21/08/2026
☀️ As summer draws to a close, we’re celebrating the people at the heart of our communities.
It’s been a fantastic summer across the South Ward, with families making memories through HAF-funded trips to Hubbard’s Hills, Wild Pines Park, Pinewood Park, Flamingo Land and Green Futures.
Residents also came together for two community clean-up events, with 15 skips provided across the South Ward through support from partner agencies. The pride, energy and commitment of local people made these events a huge success.
💛 Families and young people have worked alongside our family support workers to overcome challenges and build brighter futures.
🚲 Bike Barn volunteers have repaired and recycled bikes, helping residents access employment, education and exercise.
🤝 Residents have continued to shape Helpful Fridays, with partner agencies listening, responding and providing support where it’s needed.
🥫 Our food pantry has continued providing emergency food parcels and will see some changes from September.
📣 Residents, agencies and partners have shared their experiences and ideas to help shape the South Ward Plan, ensuring local voices guide what happens next.
A huge thank you to everyone who has taken part, volunteered, shared an idea, supported a neighbour or worked alongside others. Everything achieved this summer has been possible because of you. 💛
From 3pm today until Tuesday 1st September, our community space will close so our hardworking staff can enjoy some well-earned rest.
We’ll be back in September, ready to keep listening, working together and creating lasting change—led by our communities.
Bring on September! 💛
