Birstall and Birkenshaw estate action plan

• Joint visits with the recycling team where bins are being contaminated.
• Improve recycling and tackle fly-tipping.
• Monitoring new bin store areas at Carr Street - From March 2026.

We're working with residents to keep gardens tidy and reduce fly-tipping in communal spaces.

• Identify problem areas through estate inspections and resident feedback - June 2026.
• Supporting residents to maintain their own gardens and monitoring improvements.

We're working with partners to reduce anti-social behaviour and improve safety in the area.

• Joint visits to hotspot areas to encourage reporting - 2026/27.
• Information leaflets on how to report ASB.

We're helping residents update their UC claims for new service charges, so you don't fall into arrears.

• Home visits to help you update your UC portal - one day per week - From March 2026.

Sessions for residents at Kings Court focusing on:

• Pension Credit - one of the most underclaimed benefits.
• Help with fuel poverty, including fuel vouchers.
• Referrals to Money Advice services.

• Resident engagement around recycling and hand delivered leaflets on correct waste disposal - December 2025.

• The Estate Caretaking team cleared drying areas, shared spaces and footpaths, pruned overgrown shrubbery and removed self-seeded trees - December 2025.

• Overgrown trees and shrubbery were cut back, in consultation with the Carr Street Tenant and Resident Association - September 2025.

Residents and elected members raised concerns about the condition of footpaths, particularly in bad weather.

• After consulting with residents, communal pathways were resurfaced with non-slip materials - September 2025.

Your Housing Officers carry out estate inspections at least every three months to check for repairs, fly-tipping, broken lights and grounds maintenance issues.

If you want to come along, Call 01484 414886 to speak to your Housing Management Officer.