Belle Isle landlords and contractors held a clean up day on Wednesday 17 September. Housing associations Leeds Federated and Places for People as well as Belle Isle Tenant Management Organisation (BITMO) contacted tenants in three parts of Belle Isle and helped them clear rubbish from their gardens.
There were skips in the Highlands and The Clearings, and BITMO caretakers took things from Winrose Garth and Windmill Road with their flatbed truck. The day was also supported by contractors Equans and Sure Maintenance and Middleton Park Ward Councillor Rob Chesterfield.
Staff also promoted the Belle Isle Tool Library, where BITMO, Leeds Federated and Places for People tenants can borrow garden tools such as strimmers and shears to maintain their gardens. The tools are held at the BITMO’s GATE Community Centre, near Kasa on Belle Isle Road.
“The day has made a big difference in Winrose Garth and Windmill Road” said BITMO’s Peter Sutton. “Our caretakers really worked hard to make it a success and we plan to repeat it in other parts of Belle Isle. We are grateful for the support of Equans and Sure Maintenance and appreciate the partnership with Leeds Federated and Places for People.”
Peter added “BITMO is here to build a safer, stronger Belle Isle where people want to live. Clean up days and the tool library are just some of the ways we can support the vast majority of Belle Isle residents who take pride in their area”.
To borrow gardening tools contact Tracey on 07891 270094.
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