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Soho Finger Neighbourhood Forum :Community Recognition Awards

Posted on 16th March 2011 by

I really enjoyed the Soho Finger Forum “Community Recognition Awards” last night , the event was an extension of the forum bi- monthly meeting and was well attended by local residents, Ward Cllrs, Police, constituency staff and other key partners and stakeholders.

Guest speakers included representatives for the 2011 Census Birmingham Team who provided residents with invaluable information on the significance of completing the 2011 census form and the type of help available .  Additionally, a representative fromDigital Uk gave a presentation on the big switchover from analogue to digital TV informing residents of the processes and benefits.

Residents at meeting

Local Residents

The highlight of the night was the Community Awards which commended residents , key stakeholders and staff for their commitment and hard  work in making Soho a safer, cleaner , healthier and greener place to live.  

recognising acheivements

Street Champions receiving awards from Cllr Spence

The awards ceremony was also a celebration of the Soho Finger Forum  achievements and successes over the past 3 years the chair mentioned that this “was an opportunity to show residents and key stakeholders appreciation for their hard work, and we hope to make this an annual event for the people of Soho Finger and the wider soho ward”

Recognising commitment and acheivements
Forum Secretary receiving award from Cllr Lal

 I was really touch at receiving 2 very prestigious accolades for work carried out as Neighbourhood Manager in the Soho Finger and Gib Heath locality. Soho is a place close to my heart, having spent my formative years in and around Soho and Handsworth ward it was always  my ambition to work with the people of the area and with my post coming to an end in April , I will look at volunteering my services where possible in the future.

Soho Finger awards

Neighbourhood Manager receiving awards from ward councillors

 The past 18 months has been very challenging but rewarding period , I really enjoyed working with Residents, Cllrs and key stakeholders in delivering activities against key strategic objectives such as environmental, crime related and worklessness issues in making Soho a cleaner, safer , greener  and prosperous place to live.

Soho Awards
Soho Finger Forum Chair receiving award from Ward Councillors
Local organisations such as the Matthew Boulton Forum and Soho Finger Forum have developed their organisational capacity and now in a position to play an integral role in Soho.

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Giving Crime the Soho Finger

Posted on 17th February 2011 by

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

Overgrown area along Walkway

Hotspot and area once occupied by rough sleepers

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.

Transforming Communities

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”

Making a difference

Transformed area -2

Posted on 17th February 2011 by
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Ladywood and Perry Barr Careers Employment Plus Fair

Posted on 30th September 2010 by

Ladywood and Perry Barr Neighbourhood Managers in conjunction with Partners will be holding a Local  residents’ employment and Careeers event on Wednesday 6th October 2010 between 11.00 am-3.00pm.

Employment Careers Plus Fair

The event will be held at the Pertemps Newtown office 40 Newtown Shopping Centre, Newtown, Birmingham B19 2SS

Tel: 0121-359 3024

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Community Residents Involvement Day

Posted on 8th September 2010 by

Soho Finger neighbourhood forum organised the Community Residents Involvement Day on the Saturday 21st August 2010. The event was attended by organisations promoting services offered in the community and how residents can get involved.

The event had presentations, workshops and opportunity to gain information and be active members of the community. It was great opportunity to bring the community together.

Below is an image of the Digital Workshop:

Kiran Sahota Vice Chair of Soho Finger Forum explains the purpose of the event:

“The resident involvement day was to get residents in the community to become proactive and be aware of all the different organisations in their community trying to help them. It was a day for all residents to have their say about the area that they live in and making organisations aware of the help that they can provide to make it a better place. The day was to help communities and organisations work together and understand the concerns residents have.”

Thank you to everyone who attended the event and Soho Finger Neighbourhood team for organising the event.

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WORKING IN PARTNERSHIP TO TACKLE ILLEGAL STREET TRADING IN SOHO

Posted on 8th September 2010 by

Rogue traders on SOHO Road were asked to pack up their stalls following a partnership operation this summer.

Partnership working to tackle local issues

 SOHO neighbourhood police team in partnership with the Town Centre Manager, Soho Traders Association, Soho and Handsworth Neighbourhood Managers, and representatives from the UK Boarder Agency, Trading Standards and Environmental Wardens carried out this successful operation                                                                 

 Items on sale included fruit and vegetables, jewellery, phone credit cards and various electronic goods. To add to the problem the items were displayed on tables that were causing an obstruction to pedestrians.

 Officers also issued a number of parking tickets to vehicles parked illegally on the side of the road which had been blocking pathways.

 PC Nin Rattu who helped to organise the day said: “We have had some great results today and closed down a number of traders who were working illegally on the street.

 ”Not only are these vendors breaking the law but they make a nuisance for local residents and businesses by blocking pathways and tapping into local electricity supplies.

“This is also a great way for us to find out what concerns our local communities and talk to residents and business owners face to face about their issues. 

“Soho road is a vibrant and bustling area and we want everyone who visits to do so in a safe environment.” 

To find out more about what your local policing team are doing in your area please visit www.west-midlands.police.uk or call 0345 113 5000. 

To find out more about what the Soho Neighbourhood Management Team are doing in your area please visit www.sohowardbirmingham.com or call Colin Hanno on 0121-675-2683

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Soho Finger Resident Involvement Day

Posted on 5th August 2010 by
 

Soho Finger Neighbourhood Forum in conjunction with Soho Neighbourhood Management team will be staging a resident involvement event at Soho Community Hall, Chapel St on 21st August between 10-16.00pm. This will be an event where various organisations meet with residents to inform them of their services that they provide. It is also residents becoming proactive in their communities and engaging in services that have created for their needs. All residents will be welcomed and they can be from all different ages and backgrounds.

It is all about residents coming forward and voicing their concerns as well as working with service providers to make the neighbourhood a cleaner, greener and sfer place to live place.

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Soho In Bloom

Posted on 2nd August 2010 by

On Friday 30 July 2010, Robin Russell and Ken Whittaker from the Heart of England In Bloom competition visited the Soho are to judge the entries made by the Soho Finger and Matthew Boulton Neighbourhood Forums. The In bloom competition encourages communities to make their neighbourhood a more beautiful place to live through imaginative planting, cleanliness, sustainability and community effort.

Soho In Bloom Gib Heath

Soho is a Beautiful Place

The judges award marks for horticultural achievement, environmental responsibility and community participation. This was the second time local residents participated in showcasing their neighbourhood with colourful gardens, hanging baskets , sensory/community gardens and local landmarks all of which make Soho an interesting place to live.

Soho In Bloom _Gib Heath

Blooming Soho

The judges were greeted at Soho House Museum by Mr Mohan Lal Gaddu from Matthew Boulton Neighbourhood Forum, Cllr Sybil Spence, Colin Hanno (Neighbourhood Manager) , Clare Parsons   ( Museum curator) and Andrew Simons the In Bloom Coordinator.

To set the pace Clare Parsons gave a brief  but interesting presentation combined with a tour of the  Soho House Museum  gardens. The judges then visited the newly built St Michael’s Sensory Garden, Richmond community Gardens and were later  accompanied along the two in bloom routes where they engaged with local residents. (more…)

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