Community clean-up day to sweep through Yarborough

RESIDENTS of the former Yarborough estate are coming together to take part in a community clean-up day on Sunday, June 22, 2008 as they continue to prepare for the major transformation of their neighbourhood.

Shoreline officers, residents, neighbourhood wardens and young people deployed by the probation service’s Community Pay Back scheme (check) will work together to clear the land.

Shoreline neighbourhood officer Martin High said: "This project aims to create a better, cleaner environment.

"It really shows the neighbourhood spirit the residents of Freshney Green have and it is a great promise for what this community can achieve in the future."

Neighbourhood warden Jon Nicholson, who has organised the event, added: "These community clean-up days have a proven effect in bringing about a real feel-good factor amongst residents.

"Such events instill a real sense of pride into the community - I'm sure this weekend will have the same result."

Over the next eight years Shoreline and Stamford Homes will carry out the multi-million pound transformation of the estate creating a high-quality sustainable urban environment that will include up to 440 new homes and associated open space, a health centre, play area and traffic calming measures.

The clean-up will take place between 9.30am and 6pm.

Anyone wishing to take part should ensure that they wear suitable clothing.