Embedded Files
"Woodgate" is one of the old areas of Leicester. It is bounded by the River Soar and the Roman Road known as Fosse way, which linked Exeter to Lincoln. Woodgate itself is part of the A50 as it leaves Leicester going north.
Woodgate was once a heavily industrial area with dye works, foundries and hosiery manufacture, all making use of the river. In more recent times most of the industry has gone, leaving large areas of derelict buildings. After much public complaint over the last 20 years, Leicester City Council have partnered with developers to come up with plans to redevelop the area with new employment and housing.
Mission
Woodgate Residents Association Ltd was formed in 1983, and is a community group whose aim is to improve the quality of life for local residents.
Woodgate Residents Association covers the ten streets of Woodgate area.
Woodgate from Fosse Road North to Frog Island, Fosse Road North from Groby Road to Stephenson Drive, Central Road, Bonchurch Street, Marshall Street, Bassett Street, Dunton Street, Balfour Street, Repton Street, Rugby Street.
We run the Woodgate Community Centre via a management committee, who are all volunteers.
We campaign on local issues on behalf of residents.
We publish a newsletter four times a year, delivered to every house in Woodgate.
Each year we run our 'Brightening up Woodgate' project. Hanging baskets are placed on buildings along the main road, along with the large permanent planters near the ATS site.
We monitor and give feedback on planning applications and developments in the area.
We liaise with our councillors and hold councillor surgeries at the centre.
Residents can join the association for a fee of £1 per year.
Page updated
Google Sites
Report abuse