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The community on the central estate had the aspiration of turning unused land, adjacent to the Phoenix Centre and Hindpool Children’s Centre, into a community garden. The idea was to create an attractive space that the whole community, young and old, cyouth group.ould benefit from. Partners from the estate formed a working group to drive the project forward, including CEMO (Central Estate Management Organisation),Hartlepool Borough Council, Housing Hartlepool, Kiddikins Nursery and the Central Correctors Groundwork North East supported the group to consult with residents, design a scheme and secure funding for the project.
Location: Ashington The Ashington Community Woodland project aims to enable the community of south east Northumberland to explore and enjoy the woodland through the provision of a diverse range of activities and learning opportunities.
Location: Fishburn In 2007 / 2008 Groundwork North East was commissioned by Sedgefield Borough Council to carry out an environmental appraisal of Fishburn Village in Stockton on Tees. Since the appraisal the main junction in the village has been greatly improved including a specific focus on increasing safety for pedestrians and strengthening the rural character of the village.
Location: Shildon Groundwork North East’s aim for this project was to improve and extend the range of play opportunities in Hackworth Park, the main recreational area in Shildon, County Durham.
Location: Hartlepool The Headland NAP Resident’s Forum approached Groundwork North East (formally East Durham) to develop an environmental project for the two walled areas at the top of Thorpe Street, Hartlepool. The aspiration was to create an attractive, useful public space, in contrast to the bland area which severed no purpose to the community.