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Don’t miss the chance to join the team on our upcoming estate walkabouts in your area – we want to hear what matters to you and your community so we can work together to create positive change.
Upcoming Walkabouts
Pavilion Gardens – Monday 28th April at 11am meeting at the top of Pavilion Gardens.
Tarryholme – Thursday 1st May at 11am meeting at the car park at Gailes Court.
Previous Walkabouts
Harbourside, Irvine – Thursday 10th April
🛠️ Repairs to loose pathing blocks at Gottries Place underway.
🛣️ Loose pathing at Gottries Road reported to NAC as this path is adopted by the council.
🧽 Graffiti to be removed.
Drongan – Sinclairston Drive and Coronation Road – Wednesday 9th April
❗ Broken glass on the pavement at Sinclairston Drive: This has been reported to East Ayrshire Council.
🕳️ Missing gully cover on Mainsford Avenue: This has been reported to Ayrshire Roads Alliance.
🏡 Clogged gutters were noticed at a few properties: We will arrange for these to be cleared.
Dumfries -Stakeford estate – Monday 7th April
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Tenant partners Carol and Jacqui were joined by Billy Martin from the Community Safety Team at D&G Council. Here are some of the issues we noted:
🛠️ Fencing: Approaching Steel Avenue via the footpath from College Street, we found fencing leaning onto a lamppost. This has been reported to the Asset Team.
🕳️ Footpath: Between Stakeford Street and Nithbank Avenue, there is a large dip in the pavement and rubbish in the shrubbed areas. This has been reported to Dumfries & Galloway Council.
❗ Broken Glass: We found broken glass in several areas of the estate on pavements. This has also been reported to Dumfries & Galloway Council.
Irvine – Carters Rigg, Loudoun Rigg, Sanderson Avenue – Tuesday 25th March
Kilwinning- Muirfield Place – Wednesday 12th March
We were joined by ID Verde and pleased to report that landscaping is well maintained.
Our asset officer noted the following actions:
- Loose slabs repair logged.
- Calor Gas cannisters on a pathway behind houses. Reported to asset for safe removal.
- Ivy spotted growing on a property. Ivy can cause significant damage to buildings, so if you notice any ivy growing near properties, please report it straight away.
Irvine – Weaver’s Wynd – Tuesday 11th March
- Carpark: A TV unit was found lying in the carpark. We will arrange for its removal. Additionally, a headboard and a “for sale” sign were spotted in one of the bin stores.
- Litter: Recent weather has caused litter to accumulate around the bin and shrub areas. We will check with the factor about organising a litter pick.
- Lighting: Some outdoor lights are not working. This has been reported to our asset team for repair.
- Closes: Overall, the closes were clear and tidy. A few items were found in the close and we have asked the respective tenants to remove them.
Lawthorn – Strathmore Park – Thursday 6th March
Our landscaping contractor ID Verde joined us on the walkabout. The landscaping we’re responsible for in the estate was well maintained.
There was some fly-tipping behind some of the houses for which we will arrange an uplift.
There was a pothole on the road as we drove in which we have reported to NAC online.
Dundonald – Hopefield Gardens – Tuesday 4th March
We noticed increased litter across the estates, likely caused by the recent high winds. We posted on the website and social media requesting tenants try to bag rubbish and ensure bins are stored in a sheltered area to prevent bins and rubbish blowing away.
Kilmarnock – Atha Wynd/Hillier Road – Tuesday 4th March
We noticed sunken paving on Atha Wynd and have reported to Ayrshire Roads Alliance. ARA will conduct a site visit, and we will advise of follow up action.
We noticed increased litter across the estates, likely caused by the recent high winds. We posted on the website and social media requesting tenants try to bag rubbish and ensure bins are stored in a sheltered area to prevent bins and rubbish blowing away.
Monkton – Monday 10th February
A big thank you to everyone who came out to speak with us during our estate walkabout.! Special thanks to our landscaping contractor, ID Verde, for joining us. We’re pleased to see the estate looking tidy.
Pennyburn- Friday 7th February
The walkabout highlighted several community issues, including fly-tipping, abandoned bins, litter, dog fouling, messy gardens, fallen trees and fences from the storm, parking, and lock-ups. We were joined by Cllr Reid, Cllr Hume, and staff from Streetscene, and a few residents came along to share their concerns. We’ve taken note of the actions needed and will provide updates as we follow up on these issues. Thank you to everyone who participated and helped us identify areas for improvement!
Dumfries – Stakeford estate –Thursday 5th December
Dundonald – Tuesday 3rd December
Several repairs were picked up and these were sent over to the asset team.
Hopefield Gardens had enquired about a rubbish bin for the play park which has been sent to the asset team.
Kilmarnock – Tuesday 3rd December
Noted weeds in block paving and shrubs that need attended to. Looking into fencing off access to area at the end of Hillier Road as it has been noted children are playing here. Making contact with land owner to progress.
Lawthorn – Monday 11th November 2024
Pavilion Gardens – Monday 11th November 2024
Harbourside, Irvine – Wednesday 30th October 2024
It was lovely to see houses decorated for Halloween.
The main concern from customers we spoke to was around fly-tipping, abandoned bins etc. Our Tenant Partners, Sharon and Patricia provided advice on reporting to the Council.
Springhill Terrace, Springside – Wednesday 30th October 2024
The condition of the fencing was noted and are currently investigating what we can do to improve this.
Dumfries – Farnland, Lawbank and Shortridge – Wednesday18th September 2024
Pennyburn, Kilwinning – Friday 13th September 2024
Tarryholme, Irvine – Thursday 5th September 2024
The police joined us at Tarryholme and have advised they will be doing more regular patrols of the area.
We have contacted NAC about overhanging trees at back of Gailes Place.
We have logged an enquiry with NAC Road Safety to request they look into speed bumps and road speed signs as requested by the police in attendance.
Lawthorn – Monday 12th August 2024
We identified fly tipping in Lawthorn which is being dealt with.
Irvine – Loudoun Rigg, Sanderson Ave and Carters Rigg – Monday 12th August 2024
Monkton –Monday 12th August 2024