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Wednesday 26th May 7.00 pm-8.30pm at St Francis Church Centre Wretham Rd

B19 1EB. 

There will be updates from the Lozells Neighboourhood Police Team, the new GP practgice at Finch Rd Medical Centre, Family HOusiing Association and the Lozells Neighbourhood Manager

The spotlight will turn on Birmingham this summer when it hosts the Uk’s first Climate Change Festival this June.

The festival is being organised by Birmingham City Council together with the Commission for  Architecture and the Built Environment (CABE) because the ways in which we design and use our city has a big impact on climate change, Birmingham is the showcase city for an event that will roll out across the other big cities in England in 2009 and go international in 2010.

The focus of the festival is about how the design and management of buildings, spaces and places, which currently contribute half of all national emissions can also be part of the solution.  There is a lot of good work going on but it is largely  invisible to the public ( rather like climate change itself). With the festival we aim to make the invisible visible!

So, from the 31st of May to 9th June 2008, there will be a range of activities attracting Community Participation throughout the week, in Birmingham City Centre and around the city.  You are invited to join in our activities throughout the week, the main areas for activity will be Centenary Square and Victoria Square.

Should you wish to participate or showcase your organisation in some way we have a large number of stalls available for  you to use, free of charge throughout the week.

If you are interested please contact the Birmingham Cutting CO2 Officer either via email to this address: Christine.mills@birmingham.gov.uk or by phone on: 0121 675 5784 for  your information pack.

The information pack will give you an idea of activities taking place so far. 

Feel free to be as innovative as you like, there is space not only for a stall but for the showcase of products and services  your organisation may provide as well.

The Lozells Community Meeting was packed with local people on 28 May. About 50 local residents braved the weather (and missed the football) to turn up to St Pauls and St Silas Church and participate in decision making about local life.

Sgt Ahmed provided the Neighbourhood Police report and took questions along with Neighbourhood Manager, Kate Foley. There were a number of detailed discussions about a range of issues – with the three priority issues emerging as:

• Anti-social behaviour around Heathfield and Leonard Road
• Parking around Lozells and Villa Road
• Speeding on Gerard Street/Nursery Road

 Sgt Ahmed was keen to stress that joint work on these issues will not divert police time away from the ongoing task of tackling drug dealing issues and maintaining high visibility patrolling work.

Residents acknowledged that many of the issues raised are long-standing problems which do not easily lend themselves to ‘quick fix’ solutions. But it was recognised that working in partnership between the police and other services – alongside local residents themsleves – can make a difference to the area over time.

The meeting also heard from the  Heart of Birmingham PCT’s Deputy Chief Executive about plans for new local health services. A more detailed report on this part of the meeting will be published shortly.

These workshops are aimed at local women, giving them an insight into how decision making structures come together and work in Birmingham, influencing and affecting your every day life.

Monday 16th June and Wednesday 9th July 2008, 10am – 2pm 

Registration from 10 – 10:30am

Venue: Ladywood Community and Health Centre, St Vincent Street West, Ladywood, Birmingham B16 8RP

Places are limited – please call Rani Johal – 0121 440 1443 or email ranijohal@waitsaction.org to confirm your attendance.

How to Reach Local Decision Makers

Don’t forget – the Lozells Neighbourhood Forum and Police Community meeting takes place tonight:

28 May – from 7.00pm.

The meeting will be held at:

 St Pauls and St Silas,

80 Lozells Road.

Tonight’s meeting will discuss a range of issues of local interest, including hearing from the Neighbourhood Police Team. A representative from the PCT will be providing information, and getting feedback about, priorities for new GP services in the area.

There will be FREE energy saving lightbulbs available to collect for all those attending tonight’s meeting