St Matts

Shape Your Space is all about giving you the chance to choose the community projects you would like to see in your area. This is your chance to decide what matters most to you - your voice will shape what happens in your community!

Tenants talking to a Community Engagement Officer

St Matts Communities

Properties Overview

In the St Matts area, CGA owns approximately 352 properties including 134 flats, one bungalow and 217 two and three bed houses.

Areas in the LCA

Poets Estate, Delaware Street, Wilbraham Street

Neighbourhood Summary
  • Top ASB issues: Domestic violence/abuse, excessive visitors and noise 
  • Community Priority: Motorcycle nuisance

What's in scope

  • Shared spaces (greens, paths, lighting seating)
  • Community safety and comfort (sightlines, fly-tipping, minor repairs)
  • Greener bits (planting, planters, biodiversity)
  • Community feel (noticeboards, meet-up spots, small projects)

What's not (being honest)

  • Personal repairs inside your home
  • Big infrastructure outside our control (e.g. public roads, buses)
  • Anything unsafe or unlawful

What we'll do next

  • We'll publish what we heard for each area, what we can do now, what needs planning or partners, and when things will happen

What makes St Matts a great place to live?

Community

There are community groups that work together to improve the area. 

Community Engagement

Community Gateway do regular community events where you can talk about concerns.

What should we focus on?

Dog Foul

There is a large coverage of dog foul in the local greenspaces.

 

Fly-Tipping
Fly-tipping is found in gardens and green spaces.
Communal Spaces
Planting in green spaces and more community litter picks would be beneficial.
Anti Social Behaviour
Drug dealing is a problem both at night and during the day.
 

Current Stage

Stage 1 - In-person Event

Shape Your Space in Ingol took place at West View Leisure Centre on 10th February from 4pm - 6pm.

Stage 2 - Online Feedback

Don't worry if you couldn't make our in-person event, give us your ideas above before 24th February, 2026.

Stage 3 - Analysis

COMING SOON

Stage 4 - Next Steps

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