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Fiona - Electric Tricycle User, Age 51. 'I purchased an electric tricycle as I have Multiple Sclerosis and can no longer ride a bicycle due to poor balance and mobility issues. I have found that being out on my tricycle that my fitness has improved and it has had an impact on weight loss. With the pedal assist I am still able to pedal and use my legs which is important to keep my muscles active, reduce numbness and I am also able to cycle further including hills and this also helps with fatigue as I tire easily. I have enjoyed being able to access local rural areas which has had a positive impact on my mental health and wellbeing, especially during this difficult time due to Covid-19 and being isolated as a clinically vulnerable person. This has meant that I have been able to get out of the house and feel safe whilst exercising. There are a lot of support groups on social media where I have met other like minded cyclists who have offered invaluable support and advice and I have met up with another lady tricycle rider as a riding companion.'

Mrs Surfleet a registered customer of the car scheme thanked HWRA for an excellent service and also to personally thank the driver, Terry for his help and assitance in providing transport to her medical appointment.

Wheels to Work North Lincolnshire Scheme - John from Grimsby ‘I joined the scheme in 2021 after hearing about it from a family member. I was in need of transport to get to and from work as I had my motorbike stolen and was not able to replace it. As a short-term arrangement I was relying on a family member to take and pick me up from work. For me the key benefit of the wheels to work scheme was that it provided me with a scooter that enabled me to get to and from work, it also gave me back independence and freedom. I would definitely recommend the scheme and I have done so to friends who are need of transport to get to work. Don’t’ underestimate the scooters as they are extremely reliable . My experience of the scheme was great, and I was glad that I was successful in receiving a scooter via the scheme’.

Community Led Housing Information section

1st July 2020

https://www.communityfirstyorkshire.org.uk

Look for the link to the CLH page.

https://www.communityledhomes.org.uk

This is a new webiste that provides a wide range information and resoiurces for anyone who is interested in Community led Housing whether it is starting out or further along the process and what to know the next steps along the way.

https://selfbuildportal.org.uk/routes-to-building/ - including Community-Led Self build developments.

https://emclh.co.uk/

East Midlands Community-Led Housing (formerly Lincolnshire Community Land Trust) site provides a lot of useful information and Case Studies for some of the developments they have created across their patch.

http://lrha.co.uk/

Lincolnshire Rural Housing Association has worked with Lincolnshire CLT in helping to develop sites of Community-Led Housing. In addition they have built affordable homes that have an Eco characteristic, making them very energy efficient.

http://www.bristolclt.co.uk/

Bristol Community Land Trust's aim is to build the most affordable sustainable housing in the West of England. Using a former over-grown area of old allotments, this 1.4 hectare site has been transferred from the Council to BCLT in order to build an exemplar development of highly energy efficient, 100% affordable homes. They have been built to 'Passivhaus stardards and are the most energy efficient in the UK.

http://www.lilac.coop

Lilac are a Co-Housing community of 20 eco build households in West Leeds. The homes and the land are managed by residents through a Mutual Home Ownership Society, a pioneering financial model that ensures permanent affordability. Lilac do takes visitors around their site and run courses as well.

https://cohousing.org.uk/

Co-Housing community are intentional communities, created and run by their residents. Each household is a self-contavied private home as well as having shared community space. Co-Housing in the UK is gathering a lot of interest and UK Co-Housing is proud to be at the heart of this exciting movement. Currently there are 21 established, 38 groups are in development stages and 11 are in the process of getting started, of which one is in East Yorkshire and called Thriving in the East Riding. For more information contact: kate@timebankhullandeastriding.co.uk

The new community led homes in Hudswell, which opened in December 2017. see Photo below.

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