Scheme launched to improve Pill area (From South Wales Argus)

Scheme launched to improve Pill area

9:10pm Friday 3rd February 2012 in News

A NEWPORT social housing landlord developed proposals to improve the Pill neighbourhood over the next 12 months.

Following consultation with residents, Newport City Homes has come up with an action plan for t he area.

Proposals include improving street lighting and signage, litter picks and initially providing extra caretaker services.

The plan was launched at the landlord's Raglan Court Sheltered Scheme in Pill Board member Cissi Heale, who was bom and raised in Pill, spoke about a positive future for the area and noted the hard work of residents to rebuild community spirit.

Community regeneration manager Marc Fury said they are looking for anyone living in the Pill area, whether home owners, Newport City Homes residents or in private rental properties, to get involved.

For more information, call Alison Godwin on 01633 227750 or Clare Purnell on 01633 227764.