Digbeth Residents AssociationMinutes of Meeting

Paragon HotelDigbethMonday 5

October 20097pmPresent

Adam CrossleyChair and Digbeth ResidentPCSO Mark BrittleDigbeth Neighbourhood TeamAndy SheppardNeighbourhood Manager Approximately 15 Digbeth Residents

Apologies

PC Kate OllisDigbeth Neighbourhood TeamPC Phil BatesDigbeth Neighbourhood TeamThe hostel has been approved, ‘Back Packers’ type accommodation. Residents express concernregarding this, There were 54 Objections, but the planning was granted with conditions (not specified),There has been a lack of communication from the council, and residents are unhappy with this, therehas been no reply to emails or letters. Residents are concerned with the effect this will have on theDigbeth Neighbourhood, bringing up issues such as parking, noise, crime etc..Andy Sheppard attended the meeting and took details regarding the residents concerns about the‘Backpackers’.Traffic Junction at Cheapside and Alcester Street still a cause for concern, can police look at thenumber of accidents which have occurred here for next meeting. No reply from Police or Fire Service concerning the planning for the Backpackers, this informationhas come from John Davies at Alpha Tower.Digbeth History and Future – IKON Gallery, Tuesday 6

October 2009, 6.30pm – 8.30pmKate Baker who works voluntarily for the council for Digital Birmingham and wants to bring Digital toDigbeth ‘Residents’.Her email is: HYPERLINK "mailto:kate.e.baker@gmail.com"kate.e.baker@gmail.comShe will attend a future residents meeting with a colleague to do a presentation on Digital Birmingham.Andy Sheppard suggested a *Walk About*? Looking at Monday 12

?YOOSK! Look on Website!Residents still want local councillors to attend meeting, Adam to organise.