Tenants praised for their efforts
CHARNWOOD Borough Council tenants have been awarded for their work to improve their neighbourhoods at the Tenant Recognition Awards.
Tenants were nominated for helping their communities by litter picking, supporting those in need, volunteering, putting on community events, gardening in communal areas and being actively involved with the council to improve their neighbourhood.
There were four awards categories this year – the Good Neighbour award, the Most Improved Estate award, Active Tenant Involvement Award and the Lifetime Achievement Award chosen by council staff.
The Tenant Recognition Awards, organised by the borough council, were held at the Ramada Hotel in Loughborough.
Speaking after the awards ceremony held at the Ramada Hotel in the town centre, Coun Paul Mercer, lead member for housing, said: “Congratulations to all our winners for their hard work and commitment to supporting their local community.
“Some really great things have come out of our engagement with tenants such as community gardens, family fun days and play areas for children. We really appreciate their input and enthusiasm and enjoy working with them to provide better neighbourhoods for local residents.”
The tenants received a certificate which was presented by the Mayor of Charnwood Coun Pauline Ranson.
The Good Neighbour Award went to Bob Moore, and in second place was David Wright, with Peter Bates in third.
The Most Improved Estate Award was given to Craig Jordan and Tracey Riley, the runner up was the Chapman Street Gardening Association, and in third place was Phil Howard, Gabriel Haynes and Charlie.
Trish Edwardes was handed the Active Tenant Involvement Award, with Craig Jordan in second and Janice Wright.
A special Lifetime Achievement award went to June Bush and a certificate of recognition was also presented to the Marios Tinenti Centre and Warwick Way Action Group for all the work that they do.