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….was a fantastic day for the community.  Over 1,000 people including 40 community and mainstream partners came together in Georges Park to enjoy the sunshine, the bouncy castles, football, ice cream, mountain bikes, and talk to stall holders about services  residents can access for free.

The Lozells Community meeting held on Wednesday 27 January was again a well attended affair. Tea and biscuits before the main meeting gave people a chance to mingle and chat informally. Sgt Chris Doody opened the main meeting with a report on policing issues. Once key concern for local people has been the spate of stabbings – which though minor are obviously frightening and worrying. Sgt Doody was able to assure the meeting that the case is being investigated as a major incident and that a profile of the perpetrator is being developed. He advised people to exercise caution when walking out after dark and to work with the police to report any suspicions or concerns.

The meeting then heard from Deborah Parsons, our Environmental Warden. She was able to report a number of successes in relation to areas of derelict land which have recently been cleared in response to enforcement notices. There was a discussion Read the rest of this entry »

As part of the work developed through Neighbourhood Management, an Environment Charter for Lozells is being developed. This Charter will spell out the rights and responsibilities of everyone living and working in Lozells and help us to all work together to make the area Cleaner, Safer and Greener!

As part of the process, a resident drop-in session is being held on Thursday 4 February. This will be a chance for local people to comment on the issues that are important to them (over a cup of tea and a biscuit!!)

The work on the Neighbourhood Charter is being led by Birmingham City Council working with Keep Britain Tidy. Other agencies including Police service and Fire Service, as well as local people, will all have their part to play in developing – and then sticking to – the Charter.

The event takes place on 4 February at St Pauls and St Silas Church, 80 Lozells Road, B19 2TD between 2.30pm and 5.30pm. All welcome!!

If you can’t get along to the event, but would like to participate in the process, you are welcome to email lozellscharter@keepbritaintidy.org

On Saturday 23 January a series of events will be held onSoho Road as part of a project to develop and improve Soho Road at the heart of the local community.

Community Journalist Workshop 

Between 10.00 and 12.00 noon there will be an opportuit to be part of helping to build a local community newspaper. This workshop will be held at Handsworth Library and will include looking at how the latest digital technology can be used to capture the local stories that residents want to tell about their own area. Further details from Colin Hanno 0121 675 2683 or email colin.hanno@birmingham.gov.uk

Living Room – Family Craft Workshop

Make a hanging basekt and pledge to make a difference to the neighbourhood. This event will be held in the car park outside KFC on Soho road and will also include the chance to relax in a ‘Living Room’ created by local children from Rookery Road school with refreshments provided by the Handsworth Park Boathouse Cafe.

This is a reminder not to put bins out for collection this coming Friday – Christmas Day.

It is the one day of the year that the City Council’s Fleet and Waste Management team do not cover. Collections will resume the following Friday (New Year’s Day).

Details about Christmas collections can be obtained from the Birmingham City Council website

http://www.birmingham.gov.uk/cs/Satellite?c=Page&childpagename=Waste-Management%2FPageLayout&cid=1223265098797&pagename=BCC%2FCommon%2FWrapper%2FWrapper