Community facilities for Coalpit Heath

As we reported in January, Claire Young was trying to find out how people living in the former Council houses thought a small pot of money left over from the transfer of the houses to Merlin should be spent. It had to be spent on facilities that would benefit current Merlin tenants, as well as hopefully the wider community.

The good news is that Claire got a good response knocking on doors with a letter and return slip in February and money has now been allocated for a proper dropped kerb on Rose Oak Lane near the junction with Badminton Road and for contributions towards the following:

• £700 for toddler play equipment and £600 for disabled toilets at the Manor Hall
• £700 for flooring, cupboards and blinds in the side room at St Saviour's Church Hall
• £100 (and 91p!) for planting in the community garden