft, Highfields and Penkside areas of Staffird. Details are available from Ian if you’d like to know more about these areas.
The national Community Organisers programme is all about inspiring community action at a neighbourhood level. Community Organisers listen to the concerns of people in their area, build relationships and help people take action on their own behalf on the local issues that matter to them. More information HERE
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