Post by Mitch on Feb 20, 2006 17:05:00 GMT
Councillor Foster's waxing lyrical again ;D
I might bob along to this meeting next week Michele at Marsden School - 1st March/6.30pm. Did you get this rag through your door recently? I wanna know how much it cost as it seems like a huge waste of money (although not quite ranking as bad as County's 'Vision' magazine which takes the all time mouldy biscuit award for useless information and waste of paper.
I'm curious about the meeting though, and fancy going along to see what people are suggesting needs improving in the area. You fancy coming next week michele? Should be interesting.
www.pendle.gov.uk/site/scripts/news_article.php?newsID=148
New Life in Nelson - read all about it!
Housing news
Published: Thursday 9th February 2006
Residents in the Southfield, Walverden and Cloverhill areas of Nelson can read all about how their area could be improved, thanks to the first newsletter from the new Neighbourhood Management Team.
The active new team, based at 120 Railway Street, works in the heart of the community to make a real difference to the quality of life for thousands of Nelson residents.
The newsletter gives local people the chance to fill in a quick survey to say what things are important in their neighbourhood - and get the chance of winning some tins of delicious biscuits kindly donated by the area's own Farmhouse Biscuits.
Local people are also encouraged to contribute ideas or information about their areas for the next newsletter and can contact the team on (01282) 615728.
Rob Mooney who leads the team of five says:
"We're taking a fresh approach to dealing with the problems which are bringing communities down, such as anti-social behaviour, fear of crime, drugs problems and grot spots.
"Our aim is to listen and learn from residents and to link up with all the key agencies including the police, the health authority and Pendle Council to ensure a better quality of life."
Residents can attend the next Neighbourhood Action Group meeting on Wednesday 1st March at 6.30 pm at Marsden Community School to give their views.
Councillor David Foster who chairs Nelson's Area Committee which makes key decisions about Nelson and who is a ward councillor for Cloverhill said:
"Many people have said that Nelson is dead as a town, I challenge them to come on board with us to make a difference.
"Nelson was named after a great naval hero and it was a great town when cotton was king. With the people's help we can make Nelson a great town again.
"This newsletter will help to keep residents informed on what is going on in their area. It is vital that residents keep coming forward with their ideas to improve their neighbourhoods," he added.
The newsletter includes a wealth of useful contacts and sets out how the Team will be developing an important Action Plan.
It also includes some fascinating facts from recent face to face surveys carried out with over 600 residents in the area including:
Rubbish, litter, speeding vehicles and young people hanging around are what residents said were the main problems in neighbourhoods.
42% of residents rated their neighbourhood as a good place to live
68% of residents felt their neighbourhood won't get better in the next three years.
59% of residents see themselves living in their neighbourhood in five years' time.
08/02/2006
I might bob along to this meeting next week Michele at Marsden School - 1st March/6.30pm. Did you get this rag through your door recently? I wanna know how much it cost as it seems like a huge waste of money (although not quite ranking as bad as County's 'Vision' magazine which takes the all time mouldy biscuit award for useless information and waste of paper.
I'm curious about the meeting though, and fancy going along to see what people are suggesting needs improving in the area. You fancy coming next week michele? Should be interesting.
www.pendle.gov.uk/site/scripts/news_article.php?newsID=148
New Life in Nelson - read all about it!
Housing news
Published: Thursday 9th February 2006
Residents in the Southfield, Walverden and Cloverhill areas of Nelson can read all about how their area could be improved, thanks to the first newsletter from the new Neighbourhood Management Team.
The active new team, based at 120 Railway Street, works in the heart of the community to make a real difference to the quality of life for thousands of Nelson residents.
The newsletter gives local people the chance to fill in a quick survey to say what things are important in their neighbourhood - and get the chance of winning some tins of delicious biscuits kindly donated by the area's own Farmhouse Biscuits.
Local people are also encouraged to contribute ideas or information about their areas for the next newsletter and can contact the team on (01282) 615728.
Rob Mooney who leads the team of five says:
"We're taking a fresh approach to dealing with the problems which are bringing communities down, such as anti-social behaviour, fear of crime, drugs problems and grot spots.
"Our aim is to listen and learn from residents and to link up with all the key agencies including the police, the health authority and Pendle Council to ensure a better quality of life."
Residents can attend the next Neighbourhood Action Group meeting on Wednesday 1st March at 6.30 pm at Marsden Community School to give their views.
Councillor David Foster who chairs Nelson's Area Committee which makes key decisions about Nelson and who is a ward councillor for Cloverhill said:
"Many people have said that Nelson is dead as a town, I challenge them to come on board with us to make a difference.
"Nelson was named after a great naval hero and it was a great town when cotton was king. With the people's help we can make Nelson a great town again.
"This newsletter will help to keep residents informed on what is going on in their area. It is vital that residents keep coming forward with their ideas to improve their neighbourhoods," he added.
The newsletter includes a wealth of useful contacts and sets out how the Team will be developing an important Action Plan.
It also includes some fascinating facts from recent face to face surveys carried out with over 600 residents in the area including:
Rubbish, litter, speeding vehicles and young people hanging around are what residents said were the main problems in neighbourhoods.
42% of residents rated their neighbourhood as a good place to live
68% of residents felt their neighbourhood won't get better in the next three years.
59% of residents see themselves living in their neighbourhood in five years' time.
08/02/2006
