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Project Themes

Through our Destination programmes, we aim to create lasting improvements, bringing communities together, and create opportunities for customers.  

Consistent with previous programmes, and by working with our customers and residents of Upton we have identified key themes for the Upton area.

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Employment

We're supporting and developing individuals with our partners to deliver and establish training programmes and create employment opportunities for residents. 

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Crime & ASB

Working with our partners, we’ll be helping to increase awareness of reporting ASB to help understand the main drivers for it in the Upton area, design out ASB through estate improvements and increase activity alongside customers and key partners.

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Health & Wellbeing

We’ll be supporting and funding projects to support health and wellbeing services to improve the lives of local residents.

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Open & Green Spaces

We are looking at the design and layout of the estate to see if we can improve the green spaces and environment. Green spaces will be assessed to see if they are suitable to take part in the ‘Big Halton Forest Project’.  

News and updates

Keep up to date with news and events from Destination Upton. 

Fresh Beginnings Cookery Course - eight participants and one cookery teacher around a table
  • News
  • Fri, 07/06/2024

Fresh Beginnings Cookery Course Boosts Confidence and Culinary Skills

We recently funded a 'Fresh Beginnings' cookery course to boost participants' confidence and culinary skills with fun, hands-on cooking sessions.

Three children sat on new bench
  • News
  • Fri, 10/05/2024

Bench donation to All Saints C.E Primary School playground

We recently made a significant contribution to enhancing the outdoor space at All Saints C.E Primary School by providing two benches for their playground.

SUYS Eversley
  • News
  • Fri, 03/05/2024

'Spruce Up Your Streets' hits Eversley

Our team of 'sprucers' have spent the morning at The Eversley in Widnes, as the final event in the Destination Upton programme

donation to halton skies
  • News
  • Tue, 30/04/2024

Halton Housing gifts £500 to Halton SKIES

The voucher will be used to provide school unforms for children in need in Upton, as part of our Destination Upton programme.

Spruce Up Your Streets - Bechers, Widnes
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  • Fri, 19/04/2024

'Spruce Up Your Streets' in Bechers, Widnes

Our Bechers Spruce Up Your Streets event was a success! This event was the last to be part of Destination Upton.

Upton Easter Fun Day
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  • Thu, 04/04/2024

Upton Easter Family Fun Day Success

Upton Community Centre was buzzing with excitement as families gathered for an afternoon filled with fun!

Volunteers at SUYS Dovedale Court
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  • Thu, 28/03/2024

'Spruce Up Your Streets' Dovedale Court, Widnes

New raised beds were installed and a litter pick around Dovedale Court, Bechers shops and the playing fields was carried out.

Arden Community Garden
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  • Tue, 26/03/2024

Arden outdoor space transformed into thriving community garden

What started as a patch of land is now flourishing.

upton easter event
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  • 04/04/2024 13:00

Upton Easter Family Fun Day

Join us at our Easter Family Fun Day in Upton as part of our Destination Upton programme. 

cookery course
  • News
  • Tue, 27/02/2024

FREE 4-week beginners cookery course in Upton – register now!

The course will take place from 15th April – 13th May between 2:30pm – 4:30pm at Upton Community Centre.

Spruce Up Your Streets in Edendale Widnes
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  • Fri, 23/02/2024

'Spruce Up Your Streets' Edendale, Widnes

Another Spruce Up Your Streets event complete! This event was part of Destination Upton.

Pictures from photography course
  • News
  • Tue, 13/02/2024

Funding helps local residents tap into their creative side.

Through our Destination Upton project, we recently funded a free 'Photography Basics' and a free 'Photo Editing' course for local residents, run by Digital Arts Box and what a success it's been.

Image of a woman looking happy, talking about help to get back into work.
  • News
  • Mon, 05/02/2024

Households into Work Programme coming soon to Upton

Join us at our drop in sessions starting in Feb, to learn all about this fantastic programme of support if you need help getting back into work.

Upton Parking Buddies
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  • Thu, 07/12/2023

Four more parking buddies for Widnes

The signs will be relocated to areas in Halton Housing's neighbourhoods that experience parking difficulties and traffic congestion outside schools.

upton half term activities
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  • Fri, 24/11/2023

Over 130 young people attend half-term activity programme

During the October half-term break, more than 130 local children benefitted from activities run by the youth charity Vibe as part of our Destination Upton programme.

Upton Community Pantry
  • News
  • Tue, 21/11/2023

New Community Pantry in Upton

A new community pantry is now available at Upton Community Centre as part of our Destination Upton programme.

people sat round a table talking
  • News
  • Fri, 17/11/2023

New tenants and residents’ group to launch in Upton – Have a voice!

The new group aims to provide a regular meeting place for residents to meet with Upton Ward Councillors, Halton Housing colleagues, and the local Police Community Support Officer (PCSO). 

Upton road
  • News
  • Thu, 16/11/2023

A clean sweep for Upton

Watch out! Our Estate Services team are about - trialing an impressive piece of kit in Upton.

Free Football Sessions (for ages 11-17)
  • News
  • Fri, 12/04/2024

Free Football Sessions

Working in partnership as part of Halton Housing’s Destination Upton programme, Halton Borough Council’s Sports Development Team will be delivering a series of football sessions that will run for 16 weeks from 4th January to 18th April.

Spruce Up Your Streets - Arden, Widnes
  • News
  • Mon, 30/10/2023

'Spruce Up Your Streets' at Arden Community Garden, Widnes

Our most recent Spruce Up Your Streets event focused on the Arden Community Garden, Widnes, and was part of Destination Upton

destination upton launch fun day
  • News
  • Tue, 26/09/2023

Destination Upton launches with an actioned packed fun day

Over 100 people attended an action-packed fun day to mark the launch of Destination Upton.

Spruce Up Your Streets - Fulbeck, Widnes
  • News
  • Fri, 13/10/2023

'Spruce Up Your Streets' in Fulbeck, Widnes

Our most recent Spruce Up Your Streets event focused on the flats in Fulbeck, Widnes and was part of Destination Upton.

children planting daffodils
  • News
  • Tue, 07/11/2023

Over 500 daffodil bulbs planted in Upton

The planting will paint a beautiful yellow picture, bringing colour and beauty to the area ready for Spring.

Upton road
  • News
  • Thu, 16/11/2023

A clean sweep for Upton

Watch out! Our Estate Services team are about - trialing an impressive piece of kit in Upton.

people sat round a table talking
  • News
  • Fri, 17/11/2023

New tenants and residents’ group to launch in Upton – Have a voice!

The new group aims to provide a regular meeting place for residents to meet with Upton Ward Councillors, Halton Housing colleagues, and the local Police Community Support Officer (PCSO). 

Free Football Sessions (for ages 11-17)
  • News
  • Fri, 12/04/2024

Free Football Sessions

Working in partnership as part of Halton Housing’s Destination Upton programme, Halton Borough Council’s Sports Development Team will be delivering a series of football sessions that will run for 16 weeks from 4th January to 18th April.

great big get together upton community centre
  • News
  • Mon, 22/01/2024

Great Winter Get Together Event at Upton Community Centre

Over 30 residents attended for free, taking part in a quiz with tea/coffee and biscuits, and were able to access support. 

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