Mayor is Hele's Angel in avenue clean-up
0 Comments | Herald Express; Torquay (UK), Mar 2, 2010 | by OLIVIER VERGNAULT
TORBAY mayor Nick Bye joined street wardens and members of the Hele’s Angels to give Lichfield Avenue a big clean-up.
The spring clean was part of the Nationwide Big Tidy Up scheme.
Residents, street wardens, the police, fire and teams from Riviera Housing and community pay back, all helped clear flytipping rubbish and litter.
Organisers of the clean-up said many heavy items such as sofas, fridges and freezers had been recovered from communal and surrounding areas.
Mr Bye (right) said: “Hele’s Angels, named by residents, is a neighbourhood management scheme and the first to be piloted in the Torbay area.
“It gives residents more influence on services including those provided by the council, care trust, police and fire, as well as community and voluntary organisations.
“The scheme aims to bring together all the different organisations to act on the concerns of residents to help address problems such as crime, anti-social behaviour, poor health, activities for children and teenagers and employment opportunities.”
Organisers of the Lichfield Avenue tidy-up came as a result of residents’ concerns.
Mr Bye added: “It is great residents are able to have a stronger say in what is happening in their community.
“The event shows a real sense of community and proves good things can be achieved by working together.”
Street warden Pamela Wood added: “It was great to see local services working together for the community of Hele.
“We are looking forward to other successful events organised through the Hele’s Angels project.”
If you would like to find out more about Hele’s Angels, contact Mark Richards or Tracey Cabache on 01803 208112.