Beechwood Village and Craylands News
Issue 34, September 2017
Project Update!
Work on the West Phase, which is on the former school site, is now well under way. As part of this phase of works, we will also be building a new local park for residents, which will be located where the former contractor site was, opposite the shops. We plan to have as much of the new park open as possible by next Spring. As part of the ongoing construction across Beechwood, we have introduced parking restrictions on Churchill Avenue. This is to ensure construction site deliveries can take place. We are also reviewing possible traffic calming measures and will inform residents before these works take place.
Property Owners affected by demolition
Affected owners will now be aware if their property is due for demolition. Swan and Basildon Borough Council have started discussions with owners in the North Phase who are affected. For more information on this you can email our Homeownership Project Manager Rob Pearce on rpearce@swan.org.uk. There is also an Independent Leaseholder/ Freeholder Advisor for people who own their homes who can be contacted on 0208 6829570 or craylands@communitiesfirst.uk.com. If your property is in the South Phase, we will approach you at a later date. If you have any questions about this contact the Resident Involvment and Community Development team on 01277 844242
Competition time!
Are you age 8 to 16? Would you like to win an iPad? Join us at the Beechwood youth club on Monday evenings to take part in a wall plaque design competition for the Jordan Way meadow. Swan, working in partnership with Basildon Borough Council, has secured funding for a series of environmental improvements throughout the estate (including the open space on Jordan’s Way) and would like to give young people on the estate the opportunity to design a wall plaque for the meadow. So, those aged 8 -16 are invited to
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attend the youth club sessions at The Beech community centre (next to the Loco shop) every Monday evening from 5pm to 7pm to take part in the design competition.
For more information contact 01277 844 242 or email involvement@swan.org.uk
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The Beech Community Centre
Are you looking for a hall to hire for a Social/Community event or meeting? Swan’s purpose built Community Centre (The Beech) is available to meet your social, community or business needs. Consisting of a large bright meeting hall, a smaller office and fully fitted kitchen (as well as being fully air conditioned) The Beech offers you a modern and fully equipped venue at very competitive prices. The Community Centre is located at 8 Austen Road, Beechwood Village, next to the Loco shop Basildon SS14 3RZ. If you are interested in booking this hall or require further information, please contact the Resident Involvement Team on 01277 844 242 or email involvement@swan.org.uk This newsletter was printed in Sept 2017