Update from Neighbourhood Manager
Minutes:
Making The Difference Programme
It was noted that over 169 applications had been received (totalling over £750k worth of bids) against £50k of available resources, which was the highest number of bids in the borough. From this forty-five successful projects and three reserve had been shortlisted and our assembly was again successful in securing a matching contribution of £10k from the NDC, which enabled us to support more bids than otherwise.
In a new development Neighbourhoods had also provided 2 workshops (1 in the East and 1 in the West of the borough) covering all the requirements of successfully organising and delivering projects. In addition to ensure all projects are properly supported each one has a designated project officer that will work with groups.
Those who had not been successful in obtaining funding had been provided with information on alternative sources of funding.
Community Pay Back Scheme
Projects were being sought that would benefit from unpaid labour from offenders and those present were asked to advise the Neighbourhoods Team if they were aware of any local projects requiring free labour.
West Green Road / Philip Lane Strategy Group
At the invitation of the chair of the Assembly Cllr Diakides, the Leader of the Council Cllr Kober, accompanied by senior council officials, had visited the West Green Road / Philip Lane area to give traders an opportunity to highlight issues of local concern. During the visit the Leader had discussions with local business people who were part of the West Green Road and Philip Lane Business Strategy Group and the issues raised were being taken up by the Neighbourhoods Team.
Markfield Park –‘Walking Wednesdays’
It was noted that ‘Walking Wednesdays’ were being held in Markfield Park and that the two designated meeting points were Crowland Road and South Tottenham Station. Anyone was welcome to join the group.
Home Composting Scheme
Residents were asked to contact Adam Parvez Environmental Resources Officer for Sustainable Food, Policy and Projects on 0208 489 5691, regarding this scheme. If there was sufficient interest expressed Adam willing to attend resident’s association meetings to discuss the scheme further.