Projects aimed at transformative regeneration have chosen their applications
In the heart of Telford, a series of community spaces have undergone remarkable transformations, thanks to the Hands-on Help scheme. Launched last year by Telford & Wrekin Council, Nuplace, Wrekin Housing Group, and building partner Lovell, the scheme has been delivering improvement work across various projects.
One of the beneficiaries is Telford Sea Cadets, which received painting and decorating work internally, including new kitchen flooring and the installation of new radiators. The Hands-on Help scheme has also made a significant impact at Donnington Wood Infant School, where new slabs were laid to the outdoor area during the Easter holidays, improving accessibility for parents and children.
The school's headteacher, Caroline Boddy, expressed her excitement about being chosen for the scheme. She stated that the work completed by Lovell has resulted in a large, paved area which is fully accessible and can be used all year. This new space will undoubtedly make a big difference to the school's whole community.
St Matthew's Church has also benefited from the scheme, with redecoration of the kitchen and toilet facilities. Donnington Parish Council received a new bespoke made-to-measure fire door and painting and decorating work throughout the building.
Councillor Lee Carter (Lab) commented on the news, stating that they are working in partnership with Nuplace, Lovell, and The Wrekin Housing Group to bring forward a quality development in Donnington. He further mentioned that the Hands-on Help scheme is not just about building new houses but also about improving local community facilities that benefit residents living close to the new housing.
Over 40 voluntary, community, and not for profit companies applied for the scheme, with successful applications selected based on how much they would benefit local residents moving into a new mixed tenure housing development in Donnington Wood.
Lovell has invested in four projects as part of the Hands-on Help scheme, which have undoubtedly improved community spaces in the borough. However, detailed project information and a list of successful applications for the 2021 scheme are not publicly available.
If you are looking for specific details about successful applicants or project descriptions under this scheme, your best options may be to contact the local council or organization managing the Hands-on-Help scheme in Telford directly, check the official Telford Council website or local government publications for archived information from 2021, or reach out to community groups involved in Telford-based support schemes, as they may hold records or summaries.
Despite the lack of publicly available information, the visible improvements across these community spaces serve as a testament to the positive impact of the Hands-on Help scheme in Telford.
The Hands-on Help scheme has extended its reach to St Matthew's Church, where renovations on the kitchen and toilet facilities were carried out, enhancing the church's home-and-garden environment and contributing to the overall lifestyle of the neighbourhood. Additionally, the scheme has positively impacted Donnington Parish Council, as they received a new fire door and extensive painting and decorating work, further improving the community facilities in Telford.
