The Eastlight Residents' Groups (ERGs) have been busy finding ways to spruce up your neighbourhoods.
The residents' groups have begun going on regular walkabouts on local estates to identify areas needing some TLC.
They then use their budget to fund improvements, such as the raised flowerbeds in Honeysuckle Way and Alan Road that the Witham-based group have introduced. Nearby residents have kindly volunteered to water and tend to the flower bed to keep it looking blooming lovely
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Witham ERG Chair, Mary, says:
“A big thank you to Grahame from Greenfingers for all their hard work on the raised flower beds.
They’ve really brought out the community — neighbours are coming out to sit on the bench and look at the flowers, and they’ve even started taking turns watering the new plants.
The beds have brightened up the area, especially after issues with fly-tipping, and it’s really lifted people’s spirits. Everyone’s talking about it!”
Halstead’s ERG is getting picnic ready by installing a brand-new picnic bench at Colne Valley Close. They’ll also be funding a picnic and garden bench at Conies Road, as well as stationing new communal planters ready for the summer.
And over in Braintree, the group has chosen to install two planters and benches into the communal gardens at Godric Place, giving residents an opportunity to relax outside and admire their handiwork.
They’ve also kindly funded the gifts for Santa’s grotto at this year’s Christmas event (yes, we’re talking about that already!) and treated the Black Notley Guides to some shiny new camping equipment. Nice one!
If you think your area could do with some TLC, then why not join your local group and help them decide where to use their budget next.
Are you a keen gardener?
Snap a quick pic of your colourful blooms and email them to: TheCommsTeam @eastlighthomes.co.uk! We’ll share our favourites on social media.
