Church grounds get Payback makeover

Church grounds after makeover


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Published: 13 July 2009

Hundreds of Salford residents have had their say on which Community Payback schemes offenders should complete across the city.

The winning project was St Clements Church, Ordsall which has benefited from a makeover of its church grounds.

Revd Sandra Kearney said: “We are just so pleased to be the winning project. St Clement’s is located down a very quiet street and was hidden from view because the trees were overgrown.

"We are delighted with the works the offenders have done. They have cut back trees, weeded along the front and sides of the church grounds, removed litter and painted the benches and railings.

"We hope the attractive grounds will encourage more people to visit our church. There is a big community in Ordsall and the people who live here are proud of the area."

Carol Johnson, the city’s Community Payback Manager, said: “It is excellent that residents have taken the time to vote on which projects they want offenders to complete in the area.

“The community is taking an active role in the criminal justice system. Seeing offenders making retribution to the community against which they have offended will help improve people’s understanding of Community Payback".


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