BROADGREEN TASKING GROUP
Wednesday 16th December 2009.
A G E N D A
1. Welcome and introductions.
2. Apologies for absence.
3. Approve minutes from meeting 11/11/09
4. Matters Arising from minutes 11/11/09
The Police Team has undertaken surveys with residents to find the 3 priorities:
· DRUGS - AMBER COURT
Officers working with landlords and residents will work to improve the security of the buildings to prevent entry. Officers will patrol at key times in the area including pro active plain clothed operations. Warrants will be executed in locations found to be supplying or allowing the use of controlled drugs in the area.
· ANTI-SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR - TESCOS OCOTAL WAY
Officers working with Tesco's and Swindon Borough Council Community Safety Partnership will patrol the location gathering evidence to take repeat offenders to court with the intent of applying for Anti Social Behaviour Orders.
· CYCLING ON FOOTPATHS - MANCHESTER ROAD
Officers plan to work with Swindon Borough Council, Community leaders and schools to provide education with regards to cycling law to the community. This will be followed by a number of enforcement days where persons will be dealt with for any offences disclosed at the time.
COMMUNITY ISSUES:
· Parking Issues
· Youth report
· STFC report/New Swindon Co/Tesco/BG Centre
· HIMO report
· Update on Broadgreen Community Plan
· BG Breakfast club/St Lukes Church/Discovery Church/Mosque Report
· Update on Community Bridge Building
Purpose of the meeting
To work within the priorities established at the community engagement event
To follow up and monitor agreed tasks
To establish further tasks that relate to the priorities
Accuracy of minutes and specific matters arising not on the Agenda
Broadgreen Neighbourhood Tasking Group
Wednesday 11th November 2009
Attending:
PC Michael Diffin BG NPT Beat Manager
Karen Leakey Chair BG NTG/BSACC
Derique Montaut Ward Councillor
Rob O’Carroll SBC Planning Officer
Janet Thomas Wiltshire Police
Mark Issacs Swindon Town Football Club
Joanna Laing SBC
Andy Reeves SBC Community Manager
James Wallin Swindon Advertiser
Mark Walker Central Cluster Lead
Julie Mattinson SWADS
Ahmed Ismail Somali Community
Nazma Ramruttun Bond
Apologies for absence:
John Taylor Volunteer Community Worker
John Bishop St Luke’s Church
Mansoor Khan Broad Street Mosque
Azim Khan Broad Street Mosque
Fiona Page SBC Community Manager
Mr M Ali Manchester Road Mosque
PC Q Sheikh Community Engagement Team
Carol Heneghan New Swindon Co
Ged Cassell SBC Head Learning and Engagement
Sophia McIntyre Vice Liaison Officer
Mark Walker CP2 Director
Louise Doughty Food Regulating Team
Liz Vincent St Joseph’s School
Ray Read SBC Parking Department
Lindsay Poole SBC Youth Worker
Sue D’amico DIP @ Police Station
Bob Johnson SBC Community Facilities
Caroline Fowles PCT
Jim Allmark Discovery church
Junab Ali Ward Councillor
Doug Imrie Community Sports Coach
Graham Wellar Wiltshire Fire Service
Angus Macpherson Broadgreen breakfast club
Nick Conlon Parking Enforcement
Gareth Jones Parking Enforcement
Richard Palacio SBC Environmental Enforcement
John Phillips Broad Street Area Community Council
Santana Souza Goan Community Leader – Swindon
Father Christopher St Luke’s Church
1. Approve minutes of the last meeting (11/11/09)
2. Matters arising from the previous minutes (11/11/09)
PRIORITY 1: LITTER/ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES
Action
MD: This is a vast problem – the task Richard has been set in the BG area is very big – I think
it’s a good idea to narrow the problem down. If we target particular streets one month at a
time then move onto the next problem area. We can work together with our patrols
and the community phoning in and letting us know where the problem is. Over a rolling
12 months we can cover specific areas.
DM: 2 –3 years ago this issue was raised about the cost of cleaning graffiti from buildings – I think
the figure was £300,000 that works out to ¾ million over 3 years. The resolution at Council
was that those caught would result in enforcement action taken against them as they have total
disregard for those living in communities. Has Wiltshire Police had any reports of taking action
against those individuals responsible?
MW: There have been a number of prosecutions – Richard’s team has acquired covert surveillance
which has allowed a dozen prosecutions to have taken place. There has been good
partnership working between the Borough and Wiltshire Constabulary.
The age of some of the offenders are too young to take civil action against. Stephen Taylor
Would have these results. We could engage Street Smart colleges working with people
In the local community including the younger community.
KL: We are working in Partnership with St Joseph’s school (through Liz Vincent), which would
Be a good contact.
Report from Richard Palacio
We have met with the Swindon Landlords Forum on the 13th October, including the 3 top landlords for the Broadgreen area and delivered 3 messages ;-
1. They have a legal duty to inform their tenants of the arrangements for disposing of domestic waste. If they are unable to demonstrate the steps taken to inform their tenants then they themselves are liable should waste be found incorrectly presented from occupiers of their property. We have provided notices in appropriate languages that landlords can put up in their properties for this purpose.
2. Case law judgement has been made that land owners can be held responsible for fencing land so as to prevent it being an easy target for fly tipping. In particular this is appropriate to apply where garages are set back from rear alleyways.
3. Landlords of vacant properties have duty to maintain the land associated with the property and keep it clear of accumulations of waste. Where waste likely to provide harbourage to rats or mice builds up at a property, the Council may serve notice on the owner simply by addressing it to "The Owner" and affixing to the property. Thereafter they may register a charge against the property to it's recover the costs associated with removing the waste.
Since last we met we have issued one fixed penalty notice for fly tipping in Broadgreen and have a targeted CCTV operation ongoing with other offenders being processed.
We have served two notices concerning refuse in gardens, one was cleared by the owner, the other was cleared by us.
Fly posters have been removed from hoardings around Corporation Street etc - our costs have been recovered from Global Gathering, Twice As Nice etc .
We are now starting enforcement work on abandoned shopping trolleys. Complaints reporting trolleys should be made to 445501- the Swindon Services number, they then give us a breakdown of the main stores causing a problem. We speak to the management at the stores, examine the steps they take to prevent trolleys being abandoned, where we are not satisfied they are doing enough to prevent trolleys leaving their premises we start seizing the ones we find in the street and invoicing the store for our costs. Presently we are focussing on ASDA and Sainsbury's. Next we shall be starting on Tescos which are typically encountered in Broadgreen, unless they implement measures as agreed.
I believe the problem of the fish being sold in the street has been resolved - let me know if this is not the case.
PRIORITY 2: Speeding
Action: Work between: Police/Highways/Fire and residents.
Update, report and identify ongoing tasks:
MD: We had a discussion around this priority at the Community Council meeting about this – it is
a divisional/force wide/national problem with speeding. From the Policing aspect we have done everything we can. The survey showed 98% of the vehicles are travelling at 22 mph in the area – the speed limit being 30. It is a priority for the community to pick up with Highways – they already have a 20 is plenty campaign in place. There was a little hostility towards this moving from being a police priority – so we agreed to look at this for a month – engage in consultation and take it from there. PCSO’s are going into the youth club in the 17th of this month with the driving simulator. The Fire Brigade took the simulator into the youth club at Drove School last month. My concern is we are tying up a major priority.
NR: What hostility did you get from the community council?
MD: It only came from a couple of members of the Community Council – not the group as a whole. The 20 is plenty campaign is in the Community Plan as one of the priorities.
PRIORITY 3: Anti-social behaviour - alleyways rear Manchester Rd.
Action: Work between: Police/Licensing Dept/Health/Community Safety
Update, report and identify ongoing tasks:
MD: Anti-social behaviour around the Broadgreen Centre – we had some good publicity in the press which did us some favours because Halloween and firework night caused us no problems of negative behaviour – we had patrols out, a couple of people had been stopped in the area and been search for fireworks – nothing was found. We did a campaign by sending out letters for the shops – posters in the shops/emailed all the community leaders informing them of the approach we are taking and the consequences. So far it has been a 100% success – there has been nothing at all. Last year was not good. We had a complaint of a firework on a person roof – it turned out to be their heating system go. Some residents had firework ‘parties’ in their gardens. Some of the younger Goan members had a firework display at the County Ground – run by the adults.
MW: Is that reflective of the rest of the Borough?
MD: From what I heard on the radio – there were problems in other areas.
KL: No complaints came through – thank you for your work.
MD: We must keep looking at what is going on throughout the year and change the priorities around – there is now a patrol strategy in place – we can also empower the Community to take more care of their community.
DM: Would like the above to be noted.
MD: This priority still has a week to run – we will then look at cycling in the area.
OTHER BUSINESS:
Parking Issues
MD: The only issue with parking that I have heard about – at the Muslim Community Leaders
meeting there was a problem at the Broadgreen Community Centre, with regards to parking
in the Centre – although no-one has contacted me directly. It is to do with the council
worker’s working there and not allowing people to use the car park.
NR: The parking there on the Friday is the people can only use the car park if they are using the centre.
MW: The official position of the Council – the car parks are only 5 minutes away from the
Mosque’s - the users are encouraged to use the car parks.
NR: In the past people were allowed to park there.
DM: This situation has come about by the Turkish community –not any of the other Mosque
user’s.
MD: We patrol at key times and there has been no problems parking recently.
NR: People in the community will tell a different story.
MD: March/April time where the Police and Council targeted the entire area.
There have been no problems of late – we also endorse the fact that there are many car parks less than 5 minutes away.
KL: We had a round the table meting earlier this year to talk about problems we had with parking
in the Broadgreen area.
DM: We need to put this problem to bed once and for all – I think we have all taken what ever
action needs to be taken. We have laid down the ground rules.
We will get a lot of prejudice if we pursue this.
KL: The parking issues are on the community priority as there are problems at different times
with parking – the Mosque parking was a issue – we have issues on football days – parking
throughout the week etc.
MD: There are a lot of staff out when the football is on.
Tesco are having problems with parking in their car park on Saturdays.
I have spoken to Mark about this problem – have a meeting with Tesco tomorrow.
Shrivenham Road has problems with parking.
MI: We promote on our website places where people can park.
MD: We had a letter from an MP from a person who had been accosted by residents saying they
could not park there.
MI: Compared to other clubs we do well – STFC there are 260 spaces/we use the
Cricket ground and St Joseph’s school.
MW: Perhaps we could look at signage.
MD: Everyone is working well and doing what they can around the parking.
YOUTH REPORT: Information from Doug Imrie:
We ran a training session last weekend for the teams who were going to play in the tournament and they seemed to really enjoy it. I think what we'll look to do is run a weekly training session on a Saturday 11.00am - 12.30pm for those who wish to attend and once numbers are up we can look to run a tournament and invite some local teams to come and compete.
Weekly training starts on Saturday 7th November 2009.
If you could make the various different Migrant communities aware on my behalf I would be extremely grateful.
Any questions please let me know. Contact Doug Imrie: 01793 511033
Lindsay Poole Central Sector Youth Worker:
Contact Lindsay on: 07919 111539 lpoole@swindon.gov.uk
DISCOVERY CHURCH
Report by Jim Allmark: To update everyone, we have had the gate fitted to the back of our building to stop the drinkers congregating there.
STFC REPORT
MI: There were no issues from the Millwall game – the Leeds game was cancelled
There was some minor disorder from the Merlin Public House to the football ground. Parking is good around the Stadium. At the last meeting there were questions asked about the new Stadium. The plans for STFC are in the infancy – We are in on-going discussions with Swindon Borough council and they have looked at a 1st draft plan.
HIMO REPORT
RC: There is nothing to report at the moment.
TESCO
MD: Tesco wish to be more involved with the community and are working with the Broadgreen
NPT. We now have drop in’s for the NPT at Tesco Café – we are also able to publise
posters in Tesco. I am meeting the main store manager tomorrow. We are able to use the
CCTV – which is very good.
FIRE UPDATE
New Swindon Company
www.newswindon.co.uk.
BROADGREEN COMMUNITY PLAN
Report submitted by John Taylor:
The Broadgreen Community Plan was formally launched at the Street Athletic Celebration event in the community centre last month. The ‘full’ plan document has been circulated widely from the Minister for Communities to all Key Partners and the summary document, which you have in front of you, to many residents, faith groups, Elected Councillors and information points
Within the Town.
Whilst the 3 ‘priorities’ are clear these are not exclusive to the much wider list of ‘Community Priorities’ shown in the plan. These are the backbone of ‘Community focussed work’ to be developed and delivered over the next 3 years by the Community Council, working with Partners, in order to make Broadgreen – Friendly, Safe and Clean.
A vital driver that will assist in achieving these outcomes is the Tasking Group!
Karen has already produced an agreed programme of events for 2010 in which all Partners have the opportunity to contribute. As we have all seen in recent years – partnership working is the most effective way of developing community engagement across our richly diverse Broadgreen Community.
Producing the plan was the ‘easy’ bit – delivering the ‘community’s priorities will be more challenging! (www.broadstreetcc.btik.com)
BROADGREEN CENTRE UPDATE:
AR: We have some money – and have over subscription at the Broadgreen Centre
We are increasing the size of the large room and creating 2 smaller rooms.
The whole team will be back working from Broadgreen in the New Year.
We had to move out due to the PCT Tami Flu alert – this has now been suspended.
The parking at Broadgreen Centre on a Friday is a problem, we have to man the Gates. There have been some bookings at the same time the Mosque is running at Broadgreen and this has caused some conflict which we have had to assist with. There are new clearly defined lines in the car park – this was completed the end of September. We are still manning the car park – which is expensive.
The dog fouling at the rear of the building – we have placed signs up – however
They are not very prominent. There will be another hopefully going up soon.
Regarding the allegation that came from residents about anti western words being said – this has been reviewed and referred to the Police – the Team will remain vigilant.
TASK: Look at community garden and benches.
CONNECTING PEOPLE – CONNECTING PLACES (CP2) ;
MW: We are undertaking a partnership process – different cluster are working differently we are
then learning from each other to see what works and what does not.
We want to work with the community and not hold them back. Some communities are not
happy the process has been too slow – SBC need to up their game.
I attended the Street Athletic celebration/Community Plan launch evening, which was good.
I am open to suggestions.
CP2 will change the Public service model – we need to work together – make it more
meaningful and empower people.
we need to change the mindset of the professionals so they operate in new ways.
MD: There is a lot going on in Broadgreen – the BSACC the Tasking group which undertakes
community priorities – everything is already in place here. You could lift this model to
Eastcott and the Town Centre area.
MW: We can build on the Broadgreen good practice along with other areas and build on that
fabric.
ST LUKES/BROADGREEN BREAKFAST CLUB
AOB
Meeting closed at: 11.05 am (2 minute Silence observed for Armistice Day at 11am).
Thank you to everyone who attended – your time and effort is greatly appreciated.
Sunday, 13 December 2009
Tuesday, 17 November 2009
Broadgreen Tasking meeting 11/11/09
BROADGREEN TASKING GROUP
Wednesday 11th November 2009.
A G E N D A
1. Welcome and introductions.
2. Apologies for absence.
3. Approve minutes from meeting 30/09/09
4. Matters Arising from minutes 30/09/09
The Police Team has undertaken surveys with residents to find the 3 priorities:
· LITTER
Hi Visibility patrols to identify and deal with offenders and to target litter hotspots.
· SPEEDING - BROAD STREET
Partnership working between Police, Highways, Fire and residents. Police to commence enforcement operations. Fire to arrange road safety road show to raise awareness of the dangers of speed.
· ANTI-SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR – BROADGREEN CENTRE
Partnership working with Police, Licensing Dept, Health Care and Community Safety. Police to enforce Alcohol Free Zone .
COMMUNITY ISSUES:
· Parking Issues
· Youth report
· STFC report/New Swindon Co/Tesco/BG Centre
· HIMO report
· Update on Broadgreen Community Plan
· BG Breakfast club/St Lukes Church/Discovery Church/Mosque Report
· Update on Community Bridge Building
Purpose of the meeting
To work within the priorities established at the community engagement event
To follow up and monitor agreed tasks
To establish further tasks that relate to the priorities
Accuracy of minutes and specific matters arising not on the Agenda
Broadgreen Neighbourhood Tasking Group
Wednesday 30th September 2009
Attending:
PC Michael Diffin BG NPT Beat Manager
Karen Leakey Chair BG NTG/BSACC
John Taylor Volunteer Community Worker
Derique Montaut Ward Councillor
Rob O’Carroll SBC Planning Officer
Doug Imrie Community Sports Coach
Graham Wellar Wiltshire Fire Service
Andy Reeves Community Hire Team
Angus Macpherson Broadgreen breakfast club
Nick Conlon Parking Enforcement
Gareth Jones Parking Enforcement
James Wallin Swindon Advertiser
Richard Palacio SBC Environmental Enforcement
John Phillips Broad Street Area Community Council
Orla Wiltshire Police
Santana Souza Goan Community Leader – Swindon
Ahmed Somali Leader - Swindon
Father Christopher St Luke’s Church
Apologies for absence:
John Bishop St Luke’s Church
Mark Issacs STFC
Mike Khan Broad Street Mosque
Fiona Page SBC Community Manager
PC Sophia McIntyre Swindon Police
Mr M Ali Manchester Road Mosque
PC Q Sheikh Community Engagement Team
Carol Heneghan New Swindon Co
Ged Cassell SBC Head Learning and Engagement
Sophia McIntyre Vice Liaison Officer
Mark Walker CP2 Director
Louise Doughty Food Regulating Team
Liz Vincent St Joseph’s School
Ray Read SBC Parking Department
Lindsay Poole SBC Youth Worker
Sue D’amico DIP @ Police Station
Bob Johnson SBC Community Facilities
Caroline Fowles PCT
Angus Macpherson Broadgreen breakfast club
Jim Allmark Discovery church
Mark Walker Central Cluster Lead
Junab Ali Ward Councillor
1. Approve minutes of the last meeting (30/09/09)
2. Matters arising from the previous minutes (30/09/09)
PRIORITY 1: LITTER/ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES
Action: Hi Visibility patrols to identify and deal with offenders and to target litter hotspots.
Update, report and identify ongoing tasks:
MD: Safe and clean day was a success – thanks to Richard and his team. Will keep the priority
running due to sporadic dumping. Followed and gave a ticket to a Somali male who was
followed from the Town Centre and dumped rubbish in Broadgreen.
have spoken to community Leaders regarding passing the message on to their group
meetings.
RP: We have a landlords forum coming up – all principal landlords of the area will attend.
there are notices in rented premises explaining to tenants how to dispose of waste.
will support the landlords who are helping.
There was a successful prosecution in Leeds – a land owner was not taking appropriate
steps in disposal of waste.
Back alleyways are owned by SBC – the small bits of land at the rear of properties are
a problem – especially if they are not maintained by the owners.
On the Safe and Clean operation – we wrote to people/removed rubbish this time – we
will go back and visit .
Will raise at the Landlords forum results of the safe and clean.
MD: Could we work with Jane Dudley and explain about the waste laws in various languages?
RP: It is linked to the turnover of tenants – landlords are the key in this matter – perhaps a
uniformed Officer could attend the next meeting?
MD: Agreed to attend – requested email details of next meeting.
DM: The residents have to maintain their own land – SBC should ensure that un-adopted land
must be maintained.
RP: SBC cannot afford to this.
DM: There should not be 2 different standards – the residents have to keep their land clear,
our land can be used as a tip.
RP: If the owner of the rubbish is ID’d SBC will prosecute.
MD: This problem is down to education – can we not have signage up in the alleyways?
RP: Signs would be no good – it would flag up the area that there was a problem and that
Problem would become worse.
We need to deal with the landlords and have formal enforcement.
We have 2 enforcement sites with rolling cameras – there is a prosecution going into the
Paper. If we had the budget it would be great – however we do not have that.
JP: There are 2 shops selling fish – a bag ¾ full of fish heads has recently been dumped in the
Medgebury Rd alleyway
RP: 2 shops have the same owner. Last Saturday a trader was given a 7-day notice to show they
dispose of waste properly. If not they will be fined £300.
Prior to the Safe and Clean there was an issue with some graffiti – NHW had logged some
tags on private homes. We can remove graffiti free of charge, we need a disclaimer
signed – I will forward these onto NHW (TASK: Will email KL with these to print off and
give out to co-ordinators). We had lots of disclaimers back and have removed tags.
FC: Do you remove these free of charge? Will the church be free.
RP: As long as we have a disclaimer – SBC will remove from commercial property (up
to head height) free.
TASK: RP will chase up email disclaimer by John Bishop regarding anti-Christian tags.
PRIORITY 2: Speeding
Action: Work between: Police/Highways/Fire and residents.
Update, report and identify ongoing tasks:
MD: 2 section 2 notices have been issued – regarding seizing vehicles.
20 is plenty campaign is still on-going as a campaign within the community.
Have spoken to some of the parents about cycling in the area as well
as the young people.
PRIORITY 3: Anti-social behaviour - alleyways rear Manchester Rd.
Action: Work between: Police/Licensing Dept/Health/Community Safety
Update, report and identify ongoing tasks:
MD: There have been no complaints; the Church has not put up the fence yet – there have
been no problems in that area. Are looking to close this priority down. There will be a
Wet house in Faringdon road – I feel the drinkers will go there.
There are 2 problem address’s in the area.
We will have a patrol strategy – it is the end of Ramadan and Halloween will begin.
We will look at ASB around the BG Centre as in the past we have had eggs, fireworks
and asb in this area. Operation hawk will bring in more Officers patrolling the area.
If there are a lot of complaints we will chase a dispersal order.
If we obtain one – it would last for 6 months, and people would not be allowed back
in to the area for a 24 hour period. This would give us powers to move people on. I
imagine this priority will run for 6-8 weeks.
The next priority to look at would be cycling – this is an education problem, and mostly
done by the diverse members of the community by not knowing/understanding the
cycling laws. The PCSO’s are doing a cycling course.
DI: Cycling issue – we can help and look for funding.
Working with Roland Thacker and Cheri Wright on 31/10/09 we have the Link centre for the evening 6-10pm. The event is free and young people will be offered free transport from different areas. U15’s and U19’s Football tournament on 3G pitches/dance sessions/basketball (king of court)/Ultimate dodgeball/also Wii, rowing challenge and music. We will have flyers made up.
Contact Doug Imrie: 01793 511033
MD: We will cover as much of the Broadgreen area as possible – could include places of
Worship.
JT: You have a post in St Joe’s – have you passed the message.
MD: We have spoken to the young people and the Leaders regarding information about fireworks
Etc.
MA: Spoke about seeing Prostitutes in Manchester Road
MD: Operation Dobbin will deal with this problem. 8 nights a month operation Dobbin takes
place.
KL: Explained after the meeting about the prostitution situation and gave PC McIntyre’s contact
Details – also contact PC McIntyre regarding the problem.
OTHER BUSINESS:
Parking Issues
NC: Very quiet in the area at the moment.
KL: There has been a report from the Newcastle Street area about parking in residents parking
areas on football Day.
NC: Will look into this.
YOUTH REPORT
DI: The Street Athletic final took place in Manchester – we had no winners, we came back
by 9.30 pm. Some of the parents came and said how good a time they had.
We are running football throughout the Winter – have contacted Community leaders,
and also have female football coaches. We would like to have male adult team – perhaps.
they could play against the police. We are having a 7 aside tournament for the lads.
Hoping to encourage a girls team 14-19 years. Working with Nan Baines.
JT: The minutes should record thanks to Doug for all his hard work and time – it was
great for Broadgreen and Swindon to have Street Athletics come here, hopefully
they will be back 2010.
Lindsay Poole Central Sector Youth Worker:
Contact Lindsay on: 07919 111539 lpoole@swindon.gov.uk
STFC REPORT
MD: On 10/10/09 Swindon are playing Millwall – there will be a vast Police presence
and could be serious disorder. The Policing will begin from 8am – we will catch the
away supporters coming in.
GW: Will you have the horses?
MD: Everything.
HIMO REPORT
ROC The National level document on HIMO.
Last week another document was published which brings together all the results
some of the report is from University cities. At the moment it is the interim document
while they figure out what they are going to do.
FIRE UPDATE
GW: We have the Safe Drive – stay Alive presentation going on at this very moment.
SDSA is taking place at the Empire Cinema in Greenbridge. Everyone from the
Tasking Group has had an invite – if anyone still wants to attend – they are very
welcome. The presentation’s are 10.15 am and 1.15pm. SBC have supplied
us with 2,000 packs of tissue’s. About 300 children attend the cinema each time
and up until today, 5 school’s have attended. The young people are brought by bus
free of charge.
Since the last meeting we have completed another Salamander project, which is
targeted at young people 13-19 years who are on the cusp of the judicial system.
They spend the week with us we they participate in team building and enhancing
their self esteem. We mix children from schools that do not get along and mix the
teams together. Next time we will invite the Tasking Group in.
MD: Asked about using the driving simulator. Can get the bike simulator from Honda.
GW: We use this for Salamander. We have one we keep here.
MD: Can you bring along the simulator for the various festivals that are held throughout
The year?
GW: Resources are a problem – everyone loves the fire engine – but we are also
operational – we have to maintain a clean exit. Some people apply to have
the engine at their event, then during it they get a call and have to leave. Most of our
external displays are home fire safety checks. We are undertaking Public
Consultation at the moment. It would be worth looking into. KL has asked about
Doing a project with youngsters who speed in their cars.
Perry Payne who works at HQ deals with community safety, he would be very happy
to talk to people.
New Swindon Company
www.newswindon.co.uk.
BROADGREEN COMMUNITY PLAN
JT: The Community plan work has now been completed – the publication date is 21/10/09
an event will be held in the Broadgreen Community centre. A full of editions of the full
report and a much larger number of the summary report will be produced.
The plan states where Broadgreen is at this moment in time, and the aspirations and
the partnership working for the next 3 years. It is a lively document.
www.broadstreetcc.btik.com
BROADGREEN CENTRE UPDATE:
CONNECTING PEOPLE – CONNECTING PLACES (CP2) ;
DM: A debate on CP2 – it can be shaped in various forms. The inner circle of the council
of inner line resources to be de-centralised and to look at how it is going to apply.
How communities will proceed this position – there are some members in the council
that some members see as very challenging to their position as elected
representatives and some may even feel it is threatening to their position. They have
decided they are in a very safe environment now – going into a very challenging position
having to go in and deal with various community groups. That debate is taking place.
There is a stand on Saturday – where they are consulting with people living in the
Central Area and see what they think of it. The Fire and Police will be attending. I don’t
know if I can make it – although I was part of the initiative trying to draw in the various
Agencies.
KL: What about Friday – there is a big CP2 meeting within the Borough to see how the area’s
are doing? I would be interested to learn what has happened in the Central Cluster?
DM: One of things I have personally raised in this – if its going to be successful there needs
to be some form of outcomes for communities and some quick wins to give them confidence
and some value – that debate has taken place and we have asked Officers to identify
those issues. The initiative really is from community groups to start raising some
challenging issues on how they want to see this develop as well.
KL: How are all the community – faith – cultural groups to be represented within this Cluster
everyone has different needs and aspirations? 1 person will be selected as a Cluster
Rep – they cannot talk on behalf of everyone.
DM: I think it is difficult – Central is very long – there are 3 NPT’s it becomes very challenging
and time consuming for members. Everyone is talking about this – but there is no firm
commitment from anyone including community groups.
MD: The Cluster Lead is a part time post. There is a meeting coming up with the Cluster Leads
and Inspector’s. There are over 30 different groups to manage in Broadgreen alone.
FC: We need to look at the basic’s – it goes back to education – what does Community mean,
people have little knowledge of community anymore. I am always trying to encourage
people to be part of the community and wider community at St Luke’s church. We need to
Integrate with each other before we move forward.
DM: Community group leaders need to show a lead – we spoke about having patrols with a wide
range of groups – Christian, Muslim, Police, Community and Jewish, MD and I have been
talking about this for a long time – we have not got to that point – you blame me and I blame
you.
FC: I make real efforts to try and get to know the people at the Mosque – and I suggested if we
walked down the street together it would make a difference, but all the Leader wanted to do
was to talk about selling my Church to him
MD: The NPT is going out of its way to ID the community leaders. There are lots of Business’s
in the area – it would be good to invite all the Leaders to Gable Cross for a big meeting.
DM: KL has had a job getting them around the table to talk about problems.
AOB
JT: This is what Community Bridge Building is all about – I am so pleased as is everyone
else here today – welcoming 2 new members. It would be great to see you at the Broad
Street Area Community Council Meetings (BSACC) on the first Wednesday of each and
every month - 7.30pm start in the Lounge at the Broadgreen Community centre.
I would like to congratulate Michael and his Team because I know although there are
difficulties on the streets you have engaged more people in conversation on the Streets,
that in itself is a really big step forward. Rhys and Stuart are a big part of the community
they are the faces out on the street – they do an outstandingly good job supported by
their Beat Manager and everyone else involved. Their work is outstanding and they are
really good guys.
MD: I have written them up for an award.
We are now doing drop ins all over the place we now go into the Turkish Café
and Portugese café. We do not use the community centre much any more.
KL: Do you not use your room!!?
MD: Could consider sharing the room as an option – we use it as a storage area.
We use the letterbox situated outside the room. It was great in the beginning for
people coming to us – we now go out to the community.
GW: The Fire Service are consulting with the public at the moment on their Business Plan
for the next 3 years. Anyone who has an interest as a stakeholder – and would like
to receive a questionnaire could you please fill in a form. Or visit the webpage:
http://www.wfb.org.uk/irmp/index.html
We would really like to know what we are getting right and what we are doing wrong,
and where people would like us to go in the next 3 years.
DM: There was a story in the Adver regarding the relocation of the centre away from its current
site, I have raised this with the Chief. No plans have come through. As a community group
we should be aware of this – it would move away from the heart of the community.
I made it clear I would challenge this – I think at some stage you need to make views
on this.
GW: There are many different stories – obviously the Fire Station has to expand where the
life risk is – if that is Gable Cross way then we would have to put the station within
striking distance so we can make our attendance times. I don’t think there would not
be a presence in this area.
JP: STFC are hoping for a revamp according the advertiser last night – what do you know
About this?
DM : There have been business plans that are being taken seriously by the council, but they
have not been able to raise the finance. That ground is worth a lot – it is prime land.
There may be a partnership scheme – hotels etc.
KL: Had meeting with Leader of the Council recently – this question came up and the council
position has not changed – they can use the foot print only.
DM: When the Town does well there is a very good feeling that reflects back well on Politicians
and I want to see the Club successful.
ST LUKES/BROADGREEN BREAKFAST CLUB
FC: There is graffiti – not just affecting the Church but also the Harbour project.
The harbour project is vital in trying to help people and it is uncomfortable having to
See graffiti – especially when it is of a racist nature.
Meeting closed at: 11.15 am
Thank you to everyone who attended – your time and effort is greatly appreciated.
Wednesday 11th November 2009.
A G E N D A
1. Welcome and introductions.
2. Apologies for absence.
3. Approve minutes from meeting 30/09/09
4. Matters Arising from minutes 30/09/09
The Police Team has undertaken surveys with residents to find the 3 priorities:
· LITTER
Hi Visibility patrols to identify and deal with offenders and to target litter hotspots.
· SPEEDING - BROAD STREET
Partnership working between Police, Highways, Fire and residents. Police to commence enforcement operations. Fire to arrange road safety road show to raise awareness of the dangers of speed.
· ANTI-SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR – BROADGREEN CENTRE
Partnership working with Police, Licensing Dept, Health Care and Community Safety. Police to enforce Alcohol Free Zone .
COMMUNITY ISSUES:
· Parking Issues
· Youth report
· STFC report/New Swindon Co/Tesco/BG Centre
· HIMO report
· Update on Broadgreen Community Plan
· BG Breakfast club/St Lukes Church/Discovery Church/Mosque Report
· Update on Community Bridge Building
Purpose of the meeting
To work within the priorities established at the community engagement event
To follow up and monitor agreed tasks
To establish further tasks that relate to the priorities
Accuracy of minutes and specific matters arising not on the Agenda
Broadgreen Neighbourhood Tasking Group
Wednesday 30th September 2009
Attending:
PC Michael Diffin BG NPT Beat Manager
Karen Leakey Chair BG NTG/BSACC
John Taylor Volunteer Community Worker
Derique Montaut Ward Councillor
Rob O’Carroll SBC Planning Officer
Doug Imrie Community Sports Coach
Graham Wellar Wiltshire Fire Service
Andy Reeves Community Hire Team
Angus Macpherson Broadgreen breakfast club
Nick Conlon Parking Enforcement
Gareth Jones Parking Enforcement
James Wallin Swindon Advertiser
Richard Palacio SBC Environmental Enforcement
John Phillips Broad Street Area Community Council
Orla Wiltshire Police
Santana Souza Goan Community Leader – Swindon
Ahmed Somali Leader - Swindon
Father Christopher St Luke’s Church
Apologies for absence:
John Bishop St Luke’s Church
Mark Issacs STFC
Mike Khan Broad Street Mosque
Fiona Page SBC Community Manager
PC Sophia McIntyre Swindon Police
Mr M Ali Manchester Road Mosque
PC Q Sheikh Community Engagement Team
Carol Heneghan New Swindon Co
Ged Cassell SBC Head Learning and Engagement
Sophia McIntyre Vice Liaison Officer
Mark Walker CP2 Director
Louise Doughty Food Regulating Team
Liz Vincent St Joseph’s School
Ray Read SBC Parking Department
Lindsay Poole SBC Youth Worker
Sue D’amico DIP @ Police Station
Bob Johnson SBC Community Facilities
Caroline Fowles PCT
Angus Macpherson Broadgreen breakfast club
Jim Allmark Discovery church
Mark Walker Central Cluster Lead
Junab Ali Ward Councillor
1. Approve minutes of the last meeting (30/09/09)
2. Matters arising from the previous minutes (30/09/09)
PRIORITY 1: LITTER/ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES
Action: Hi Visibility patrols to identify and deal with offenders and to target litter hotspots.
Update, report and identify ongoing tasks:
MD: Safe and clean day was a success – thanks to Richard and his team. Will keep the priority
running due to sporadic dumping. Followed and gave a ticket to a Somali male who was
followed from the Town Centre and dumped rubbish in Broadgreen.
have spoken to community Leaders regarding passing the message on to their group
meetings.
RP: We have a landlords forum coming up – all principal landlords of the area will attend.
there are notices in rented premises explaining to tenants how to dispose of waste.
will support the landlords who are helping.
There was a successful prosecution in Leeds – a land owner was not taking appropriate
steps in disposal of waste.
Back alleyways are owned by SBC – the small bits of land at the rear of properties are
a problem – especially if they are not maintained by the owners.
On the Safe and Clean operation – we wrote to people/removed rubbish this time – we
will go back and visit .
Will raise at the Landlords forum results of the safe and clean.
MD: Could we work with Jane Dudley and explain about the waste laws in various languages?
RP: It is linked to the turnover of tenants – landlords are the key in this matter – perhaps a
uniformed Officer could attend the next meeting?
MD: Agreed to attend – requested email details of next meeting.
DM: The residents have to maintain their own land – SBC should ensure that un-adopted land
must be maintained.
RP: SBC cannot afford to this.
DM: There should not be 2 different standards – the residents have to keep their land clear,
our land can be used as a tip.
RP: If the owner of the rubbish is ID’d SBC will prosecute.
MD: This problem is down to education – can we not have signage up in the alleyways?
RP: Signs would be no good – it would flag up the area that there was a problem and that
Problem would become worse.
We need to deal with the landlords and have formal enforcement.
We have 2 enforcement sites with rolling cameras – there is a prosecution going into the
Paper. If we had the budget it would be great – however we do not have that.
JP: There are 2 shops selling fish – a bag ¾ full of fish heads has recently been dumped in the
Medgebury Rd alleyway
RP: 2 shops have the same owner. Last Saturday a trader was given a 7-day notice to show they
dispose of waste properly. If not they will be fined £300.
Prior to the Safe and Clean there was an issue with some graffiti – NHW had logged some
tags on private homes. We can remove graffiti free of charge, we need a disclaimer
signed – I will forward these onto NHW (TASK: Will email KL with these to print off and
give out to co-ordinators). We had lots of disclaimers back and have removed tags.
FC: Do you remove these free of charge? Will the church be free.
RP: As long as we have a disclaimer – SBC will remove from commercial property (up
to head height) free.
TASK: RP will chase up email disclaimer by John Bishop regarding anti-Christian tags.
PRIORITY 2: Speeding
Action: Work between: Police/Highways/Fire and residents.
Update, report and identify ongoing tasks:
MD: 2 section 2 notices have been issued – regarding seizing vehicles.
20 is plenty campaign is still on-going as a campaign within the community.
Have spoken to some of the parents about cycling in the area as well
as the young people.
PRIORITY 3: Anti-social behaviour - alleyways rear Manchester Rd.
Action: Work between: Police/Licensing Dept/Health/Community Safety
Update, report and identify ongoing tasks:
MD: There have been no complaints; the Church has not put up the fence yet – there have
been no problems in that area. Are looking to close this priority down. There will be a
Wet house in Faringdon road – I feel the drinkers will go there.
There are 2 problem address’s in the area.
We will have a patrol strategy – it is the end of Ramadan and Halloween will begin.
We will look at ASB around the BG Centre as in the past we have had eggs, fireworks
and asb in this area. Operation hawk will bring in more Officers patrolling the area.
If there are a lot of complaints we will chase a dispersal order.
If we obtain one – it would last for 6 months, and people would not be allowed back
in to the area for a 24 hour period. This would give us powers to move people on. I
imagine this priority will run for 6-8 weeks.
The next priority to look at would be cycling – this is an education problem, and mostly
done by the diverse members of the community by not knowing/understanding the
cycling laws. The PCSO’s are doing a cycling course.
DI: Cycling issue – we can help and look for funding.
Working with Roland Thacker and Cheri Wright on 31/10/09 we have the Link centre for the evening 6-10pm. The event is free and young people will be offered free transport from different areas. U15’s and U19’s Football tournament on 3G pitches/dance sessions/basketball (king of court)/Ultimate dodgeball/also Wii, rowing challenge and music. We will have flyers made up.
Contact Doug Imrie: 01793 511033
MD: We will cover as much of the Broadgreen area as possible – could include places of
Worship.
JT: You have a post in St Joe’s – have you passed the message.
MD: We have spoken to the young people and the Leaders regarding information about fireworks
Etc.
MA: Spoke about seeing Prostitutes in Manchester Road
MD: Operation Dobbin will deal with this problem. 8 nights a month operation Dobbin takes
place.
KL: Explained after the meeting about the prostitution situation and gave PC McIntyre’s contact
Details – also contact PC McIntyre regarding the problem.
OTHER BUSINESS:
Parking Issues
NC: Very quiet in the area at the moment.
KL: There has been a report from the Newcastle Street area about parking in residents parking
areas on football Day.
NC: Will look into this.
YOUTH REPORT
DI: The Street Athletic final took place in Manchester – we had no winners, we came back
by 9.30 pm. Some of the parents came and said how good a time they had.
We are running football throughout the Winter – have contacted Community leaders,
and also have female football coaches. We would like to have male adult team – perhaps.
they could play against the police. We are having a 7 aside tournament for the lads.
Hoping to encourage a girls team 14-19 years. Working with Nan Baines.
JT: The minutes should record thanks to Doug for all his hard work and time – it was
great for Broadgreen and Swindon to have Street Athletics come here, hopefully
they will be back 2010.
Lindsay Poole Central Sector Youth Worker:
Contact Lindsay on: 07919 111539 lpoole@swindon.gov.uk
STFC REPORT
MD: On 10/10/09 Swindon are playing Millwall – there will be a vast Police presence
and could be serious disorder. The Policing will begin from 8am – we will catch the
away supporters coming in.
GW: Will you have the horses?
MD: Everything.
HIMO REPORT
ROC The National level document on HIMO.
Last week another document was published which brings together all the results
some of the report is from University cities. At the moment it is the interim document
while they figure out what they are going to do.
FIRE UPDATE
GW: We have the Safe Drive – stay Alive presentation going on at this very moment.
SDSA is taking place at the Empire Cinema in Greenbridge. Everyone from the
Tasking Group has had an invite – if anyone still wants to attend – they are very
welcome. The presentation’s are 10.15 am and 1.15pm. SBC have supplied
us with 2,000 packs of tissue’s. About 300 children attend the cinema each time
and up until today, 5 school’s have attended. The young people are brought by bus
free of charge.
Since the last meeting we have completed another Salamander project, which is
targeted at young people 13-19 years who are on the cusp of the judicial system.
They spend the week with us we they participate in team building and enhancing
their self esteem. We mix children from schools that do not get along and mix the
teams together. Next time we will invite the Tasking Group in.
MD: Asked about using the driving simulator. Can get the bike simulator from Honda.
GW: We use this for Salamander. We have one we keep here.
MD: Can you bring along the simulator for the various festivals that are held throughout
The year?
GW: Resources are a problem – everyone loves the fire engine – but we are also
operational – we have to maintain a clean exit. Some people apply to have
the engine at their event, then during it they get a call and have to leave. Most of our
external displays are home fire safety checks. We are undertaking Public
Consultation at the moment. It would be worth looking into. KL has asked about
Doing a project with youngsters who speed in their cars.
Perry Payne who works at HQ deals with community safety, he would be very happy
to talk to people.
New Swindon Company
www.newswindon.co.uk.
BROADGREEN COMMUNITY PLAN
JT: The Community plan work has now been completed – the publication date is 21/10/09
an event will be held in the Broadgreen Community centre. A full of editions of the full
report and a much larger number of the summary report will be produced.
The plan states where Broadgreen is at this moment in time, and the aspirations and
the partnership working for the next 3 years. It is a lively document.
www.broadstreetcc.btik.com
BROADGREEN CENTRE UPDATE:
CONNECTING PEOPLE – CONNECTING PLACES (CP2) ;
DM: A debate on CP2 – it can be shaped in various forms. The inner circle of the council
of inner line resources to be de-centralised and to look at how it is going to apply.
How communities will proceed this position – there are some members in the council
that some members see as very challenging to their position as elected
representatives and some may even feel it is threatening to their position. They have
decided they are in a very safe environment now – going into a very challenging position
having to go in and deal with various community groups. That debate is taking place.
There is a stand on Saturday – where they are consulting with people living in the
Central Area and see what they think of it. The Fire and Police will be attending. I don’t
know if I can make it – although I was part of the initiative trying to draw in the various
Agencies.
KL: What about Friday – there is a big CP2 meeting within the Borough to see how the area’s
are doing? I would be interested to learn what has happened in the Central Cluster?
DM: One of things I have personally raised in this – if its going to be successful there needs
to be some form of outcomes for communities and some quick wins to give them confidence
and some value – that debate has taken place and we have asked Officers to identify
those issues. The initiative really is from community groups to start raising some
challenging issues on how they want to see this develop as well.
KL: How are all the community – faith – cultural groups to be represented within this Cluster
everyone has different needs and aspirations? 1 person will be selected as a Cluster
Rep – they cannot talk on behalf of everyone.
DM: I think it is difficult – Central is very long – there are 3 NPT’s it becomes very challenging
and time consuming for members. Everyone is talking about this – but there is no firm
commitment from anyone including community groups.
MD: The Cluster Lead is a part time post. There is a meeting coming up with the Cluster Leads
and Inspector’s. There are over 30 different groups to manage in Broadgreen alone.
FC: We need to look at the basic’s – it goes back to education – what does Community mean,
people have little knowledge of community anymore. I am always trying to encourage
people to be part of the community and wider community at St Luke’s church. We need to
Integrate with each other before we move forward.
DM: Community group leaders need to show a lead – we spoke about having patrols with a wide
range of groups – Christian, Muslim, Police, Community and Jewish, MD and I have been
talking about this for a long time – we have not got to that point – you blame me and I blame
you.
FC: I make real efforts to try and get to know the people at the Mosque – and I suggested if we
walked down the street together it would make a difference, but all the Leader wanted to do
was to talk about selling my Church to him
MD: The NPT is going out of its way to ID the community leaders. There are lots of Business’s
in the area – it would be good to invite all the Leaders to Gable Cross for a big meeting.
DM: KL has had a job getting them around the table to talk about problems.
AOB
JT: This is what Community Bridge Building is all about – I am so pleased as is everyone
else here today – welcoming 2 new members. It would be great to see you at the Broad
Street Area Community Council Meetings (BSACC) on the first Wednesday of each and
every month - 7.30pm start in the Lounge at the Broadgreen Community centre.
I would like to congratulate Michael and his Team because I know although there are
difficulties on the streets you have engaged more people in conversation on the Streets,
that in itself is a really big step forward. Rhys and Stuart are a big part of the community
they are the faces out on the street – they do an outstandingly good job supported by
their Beat Manager and everyone else involved. Their work is outstanding and they are
really good guys.
MD: I have written them up for an award.
We are now doing drop ins all over the place we now go into the Turkish Café
and Portugese café. We do not use the community centre much any more.
KL: Do you not use your room!!?
MD: Could consider sharing the room as an option – we use it as a storage area.
We use the letterbox situated outside the room. It was great in the beginning for
people coming to us – we now go out to the community.
GW: The Fire Service are consulting with the public at the moment on their Business Plan
for the next 3 years. Anyone who has an interest as a stakeholder – and would like
to receive a questionnaire could you please fill in a form. Or visit the webpage:
http://www.wfb.org.uk/irmp/index.html
We would really like to know what we are getting right and what we are doing wrong,
and where people would like us to go in the next 3 years.
DM: There was a story in the Adver regarding the relocation of the centre away from its current
site, I have raised this with the Chief. No plans have come through. As a community group
we should be aware of this – it would move away from the heart of the community.
I made it clear I would challenge this – I think at some stage you need to make views
on this.
GW: There are many different stories – obviously the Fire Station has to expand where the
life risk is – if that is Gable Cross way then we would have to put the station within
striking distance so we can make our attendance times. I don’t think there would not
be a presence in this area.
JP: STFC are hoping for a revamp according the advertiser last night – what do you know
About this?
DM : There have been business plans that are being taken seriously by the council, but they
have not been able to raise the finance. That ground is worth a lot – it is prime land.
There may be a partnership scheme – hotels etc.
KL: Had meeting with Leader of the Council recently – this question came up and the council
position has not changed – they can use the foot print only.
DM: When the Town does well there is a very good feeling that reflects back well on Politicians
and I want to see the Club successful.
ST LUKES/BROADGREEN BREAKFAST CLUB
FC: There is graffiti – not just affecting the Church but also the Harbour project.
The harbour project is vital in trying to help people and it is uncomfortable having to
See graffiti – especially when it is of a racist nature.
Meeting closed at: 11.15 am
Thank you to everyone who attended – your time and effort is greatly appreciated.
Thursday, 5 November 2009
November Festivals
In Broadgreen we have started looking at Festivals - and each month will give out information on Festivals for that particular month...
NOVEMBER 2009.
ALL SAINTS’ DAY (1 November)
(All Hallows; originally All Martyrs’) Christian (western Churches)
This day provides a chance to offer thanks for the work and witness of all saints, recognising that not all are known or specially celebrated. Many Churches stress this day rather than Halloween, which falls the day before, by holding events especially designed for children.
BIRTHDAY OF GURU NANAK (2 November)
(1469) Sikh
The first Sikh Guru. To celebrate such birthdays, an akhand path, a complete uninterrupted reading of the Guru Granth Sahib, is begun about two days before, so that it will be finished on the morning of the festival. Sikhs gather at the gurdwara to hear sermons and sing hymns about the life of the first Guru.
The congregation then share a meal called langar, which is free. The gurdwaras are usually illuminated and there is also a firework display.
ALL SOULS DAY (2 November)
Christian
On this day the departed are remembered and prayers are offered on their behalf.
ANNIVERSARY OF THE CROWNING OF HAILE SELASSIE 1
(2 November)
Rastafarian
One of the holiest days of the Rastafarian year. It celebrates Haile Selassie’s accession to the Ethiopian throne.
KATHINA DAY (5 November)
Buddhist
On the final day of the three months long Rains Retreat, observed by monks in the Theravada tradition, or at some time during the month that follows it, cloth is presented to the Sangha by members of the lay Buddhist community. This is transformed into a Kathina robe, made by sewing patches of cloth together, and is presented by the monks present to a particular monk. The monk chosen is often deserving or virtuous. A special ceremony is then conducted by 4 colleagues.
The laity are able to gain merit by watching the ceremony.
REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY (8 November)
National
The Sunday nearest to Armistice Day – which is devoted to remembering the dead of the two World wars and wars subsequent.
ANNIVERSARY OF THE BIRTH OF BAHA’U’LLAH
(12 November)
Baha’I
Founder of the Baha’I faith, he was born the eldest son of a Persian nobleman in Tehran, Persia, 1817.
SHICHI-GO-SAN (15 November)
Japanese
Girls of seven – boys of five and girls of three are dressed up in new clothes and taken to a Shinto shrine to pray for their future well-being.
MARTYRDOM OF GURU TEGH BAHADUR (24 November)
Sikh 1675
Born in Amritsar, Guru Tegh Bahadur was the ninth of the ten Gurus who founded Sikhism.He's honoured and remembered as the man who championed the rights for all religious freedom.
He taught liberation from attachment, fear and dependence. Strength should be gained through truth, worship, sacrifice and knowledge. During the reign of Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb, Islam was imposed on the people. Hindu temples were demolished and turned into mosques, higher taxes were charged to non-Muslims and the Emperor persecuted those who would not conform to Islamic law.Guru Tegh Bahadur spoke out amid this persecution. He refused to convert to Islam and in 1675, he was beheaded in Delhi. The site of his execution was later turned into an important Gurdwara.
He's also remembered for his poetry, much of which is included in the Guru Granth Sahib. He married Bibi Gujjari and they had one son: the tenth Guru, Guru Gobind Singh. He founded the city of Anandpur which later became a centre of Sikhism.
EID-UL-ADHA/THE FESTIVAL OF SACRIFIVE (27 November)
Muslim
This major festival (al-Eid-alkabeer) marks the end of the Hajj (pilgrimage to Makkah) on the tenth day of the twelfth month of Dhul –Hijja. The Hajj is one of the five pillars of Islam. Pilgrims sacrifice animals at the village of Mina on their way back to Makkah from Mount Arafat (where they have spent the first day of the festival) in commemoration of Abraham’s willingness to sacrifice his son, Ishmael. Muslims all over the world sacrifice an animal if they can afford it. The meat is distributed to the poor and some is shared with relatives/friends.
ADVENT SUNDAY (29 November)
NOVEMBER 2009.
ALL SAINTS’ DAY (1 November)
(All Hallows; originally All Martyrs’) Christian (western Churches)
This day provides a chance to offer thanks for the work and witness of all saints, recognising that not all are known or specially celebrated. Many Churches stress this day rather than Halloween, which falls the day before, by holding events especially designed for children.
BIRTHDAY OF GURU NANAK (2 November)
(1469) Sikh
The first Sikh Guru. To celebrate such birthdays, an akhand path, a complete uninterrupted reading of the Guru Granth Sahib, is begun about two days before, so that it will be finished on the morning of the festival. Sikhs gather at the gurdwara to hear sermons and sing hymns about the life of the first Guru.
The congregation then share a meal called langar, which is free. The gurdwaras are usually illuminated and there is also a firework display.
ALL SOULS DAY (2 November)
Christian
On this day the departed are remembered and prayers are offered on their behalf.
ANNIVERSARY OF THE CROWNING OF HAILE SELASSIE 1
(2 November)
Rastafarian
One of the holiest days of the Rastafarian year. It celebrates Haile Selassie’s accession to the Ethiopian throne.
KATHINA DAY (5 November)
Buddhist
On the final day of the three months long Rains Retreat, observed by monks in the Theravada tradition, or at some time during the month that follows it, cloth is presented to the Sangha by members of the lay Buddhist community. This is transformed into a Kathina robe, made by sewing patches of cloth together, and is presented by the monks present to a particular monk. The monk chosen is often deserving or virtuous. A special ceremony is then conducted by 4 colleagues.
The laity are able to gain merit by watching the ceremony.
REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY (8 November)
National
The Sunday nearest to Armistice Day – which is devoted to remembering the dead of the two World wars and wars subsequent.
ANNIVERSARY OF THE BIRTH OF BAHA’U’LLAH
(12 November)
Baha’I
Founder of the Baha’I faith, he was born the eldest son of a Persian nobleman in Tehran, Persia, 1817.
SHICHI-GO-SAN (15 November)
Japanese
Girls of seven – boys of five and girls of three are dressed up in new clothes and taken to a Shinto shrine to pray for their future well-being.
MARTYRDOM OF GURU TEGH BAHADUR (24 November)
Sikh 1675
Born in Amritsar, Guru Tegh Bahadur was the ninth of the ten Gurus who founded Sikhism.He's honoured and remembered as the man who championed the rights for all religious freedom.
He taught liberation from attachment, fear and dependence. Strength should be gained through truth, worship, sacrifice and knowledge. During the reign of Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb, Islam was imposed on the people. Hindu temples were demolished and turned into mosques, higher taxes were charged to non-Muslims and the Emperor persecuted those who would not conform to Islamic law.Guru Tegh Bahadur spoke out amid this persecution. He refused to convert to Islam and in 1675, he was beheaded in Delhi. The site of his execution was later turned into an important Gurdwara.
He's also remembered for his poetry, much of which is included in the Guru Granth Sahib. He married Bibi Gujjari and they had one son: the tenth Guru, Guru Gobind Singh. He founded the city of Anandpur which later became a centre of Sikhism.
EID-UL-ADHA/THE FESTIVAL OF SACRIFIVE (27 November)
Muslim
This major festival (al-Eid-alkabeer) marks the end of the Hajj (pilgrimage to Makkah) on the tenth day of the twelfth month of Dhul –Hijja. The Hajj is one of the five pillars of Islam. Pilgrims sacrifice animals at the village of Mina on their way back to Makkah from Mount Arafat (where they have spent the first day of the festival) in commemoration of Abraham’s willingness to sacrifice his son, Ishmael. Muslims all over the world sacrifice an animal if they can afford it. The meat is distributed to the poor and some is shared with relatives/friends.
ADVENT SUNDAY (29 November)
Thursday, 15 October 2009
HALLOWEEN FUN
FREE HALLOWEEN FUN EVENT:
U15's & U19's Football Tournament on 3G pitches
Dance Sessions
Basketball (King of the Court)
Ultimate Dodge Ball
Other activities to include: Wii, Rowing Challenge and Music
This is all taking place at The Link Centre, West Swindon
31st October 2009 6.00 pm - 10.00 pm
Age Group 13 - 19 years
Contact Doug Imrie 01793 511033 for further information
This has been put together by: Challenge Swindon/Keeping Swindon Safe and Swindon Borough Council
U15's & U19's Football Tournament on 3G pitches
Dance Sessions
Basketball (King of the Court)
Ultimate Dodge Ball
Other activities to include: Wii, Rowing Challenge and Music
This is all taking place at The Link Centre, West Swindon
31st October 2009 6.00 pm - 10.00 pm
Age Group 13 - 19 years
Contact Doug Imrie 01793 511033 for further information
This has been put together by: Challenge Swindon/Keeping Swindon Safe and Swindon Borough Council
Wednesday, 14 October 2009
Wiltshire Police - Policing Pledge
Policing Pledge
The police service has set out its commitment to the public in a 'Policing Pledge'.
Every force has committed to the pledge, which establishes the national level of quality people can expect from their local police.
Wiltshire Police are committed to delivering safe and satisfied communities and the policing pledge will help us achieve this.
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LISTEN
* We aim to answer 999 calls within 10 seconds, deploying to emergencies immediately giving an estimated time of arrival. In urban areas, we will aim to get to you within 15 minutes and in rural areas within 20 minutes.
* We aim to answer all calls promptly. In consultation with you, we will give an estimated time of arrival if attendance is required.
* If you are calling about an issue that has been identified as a problem in your local area, we will aim to be with you within 60 minutes if attendance is required. Alternatively we will make an appointment to see you at a mutually acceptable time, within 24 hours of your call.
* If we agree that attendance is not necessary we will give you advice or put you in touch with someone who can help.
INSPIRE CONFIDENCE
* We will always treat you fairly with dignity and respect ensuring you have fair access to our services at a time that is reasonable and suitable for you.
SUPPORT WITH INFORMATION
* We will provide you with information so you know who your dedicated Neighbourhood Policing Team is, where they are based, how to contact them and how you can work with them to tackle local issues.
* We will aim to provide you with monthly updates on local crime and policing issues and local partnership activity.
TAKE RESPONSIBILITY
* We will aim to ensure your Neighbourhood Policing Team and other police patrols are in your local area at the most effective times and when you tell us you most need them. They will aim to spend at least 80% of their time working in your neighbourhood, tackling your priorities.
* We will aim to acknowledge any dissatisfaction with the service you have received within 24 hours of you reporting it to us. To help us fully resolve the matter we will discuss with you how it will be handled, give you an opportunity to talk in person to someone about your concerns and agree with you what will be done and when.
ENGAGE WITH OUR COMMUNITIES
* We will aim to arrange monthly public meetings to agree your local priorities and give you a chance to meet your local team. Your local arrangements can be found by visiting 'Policing in your area'.
NOTIFY
* We will aim to acknowledge every message you send to your Neighbourhood Policing Team within 24 hours and provide a more detailed response as soon as we are able.
* If you have been a victim of crime, we will agree with you how often you would like to be kept informed of progress in your case. You have the right to be kept informed at least every month if you wish and for as long as is reasonable.
The police service has set out its commitment to the public in a 'Policing Pledge'.
Every force has committed to the pledge, which establishes the national level of quality people can expect from their local police.
Wiltshire Police are committed to delivering safe and satisfied communities and the policing pledge will help us achieve this.
LISTEN banner
LISTEN
* We aim to answer 999 calls within 10 seconds, deploying to emergencies immediately giving an estimated time of arrival. In urban areas, we will aim to get to you within 15 minutes and in rural areas within 20 minutes.
* We aim to answer all calls promptly. In consultation with you, we will give an estimated time of arrival if attendance is required.
* If you are calling about an issue that has been identified as a problem in your local area, we will aim to be with you within 60 minutes if attendance is required. Alternatively we will make an appointment to see you at a mutually acceptable time, within 24 hours of your call.
* If we agree that attendance is not necessary we will give you advice or put you in touch with someone who can help.
INSPIRE CONFIDENCE
* We will always treat you fairly with dignity and respect ensuring you have fair access to our services at a time that is reasonable and suitable for you.
SUPPORT WITH INFORMATION
* We will provide you with information so you know who your dedicated Neighbourhood Policing Team is, where they are based, how to contact them and how you can work with them to tackle local issues.
* We will aim to provide you with monthly updates on local crime and policing issues and local partnership activity.
TAKE RESPONSIBILITY
* We will aim to ensure your Neighbourhood Policing Team and other police patrols are in your local area at the most effective times and when you tell us you most need them. They will aim to spend at least 80% of their time working in your neighbourhood, tackling your priorities.
* We will aim to acknowledge any dissatisfaction with the service you have received within 24 hours of you reporting it to us. To help us fully resolve the matter we will discuss with you how it will be handled, give you an opportunity to talk in person to someone about your concerns and agree with you what will be done and when.
ENGAGE WITH OUR COMMUNITIES
* We will aim to arrange monthly public meetings to agree your local priorities and give you a chance to meet your local team. Your local arrangements can be found by visiting 'Policing in your area'.
NOTIFY
* We will aim to acknowledge every message you send to your Neighbourhood Policing Team within 24 hours and provide a more detailed response as soon as we are able.
* If you have been a victim of crime, we will agree with you how often you would like to be kept informed of progress in your case. You have the right to be kept informed at least every month if you wish and for as long as is reasonable.
Wiltshire Fire Brigade - Public Consultation
The Fire Service are currently consulting on IRMP (Integrated Risk Management Plan) for 2010 to 2013. People's views are important to the Fire Service and there are several ways you can comment on the plan. You can register yourself or your organisation as a stakeholder, complete the questionnaire, or contact Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service as follows:
Email: consultation@wiltsfire.gov.uk
Phone: 01380 732982
Writing to: Corporate Planning Department
Wiltshire Fire & Rescue Service
Manor House
Potterne
Devizes
Wiltshire
SN10 5PP
Email: consultation@wiltsfire.gov.uk
Phone: 01380 732982
Writing to: Corporate Planning Department
Wiltshire Fire & Rescue Service
Manor House
Potterne
Devizes
Wiltshire
SN10 5PP
Tuesday, 13 October 2009
STREET ATHLETIC CELEBRATION EVENT
STREET ATHLETIC CELEBRATION EVENT
On Wednesday 21st October 2009 7 - 9 pm in the Main Hall at the Broadgreen Centre the Broad Street Area Community Council,the Lifestyle Unit and Youth Team for Skeetz Youth Club are inviting people to a celebration evening for the young people who took part and are part of Broadgreen.
There will be refreshments - film shown that the young people participated in. Swindon Web - Swindon 105.5 - Swindon Advertiser will all be attending.
We are also publishing the Broadgreen Community Plan at this event - which 111 young people took part in - which is fabulous. Their survey is open/honest and brilliant - now it's time to help them put their thoughts - hopes - aspirations into action. The youth survey part of our plan is so good it is a document in its own right. We will be publishing this online in the next 7 - 10 days.
WATCH THIS SPACE for more updates.
On Wednesday 21st October 2009 7 - 9 pm in the Main Hall at the Broadgreen Centre the Broad Street Area Community Council,the Lifestyle Unit and Youth Team for Skeetz Youth Club are inviting people to a celebration evening for the young people who took part and are part of Broadgreen.
There will be refreshments - film shown that the young people participated in. Swindon Web - Swindon 105.5 - Swindon Advertiser will all be attending.
We are also publishing the Broadgreen Community Plan at this event - which 111 young people took part in - which is fabulous. Their survey is open/honest and brilliant - now it's time to help them put their thoughts - hopes - aspirations into action. The youth survey part of our plan is so good it is a document in its own right. We will be publishing this online in the next 7 - 10 days.
WATCH THIS SPACE for more updates.
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