“More people on the streets giving more confidence in people in charge would deal with a lot of the root causes”
Chris Bloomfield, TYCP Youth Development Worker
North Ormesby, Middlesbrough
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Video: Newport, Middlesbrough
“When we plan projects and want to achieve success in whatever we do it is very important that we use coproduction, communities need to take part from inception… it is very important that leaders of local authorities they come down to where the communities are. It is so frustrating when leaders are over there dictating what to do without coming down to get involved and talk to people. It is very important to have that relationship with the local residents”
Cllr John Kabuye, community leader
Newport, Middlesbrough
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Video: North Ormesby
“Key points that could solve problems straight away and improve quality of life was a new model of tackling low-level crime. Designated addiction services and health villages in our communities, investment in community hubs, having services running through them. Partnership working with volunteers. Compulsory community events in each community. Enabling the community to come up with their own solutions and investment in green spaces and nature…. We need to do something. We are the second most deprived in the country. If we get the smaller things right, we can help the community to engage and activate them to find the solutions themselves to address the issues they face.”
Cheryl Dixon, local resident and community leader
North Ormesby, Middlesbrough
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Gentrification in Gresham, Middlesbrough
A street has been purchased and renovated by a developer. This is located on the boundary of the older housing and the site of mass demolition, where now new housing is being built.
Colour in the alleyways, Gresham, Middlesbrough
A project bringing community gardening to the shared spaces between the houses. It has been described as no longer working because of the transient population and very few people committed to maintaining the spaces.
Broken windows and Flytipping, Gresham, Middlesbrough
Broken window syndrome, described by one research participant, as being a major issue in Gresham.
Rubbish in the shared alleys.
Boarded windows
Safety in Gresham, Middlesbrough
Safety is a big concern of people living in Gresham.
Glass on the wall:
