COMMUNITY GARDEN PROPOSAL FOR SHACKLEWELL STREET
We have proposed to the Council that the neighbourhood’s residents manage the One O’Clock Club house and immediate surrounding garden area (Shacklewell Street) for the sole use of creating a community garden. We (local volunteers) will maintain the community garden and incorporate all necessary health and safety regulations as required by the council.

Why a garden? Who is it for?
1. The area has been neglected for the last 2 years and consequently suffers from litter build-up, graffiti, urinating, trespass and general neglect. As the gate was previously left unlocked it is of some concern that arson is a likely prospect. We believe the street and general area would greatly benefit from a community garden. It will help to make the area safer, cleaner and healthier.
2. The garden will aim to bring local people together of all ages, including the elderly, the young and parents with small children. In addition the community garden could hold educational workshops, children’s programmes and community-building events.
3. A garden is of particular importance in a very densely populated area with a majority of dwellings with no outside space of their own and which lacks well-maintained public green and open spaces.