RESIDENTS have been working together to carry out a wide range of improvements to their estate

During a week of action in Hemlington, near Middlesbrough, staff from Thirteen led a project on the estate to remove graffiti, pick up litter, make improvements to communal grounds, and answer any queries that customers might have about their home or tenancy.

The week was organised by Thirteen in partnership with Cleveland Police, Middlesbrough Council and volunteers from the local community.

The hard work was marked with a fun day at Dodford Community Centre to celebrate everything that had been achieved.

Dozens of families came along to enjoy face painting, a climbing wall, football, dog chipping, hot dogs, smoothie making, police dogs and much more.

Lee Elkin, neighbourhoods service manager at Thirteen, said: “Throughout the week, the partners worked together to improve the estate and make sure that communal spaces and residents’ gardens were clean, tidy and safe.

“It was really great to see so many people getting involved in helping to make sure that Hemlington is as attractive and welcoming as possible, while having a little bit of fun at the same time.”

Thirteen has around 1,000 properties in the Hemlington area and staff from the company called on tenants to give them help and advice about their homes and gardens.