News: Rotherham 2010 BETS scheme wins new contract

More Rotherham residents are set to benefit from better estates as 2010 Rotherham expands its popular Borough Environmental Training Scheme.


The BETS trainees have been working on projects for council tenants in the Borough for almost two years, and the scheme has now won a contract with South Yorkshire Housing Association (SYHA) to provide an environmental works service to a development of affordable eco-homes in Canklow.

Services to be provided by the trainees will include litter picking, removing fly-tipped rubbish, clearing leaves, sweeping footpaths and general maintenance of communal shrub beds. They will also keep an eye on empty properties, inspecting for vandalism and ensuring that gardens are kept tidy.
The BETS scheme is run by 2010 Rotherham, in partnership with Rotherham Borough Council and Morthyng Ltd.

Lynn Aston, 2010 Rotherham’s Interim Director of Operations, said: "2010 is not just about housing, it is also about education and the environment. The BETS scheme provides an excellent opportunity for young people to learn invaluable skills, such as leadership and working as part of a team.

"It has been a great success over the past two years, with many Rotherham residents noticing a real difference in their area. We hope that this new contract will be the first of many for the BETS trainees, and that the scheme can go on to benefit many more residents and young people."

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