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Village signs define a community and give a sense of belonging. We have identified 3 locations and will collaborate with residents and a local artist, to create a strong design with local elements
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We feel South Woodford has its own identity but there is no strong delineation between the neighbouring areas of Woodford Green and Wanstead; both of which have clear signage identifying the areas. The proposed signs will help with community cohesion, engender a sense of pride and encourage growth in our area following the difficult times suffered by many businesses during the Covid 19 pandemic. We have identified three locations, two of which will be chosen in consultation with the local residents, London Borough of Redbridge (LBR) and local businesses. The three locations (please see gallery) are: - The crossing at top of George Lane - The green space outside South Woodford Station (opp Railway Bell PH) and - The Corner outside Co-op Supermarket We have already received a mock-up of the type of design we are proposing in collaboration with local artist, Bryony McQueen, founder of Muriel&Me (https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/MurielandMe)
What we'll deliver:
Why it's a great idea:
South Woodford has its own identity but there no strong delineation between the neighbouring areas of Woodford Green and Wanstead. This project will help bring our community together, give us a sense of pride in our area that will help with community cohesion of both residents and businesses. We hope that this will encourage growth and the introduction of new businesses in our area following the problems that businesses have suffered during the Covid 19 pandemic.
Steps to get it done:
The Signs could grow to be community meeting points, say for litterpicks, or for a noticeboard etc. We are also hoping we refurbish our community noticeboards and the image of the sign could perhaps be used on these as well, to help build a brand vision for South Woodford.
Gallery
Location Redbridge
About the space
South Woodford is a lively suburb of Greater London, on the edges of Epping Forest. We have one main shopping street, George Lane, which is bissected by the Central Line, into West and East George Lane, with shops on either side. There are more shops along the High Road and along Hermon Hill, which runs into Wanstead.
Council
London Borough of Redbridge
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How will the money be spent?Total £4,858
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Total £4,858
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VolunteerThe South Woodford Society aims to build a stronger community, support local businesses and make South Woodford a better place to live and work. We have successfully completed Stage One of the Neighbourhood Planning Roadmap and have received funding for Stage Two - the start of the process to create the Neighbourhood plan which will underpin our core objectives to preserve local character, protect our green spaces and encourage growth in our business areas of George Lane and the High Road. We will champion local causes which improve or benefit the community and defend local services that are under threat.
We run regular litterpicks in the local area and communicate with our members and the wider community via email, social media and local press. We are in contact with local councillors, attend the South Woodford Safer Neighbourhood Panel and have established a business forum of local businesses. We have established the Refill Scheme in South Woodford and have planted a Community Orchard on a small green area for the use of all the residents.
Included in our regreening vision is a community composting scheme which will involve trial households collecting kitchen green waste to contribute to a central collection point. This will teach residents about composting and will reduce waste and recycling in the area. Also this will reduce the amount of commercial compost which often contains peat.
In conjunction with LBR's Action Plan for Climate Change we hope that our projects will raise awareness of climate change and help residents see what they can do in their own homes and gardens to help reduce pollution and increase the biodiversity of the area. The installation of a container with a green roof in a public space, and of a size "doable" in a domestic setting, will help residents see that this is a project they could invest in at home.
Project Owner: South Woodford Society The Project Owner takes legal responsibility for receiving and spending the funds raised and ensuring the project is delivered.
Contractor: Sign of the Times The team responsible for building or installing the project.
