Residents in parts of Hyde and Ashton-under-Lyne are continuing to build on a project which has transformed streets and alleyways into greener and more welcoming spaces.
Tameside Council worked with Groundwork Greater Manchester to deliver the pilot Eco Streets project last year, introducing improvements including community vegetable planters, better waste and recycling management and colourful mosaic house numbers.
Teams returned to the neighbourhoods on August 26 to see how the changes were working and hear directly from residents about their experiences.
They found residents had continued to maintain the improved areas, while also adding their own touches and building on the work carried out through the original project.
The visit also provided an opportunity to install newly designed mosaic house numbers and carry out further upkeep of shared spaces.
Council bosses say the pilot has helped create greener and safer neighbourhoods while encouraging residents to take greater ownership of the areas around their homes.
Cllr Laura Boyle, Tameside Council’s Executive Member for Environments and Greenspace, said: “It’s great to see how well residents have cared for these spaces and built on the improvements made in their neighbourhoods.
“Projects like this are so important in bettering our neighbourhoods and creating communities that residents can take pride in and enjoy.”