Your vote,your choice

Voting guide

through positive change

Buildingcommunities

poweryou’ve got the

Round

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‘You’ve got the Power’ is a great way for YHN customers to get involved in making decisions about how we spend money. ‘You’ve got the Power – building communities through positive change’ is all about making environmental improvements to your estates – to make the place you live nicer and sustainable now and in the future.

In this guide you will find a number of projects that have all been suggested by YHN customers, staff and councillors. There are projects covering all areas of the city and they range from creating more parking spaces and communal gardens to additional lighting.

Sadly we can’t fund every project, so this is where you come in. We want you to look through each of the projects (which are colour coded depending on their cost) and choose your top 5 from each category. Whether you know the area or not, we want you to think about and vote for the projects that you think will make the biggest difference to customers. So we want your favourite 5 projects from the purple category, your favourite 5 projects from the green and your favourite 5 projects from the blue category. Once you have chosen your top 5 projects from each category, fill in the voting form at the back of this guide and send it back to us using the freepost address. You can also email your choices to investment@yhn.org.uk

We also wanted to let you know that we haven’t forgotten about the projects from round 1. We are still busy carrying out the work on those that were successful and will continue to update you on our progress.

If you have any questions about any of the projects or about You’ve got the Power, you can call us on 0191 278 8600. Happy voting!

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Colour coded categories

Low£0 - £9,000

Medium£10,000 - £49,000

High£50,000+

Each project will be colour coded to help you identify at a glance the level of investment needed using these three categories:

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The following pages show projects 1 to 9, which are all in the ‘high’ category

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Project 2

Project 1

Project 3

Where: Fairhaven Estate, Walker

What: Install fencing to the front of the properties on Winslow Close

Why: Installing fencing would provide increased security and privacy for residents

Where: Elm Road/Maple Dene Road, Fawdon

What: Replace the existing wooden fencing with new metal fencing at the front of the properties

Why: This would improve the appearance and security of the estate, giving residents more privacy

Where: Monkchester Road, Walker

What: Install fencing around the existing play area at the back of Monkchester Community Centre

Why: This will provide a safe place for children to play, who have already started to clean up the area and made bird boxes

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Etal Lane, Newbiggin Hall

Remove the existing grass verges and replace with additional parking bays around the blocks of flats

More parking would allow residents of the flats to park near their home and would prevent people parking on the grass verges and spoiling the area

Project 5

Project 6

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West Denton Estate

Improve the existing car parking around the West Denton Estate

This would improve the appearance of the area and provide better parking facilities for residents

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Project 4Where: Finsbury Avenue, Walker

What: Create dedicated parking areas for residents by removing existing grass verges

Why: It will stop cars parking on the grassed areas, which spoils the appearance of the estate, and will give residents without driveways somewhere to park

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Tedham Road, Lemington

Remove grassed areas on Tedham Road and replace with parking bays

Additional parking would stop cars parking on the footpath, which would make it safer for residents

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Medburn Road, Lemington

Remove existing grassed areas and create resident parking bays

This would prevent cars from parking on the footpath which would improve the look of the area

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Project 8

Project 9

Project 7Where:

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Lindfield Avenue, Blakelaw

Replace grass verges with parking bays

Parking bays would prevent people parking on the grass on this busy street, improve the overall appearance of the area and would make it safer for school children

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Please choose your top 5 from the ‘high’ category.

Notes:

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The following pages show projects 10 to 32, which are all in the ‘medium’ category

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Kenton Crescent, Kenton

Install fencing to the front gardens of the bungalows on Kenton Crescent

The fencing would offer some privacy and added security for the residents of the bungalows

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Wansbeck House, Lemington

Replace the old garden furniture at Wansbeck House, improve the patio area and replace the steps to the garden with a ramp

Replacing the steps and improving to the patio would mean residents could access the patio more easily. New furniture would enable residents sit outside more comfortably and socialise with other residents

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Project 11

Project 12

Project 10

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Coquet Avenue, Gosforth

Improve parking in front of Coquet Avenue flats by altering the existing pavement to create a dropped kerb

The dropped kerb would make it easier for residents to park and therefore avoid the road being blocked with cars

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Kirkwood Drive, Kenton

Use an area of the green on Kirkwood Drive to create more parking

Additional parking would reduce the number of cars parked on the street and would make the area safer

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Project 14

Project 15

Project 13

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Graham Park Road, Gosforth

Replace the existing metal fence and gates

This would improve security for residents of Graham Park Road and improve the appearance of the area

Oswald Walk, Gosforth

Replace the existing fencing to the front and back of the bungalows on Oswald Walk

New fencing would offer privacy and security to the residents of the bungalows and improve the appearance of the area

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Monkchester/Kingston Green, Walker

Improve the pathway, repair the gates and install benches for residents

This would make the walkway safer for older residents and improve security and the overall appearance of the scheme

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Project 18

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Margaret Collins House, Walker

Create a communal garden on the green between the bungalows on Monkchester Road

This would reduce anti-social behaviour and provide somewhere for residents to grow their own fruit and vegetables

Pottery Bank, Walker

Create a communal area with seating for the local community to use and for children to play

The space would provide somewhere for local residents to come together as a community and offer a safe place for children to play

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Project 16

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Ridgewood Gardens, Fawdon

Create more parking at the back of the block for residents

Having allocated parking would make it safer for the children on the estate and provide somewhere for residents to park

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Amherst Road, Fawdon

Create additional parking for residents of the cul-de-sac on Amherst Road, by paving an area of the grass verge

This would provide more parking for the residents of Amherst Road and would improve the appearance of the area

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Project 19

Project 20

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Whalton Court, Fawdon

Replace existing low wooden fencing at the front of the flats with higher metal fencing

New, higher fencing would help to reduce anti-social behaviour, would improve security for residents and improve the look of the area

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Slatyford Lane, Denton Burn

Remove grass verges and replace with resident parking

This would improve the appearance of the estate and prevent cars parking on the roadside

Project 23

Project 24

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Greenlaw, West Denton

Improve the pavement behind the bungalows on Greenlaw

As the residents of the bungalows are older, the path can be dangerous. A new pavement would make it safer for residents as well as improve the appearance of the area

Rachel Maughan Estate, Benwell

Repair and repaint the fencing around the estate

It would help to make the estate look cleaner and brighter and generally improve the appearance of the area

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Project 22

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Brookside Avenue, Brunswick

Create additional parking for residents using the green space at the bottom of the street

It would make it safer for residents if fewer cars are parking on the road

Brunswick Grove, Brunswick

Create additional parking space for residents to stop cars parking on pavements and grassed areas

As the road is narrow, access and parking is difficult. More dedicated parking would stop cars parking on the pavement which would make it safer for residents who currently have to walk on the road

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Project 25

Project 26

Project 27

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Lothian Court, Blakelaw

Create additional parking for residents of Lothian Court

It would provide somewhere for residents to park, prevent cars parking on the grassed areas and improve the overall look of the estate

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Breamish House, Shieldfield

Install secure fencing to the top of the wall of the ground floor properties and install lighting to the rear of the block

The fencing would improve security and the lighting would make it safer for residents coming in and out of the block

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Gibson Street, Shieldfield

Remove existing bin store cupboards

This would provide extra space to house wheelie bins and stop them cluttering the estate, as they are too big for the cupboards

Project 30

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Project 29

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Milton Estate, Shieldfield

Resurface the pavement around the estate, tidy up and replant the existing shrubs and trees

Improving the pavements would make them safer and tidying the planted areas would brighten the estate

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Prospect House, Westgate Road

Create a garden space to provide education opportunities for YHN apprentices, schools and customers in areas such as gardening, environment, wildlife and health and wellbeing

It would provide somewhere to offer training opportunities which would help to prepare people for employment as well as encourage residents to take pride in their neighbourhood

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Project 32

Project 31Where:

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Shieldfield Multis

Create parking bays outside King Charles Tower and improve the areas between Lort House and Pandon Court

This would make it safer for residents coming in and out of King Charles Tower and improve the appearance of the areas between the blocks

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Please choose your top 5 from the ‘medium’ category.

Notes:

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The following pages show projects 33 to 54, which are all in the ‘low’ category

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Allendale House, Walker

Install raised plant beds at Allendale House

The beds would enable residents to expand their ‘grow your own’ project and grow their own fruit and veg

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Coquet Avenue, Gosforth

Install two sheds in the garden area of the Coquet Avenue flats

They would provide somewhere for residents to keep their gardening equipment and avoid blocking communal areas

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Project 34

Project 35

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Adelaide House, Benwell

Install outdoor benches around the flats and garden area

Residents will be able to spend more time outdoors in the warmer weather and enjoy their surroundings, especially the gardens

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Project 37

Project 38

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Drysdale Crescent, Brunswick

Install benches on the communal land behind the bungalows

This would encourage interaction between residents and offer a pleasant space for them to sit

Acanthus Avenue, Fenham

Install benches for the residents of Acanthus Avenue

This would provide the residents with somewhere to sit in the nicer weather and bring the community together

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Tynedale House, Scotswood

Install benches around the block

This would offer older residents somewhere pleasant to sit in the summer months

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Whalton Court, Fawdon

Install lighting to the bin storage area of Whalton Court

This would increase security for residents putting rubbish out early in the morning or at night, and help to reduce anti-social behaviour in the area

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Whalton Court, Fawdon

Install benches to the green by Whalton Court

This would give residents somewhere to sit and come together, and enable them to watch their children play

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Project 40

Project 41

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Iris Place, Fenham

Create footpaths across the grassed areas on Linden Avenue

This would improve access across the estate and make the area more attractive

Project 39

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Project 43

Project 44

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Kielder Road, Lemington

Install lighting at the back of the Kielder Road properties

This would improve safety and security for residents during the darker nights

Iris Steadman House, Arthur’s Hill

Replace the existing wooden gate with a new metal gate

This would improve security and enhance the appearance of the scheme

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Sycamore Avenue, Dinnington

Improve access for cars coming to and from the street

This would make it easier for cars to get in and out of the street and make it safer for residents

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Project 45

Project 46

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Riverside Dene Multi Storeys

Put benches around the back of the blocks to allow residents to sit outside in the nice weather

This would make the external area more pleasant and give residents somewhere to sit and socialise together

Grafton House, Heaton

Fit handrails outside the entrance to Grafton House and replace the old benches between Grafton House and Molineux Court

Older residents would feel safer coming in and out of the block in bad weather. New benches would improve this already popular seating area in the spring and summer

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Welbeck Green, Walker

Repair the existing fencing around Welbeck Green

This would stop fly tipping on the green and improve the general appearance of the area

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Bamburgh House, Westerhope

Create a raised shrub bed in the grounds of Bamburgh House

This would improve the appearance of the scheme and residents could be responsible for maintaining it

Project 48

Project 49

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Milecastle House, Walkergate

Paint the fencing around the courtyard garden in the scheme

This will brighten up the courtyard and encourage residents to help maintain the garden

Bamburgh House, Westerhope

Install a handrail to the pathway along the car park at Bamburgh House

This would make it safer for the residents of the scheme as the path can be slippery when it is wet

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Project 51

Project 52

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Westgate Court, Westgate Road

Replace the existing shrubs at the front of Westgate Court

New shrubs would help to lift the appearance of the block and help to attract new residents to the area

Cornhill, West Denton

Replace the existing metal handrail with new metal fencing

The handrail is in poor condition so this would improve the appearance of the area

Project 53Where:

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Links Walk, West Denton

Replace the existing handrail on the stairway at Links Walk

This would make the stairway safer for residents as it is steep and the handrail is in poor condition

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Project 54Where:

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Northumbria Walk, West Denton

Repair the brickwork to the wall and install a handrail to the steps on Northumbria Walk

A handrail would make it safer for older residents going up and down the steps and stop people sitting on the wall

Please choose your top 5 from each of the 3 categories. So we want 5 ‘high’, 5 ‘medium’ and 5 ‘low’. Once you have chosen your top 5 projects from each category, fill in the voting form on the next page and send it back to us using the freepost address.

You can also email your choices to investment@yhn.org.uk

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Voting formPlease choose your top 5 projects from each category by ticking the appropriate boxes below. You must choose 5 projects in each category for your vote to count.

Name:

Address:

Postcode:

Tel: Email:

Please send your voting form freepost to: Regeneration team, FREEPOST RTJE-YLHB-RUYK, Your Homes Newcastle, YHN House, Benton Park Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE7 7LX.Or you can email it to investment@yhn.org.ukThe closing date for completed forms is Friday 6February 2015. Thank you.

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