Launching Gants Hill Community Research Project

Eastern Avenue c. 1956.
Photo credit: www.gants-hill.comDo you live, work or study in Gants Hill or have an interest in the area? Volunteer researchers are being invited by Redbridge Council and University College London (UCL) to learn more about Gants Hill, building on recommendations from local residents to explore the themes of ‘people and place’ across the area.

No previous experience is needed, just a desire to find out more and learn about the area. Volunteers will receive support from Redbridge and UCL to take part. The opportunity is open for community members in the wards of Aldborough, Barkingside, Clayhall, Cranbrook, Fullwell and Valentines.

The results of the community research will play a key part in helping shape activities for the area as part of the early stages of planning for the Gants Hill Hub, building on the resident co-design workshops held last year. The Gants Hill Hub will provide space for residents to run activities, as well as to access council and health services, such as library and GP provision.

This six month research project will be made up of different parts, and volunteers can decide which to get involved in. These include co-designing the research and how it will be conducted, as well as carrying out the research with residents and local organisations. Residents will work with Redbridge Council and UCL, with the opportunity for volunteers to present back the findings to the community.

If you’d like volunteer for the community research project, please click here to find out more and sign up by Sunday 6th June. If you don't already have a Let's Talk Redbridge account, you'll be able to register in order to access the form.