Verbal report of the South East Community Assembly Manager
Minutes:
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David Luck, Community Assembly Manager, gave a presentation on activities in the Woodhouse Ward which included some statistical information, and information regarding the Health Champions Project and the activities of the Woodhouse Forum and Handsworth Forum. He also informed the Assembly of the Community First funding arrangements and provided details of the funded projects. David Luck also reported on the Handsworth Fun Day and the work of the Salvation Army, Handsworth Historical Society and Friends of Shirtcliffe. In conclusion, the Community Assembly was informed of a field being designated a QEII Field in Trust at Woodhouse Mill. |
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11.1 |
Public Questions |
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Responses to public questions were provided as follows:- |
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A member of the public indicated that the majority of Handsworth Park was owned by Ackroyd and Abbott. |
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David Luck explained that the Emerging Issues Fund was an amount set aside per Ward for issues which arose. Community groups were able to apply for funds from this allocation but the need had to be demonstrable. |
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11.2 |
RESOLVED: That the South East Community Assembly:- |
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notes the information reported; and |
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welcomes the positive items reported, particularly in these times of financial stringency. |