In the small community of Pleasley Hill, just north of Mansfield, some residents are coming together to take action on local issues.

They have set up a Wordpress Blog to highlight their cause, and posted the contents of a locally distributed newsletter. The Blog has a slightly radical tone to it, and is well worth a read. They have been organising since the beginning of June, and are talking about a series of activities to bring people together as a community, before tackling some of the bigger issues such as housing and anti-social behaviour. Read the Blog here:

 http://pleasleyhillplight.wordpress.com

One of the residents also recently gave an interview with the political blog, The Wardman Wire. In the interview he talks about the political situation in the area, and some of the things the community are planning. Have a listen here:

 http://www.mattwardman.com/blog/2009/07/29/ultra-local-community-renewal-interview-with-mark-jones-of-pleasley-hill-plight-politalks-podcast/