Major clean-up for Salford housing estate

A Salford housing estate once earmarked for demolition has undergone a major clean-up.

Residents living on the Whit Lane estate in Charlestown turned out in force for a community litter pick and bulb planting day on Saturday, December 5 organised by Salix Homes and Salford City’s Council’s regeneration team.

The army of volunteers, who were joined by Irwell Riverside Councillors Stephen Coen and Jane Hamilton, cleared a staggering two skips full of rubbish from the community green area on Haymond Close and the surrounding streets.

The residents also planted 1,000 bulbs on the community green to ensure it’s in full bloom next spring.

For more than a decade the estate had been plagued by rumours of demolition, but thanks to significant investment by Salix Homes in recent years the estate is now enjoying a new lease of life.

Last year we invested £1.1million into the estate, which included new kitchens, bathrooms, doors, windows and heating systems for 117 properties.

Sue Sutton, our director of customer and neighbourhood services, said: “For years residents on the Whit Lane estate have lived with the worry that their homes may one day be demolished, but Salix Homes is committed to investing in this area now and long into the future.It was wonderful to see so many residents taking pride in their community and joining us for the community clean-up.

“Our significant investment in this area, combined with the recent clean-up has helped breathe new life into the Whit Lane estate creating a pleasant, vibrant and desirable neighbourhood that people can be proud of.

Last month, council tenants in Salford voted to transfer their homes from Salford City Council to Salix Homes in a move that will unlock a £75million investment in homes and communities over the next five years.

Sue added: “Thanks to tenants voting to transfer their homes from the council to us, all our tenants can look forward to significant investment in their homes and neighbourhoods over the coming years as we strive to build sustainable communities for generations to come.