Priority neighbourhoods 2021-2022

What are priority neighbourhoods?

Two project teams were set up during September 2021 to take forward our approach to priority neighbourhoods at Studley Green (Trowbridge) and Queensway (Melksham). These areas were chosen based on a number of factors, including higher reports of antisocial behaviour and fly tipping.

The priority neighbourhoods project teams incorporate colleagues from neighbourhoods, involvement & communities, caretaking and supported housing.

“Our priority neighbourhoods was a great opportunity to focus on several projects at Studley Green and Queensway over the past year. The chance to meet customers in the community, listen to their feedback and work with partners on local events and initiatives has been hugely positive. I know that colleagues have really enjoyed engaging with customers and being out in the two neighbourhoods.”

Jason Humphries

What did the project teams do?

July – September 2022

Key achievements

Community impact day at Studley Green, which included a Family Fun day and community garden makeover.
Working with Trowbridge Town Council to roll out further Play Street initiatives.
Completed approx 30 home visits to give advice and support on downsizing.
Successful neighbourhood action day at Queensway, supporting 18 households with the removal of bulk waste.

April – June 2022

Key achievements

Neighbourhood Action Day at Studley Green in partnership with the local primary school. 180 students supported the ‘Junior Neighbourhood Champions’.
Developing community garden with Trowbridge Future.
Exploring project with Wiltshire Wildlife Trust at Clackers Brook.
Completed a ‘Community Door Knock’ in Studley Green and Queensway, with 50 Selwood Housing volunteers.
Spoke with approx. 260 households at Studley Green and approx. 180 conversations with customers at Queensway. Provided valuable feedback, highlighted ideas for community improvements/events and discussed what makes the areas special.

January – March 2022

Key achievements

Community action days planned including litter pick and fly tipping amnesty
Established coffee mornings/catch ups at sheltered schemes in Melksham
Planned community door knock as follow up to the Customer Conversation 2021
Developed relationships with local schools
Supported the involvement and integration of the local Community Connector from Trowbridge Futures

September – December 2021

Key achievements

Priority teams set up
Met with key community contacts
First neighbourhood inspections
Installed 9 cameras in Queensway
Approved bike storage in Studley Green
Targeted response to clear bags of rubbish and fly tipping

Priority neighbourhoods latest news

Community garden makeover gets underway in Warminster!

Family Fun at Studley Green

Grow for it gardening club seeks volunteers

Priority neighbourhoods action day