The Councils Housing Officers will be leading regular Estate Walkabouts to give residents a chance to have their say about where they live and work together to improve the estate. Residents on the estate will be joined by their local Housing Officers, Caretakers, local Councillors, Police and other key agencies.

Each of the walkabouts will include a briefing session, a tour of the estate, a log of all of the issues identified and an action plan. Officers and residents will agree together how best to solve any problems or issues identified to improve the estate.

“The aim of the Estate Walkabouts is for our residents to be able to give direct feedback to our Housing Officers and other partners” said Councillor Mary Oates, portfolio holder for Quality of Life. “We will be able to work together to identify any issues and work out how to solve them. Residents will be able to have their say on the improvements needed to their estate and will also know what action is being taken and just how long it will take. We want our residents to be part of their surrounding community and have a chance to take control of the area where they live.”

Leyfields Walkabout

Date: Thursday 18 June 2009 at 2.00pm

Meeting Point: Thomas Hardy Court, Goldsmith Place,

Leyfields, Tamworth, B79 8HS

Bolehall Walkabout

Date: Friday 28 August 2009 at 2.00pm

Meeting Point: Ankermoor Court, Rene Road,

Bolehall, Tamworth, B77 3NN

Amington Walkabout

Date: Thursday 24 September 2009 at 2.00pm

Meeting Point: Magnolia Communal Room,

Magnolia Sheltered Scheme,

Amington, Tamworth, B77 4EH

To join in and take part in the Estate Walkabouts all residents have to do is turn up on the day. If you would like further details about the Walkabouts contact the Estate Management Team on 01827 709 491 or email estatemanagementteam@tamworth.gov.uk