Estate inspections feedback

We carry out regular estate checks to help keep your neighbourhood clean, safe and well looked after.

After each inspection, we share what we found and what we’ve done to put things right.

Sandbach

The Sandbach/ Middlewich & Alderley Edge scheme walkabout was completed on Monday 5th June 2025. 

The following issues were identified and actions taken.

What we found

What we did
Communal bin store doors in very poor condition at William Barker Court Reported to M&Y
Fence & Gates in poor condition around the scheme at Oakfield Road Reported to M&Y
Communal fence in very poor condition in places at De Trafford Mews Reported to M&Y

      door picture      fence picture        fence picture

    

Congleton

The Congleton scheme walkabout was completed on Tuesday 19th August 2025. 

The following issues were identified and actions taken.
Issues Identified Action Taken
Fly tipping has been left in the bin store at Eaton Mews Reported to caretaker for removal
Fence panel in the bin store is missing at Priesty Fields Job reported to M&Y
Fly tipping around the scheme in communal arears at Cross Lane Reported to caretaker for removal
Fly tipping at the front of the scheme at Park Mill Reported to caretaker for removal
x1 internal communal light is not working at Park Mill Job reported to M&Y

     Fence panel     fly tipping      light

The Congleton scheme walkabout was completed on Tuesday 13th May 2025. 

The following issues were identified and actions taken.
Issues Identified Action Taken
Communal door latch broken at Eaton Mews Job reported to M&Y
Communal flower bed has weeds growing in it at Eaton Mews Reported to Environmental Team
Communal bin store area need sweeping out at Eaton mews Reported to Environmental Team
Fly tipping has been left at the front and back of the communal area at Cross Lane Reported to caretaker for removal
Fly tipping has been left at the front of the scheme at Park Mill Reported to caretaker for removal

  door latch    flower bed    fly tipping    flytipping

 

Crewe

The Crewe scheme walkabout was completed on Thursday 19th June 2025. 

The following issues were identified and actions taken.
What we found What we did
Fly tipping left in the bin store area at Broady Court Job raised for caretakers to remove

                                                                         fly tipping picture

          

Wilmslow

    

Bollington & Tytherington

The Bollington, Tytherington, Chelford & Gawsworth scheme inspection was completed on Tuesday 7th October 2025. 

The following issues were identified and actions taken.
Issues Identified Actions Taken
Overgrown weeds and moss in the alleyway at Oak Road Housing Officer to speak with residents regarding this
Communal gate sticking slightly at Dooleys Grig  Job raised for M&Y
Leak coming from external tap at Archer Close Reported to Water Plus

                      moss and weeds                  leaking tap

 

The Bollington, Tytherington, Poynton & Disley scheme inspection was completed on Thursday 25th September 2025. 

The following issues were identified and actions taken.
Issues Identified Actions Taken
Alleyways starting to get overgrown weeds growing at Duddy Road Housing Officer spoke with residents to make sure they remain clear
Rear garden untidy and contains none garden items at Paddock Close Housing Officer to arrange a clear up day
Storage cupboard contains none garden items at Paddock Close Housing Officer to arrange clear up day
Pooling of water in communal rear parking area at Copperfields Looking at obtaining a quote for works
Personal items found in communal meter cupboard at Copperfields  Letter to be sent to residents

 alleyway meter cupboard  garden untidy  water parking

 

 

The Bollington, Tytherington, Poynton & Disley scheme inspection was completed on Monday 23rd June 2025. 

The following issues were identified and actions taken.
Issues Identified Actions Taken
Devan bed base has been left in the communal gardens at Sandwich Drive Job raised for caretakers to remove
Tv Aerial in block 1-18 needs assessing for potential upgrade due to poor condition at Copperfields Job raised for Digital Vision

                      bed base           TV aerial

       

The Bollington, Tytherington, Poynton & Disley scheme inspection was completed on Tuesday 8th April 2025. 

The following issues were identified and actions taken.
Issues Identified Actions Taken
Shopping Trolley has been left in the communal area at Archer Close Reported for removal
Weeds growing in the flower beds at Copperfields Reported to Environmental Team

               shopping trolley      Weeds                          

Macclesfield West

The Macclesfield West scheme walkabout was completed on Wednesday 22nd October 2025. 

The following issues were identified and actions taken.
Issues Identified Action Taken
x1 communal internal light not working at Heyes House Job reported to M&Y
x2 communal fence panels have been damaged at Heyes House Job reported to M&Y
Old clothes airer has been left in communal garden at Heyes House Reported to caretaker for removal
Knee high rail broke in communal car park at Vicarage Way Job reported to M&Y
Bed headboard has been left in the communal car park Vicarage Way Reported to caretaker for removal
Moss in communal drying area's at Weavers Court Reported to Environmental Team
Facia boards need replacing at the scheme at Weavers Court Job reported to M&Y
Overgrown bushes in the communal gardens at Weavers Court Reported to Environmental Team
Communal entrance door difficult to close at Weavers Court Job reported to M&Y
Fly tipping/rubbish left near the bin store at Greengates Quote sent for removal

  fence   rail   facia   bushes

The Macclesfield West scheme walkabout was completed on Tuesday 22nd July 2025. 

The following issues were identified and actions taken.
Issues Identified Action Taken
x2 internal communal lights are not working at Heyes House Job reported to M&Y
Fly tipping in the bin store and in the communal area at Greengates Reported to caretaker for removal

    light      fly tipping      flytipping

The Macclesfield West scheme walkabout was completed on Monday 28th April 2025. 

The following issues were identified and actions taken.
Issues Identified Action Taken
x1 internal communal light is not working at Heyes House Job reported to M&Y
Fly tipping near to the bin store at Greengates Reported to caretaker for removal
Missing & broken window handles to communal area at Greengates Job reported to M&Y
Dead moss in the communal gardens at Greengates Reported to Environmental Team
Dead moss in the communal gardens at Weavers Court Reported to Environmental Team

  Light   fly tipping   window handle   dead moss

 

Macclesfield South

   

The Macclesfield South scheme walkabout was completed on Wednesday 15th October 2025. 

The following issues were identified and actions taken.
Issues Identified Action Taken
Several gardens have rubbish/litter in them at East Park Road & Everglade Close Housing Officer spoke with residents on site
Moss in the communal drying area at Moss Lane Reported to Environmental Team
Fly tipping/rubbish in communal drying area and bin area at Moss Lane Reported to caretaker for removal
Communal gutters need clearing out and repair needed at the rear of 156 Moss Lane Job reported to M&Y
Communal gate post and hinges on gate need replacing at Moss Lane Job reported to M&Y
Car tyres left in communal gardens at Trident Way Letter sent out to residents for removal

  moss    fly tipping    guttering    tyres

The Macclesfield South scheme walkabout was completed on Tuesday 15th July 2025. 

The following issues were identified and actions taken.
Issues Identified Action Taken
Mattress and rubbish surrounding the bin store area at Mulberry Court Reported to caretaker for removal
x3 internal communal lights are not working at Mulberry Court Job reported to M&Y
Window handle in communal laundry room broken at Mulberry Court Job reported to M&Y
Fly tipping left in communal area at Moss Lane Reported to caretaker for removal
x1 internal communal light not working at Willerby House Job reported to M&Y
Damage to communal door reveal at Willerby House Job reported to M&Y

  Mattress    Light    window handle    door reveal

 

The Macclesfield South scheme walkabout was completed on Tuesday 15th April 2025. 

The following issues were identified and actions taken.
Issues Identified Action Taken
Drainpipe from guttering damaged next to communal doors at Willerby House Job reported to M&Y
Fly tipping & rubbish left on the floor in the bin store area at Moss Lane Reported to caretaker for removal
Several internal communal lights not working at Mulberry Court Job reported to M&Y
Fire exit sign has fallen off the communal door at Mulberry Court  Reported to caretaker to put back up

  drainpipe   fly tipping    lights    fire exit

 

Macclesfield East

The Macclesfield East scheme walkabout was completed on Tuesday 4th November 2025. 

The following issues were identified and actions taken.
Issues Identified Action Taken
Tree growing over into the parking area at the rear of the scheme at Garden Close Reported to M&Y gardeners
Several broken communal fences identified throughout the scheme at Garden Close Job reported to M&Y
Fly tipping in the bin store area and in the outside communal area at Garden Close Housing Officer will contact residents regarding this to request removal
Broken glass in the communal bin store area at Garden Close Urgent request sent to Environmental Team

  Tree     Fencing     Fly tipping      broken glass

   

The Macclesfield East scheme walkabout was completed on Thursday 7th August 2025. 

The following issues were identified and actions taken.
Issues Identified Action Taken
Fly tipping has been left in the bin store area at Ullswater Mansions Reported to caretaker for removal
x2 external communal lights not working at Knights Court Job reported to M&Y
Communal bin shute is dirty at Elizabeth House Reported to Environmental Team
Fly tipping has been left in the communal area at Garden Close Reported to caretaker for removal

       Fly Tipping      bin shute      box

The Macclesfield East scheme walkabout was completed on Tuesday 6th May 2025. 

The following issues were identified and actions taken.
Issues Identified Action Taken
Fly tipping has been left in the bin store area at Ullswater Mansions Reported to caretaker for removal
Communal scheme bushes are overgrown at Oakleaf Lodge Reported to Environmental Team
x2 communal car park lights & x1 communal internal light are not working at Knights Court Job reported to M&Y
Fly tipping has been left in the communal area at Paladin Place  Reported to caretaker for removal
x3 communal internal lights are not working at Elizabeth House Job reported to M&Y

fly tipping    bushes    lights    flytipping