Kingstanding Neighbourhood Forum

The forum would like to take this opportunity of informing all Kingstanding residents wishing to access this blog site and its sister web site that internet access is available by apointment at KINGSTANDING LIBRARY.

We would also ask anyone who may have any old photographs of Warren Farm Island particularly any showing the pre-fabs which existed on the island post war which we may borrow or copy.

Kingstanding Housing Steering Group

Mr All Doody and all members wish the residents of Kingstanding a Merry Christmas and a happy new year.

Christmas Message

Mr Derrick Hailling and all members and volunteers both present and future of the Kingstanding Forum want to take this opportunity to wish all Kingstanding residents a Merry Christmas and a Happy and prosporus New Year

Kingstanding Neighbourhood Forum

CALLING ALL YOUNG

PEOPLE OF KINGSTANDING

Would you like to join a committee to discus

developing the area known as

"conker island"

on Warren Farm Road

If so please e-mail us;

Kingstandingforum@blueyonder.co.uk

Even if you don't fancy being on the

committee tell us your age and what you

would like to see happen to the island.

Multi Games Area-Children's Play Area-Football Area

More Flowers-Benches-Lighting-Fun Days or Carnivals

Or whatever crazy idea you come up with

We are interested in what you have to say.

Community watch patrol

Another successful community watch walk took place on Tuesday 21st November and dates and times of next walks are as follows:

• Friday 1st December at 7:0pm
• Monday 11th December at 7:0 pm
• Thursday 21st December at 7:0 pm- SHORT ROUTE and then back for mince pies

For all interested contact Derrick Hailing at derrickhailing@blueyonder.co.uk who will meet new volunteers at Kingstanding Leisure centre between 6:30 and 7:00 pm on the above dates.

Kingstanding Neighbourhood Forum

The Kigstanding Forum are hoping to develop the area known by local children as "Conker Island" on Warren farm Road, it's a very large traffic island that used to be home to about 20/30 pre-fab's years ago, it is now looking sad and worn out and in need of some T.L.C.

The forum have been able to acquire a small amount of funding to make a start on giving the island a new lease of life, we are having a feasibility study by the parks dept to cost the project before we carry out consultations with the local community. To get the project started we are hoping to install some benches and repair some of the pathways as soon as possible. We are also going to plant 5000 spring bulbs with the help of local schools. This is taking place on Monday 13th November and Tuesday 14th November. All the 6 schools in Kingstanding are sending some children to take part. We also have young people from the Youth Inclusion project.

What is good about working together like this is it creates a sense of community and for some of our younger volunteers it is their first taste of active citizenship.

We shall be asking local residents what they would like to see on "Conker Island" if we are successful in securing more funding. Like elsewhere in Kingstanding, Warren Farm Road has it's share of problems but we hope that with a little thought and understanding and help from residents and working with other agencies throughout the area we can make something of this project for all people.

Kingstanding Housing Liaison Board

At a recent meeting of the Housing Liaison Board Mr Duncan Newton explained that the Kingstanding Neighbourhood Office at Rough Road were able to deal with a variety of aspects including financial advice and disability benefits advice. You will also be able to talk to an advisor concerning any debts or arrears. There are 179 different enquiries that a member of staff is able to help you with. Street wardens are also based at KNO at Rough road and FREE mouse poison can be obtained if you have problems with mice. The KNO is there to offer advice to tenants residence and owner ocupiers.

Kingstanding Housing Liaison Board

The Annual General Meeting of the Housing Liaison Board will be held on Thursday 16th November 2006 at 6:30 pm at Kingstanding Leisure Centre Dulwich road in hall 8.

Refreshments will be provided and all are welcome. Please join us and have your say.

For more information call Jag Kumar, Customer Involvement Officer, Birmingham City Council on 0121 675 0314 or 07766 924 422

Kingstanding Neighbourhood Forum

At a meeting of the forum on Monday 6th November 2 items of interest for every one to participate in are :

1. The forum are organising another Community Watch walk on Saturday the 11th of November starting outside Ralph Balow Gardens on Dulwich road at 3:0pm.
2. In respect of the ongoing project to develop the Warren Farm Road island oposite Christ The King chuch local agencies have invited children from all local schools to plant spring bulbs on the island during the day time on Monday November 13th and Tuesday 14th

Kingstanding Neighbourhood Forum

The next meeting of the forum will be on Monday November 6th at Ralph Barlow Gardens at 6:30 pm. All are welcome to attend.

Community Walk

The next community walk will be on Wednesday November 1st at 7:0 clock meeting at Ralph Barlow Gardens. Everyone is welcome.

Kingstanding housing steering group

The next meeting of the steering group will be on Tuesday 31st October at Kingstanding Leisure centre at 6:0 clock. Please come along and join us. All are welcome. The aim of the steering group are to get the best for Kingstanding and ensure a better future for all. For further information regarding signed interpreter travel and child care expenses contact Ousmaan Broomfield 01217643839 or 08007839967. On Tuesday daytime members of the group have been invited to a meeting with our close neighbours at Perry Common community centre who are part of Witton Lodge Community Association whose aims are community regeneration.

Kingstanding Neighbourhood Forum

The forum have had tremendous support and encouragement from the local police. The forum has always found total support in relation to reports of incidences and all residents problems which have been brought to our attention. In saying this, ourselves and the local police, can only act in such matters when they are brought to our attention. We look forward to continuing our part in this and will always give full attention to residents who contact us in regard to these relevant matters. Both we and the local police recognise that Rome wasn't built in a day but if we all work together we are sure that for the residents of Kingstanding tomorrow can be a better day.

What's in it for the young of Kingstanding

If you are young, bored and have got ideas about what there should be for you in Kingstanding we want to know. Blog it to us by leaving your comments below. Perhaps, if we work together, we can work something out.

Kingstanding Neighbourhood Forum

The forum are already enjoying the support of local traders in Kingstanding and more are welcome. Like myself it is far easier to visit any of these such as the one I visited this morning Kingstanding Hardware which is conveniently next to the library at the circle. Though parking is heavily restricted the service was excellent.

Kingstanding Neighbourhood Forum

The forum is already looking ahead to organising next years(2007) carnival. Anyone who wishes to participate, support or help in anyway they can we welcome your interest. Please contact derrickhailing@blueyonder.co.uk
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Kingstanding Housing steering group

The group will be holding a meeting on Tuesday 17th October 6:00 to 7:30 at Kingstanding leisure centre. Everyone welcome.

Kingstanding Neighbourhood Forum

The next community walk is on Sunday 22nd October. All are welcome so see you there at 3:00 clock at Kingsthorne school. Allow one hour for the walk in the surronding area.

Kingstanding Neighbourhood Forum

There will be another community watch patrol tonight. This will be in the Danesbury Crescent area between 7 pm and 8.30 pm. All those interested meet at 6.45 pm at Kingstanding Leisure centre or see you there. All welcome.

To contact Kingstanding neighbourhood Forum any time E-mail
kingstandingforum@ blueyonder.co.uk. All enquires confidential. The forum is there to make your day a better day.
Kingstanding Neighbourhood forum.

Up and running

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Problems that need addressing-

If enough people agree on certain areas of problem that need addressing and are willing to put forward their opinoins we hope to send them to the birmingham council or other organisations to get your opinions put forward.