Cash injection targets safer games area for local youngsters

The multi-use games area on Swallowdale Road in Sinfin is about to receive a most welcome overhaul, thanks to the joint support and funding from Derby City Council’s Community Safety Partnership and Friendship Care and Housing (Friendship).

To heighten the existing fencing around the games area, cranked extension arms with line wires will be installed to the inside of the ball court.  Friendship’s local housing officer, Camilla Boss said “This is great news, the youngsters will be able to enjoy a secure and safer play area and avoid having to retrieve stray balls escaping into the road… and they’ll steer clear of neighbours complaints.”

Demonstrating their commitment to the community, Friendship is part of a housing related Tasking Group.  They work closely with Derby City Council’s Community Safety Partnership along with other local landlords and multi agency groups.   The Group work together and share information to build stronger and safer communities, promote and improve community cohesion and to stamp out anti social behaviour in neighbourhoods.