08 Aug 2006 - Green scheme celebrates achievements
Green scheme celebrates achievements
INVOLVE’, the Community Empowerment Network for Bolsover district, will play host to Radio Sheffield on the 14th August and co-ordinate visits to communities involved in the 'Grot to Green' initiative.
The visits follow a very successful community celebration event held in March that looked at many aspects of community life such as health and transport issues, and through photographic evidence local environmental concerns were also highlighted. That day also profiled ‘green’ initiatives that have benefited local communities and informed future activity with the Grot to Green scheme.
The scheme originated in 2005 when the Bolsover Local Strategic Partnership Housing and Environment Action Group commissioned a pilot project, led by INVOLVE, using renewal funding to turn local grot spots into green spots working closely with community groups to identify problem areas. The scheme was so successful that it will now be developed by INVOLVE in partnership with Bolsover District Council and local communities to deliver further environmental improvements through 2006/7.
An INVOLVE spokesperson said; "Alot of hard work has gone into this project and it has not been easy, but the hard work and rewards are there for all to see".
Local profile for the project has been raised through an on-going partnership campaign. Information has been delivered into the community via the District’s Community Associations supported by INVOLVE, adverts and press releases have highlighted progress locally, posters and flyers have been distributed and both the LSP and CEN websites and newsletters have included Grot to Green information.
If you would like to find out more about the Grot to Green initiative contact INVOLVE on 01623 747147.