Tamworth Borough Council’s Housing Estate Management Team and Estate Caretaking Team took part in a two-day Operation Teamwork in Belgrave in August. 

Operation Teamwork is a partnership initiative involving Tamworth Borough Council, the Police, Fire and Rescue Service, Youth Services and other organisations who work together to tackle as many problems as possible in an area during an intensive two day operation.

An average of 17 residents in each street were asked to identify issues they most felt were in need of intervention. A total of 499 Customer Contact Records were completed along with 31 Environmental Audits prior to the Operation.

“You Said”

the top issues you identified were

• anti social behaviour
• litter/rubbish
• graffiti
• nuisance neighbours

“We Did”

Every street was inspected and every issue highlighted and reported over the two days

Several residents received letters for overgrown gardens or for rubbish on gardens

Joint visits were carried out by the Police and Housing to perpetrators of anti social behaviour

Bulky items were removed from general areas and from residents’ gardens

Graffiti was removed from smaller areas ie junction boxes, lampposts

Garages and empty properties were checked for security

Bin store areas were cleared of rubbish

If you have any suggestions about how we can improve your community, please contact the Estate Management Team, Marmion House, Lichfield Street, Tamworth, Staffs. B79 7BZ on 01827 709491 or e-mail us on estatemanagementteam@tamworth.gov.uk.