Digbeth Residents AssociationMinutes of Meeting
Spotted DogDigbeth2nd February 20097pmPresent
Adam CrossleyChair and Digbeth ResidentPC Jimmy HendricksonDigbeth Neighbourhood Officer PC Kate OllisDigbeth Neighbourhood Officer Approximately 20 Digbeth Residents
Apologies
PC Phil BatesDigbeth Neighbourhood Officer Sgt Mick O’LoughlinDigbeth Neighbourhood SergeantThe rep from the council would of come to the meeting had he known, the messagewas not passed on to him correctly. His name is Andrew Rounds and he will come tothe meeting next month. JT asked him about the Park and the Derelict buildings inthe area which he said he would discuss at the next meeting.Sarah Royal from FOHP committee will not be attending meetings however the oldheadmaster from Calthorpe School was also heavily involved and will speak with us.The Heritage Lottery bid was turned down, however there should be £125000-£150000 towards developing play areas for the kids in park and this will be donethrough liaising with local schools. Noted that the park needs lighting desperately.Residents need to keep on top of it to get their voices heard.The Big City Plan has been translated into plain English – Look at
Digbeth.org
for the link Big City Plan consultation finishes on 06/02/09 but there will be further consultations.Meeting on 10
th
Feb at Paragon Hotel – hope all residents will attend. Councillor Aliis the organiser.Starts at 6pm.6:20pm Introductions.6:30pm PowerPoint presentation.7pm Workshops.8:30pm What’s next for the Big City Plan.Residents need to get booked on this consultation asap. Thursday is the deadline. Need to email
Kate to forward on email sent from JT.Suggestions for speakers on the day – Kent (Rainbow PH) and Joe Hollyoake
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