Published on: 20 Jun 2025 13:21

Written by: Maryhill Housing

Following customer consultation, Maryhill Housing Association has appointed a new estate caretaker for the Maryhill Locks area.

Charlie Kelly (pictured below), who was already working as part of the Association's Neighbourhood team, has taken on the role and is now in place on site.

This is a pilot role and is initially expected to run for 12 months. The Association will seek feedback on the service from customers in the area during this time.

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In his new role, Charlie will be responsible for litter picking, graffiti removal, monitoring the bin stores, reporting communal repairs, reporting discarded bulk items or fly tipping, and gritting the estate in the winter months. He is based around the following areas:
  • Collina Quadrant

  • Collina Street

  • Stirrat Street

  • Niven Street

Kirsty Gillespie, Neighbourhood Service Manager at Maryhill Housing Association, said: "We are delighted that Charlie Kelly has been appointed as our new caretaker for the Maryhill Locks area. He is already a well-known member of the Neighbourhood team, based at Glenavon Road, and brings years of experience and a good knowledge of many of our estates to the role. Congratulations, Charlie!"

Be sure to say hello to Charlie when you see him!