My Trivallis

Working together to make Glanfelin Flats a great estate

21 November 2024

On Thursday 14 November, everyone came together to clean up the area around Glanfelin Flats in Hawthorn.

On Thursday 14 November, teams from Trivallis and RCT Council Awareness and Enforcement Team, came together to clean up the area around Glanfelin Flats in Hawthorn.

Trivallis Housing Landlord Wales Two men in work attire stand outside a building. One holds a tool with a hose attached. The entrance behind them has a sign reading "29-34 Guardian Flats." They are on a paved path with grass on either side.

Trivallis’ Estates Team hit the ground running, tackling overgrown areas, cleaning communal spaces, tackling litter, and giving the railings a fresh start with jet washing.

Trivallis Housing Landlord Wales Two men in black work attire stand in front of a building entrance marked with "69-72 Glenfinn Place." One man wears sunglasses and a hat, holding a broom, while the other holds a spray bottle. They pose smiling on a concrete path next to grass.

At the heart of the day’s success was St Luke’s Church, which became a welcoming hub for residents and teams. With generous hospitality, they served delicious food and refreshments that fuelled the day’s efforts. They also shared the inspiring work of their weekly soup kitchen, inviting everyone to join them every Tuesday for a hot meal and community support.

Trivallis Housing Landlord Wales A person stands behind a table in a church hall. The table has a whiteboard with sticky notes, informational materials, tote bags, and wooden utensils. A notice board, chairs, and a cross are visible in the background.

Lucy, Trivallis’ Community Development Partner, was stationed at the church, creating a space where residents could voice their thoughts  and explore how to make Glanfelin Flats even better.

Lucy explained: “I had the opportunity to speak with some residents about where they lived and what they loved about their estate. It was also great to speak with members of the church about what great things they are doing for the community.

“We’ll be working closely with the community and seeing how we can bring more groups together to share what amazing things they are doing to benefit those living in the area.”

Trivallis Housing Landlord Wales Four people are standing in front of a white van with "SUNDORNA CYNON TAF" written on it. They are outdoors near residential buildings, and the sky is partly cloudy.

RCT Council Awareness and Enforcement Team went door to door, talking to residents about managing their waste.  They answered questions, distributed recycling bags, and raised  awareness, giving the community practical tools to keep the estate clean and organised.

Trivallis Housing Landlord Wales A woman in a purple hoodie speaks with a man in a black shirt in front of a blue and black Trivallis van. They are standing on a residential street with houses and a cloudy sky in the background.

Local Councillor Cathy Lisles joined the efforts, connecting with residents, church members, and Trivallis staff. She said: “It was a great team effort by everyone on the day. It was an opportunity for residents to have conversations about they would like to see in their community and how we can all come together to make positive changes.”

Trivallis Housing Landlord Wales Three women stand in front of a beige building, smiling at the camera. They are holding litter-picking tools and wearing ID badges. There is a basket filled with collected debris beside them, and foliage in the background.

By the end of the day, everyone had come together to make the area much cleaner.

Don’t forget, your Neighbourhood Manager, Stacey Tipler, is often in your area and holds a drop-in session on the second Tuesday of the month, 10.30am-12pm at St Luke’s Church, Hawthorn.