Byker set for summer spruce-up

A Newcastle housing and support charity is bringing together volunteers and community groups for a series of neighbourhood clean-up events aimed at boosting local pride.

Tyne Housing is organising three community clean-up days in Byker across June, July and August, encouraging staff, residents and local partners to help improve the area’s streets and public spaces.

The initiative forms part of the organisation's Community Pledge, which focuses on creating safer communities and strengthening connections between people and the places they live.

A range of local organisations, including EPiC East, CleanUpUK Hub, Newcastle City Council’s Waste and Recycling Engagement Team and Ouseburn Trust, have signed up to support the events.

Volunteers will spend time collecting litter and helping to improve the local environment before gathering at the Joseph Cowen Wellbeing Centre for refreshments.

Officials at the charity say the clean-up programme reflects its wider commitment to helping people feel more connected to their homes, neighbourhoods and communities.

Steve McKinlay, chief executive of Tyne Housing, said: “These clean-up days are a fantastic way of bringing people together to help tidy up the places w they live and work.

“Here at Tyne Housing, we take great pride in the fact that our work is about more than just providing a roof over someone’s head and this is a perfect example of that.

“Small actions, such as clearing waste and improving shared spaces, can have a real impact on how people feel about their surroundings. 

“We are interested in finding ways for our vulnerable residents to connect with their local community and activities like this feel like a win-win.

“We are proud to be working with residents, visitors, staff and partners in Byker to support these clean-up days and would encourage anyone interested in helping out to get in touch. 

“Everyone is welcome.”

Anyone interested in getting involved in the cleanup days can email progression@tynegroup.org.uk using the subject line ‘Tyne Housing Community Clean Ups’.

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