Archive for the ‘Lozells’ Category
Posted on 2nd April 2012 by Jo Burrill
Introducing a small grants funding open to groups and organisations operating in the Lozells and East Handsworth Ward to support activities related to environmental issues.
This is a grant programme funded through a donation by Apollo Group to Midland Heart and is being overseen by the Lozells and East Handsworth Environment and Housing Forum.
Click below to download the full guidance and application form:
LEHEHF Small Grants Guidance and Application form FINAL
A total of 14 grants will be awarded of:
Gold 1 x £1500 award
Silver 3 x £500 awards
Bronze 10 x £200 awards
Closing date is Wednesday 23rd May at 6pm
Please feel free to circulate this to your contacts in the area. For further information please contact me on the contact details in the guidance notes or leave a comment below.
Posted on 2nd April 2012 by Jo Burrill
Tags: apollo group, environmental grants, funding, grot spots, Midland Heart, small grants scheme, tackling environmental issues
Posted in Birchfield, Charity, Community Engagement, Environmental, Lozells, Safe, Clean and Green, Social Enterprise, Voluntary and Community Sector, Volunteering | No Comments »
Posted on 22nd March 2012 by Jo Burrill
http://www.flickr.com/photos/westmidlandspolice/page2/
Our local police have again made the news following a huge drug and cash haul following a raid in Lozells!
These are due to tip-offs and information from local people who do not want our beautiful area associated with drugs and the crime and anti-social behaviour that accompanies it.
Anyone with information on those responsible for drug crime in their neighbourhood should call police on 101. Alternatively, people who do not want to speak with police officers directly can call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
A further benefit of this successful raid is that the proceeds of crime will eventually be coming back into our communities in the form of Proceeds of Crime Act funding available to communities, as reported here
Read the full story below… (more…)
Posted on 22nd March 2012 by Jo Burrill
Tags: cannabis factory, cash seized, crimestoppers, drug dealers, drugs haul, heroin seized, lucy bird, proceeds of crime act, West Midlands Police
Posted in Birchfield, Crime, Handsworth, Lozells, Safe, Clean and Green | No Comments »
Posted on 20th February 2012 by Jo Burrill
An invitation extended to all residents, businesses and friends of the Lozells, Birchfield and East Handsworth neighbourhoods to attend the second annual People’s Conference.
The Conference will be held at 10.00 – 1.00 pm on Saturday March 3 2012 at City College Birmingham (Soho Road Handsworth Campus B21 9DP).
The Conference continues the theme ‘communities coming together’ - how, with fewer resources, residents, third sector and public sector organisations can work together to make Lozells, Handsworth and Birchfield better places in which to live and work.
People’s Conference 2011 succeeded in raising key themes and putting forward recommendations for addressing them. We have been acting on those recommendations and are organising this Conference as a way of sharing with you what we have been doing as well as illustrating some of the exciting initiatives occurring across the ward.
Conference Agenda and Registration Details (more…)
Posted on 20th February 2012 by Jo Burrill
Tags: big society, Birchfield, birchfield residentsw, Communities achieving together, community development trust, community first, community panel, michael brown, north west birmingham development agency, people's conference, resident involvement, waseem zaffar
Posted in Birchfield, Birmingham, Community Engagement, Handsworth, Leadership, Lozells, Make a Contribution, Voluntary and Community Sector | 1 Comment »
Posted on 20th February 2012 by Jo Burrill
Lozells all days <- click on this map to see new ward based collections in the Lozells and East Handsworth ward with the different days of collections show in different colour.
In Birchfield area it looks like most collections will be on a THURSDAY, apart from three areas which will be on a WEDNESDAY. Can anyone advise from the map, which three areas these are?
A hotline has been established by the Council for enquiries from residents. Please
telephone 0121 675 7454 to report any issues with the new service or visit the website
www.birmingham.gov.uk/collections.
Some further information from the local councillor:” (more…)
Posted on 20th February 2012 by Jo Burrill
Tags: bin collections, Birmingham City Council, changes, Environmental, Fleet and Waste Management, refuse collection, ward based collections
Posted in Birchfield, Birmingham, Birmingham City Council, Environmental, Lozells, Safe, Clean and Green | 1 Comment »
Posted on 14th December 2011 by Jo Burrill
Message from Saeed, co-chair of Lozells Neighbourhood Forum:
“Your local Policing team and the Lozells Neighbourhood Forum are holding a community awareness raising meeting for anyone living or working in the community to find out about how we can ‘beat the burglars’.
There has been a spike in burglaries across our area again (we had a previous surge in May early this year). I know this is a concern for a number of local neighbourhoods too.
The full details of the meeting are:
Date:
Thursday 15th December 2011
Time:
6pm – a warm cuppa with biscuits & a chance to meet others
6.30pm – 7.30pm meeting (we will start and finish on time)
Venue:
St Pauls & St Silas Church Centre, 80 Lozells Road, Lozells, Birmingham, B19 2TL.”
Some tips for keeping your home and belongings safe:
Burglary Crime Prevention Advice
• Always lock doors and windows securely. Even if only going out for a few minutes.
• Keep valuables out of sight and ensure curtains are closed once it gets dark.
• Consider purchasing timer switches for your lights or leave a couple of bulbs on when heading out after dark.
• Install a burglar alarm as a visible deterrent.
• Ensure that sheds, garages and other out-buildings are securely locked.
• Cancel milk / newspaper deliveries if you are away from home for any considerable time.
• Never leave car keys or important documents near doors, letterboxes or windows.
• Always check before opening your door to strangers. If in doubt, keep them out.
Inside a burglars mind
• Burglars are usually opportunistic criminals that look out for insecure homes.
• A building that presents itself as unoccupied or insecure is far more likely to be targeted by a burglar than a home that is properly secured.
• Burglars usually break into homes which they believe offer the best opportunity to carry out their crime undetected.
Things a burglar may lookout for
• Ground floor windows left open.
• Side gates left open or insecure.
• Ladders left outside, allowing burglars possible access to otherwise inaccessible windows.
• Garden sheds left insecure.
• Easy access to garden tools that could be used to force entry into your home.
• Unlit houses with curtains open after dark.
Keeping your keys safe
• Never leave spare keys concealed near your door. Burglars know all of the hiding places.
• Prevent letterbox burglaries by storing house keys securely and away from doors.
• Never label your keys. If they were stolen or lost, a criminal could easily find your home and know which keys to use.
Make it look like you are at home
• Consider purchasing timer switches to turn lights on and off if you are not home.
• Encourage trusted neighbours to park their car on your drive if you are out.
• If heading out in the evening, make sure your curtains are closed and leave a light on.
• Ask trusted neighbours to remove any post or deliveries from your porch area if not at home.
Keeping your keys safe
• Never leave spare keys concealed near your door. Burglars know all of the hiding places.
• Prevent letterbox burglaries by storing house keys securely and away from doors.
• Never label your keys. If they were stolen or lost, a criminal could easily find your home and know which keys to use.
Going on holiday?
• Cancel deliveries such as milk & newspapers.
• Arrange for trusted neighbours or family members to keep an eye on your home.
• Always remember to set your burglar alarm.
• If you have family members living nearby, give them a spare key and ask them to open / close curtains and put the light on regularly.
Any Questions?
• For daily updates from local officers, please join @brumpolice on twitter.
You can view more home security advice online.
Posted on 14th December 2011 by Jo Burrill
Tags: burglary, burglary prevention, home safety, Lozells and East Handsworth Neighbourhood Police Team, lozells neighbourhood forum, saeed haque, safety, west midland police
Posted in Birchfield, Handsworth, Lozells, Safe, Clean and Green, Uncategorized | No Comments »
Posted on 26th October 2011 by Jo Burrill
Stay safe and secure this winter - Advice and information from Lozells and East Handsworth Neighbourhood police
The clocks go back on Sunday and the nights are getting darker as we head for wintertime. Officers in Lozells and East Handsworth would like to encourage local residents to think about their home security.
Unfortunately, burglary offences traditionally rise during the winter months. To help secure your home during the winter months, please consider the following advice: (more…)
Posted on 26th October 2011 by Jo Burrill
Tags: brumpolice, burglary prevention, home safety, lucy bird, neighbourhood watch, police advice, winter advice, winter advice Lozells and East Handsworth Neighbourhood Police Team
Posted in Birchfield, Birmingham, Health, Lozells, Safe, Clean and Green | No Comments »
Posted on 19th October 2011 by Jo Burrill
Did you know that….
Cherry Tree Children’s Centre can help you to look for a job or access to training.
They are holding a drop-in session at Lozells Methodist Church Centre to offer informal support on:
Tuesday 25th October between 10am and 4pm.
They can help with:
- Searching for a job
- Writing a CV
- Filling in an application form
- How to do well in an interview
- More information about getting work experience and volunteering
More information about:
Computer skills training
Food Safety/ Hygiene Certificate training
Customer Service training
Health and Safety training
Lozells Methodist Church
(Corner of Lozells street and Gerrard Street)
Drop in 10am – 4pm
Posted on 19th October 2011 by Jo Burrill
Tags: advice, cherry tree children centre, drop-in, Ellen Pugsley, Employment, Lozells Methodist Church Centre, training, Volunteering
Posted in Employment, Family and Children, Learning, Lozells, Succeed Economically, Volunteering, Young People | No Comments »
Posted on 26th September 2011 by Jo Burrill
Come along and meet your local councillors at the Lozells and East Handsworth Ward Committee meeting on:
Wednesday 5th October 2011 at 7.00 p.m.
at Welford Primary School, Welford Road, B20 2BL.
This meeting will be attended by a representative of AMEY, who are responsible for taking care of streets through a contract with Birmingham City Council. There will also be an update from the Neighbourhood Police on tackling local issues, especially ongoing problems that need to be tackled by a range of agencies. There will also be an update on progress with the My Place Young People’s facility in the area.
For more information on this meeting, have a look at
www.birmingham.gov.uk/democracy
For any further information please contact Louisa Nisbett by email:
louisa_nisbett@birmingham.gov.uk
Posted on 26th September 2011 by Jo Burrill
Tags: amey, Birmingham City Council, councillor don brown, councillor hendrina quinnen, councillor zaffar, Councillors, don b brown, hendrina quinnen, Lozells & East Handsworth Ward Committee, meetings, my place, waseem zaffar, Welford Primary School, Young People
Posted in Birchfield, Birmingham, Leadership, Lozells | No Comments »
Posted on 31st August 2011 by Jo Burrill
Sonia Hyman at Handsworth Social Media Surgery
There has been a lot of talk locally about the use of social media during the recent disturbances in the city. Some have blamed social media, some have praised it for its use in getting quick, up to date information out.
A social media surgery is a chance for our local voluntary and community organisations and active citizens to find out how to use it for themselves.
This isn’t the first time social media surgeries have taken place in Lozells, Birchfield and Handsworth – so what to expect? (more…)
Posted on 31st August 2011 by Jo Burrill
Tags: audioboo, nick booth, podnosh, social media surgery, sonia hyman
Posted in Birchfield, Birmingham, Handsworth, Learning, Lozells, Make a Contribution, Social Media, Voluntary and Community Sector, Volunteering | 1 Comment »
Posted on 31st August 2011 by Jo Burrill
Learning at Aspire and Succeed in Lozells. Copyright Aspire and Succeed
Dear Parent
This Saturday, 3rd September 2011 between 10am -12pm at:
Aspire and Succeed at The Carpenters Rd Hub, 3a Carpenters Rd, Lozells, B19 2BA, we will be holding our Annual Open morning for the new academic year. A team of experienced Teachers will be at hand to talk to parents about (more…)
Posted on 31st August 2011 by Jo Burrill
Tags: aspire and succeed, education, Open Day, school, Social Enterprise, tutoring
Posted in Birchfield, Birmingham, Family and Children, Handsworth, High Quality of Life, Learning, Lozells, Social Enterprise, Succeed Economically, Voluntary and Community Sector, Young People | No Comments »
