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You may have noticed the new CCTV camera on Lozells Rd and in other parts of the city. There is real concern about privacy  and public information issues around these cameras.  Come to a meeting this evening at 7pm at The Drum opposite the newtown Shopping Centre to hear what you local councillors, MPs, the police and the Safer Birminghasm Partnership have to say.  An opportunity foryou to give your views.

If you cannot get there tonight listen to a recorded version on UnityFm, 5-6pm Thursday 8th July

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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

Let your Neighbourhood Policing meeting and Manager know about the issues affecting you.

Find out more about the latest plans to improve huosing and the environment in Lozells. How is your street affected?

Get information on grants and projects to help you through this winter

The Lozells Community Meeting will be held on Wednesday 16 December

From 6.30 coffee and light refreshments – everyone welcome and chance for a chat and getting to know your neighbours and local services.

7.00pm – meeting start

The meeting will be held at St Pauls and St Silas Church, 80 Lozells Road, Lozells B19 2TB

The meeting is organised by the Lozells Neighbourhood Forum and the Lozells Neighbourhood Policing team. For more information contact Saeed (new chair of the Forum) on 07878 673186