Our Projects
The NPBL group is currently made up of 7 residents covering the areas of Noel Park estate, Page High and The Sandlings.
The group’s make-up is diverse, reflecting much of the social, racial, and cultural makeup of the area. Three of the four areas which make up the NPBL area are represented.
Westbury Banks Nature Reserve
The Westbury Banks Nature Reserve is a Nature Reserve in the urban heart of Wood Green. Just off the busy Westbury Road in Wood Green, it’s 150 metres long and comprises four different banks boasting a variety of plants, a walkway, a rockery, a pond, bug hotels and much more. The Reserve has been funded […]
Wheels for Workers
As part of our Covid-19 response, we set up the Wheels for Workers scheme, under which we provided free bikes and cycling equipment to essential workers to enable to continue providing the invaluable work they did when much needed. Acknowledging that this formidable effort is still going, we have extended the deadline for applications for […]
Russell’s Hub
We have taken a long lease on the small kiosk in Russell Park and this is being transformed into a community café. This project is being led by partnership member Charmaine, who’s currently opening the space up to the community every Wednesday, establishing as a vibrant information and support hub in the community. As part […]
The Big Tip
Originally envisaged by Noel Park Big Local partner Laurie as a communal skip on a designated day to help neighbours get rid of bulky items, the Big Tip developed into a day of action that saw the Noel Park Big Local partnership commissioning Veolia to spend a whole morning on Gladstone Avenue with a cage […]
Changing Gears
With just under five years to go to the end of our funding cycle, Noel Park Big Local is focusing on the theme of legacy. We have renewed our intention to focus our efforts in leaving a lasting legacy for the Noel Park community and we have identified Employment and Education as key areas to […]
Moselle Meadow
Sitting the in the corner of Lordship Lane and Moselle Avenue, this underdeveloped plot of land used to be a magnet for fly-tipping in the community. During lockdown, Noel Park Big Local partner Laurie – with the help and support of the partnership – committed to transform this space into a community garden and set […]