Pictured above: Mandy Seaton receives her Divisional
Commander's Commendation Award from Chief Superintendent Garry
Sherwood (left) in the company of Sergeant Pat Howitt
A housing officer from Three Valleys Housing has been honoured
by Derbyshire Constabulary for helping to transform a
graffiti-strewn wasteland in Ilkeston.
Mandy Seaton received a Divisional Commander's Commendation
Award, usually reserved for police employees, for organising and
leading the community clean up of Donner Crescent at Cotmanhay as a
key partner in Operation Relentless.
She was recognised for working in partnership with Erewash
Borough Council, Groundwork Derbyshire, the local Community Safety
Partnership and neighbourhood police team on the three-day clean-up
in October.
Mandy rolled up her sleeves to help clear fly tipped rubbish,
cut overgrown grass, remove graffiti and replace broken fencing as
part of the clean up project team.
In an awards night held at police divisional headquarters in
Ripley that showcased the success of the project, Chief
Superintendent Garry Sherwood told Mandy: "You are commended for
your commitment and dedication to deliver community based
initiatives to improve public confidence and safety in the Erewash
area during the 2009 Operation Relentless period.
"You organised and led the community clean up at Donner
Crescent, engaged with local residents and co-ordinated the work of
partner agencies to clear a large piece of overgrown land being
used for dumping. It was of great concern to the local
community. Your enthusiasm and drive has improved the
environment for the residents of Cotmanhay."
Mandy Seaton said: "I was delighted to receive the award, which
recognises Three Valleys Housing's commitment to tackling
antisocial behaviour in areas where we manage properties in order
to provide attractive and safe places for our residents to
live."