Hackney Central leads the way again in showing communities in action

Earlier this month saw Hackney Homes' annual awards for residents who continue to work hard to speak up for others and make a contribution back into the community within which they live.

Our community has always previously done well - down to the tireless hard work of our residents and this year is no exception.

Tony Osborne, Sectretary of the Aspland & Marcon Estate TRA (far right of the picture) won the much coveted "Resident of the Year" award. Tony is well known to residents on his estate and within the wider tenant movement in the borough. he has single-handedly rejuvinated the youth club on the estate, fought long and hard with our support to bring the ground floor of the community building on the estate back into use (having previously been a laundry for the estate!). His award is much deserved and we are delighted for him.

Wilton Estate TRA won another prize as "Resident Group of the Year" for their ongoing work in successfuly running a youth group, community garden scheme and other initiatives that help bring different parts of the estate and community together. Both prizes are much deserved.

Samantha, as a Hackney Homes Board Member, was particularly delighted: "Celebrating our residents who give back is one of the pleasures I have as a Board Member of Hackney Homes. The fact that our own ward is again prominent in the awards is down to the hard work and consideration that our residents have for their communities and others. It was a delight to see."

All three of us are delighted for the people and the estates involved. Well done!