Last updated

April 2026

This plan shows what we're doing to improve your area. It's based on what you and your neighbours have told us matters most.

Your neighbourhood

Areas covered

  • Birkby
  • Edgerton
  • Fartown (southern section)
  • Gledholt
  • Highfields
  • Hillhouse
  • Longwood (eastern edge)
  • Marsh
  • Paddock
  • Thornton Lodge
Greenhead

What we're working on

Improving gardens and reducing waste

We're working to improve waste management and keep gardens clean and tidy.

  • Carry out estate inspections and gather feedback to identify and address areas with untidy and waste in gardens - By June 2026.
  • Supporting residents to maintain their gardens and monitor improvements.

Improving gardens and estate appearance

We're working to improve the look of the estate and reduce waste in gardens.

  • Carry out estate inspections and gather feedback to identify and address areas with untidy and waste in gardens - By September 2026.
  • Supporting residents to maintain their gardens and monitor improvements.

Listening to residents and improving services

We're working with residents and partners to better understand your views and shape services around what matters most to you.

  • Introducing QR codes to collect feedback after visits - From March 2026.
  • Complete local surveys to gather residents' thoughts about their estate and what matters to them.

Improving pest control and cleanliness - Granby Flats

We're working to create a cleaner, safer environment for residents at Granby Flats.

  • Working with Pest Control to address pest issues in flats and communal areas.
  • Treating and cleaning empty properties where pest activity is found.
  • Monitoring the situation closely to prevent repeat issues.

Tackling anti-social behaviour on our estates

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

  • Carrying out joint walkarounds with Safer Kirklees to identify hotspot areas — By June 2026.
  • Encouraging residents to report anti-social behaviour - Ongoing
  • Taking targeted action in hotspot areas, including visits and warnings - Ongoing.

Estate inspections

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.

Kirklees tenant estate action plan survey

We'd love to know what's going well or how we can improve on our estates. Please note that the survey is only for feedback on the Estate Action Plans.

Completing this survey takes around 5 minutes

Complete the survey