Bidston Rise and Rivers Estates
Show your support for WPH as we enter the team at Bidston Rise and Rivers Estates for a national award!
Our entry to the National Housing Federation 'What We Are Proud of Awards 2010' celebrates the achievements of the WPH Intensive Management Team, who have worked with residents to make real and lasting improvements across two Birkenhead estates.
Take a look at the video below to find out about some of the partnership work we have carried out with Groundwork Merseyside on the estate:
Impact of Intensive Management
Two years into their three year project, the WPH Intensive Management Team knows these estates inside out. The team's first move was to map out every tenancy in the area - taking care to note family ties, neighbour nuisance reports and profile information. A local lettings policy was introduced and when it comes to housing new applicants, community sustainability is crucial.
This WPH team has worked with residents in an area that was previously troubled by high levels of Anti Social Behaviour low occupancy rates and low levels of engagement. Take a look below to find out about the impact the team has had on the area.
Engaging Young People
WPH was pleased to present Jon Bilton from Bidston Rise with an award at the December 2009 Tenant Conference.
John works very hard in the Community helping the elderly, he cleans and shops for them and gives up his time to help them improve their quality of life.
John works hard within the community and is always first to offer his help to set up and clear away at Community Events.
Community House
The Community House on Bidston Rise is popular amongst residents with an increasing variety of course and events held.
Recent partnership working with Wirral Metropolitan College and Women's Enterprising Breakthrough provide beauty classes, computer courses and first aid training for the local community.
WPH Garden Competition Winners
WPH holds an annual Garden Competition for all residents. Two years ago, three people from Bidston Rise and Rivers entered. Last year, this figure was up to 29 entries. Bidston Rise was awarded a special prize for most improved area.