Residents encouraged to help audit their area to make Seven Kings and Newbury Park’s streets Fitter for Walking
On Saturday 6th March, the streets around Aldborough Road South will be put under scrutiny as the Seven Kings and Newbury Park Residents Association (SKNPRA) join forces with national charity Living Streets to help make the area Fitter for Walking.
When: Saturday 6th March, 11am
Where: The junction of Cameron Road and Aldborough Road South
Local residents, councillors and PCSO’s have been invited to join the Seven Kings and Newbury Park Residents Association (SKNPRA) in partnership with national charity Living Streets in a Community Street Audit as part of the charity’s Fitter for Walking project. The Community Street Audit is part of an ongoing project in Redbridge to help people get passionate about their local area, thanks to funding from the Big Lottery Fund and in partnership with Redbridge Council.
Tom Platt, Fitter for Walking Coordinator for London will be leading the Community Street Audit on Saturday which will enable local people to have a say about their area and suggest ways in which it could be improved for the benefit of everyone. The route will focus upon Aldborough Road South, a key link road between the Eastern Avenue and the Seven Kings High Road.
As well as linking Newbury Park and Seven Kings Stations, the street is a key route for local pupils walking to and from William Torbit and Downshall Primary Schools and for residents walking to local shops and the Post Office and will highlight where the problems are and what could be done to make it a better walking environment. The audit will also look at the access to, and the use of, Seven Kings Park.
Living Streets is the national charity that works to create safe, attractive and enjoyable streets around the UK. Fitter for Walking is part of a group of projects that will be helping 2 million people nationwide become more physically active, by incorporating regular walking or cycling into their daily lives. Redbridge Council is an official partner in the Fitter for Walking project and is eager to work with Living Streets and residents to encourage more people to get walking locally.
Tony Armstrong, Chief Executive of Living Streets, said:
“This is a very exciting project for us, and we are really pleased to be working alongside a range of people in the community.
“We want to make a real, lasting difference to Redbridge by finding out from residents themselves how they want their neighbourhood to change, and then helping them do it. Our streets should be accessible to all of us, without the threat of uneven pavements and excess clutter, and by making changes; we believe we can encourage more people to walk regularly, reducing congestion and creating a stronger sense of community. We can’t wait to get started!”
Local residents are welcome to attend the Community Street Audit on Saturday 6th March and can find out more information by contacting Tom Platt on 07595062799, or emailing tom.platt@livingstreets.org.uk
Published by: Travel Actively on Monday March 15 2010
