Saturday 4th April
Spent most of the day delivering leaflets in the ward. We had about 20 people who came out to help so we managed to get a lot done. We were delivering a leaflet on Druids Heath about what we are doing in the area. Our local government candidate has been working hard to address residents' concerns. In other parts of the ward we were delivering a leaflet about our Parliamentary Candidate, Nigel Dawkins.
Saturday, 4 April 2009
Drug and Alcohol Review
Friday 3rd April
At the Council Co-ordinating Committee I had to get formal approval for the Drug and Alcohol Review, that I am leading in my role as Chairman of the council's Local Services and Community Safety Committee. The review will focus on the services that are provided, what the role of the coucil should be in this, and what can be done at a local level.
At the Council Co-ordinating Committee I had to get formal approval for the Drug and Alcohol Review, that I am leading in my role as Chairman of the council's Local Services and Community Safety Committee. The review will focus on the services that are provided, what the role of the coucil should be in this, and what can be done at a local level.
Ward Advisory Board
Thursday 2nd April
Today we had the Ward Advisory Board which consists of residents, councillors, voluntary organisations and other partners. The main agenda item was deciding community chest fudnding. This is the main way that councillors have direct control over money that is spent in the ward. It is £100,000 which isn't much out of a total £3 billion pound council budget for Birmingham.
These meeting are always difficult as everyone is fighting for their own corners. We approved part funding for most of the bids. Some of the bids approved were: an annual special collection of bulky household waste for all of the ward, domestic violence workers, lamp post painting, mobile CCTV, etc.
Today we had the Ward Advisory Board which consists of residents, councillors, voluntary organisations and other partners. The main agenda item was deciding community chest fudnding. This is the main way that councillors have direct control over money that is spent in the ward. It is £100,000 which isn't much out of a total £3 billion pound council budget for Birmingham.
These meeting are always difficult as everyone is fighting for their own corners. We approved part funding for most of the bids. Some of the bids approved were: an annual special collection of bulky household waste for all of the ward, domestic violence workers, lamp post painting, mobile CCTV, etc.
Thursday, 2 April 2009
Sunderton Road
1st April
Went for a look around Sunderton Road to see how the development is progressing. There are a number of eco-homes which are some of the first in Birmingham.
Whilst in the area I went to look at Brandwood Pool because I have had numerous enquiries about youths gathering here. I have reported this to the police, who are monitoring the area and will take appropriate action against people causing damage. I hope this doesn't get worse with the holidays and lighter evenings.
Went for a look around Sunderton Road to see how the development is progressing. There are a number of eco-homes which are some of the first in Birmingham.
Whilst in the area I went to look at Brandwood Pool because I have had numerous enquiries about youths gathering here. I have reported this to the police, who are monitoring the area and will take appropriate action against people causing damage. I hope this doesn't get worse with the holidays and lighter evenings.
Wednesday, 1 April 2009
Neighbourhood Offices
Tuesday 31st Macrh
Had 6 meetings today covering a wide range of issues from Neighbourhood Offices to meeting residents. The main item of interest was the recent Audit Commission's report on housing. This was very favourable, but they felt that neighbourhood offices could be improved through standard opening times and having a mystery shopping element.
The only neighbourhood office within the Brandwood Ward is at the Maypole by Druids Heath. The office has recently moved to the library as the old building was in need of major repairs - this has proved successful in terms of user numbers.
Had 6 meetings today covering a wide range of issues from Neighbourhood Offices to meeting residents. The main item of interest was the recent Audit Commission's report on housing. This was very favourable, but they felt that neighbourhood offices could be improved through standard opening times and having a mystery shopping element.
The only neighbourhood office within the Brandwood Ward is at the Maypole by Druids Heath. The office has recently moved to the library as the old building was in need of major repairs - this has proved successful in terms of user numbers.
Constituency Committee Meeting
Monday 30th March
There was nothing hugely controversial discussed. The main parts of the meeting were the involvement of the Primary Care Trust provider within the local community, the good work that the wardens do in cleaning up the ward and the need for a safer crossing at Allens Croft School.
About a month ago I submitted a capital bid to have a crossing by Allens Croft School and improvements to the parking facilities/grass verges within the area. Lets hope we are successful at getting this.
There was nothing hugely controversial discussed. The main parts of the meeting were the involvement of the Primary Care Trust provider within the local community, the good work that the wardens do in cleaning up the ward and the need for a safer crossing at Allens Croft School.
About a month ago I submitted a capital bid to have a crossing by Allens Croft School and improvements to the parking facilities/grass verges within the area. Lets hope we are successful at getting this.
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Sat 28th/ Sun 29th March
Arrived back from holiday in Wales to approx 200 letters, 400 emails and various answer phone messages so you can guess what I spent the weekend doing as it takes ages to catch up. Councillors don't have an army of support staff like people think, so we do most of our own administration.
Arrived back from holiday in Wales to approx 200 letters, 400 emails and various answer phone messages so you can guess what I spent the weekend doing as it takes ages to catch up. Councillors don't have an army of support staff like people think, so we do most of our own administration.
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