Posts Tagged ‘community safety’
Posted on 17th February 2011 by colinhanno
Residents that generally used the public walkway between the Booth St Metro Station and George St in the Soho Finger locality of the Soho Ward have commended the Soho Finger Neighbourhood Forum for their efforts in making the area a safe place once again. To quote one resident ” the forum members have always been proactive at addressing our concerns, the walkway feels much safer with improved lighting and now that the bushes have been cut back I feel much safer”
Over the past twelve months there has been an increased in robbery and other anti social behaviour in this area, working in partnership British Transport Police, West Midlands Police, Centro, Ward Councillors, Residents and Soho Neighbourhood Management team have put in place measures that have now seen a reduction.
In the Summer of 2010 , residents attending the Soho Neighbourhood Forum meetings raised concerns about mugging and assults that has taken place along the walkway and had demanded that something is done immediately to alleviate the problem in hand. Measures to tackle these issues was then implemented by both of the police team mentioned above, and also the Soho Neighbourhood Tasking Group.
Overgrown area along Walkway
Hotspot
Following a series of meetings between the Neighbourhood Manager, Forum Chair, BCC Planning Officer and Centro team, action was taken to cut back overgrown bushes which had become hotspots for criminals to lay wait their victims.
The clearance of the land was the responsibility of Centro who have work closely with key partners and residents to put measures in place toward addressing residents concerns.
Transformed Area
Ongoing surveillance will be carried out in and around the Metro station to ensure safety of local residents, the Police have identified the area as a priority and is working with key partners to make the area safe. To quote the Soho Finger Neighbourhood Forum Chair ” we will not tolerate criminal activities or anti social behaviour in our neighbourhood , so through our actions we will continue to give crime the Soho Finger”
Transformed area -2
Posted on 17th February 2011 by colinhanno
Tags: active citizens, Booth St Metro Stataion, community safety, Partnership, Soho Finger, Soho Finger Neighbourhood Forum
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Posted on 30th January 2011 by colinhanno
I had to share this information with you as I think it is a good example of residents taking a proactive stand to make a difference in their neighbourhood,
In October 2009, I was contacted by a very irate resident over a derelict land next to her house which was vermin infested and had become a regular spot for fly tipping. After visiting the site it became apparent why residents from Milton Grove was livid with the Council Housing team. It is evident that while the land had been cleared annually a long term strategy was needed to reduce the problems experienced by residents living in close proximity of the derelict site.
Overgorwn Site-Milton Grove July 2010
Following continuous campaigning from residents, particularly Sheila Edwards, who went as far as bringing this issue to the attention of local Councillors and Senior Officers, I can gladly say that all her hard work have paid off, the Soho Housing Liaison Board has since invested in the clearance, turfing and fencing of the area.
Transformed Milton Grove Jan 2011
This is a good example of residents playing an active role to influence change in their locality. The actions of these residents not only help to tackle environmental issues but also contribute to making the area a cleaner and safer place to live, I suppose this is one aspect of social capital which fit nicely with the concept of “big society” in the sense that it is partnership working between service providers and residents in tackling local issues.
Posted on 30th January 2011 by colinhanno
Tags: active citizens, community safety, environmental enhancement, Resident Involvement, Soho Finger, Soho Housing liasion Board
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Posted on 21st June 2010 by colinhanno
On 17th July we are holding a “Party in the Park event” at Waverhill park between 11-3.30pm. We want more families to use the park. For this reason we are hoping to get the local community involved by having a fun day that will provide , information,arts and craft and activities for adults and children. (more…)
Posted on 21st June 2010 by colinhanno
Tags: active citizens, Brookfield, community safety, engagement, Events, free event, Friends of Group, Gib Heath, Handsworth, party in the park, police, tackling ant social behaviour, Waverhill Park, young people
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Posted on 16th June 2010 by colinhanno
After the success of the 2008-2009 Beyond Bricks project in Lozells and East Handsworth a phase 2 programme has been designed in conjunction with neighbourhood managers from across 7 priority neighbourhoods which include:
- Winson Green, Brookfield and Summerfield
- Soho Finger and Gib Heath
- Summerfield and Central Ladywood
- Newtown
- Handsworth
- Birchfield
- Lozells
Planet Arts has been working with local schools and residents from the Soho Finger and Gib Heath locality to design a piece of public arts to be placed in Waverhill Park situated off the Soho Rd Handsworth. The main aim of the project is to bring together the community and deliver
a durable art work for the park which has been in part designed by the community.
creating the masterpiece
The Planet Art team has met with 7 local schools and community groups within close proximity of Waverhill Park. To date workshops has taken place at Foundry School , Wattville Rd School and Soho Sure Start Centre working with approximately 200 children and families.
Further workshops are scheduled for:
- James Watt school on 16th June
- Benson school on 17th June
- Handsworth Library 26th (10.00 – 1.00)
- Holyhead school 29th June
- Matthew Boulton 30th June
Planet Art will use work created by children, local groups and residents to come up with proposals for art work for the park. We are currently looking at the main planter in the park as the main focus for an art work. Materials discussed are, cast iron, metal fabrication. Planet Art intend to have designs ready to present to the project steering group to look at by the first week of July.
The designs will be shared with the wider community for consultation at Waverhill Park at Party in the Park event on 17th July.
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Posted on 16th June 2010 by colinhanno
Tags: active citizens, Beyond Bricks, Birmingham, community, community safety, Events, Handsworth, planet art, Soho Finger, soho rd, Waverhill Park, youth project
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Posted on 9th June 2010 by colinhanno
A very innovative scheme which aims to combine business with sport has been launched by City United .” The Empowerment League” programme target young people at risk , such as ”Looked After Young People”, those within the “Youth Justice System” and those currently in “Alternative Education
The project will provide young people with skills to incrase their employment opportunities . They will learn how to design a basic web site , advertising, marketing and sales techniques. The programme is designed with the purpose of meeting the 5 outcomes of “Every Child Matter:
- Be Healthy
- Be Safe
- Enjoy and Achieve
- Make a positive Contribution
- Achieve Economic Well being.
To find out more or to get involved in the empowerment league Programme
Telephone: 0121 328 0547
Email:
info@cityunited.org
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Posted on 9th June 2010 by colinhanno
Tags: achieve economic well being, active citizens, Be healthy, be safe, Community Asset Transfer, community safety, employment, enjoy and achieve, make a positive contribution, young people
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Posted on 9th June 2010 by colinhanno
“Hidden Families” is a research project exploring the impacts and issues faced by grandparents who take on a significant caring role for their grandparents because of the birth parent use of drugs and alcohol.
You are invited to attend this FREE conference to hear about the findings of the project and consider ways of improving the support available to the Hidden Families – the grandparents and their grandchildren.
Tuesday 29 June 2010
10.00 – 1.00pm
(with lunch)
at
The Deaf Centre , Ladywood Road, Birmingham, B16 8SZ
To reserve a place go to www.aquarius.org.uk/?q=node/200
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Posted on 9th June 2010 by colinhanno
Tags: Community Asset Transfer, community safety, Drugs and alcohol, free event, grandparents, hospital, nhs, police
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Posted on 27th May 2010 by colinhanno
The next Soho Ward committee meeting is schedule for 9 th June at City Rd Primary School ,Cavendish Rd B16 OHL. These meetings are open to all residents living within the ward. It is also an opportunity to meet your local councillors and get updates on local services delivery. Come along and have you say. For more information click on the link .Soho Ward Committee
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Posted on 27th May 2010 by colinhanno
Tags: active citizens, Brookfield, community, community safety, Councillors, employment, Events, Gib Heath, Handsworth, health, local authority, Soho Finger, Soho ward, Summerfield, Ward Committee, Winson Green
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Posted on 13th May 2010 by colinhanno
I was at the City United office last night and was really overwhelmed with the good work they are undertaking to steer youngster in the right direction away from crime and anti social behaviour.
City United have transformed the life of many young people and have a database which include over 3000 young people from across various neighbourhoods in Birmingham such as Aston, Handsworth, Newtown, Lozells , Kings Norton, Northfield and Alum Rock.
United as a team
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Posted on 13th May 2010 by colinhanno
Tags: anti social behaviour, Birmingham, City united, community, community safety, employment, Events, free event, Gangs and Guns, Gib Heath, Handsworth, residential, Soho Finger, Summerfield, Winson Green, young people
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Posted on 10th March 2010 by Andrew Brightwell
Soho Melody Flyer
There’ll be a special event on March 12 from 9am to 5pm at Handsworth Library Community Room on the Soho Road to collect people’s memories of music in our area. It’s to help create a special piece of music celebrating the musical heritage of Handsworth.
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Posted on 10th March 2010 by Andrew Brightwell
Tags: Birmingha City Council, Birmingham, Brookfield, community, community safety, English Heritage, Events, Handsworth, Handsworth Library, heritage, local authority, music, Soho Finger, Summerfield, Winson Green
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Posted on 25th February 2010 by Andrew Brightwell
The community safety day at Holyhead School in Holyhead Road
There was plenty of help on hand for people who want to keep safe and secure at the community safety day. I’ve included some of the information that we found out about here. (more…)
Posted on 25th February 2010 by Andrew Brightwell
Tags: Birmingham, Brookfield, community, community safety, Gib Heath, Handsworth, health, hospital, police, services, Soho Finger, Summerfield, Winson Green
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