Neighbourhood walkabouts

Cherry Tree Gardens and surrounding areas

No residents attended this walkabout. The Neighbourhood Officer was present along with a staff member from the Assets Team, Ward Councillor Alistair Humphreys and local Police Officers. The following was noted:

• Fly tipped rubbish was found at Cherry Tree Gardens which was reported through to partnering contractor, 5-AM, for removal.
• Grounds maintenance was highlighted as generally good but some issues were identified which have been passed through to the Environmental Contracts and Projects Officer.

Park Rd and surrounding areas

No residents attended this walkabout. However, the Neighbourhood Officer was present along with the Environmental Contracts and Projects Officer and the following was noted:

• Fly tipped rubbish was found at Balmer Grove, Lune Grove, Thornber Grove and Jeffrey Square which was reported through to partnering contractor, 5-AM, for removal.
• Grounds maintenance was highlighted as good with no issues identified.

Greenlands, Ingthorpe and surrounding areas

Although no residents were present, members of the Neighbourhoods Team, along with BCH's Director of Resources and Councillors Dave Flanagan and Jon Morgan, attended a walkabout and the following actions were carried out:

• An overgrown garden was identified and contact with the tenant was carried out.
• Missing fence panels were identified at a property. Further contact with the tenant is planned.

Iddon Court and Talbot Road

Members of the Neighbourhoods Team along with Councillor Laura Marshall and 4 residents, attended a walkabout and the following actions were carried out:

• Damaged washing line and gas meter cupboard doors reported to the Repairs Team.
• Cars parked in front of 'keep clear sign' - reported to Blackpool Council Highways Department.
• Various instances of damaged/vandalised shrubbery. Replaced by BCH's Environmental Contracts and Projects Officer.
• Broken recycling bin lock has been temporarily repaired and a replacement is on order.
• An instance of fly tipping was identified and reported to our contractor, 5AM, for removal.
• A new general waste bin has been ordered.
• A request for a dropped kerb has been raised with BCH's Assets Team.

Mansfield Road

Although no residents were present, members of the Neighbourhoods Team, along with BCH's Director of Resources and Councillors Kath Benson and John Boughton, attended a walkabout and the following actions were carried out:

• Several instances of fly tipping were identified. This had recently been reported to our contractor, 5AM, for removal.
• Broken locks, including a bin lock, were identified. This has been reported through to BCH Repairs to action.
• An uneven pathway was identified. This has been reported through to BCH Repairs to action.

Stratford Place

Although a walkabout in this area did not take place in September, there were several actions from the May walkabout that have now been addressed and further updates provided.

• A damaged shed door has now been repaired.
• A damaged washing line has been secured and repaired.
• Requests for the garage doors and communal balconies and ceilings to be repainted were made during the May walkabout. Although there are no current plans for these works to be carried out, the situation will be regularly monitored by both the Assets and Repairs Teams.
• Uneven paving was identified, which was subsequently raised with BCH's Repairs Team. An assessment with a specialist contractor was requested and BCH are awaiting the final report.

 

Chapel Road

The Neighbourhood Officer, along with the Environmental Contracts and Projects Officer, a representative from Fylde Council and a resident attended a walkabout and a few issues were raised with the following actions to be completed:

• An ankle fence to be erected.
• Gravel to be put down to allow for further parking.
• Brambles to be removed by Fylde on the entry to the site.
• Highways/Enveco to be contacted regarding the removal of bushes beside the entrance to the site to improve entrance visibility.

Spencer Court and surrounding areas

Members of the Neighbourhoods Team (including the Neighbourhood Officer, Housing Service Advisor and Environmental Contracts and Projects Officer) and 5 residents attended a walkabout and a few issues were raised with the following actions to be completed:

• Missed bin collections and seagulls attacking bags. Enveco are aware of the issues and working on solutions.
• Cars parking on the main street through Spencer Court leaves little room for large/emergency vehicles to pass through. Blackpool Council's Highways Department have now painted double yellow lines along the affected area to improve access.
• The overflow pipe at the community centre was leaking causing algae to develop. This was reported through to BCH Repairs, who attended and resolved the issue.
• A washing line pole in one of the drying areas was broken. This was reported through to BCH Repairs, who attended and resolved the issue.
• Various instances of fly tipping and other items were found within the communal areas of some blocks. Letters were sent to all residents and the items have since been removed.
• The fob access system at a block on Althorp was not working. This issue was reported through to BCH Repairs and a job has been raised for our electrical contractor to rectify.
• Fly tipping was located on the grassed communal areas and bin rooms on Kytson Close and Spencer Court. This was reported through to Fylde, who have removed.
• External lighting on a section of Spencer Court was not working. This was reported through to BCH Repairs, who attended and resolved the issue.

Devonshire Court and surrounding areas

Although no residents attended, members of the Neighbourhoods Team (including the Neighbourhood Officer and Neighbourhoods Team Leader), along with Councillors Laura Marshall and Mathew Thomson, attended a walkabout and the following actions were carried out:

• A fly-tipping issue to the rear of Devonshire Court was identified and has been reported to Enveco by Laura Marshall for investigation and clearance.
• Several properties were identified as having poorly maintained gardens. As a result, 3 Neighbourhood Cases have been opened to address the issues and engage with the tenants concerned.
• A ‘your garden looks great’ card was posted to a property on Devonshire Court.
• A report was also raised with the Councillors by a non-BCH tenant concerning residents parking their vehicles on the footpath. This matter will be looked into.
• Several door knocking exercises were carried out to speak with residents to find out their views on the area they live. They all advised they had no concerns and were happy living in the area.

Molyneux Drive

The Neighbourhood Team Leaders attended a walkabout with some local residents, and a few issues were raised:

• Some issues with overgrown trees in the area were found and they were sent through to the Environmental Contract & Projects Officer to action.
• Fly tipping in the area was reported and subsequently removed.
• An overflowing bin was reported to Enveco and emptied.
• A resident reported having scaffolding up for a long period of time, so this was sent through to our Repairs Team to arrange removal.
• Some cracks in the pathway were identified and raised with our Assets Team to be looked at.
• A broken window was reported to our Repairs Team.

In addition to this, a resident was highlighted as having a beautiful back garden and following discussion with our Neighbourhoods Team, they have also signed up to our Green Warden Scheme! You can find out more about becoming a Green Warden here.

Mereside

Troutbeck Crescent, Ambleside Road, Hawkshead Terrace, Cartmel Road, Kentmere Drive & Grizedale Road

No residents attended however the Neighbourhood Officers and a member of the police attended and identified the following:

• A few issues with fly tipping were found, these were reported to the relevant agencies and subsequently removed.
• Concerns were raised regarding condition of communal areas and garages on Troutbeck Crescent, so a further meeting with the Environmental Contracts Manager and Fylde Council will be arranged regarding this.
• An overgrown garden was discovered from a private property on the estate, so this was reported through to Blackpool Council.

Bispham

Bristol Avenue, Bangor Avenue & Buxton Avenue

Neighbourhood Officers attended a walkabout with the Director of Resources from BCH. No residents attended the walkabout. Staff inspected the area and found no issues. All communal areas were reported to be in good condition, no fly tipping was found, and all grounds and blocks were neat and tidy, which was great to see! This positive feedback was passed back to all teams involved in keeping our neighbourhoods safe and well maintained.

Claremont Court/Claremont Road

4 residents joined the Neighbourhoods Team and the following was noted:

• A “no ball games” sign had been vandalised. This was fed back to the Repairs Team, and it has since been removed.
• 2 manhole covers on a grassed area were broken. This was reported to the Repairs Team for these to be replaced.
• Pathways were free from weeds; however, the grass was noted to be uncut. The Neighbourhoods Officer has raised this with the Environmental Contracts and Projects Officer who will monitor the issue. To provide regular feedback about the green spaces in your area, please find out more about becoming a Green Warden.

Rodwell Walk, Rudyard Place, Dawlish Avenue, Dingle Avenue, Haslow Place, Adstone Avenue and Hockley Place

No residents attended although a local Police Community Support Officer joined the Neighbourhoods Officer and the following was noted:

• Ground maintenance in communal areas was shown to be in a good condition.
• 8 properties were identified as having very well looked after gardens. The Neighbourhood Officer posted a “Your Garden Looks Great” card to each property to acknowledge the work that has been put into looking after their gardens.

Munster Avenue

A resident and a local Police Community Support Officer joined the Neighbourhoods Team where the following was raised:

• The resident advised of drains in the area being blocked. The Neighbourhoods Officer has raised this with the Repairs Team for assessment.
• Graffiti was noted to be on a wall Munster Avenue, the Neighbourhood Officer raised this with our partnering contractor who will be attending the area to clear the graffiti.
• Fly tipping was reported to our partnering contractor for removal.

Aysgarth Court

7 residents joined the Neighbourhoods Team and the following was noted:

• Fly tipping was reported to our partnering contractor for removal.
• Grounds maintenance concerns were noted with some patches of grass being missed during cutting. Pictures of the areas were forwarded to our partnering contractor, who has confirmed that they will be attending to resolve the issues raised.

Braemar Walk, Stronsay Place, Beattock Place, Kincraig Road

A resident joined the Neighbourhood Officers and two colleagues from the Sheltered Housing team along with the Director of Resources, Stephen Dunstan where the following was noted:

• Fly tipping was found to be in a bin store on Braemar Walk, however, BCH partnering contractors were already on site and cleared it immediately.
• The Neighbourhood Officer took photos of exposed wires of a communal light and sent these images to the Repairs Team who will review and make better.

Stratford Place

The Neighbourhoods Officers were joined by 5 residents and the following was identified:

• Fly tipping was reported through to our partnering contractor for removal.
• Grounds maintenance concerns were noted with overgrown planters, weeds on pavements and long grass. Pictures of the areas were forwarded to our partnering contractor, who has confirmed that they will be attending to resolve the issues raised.
• Residents raised issues with parking; this is being addressed with Blackpool Council’s Highways Team. Residents also noted that the lack of dropped kerbs in the area caused access issues for people with restricted mobility. This has been raised with the Highways department for assessment.
• Drains were noted to be blocked; the Neighbourhoods Officer has raised this with the Repairs Team for an appointment to be raised for the issue to be resolved.
• Other repairs noted were blocked gutters, uneven pavements and a water meter cupboard door that appeared broken. These have all been raised with the Repairs Team for an inspection and repair. If you see any repairs within communal areas, please report to the Repairs Team as soon as possible by calling 01253 477900 (option 2).
• Residents requested for the balcony areas to be repainted. This has been raised with the Assets Team who will assess and advise local residents when works are scheduled.
• Residents raised dissatisfaction regarding the cleanliness of the blocks. This has been raised with the Environmental Contracts and Projects Officer for further monitoring. To provide regular feedback about the cleanliness of communal areas, please find out more about becoming a Clean Warden.
• Residents requested a sign to encourage dog fouling to be picked up. The Neighbourhoods Officer has requested this from the Environmental Contracts and Projects Officer.

Here's an update on some of the walkabouts that took place in April 2026:

Brendon Walk, Meyler Avenue, Brooklyn Avenue, Eastwood Avenue

The Neighbourhood Officers were joined by a member of @thegrange Groundworks team and the following was noted:

• The Neighbourhood Officer posted a “Your Garden Looks Great” card to acknowledge the work that a resident had been put into looking after their garden which was maintained to a high standard.
• Overall, the area was found to be in a reasonable condition with no issues identified.

Kincraig Place

During the walkabout, four residents spoke with Neighbourhood Officers and the Director of Resources, Stephen Dunstan and the following was raised:

• Fly tipping was reported to our partnering contractor for removal.
• The residents confirmed that they enjoy the area due to the open spaces, however they felt that an area for planting would further improve the neighbourhood. This request was raised with the Environmental Contracts and Projects Officer, and an area has been designated for the residents to maintain and plant for the community.
• Littering caused by college students is an issue in the area and a resident confirmed they are speaking to the college directly regarding this.

Eccleston Road

No residents attended this walkabout. The Neighbourhood Officers noted that the communal grounds were overgrown. As the grass cutting has recently started, this area will be cut within the next couple of weeks as part of the grounds maintenance schedule.

Bathurst Avenue, Normoss Avenue, Tarnbrook, Wensleydale Avenue, Walney Place, Elgin Place, Elston Avenue, Calvert Place

Councillor Adrian Hoyle joined the Neighbourhood Officers on this walkabout where the following was identified:

• The Neighbourhood Officer spoke with the resident where fly tipping was found outside a property, and the items were removed the following day.
• The communal green spaces were noted as being in good condition with no concerns raised.
• A property was identified as having a poor garden condition which is in breach of the Tenancy Agreement. Direct contact has been made with the tenant, and the matter is now being addressed.

Langdale Road

No residents attended although a local Police Community Support Officer joined the Neighbourhoods Officer and no issues were identified. 

Here's an update on some of the walkabouts that took place in March 2026:

Melbourne Court, Melbourne Ave, Hobart Place and Brisbane Place

No residents attended although Councillor Paul Galley and Councillor Anita Cooper joined the Neighbourhood Officers and the following was identified

• The grounds maintenance was in a good condition with grass recently cut and well maintained.

• All communal spaces were noted to be free from any obstructions

• Fly tipped rubble was noted from recent building works at Hobart Place, however, the Neighbourhood Officer raised this with our contractor, and it has since been removed.

Singleton Walk, Collett Crescent, Stirling Road, Laycock Gate, Cresswell Street, Stirling Place, Cresswell Street and Laburnum Street

1 resident joined the Neighbourhood Officers and noted the following

• All residential blocks in the area were noted to be clean and well maintained

• 2 drainpipes outside properties on Stirling Place were found to be leaking. Both have been raised with the Repairs Team who will assess the issue and contact any affected residents if a repair is required.

• A property on Collett Crescent showed signs of wear and tear to the roof. The Neighbourhood Officer has sent this feedback to the Repairs Team who will advise the residents when works are scheduled.

• A bag of food waste was left by a bin which had attracted seagulls. The Neighbourhood Officer placed the bag into the bin, and the issue was resolved immediately.

Bowland Crescent, Chipping Grove, Slaidburn Walk, Marlhill Road, Cockerham Walk, Pilling Crescent and Overdale Grove

No residents attended however the Director of Resources; Stephen Dunstan joined the Neighbourhoods Officers and following was raised:

• The communal green spaces were in a good condition.

• Fly tipping was identified in an alleyway between Cockerham Walk and Overdale Grove. This is not BCH land however residents will be contacted to see if they want to work with us to maintain this land. Affected residents will be contacted however, if you would be interested in helping with this, please contact the Neighbourhoods Team on 01253 477900 option 3.

Dunsop Road, Dunsop Court, Threlfall Road

No residents attended and no issues were identified on the walkabout.

Newby Place, Clifton Road, Lindbeck Road, Lindbeck Court, Borrowdale Road and Tarnside

No residents attended however the Neighbourhoods Officers were joined by 2 colleagues from the Involvement and Communications Team and during the walkabout and the following was noted

• The Neighbourhood Officer took photos of a rotary dryer on Newby Place/Clifton Drive that requires repair and sent these images to the Repairs Team who will review and make better.
• Graffiti was noted to be on a wall on Lindbeck Court, the Neighbourhood Officer raised this with our partnering contractor who will be attending the area to clear the graffiti.

Enfield Road, Leavesley Road, Fielding Road, Rice Grove and Newman Road

No residents took part in the walkabout; however, the Neighbourhood Officers observed the following

• A property was identified as having a poor garden condition which is in breach of the Tenancy Agreement. Direct contact has been made, and the matter is being addressed.
• A property was identified as having a very well looked after garden. The Neighbourhood Officer posted a “Your Garden Looks Great” card to acknowledge the work that has been put into looking after their garden.

If you a have a garden and would like more information on your responsibilities, please follow this link Garden Maintenance - your responsibility

Linden Place, Edmonton Place, Washington Court

No residents attended although Councillor Jon Morgan joined the Neighbourhood Officer. 2 areas of fly tipping were identified, which was reported to our partnering contractor for removal.

If you identify fly tipping, please report this to our Neighbourhoods Team for action to be taken by emailing asb@bch.co.uk or calling 01253 477900 (select option 3).

Progress Court, Easington Crescent, Croasdale Road and Shipley Close

No residents attended however the Neighbourhoods Officers were joined by a local Police Community Support Officer along with Director of Resources, Stephen Dunstan and the following was raised:

• A fire exit door was unable to fully shut in a block on Progress Court. This has been raised with the Repairs Team who will assess the issue and contact any affected residents if a repair is required.
• The communal green spaces were identified as being in good condition with no concerns raised.
• Fly tipping was identified and reported to our contractors for removal.
• Bikes were found to be in the communal area of 2 blocks on Progress Court. Due to this being a fire risk, the Neighbourhood Officer made contact with the owners and they were removed immediately.

Dinmore Avenue, Boundary Court, Yew Tree Road, Glencoe Avenue, Stuart Place, Tynedale Place and Eltham Court

Councillor Adrian Hoyle and a resident joined the Neighbourhoods Officers with the following identified:

• The communal green spaces were noted as being in good condition with no concerns raised.
• Fly tipping was identified and reported to our contractors for removal.

Airdrie Place and Portree Road

One resident joined the Neighbourhood Officers, along with a local Police Officer and a Police Community Support Officer, and the following was raised:

• Three properties were found to have broken windows or doors. The Neighbourhood Officer reported each property to the Repairs Team, and they have all now been repaired.
• One property was identified as having poor garden condition which is in breach of the Tenancy Agreement. The resident was contacted by the Neighbourhoods Team and were supported to resolve the issue.
• A resident pointed out that some communal lights were not working and confirmed they had reported the issue to the Repairs Team. This was checked with the Repairs Team, who confirmed that our partnering contractor had been booked in to repair the issue. This has now been completed.

Spencer Court

Two residents joined the Neighbourhood Officer and the Environmental Contracts & Projects Officer, and found the following:

• A resident raised an issue regarding thefts of mobility scooters in the area and requested permission for neighbours to keep their mobility scooter in the communal area of their block of flats. For the safety of all resident in the blocks, this is not allowed and the Neighbourhood Officer provided information on Mobility scooters, e-scooters and e-bikes.
• A resident asked for privets to be reduced in height during the winter grounds maintenance works. The privet was being trimmed by the ground’s maintenance contractors at the time of the walkabout and the resident was pleased.
• A resident pointed out a pear tree was leaning towards a block of flats. The Environmental Contracts & Projects Officer has requested for this tree to be inspected.
• A resident pointed out drying areas that require repairs. The Neighbourhood Officer advised that an improvement project is currently underway and further information will be provided to all residents ahead of works taking place in the area.
• A resident raised possible drug activity in the area. The Neighbourhood Officer provided advice on raising illegal activity anonymously with Lancashire Police using Crimestoppers who can be contacted on 0800 555 111.

Gateside Terrace, Gateside Drive, Sidford Court, Cherwell Drive, Chepstow Road

No residents attended however the Neighbourhoods Officers were joined by a colleague from the Involvement and Communications Team and during the walkabout:

• The communal green spaces were identified as being in good condition with no concerns raised.
• Fly tipping was identified and reported to our contractors for removal.
• One property was identified to have left large household furniture in the garden. They were advised how to arrange removal, and the issue has now been resolved.
• All private gardens were identified as being in good condition.

If you identify fly tipping, please report this to our Neighbourhoods Team for action to be taken by emailing asb@bch.co.uk or calling 01253 477900 (select option 3).

Harvest Road, Harvest Court, Boundary Place, Grange Close

1 resident joined the Neighbourhood Officers along with a local Police Community Support Officer on this walkabout, where the following was raised:

• A substantial amount of litter was found behind Boundary Place. This area is not managed by BCH and so the Neighbourhood Officer passed this through to Blackpool’s Waste Management service, Enveco, for removal.
• Communal areas inside and surrounding Harvest Court were all found to be in excellent condition.
• 1 property had a large, dumped item in the garden. The Neighbourhood Officer made direct contact and provided advice on Blackpool Council’s waste disposal services.
• The Grounds Maintenance within the area was in good condition with no concerns raised.

Meyler Ave, Wembley Avenue, Highbury Avenue, Brooklyn Avenue

Neighbourhood Officers completed a walkabout in this area. Unfortunately, no residents attended, but officers noted the following:

• 1 property was identified as having poor garden condition which is in breach of the Tenancy Agreement. The resident has been contacted directly and the matter is now being addressed.
• Fly tipping was identified and reported to our contractors for removal.

Red Bank Road, Sandhurst Avenue

1 resident joined the Neighbourhood Officers on this walkabout, where the following was raised:

• Litter was found in both the front and rear communal garden areas of Red Bank Road. The Neighbourhood Officer arranged for partnering contractor, 5-AM Contract Cleaning, to attend and a litter pick was completed the following day.
• A number of drains were noted as blocked; photos were taken and passed through to the Repairs Team. A specialised drainage contractor attended the following day to clear the drains and resolve the issue.
• A resident explained at Sandhurst Avenue explained that the internal door was causing noise nuisance due to it being slammed shut. This has been raised with the Repairs Team who will assess the issue and contact any affected residents if a repair is required.
• The external gates leading to the rear garden area were found to be broken. This was raised with the Repairs Team for inspection and repair.

Aysgarth Court

5 residents joined the Neighbourhood Officer and the Sheltered Housing Officer and the following was raised:

• Fly tipped furniture was photographed and reported to our contractor for removal. 

In November 2025, our Neighbourhoods Team carried out inspections across the Blackpool area and the following was identified: 

Boundary Court, Yew Tree Road, Tynedale Place, Tynedale Road, Glencoe Ave, Stuart Place, Eltham Court

1 resident joined the walkabout along with a local Police Officers and the following was raised:

• Items including a mobility scooter and a bike was noted within the communal areas of some of the blocks. Due to this being a fire risk, the Neighbourhood Officer made contact with the owners and the items were removed immediately.
• Fly tipping that was around Boundary Court was photographed and had already been reported by residents. This was collected in the days following the walkabout.
• All blocks were seen to be clean apart from one. The Neighbourhood Officer raised this with the cleaning contractors and this has now been cleaned efficiently. If you live in a three-storey block and would like to help monitor the cleaning of your communal areas, click this link for information on our Clean Warden scheme.

The resident that attended also joined the Neighbourhood Officer in a subsequent review meeting and stated "I feel appreciated to be part of the walkabout"

Cherry Tree Gardens

5 residents joined the walkabout along with a local Police Officer and a BCH Sheltered Housing Officer and the following was noted:

• Residents raised concerns over disrepair of the drying area. The Neighbourhood Officer advised that an improvement project is currently underway and further information will be provided to all residents ahead of works taking place in the area.
• A pothole in the road was noted; the Neighbourhood Officer reported this to the Repairs Team and the issue is now resolved.

Bristol Avenue, Buxton Avenue, Bangor Avenue

No residents took part in the walkabout, however, the Neighbourhood Officers observed the following:

• 1 property identified as having poor garden condition which is in breach of the Tenancy Agreement. Direct contact has been made and the matter has since been addressed.
• Roofing repairs to a block of outhouses at Bristol Avenue were noted. The Neighbourhood Officer has sent this feedback to the Repairs Team who will advise any affected residents when works are scheduled.
• A missing drying rotary at Bristol Avenue has been raised with the Assets Team who will replace the missing item following a further inspection of the current rotaries.