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Notes:
WYRE FOREST DISTRICT COUNCIL
ANNUAL REPORT OF ACTIVITIES 2008/09
COUNCILLOR: Howard Martin
WARD: Broadwaters
Activities
A large amount of my ward work relates to the many issues raised by tenants of Community Housing. These relate to the quality of housing, neighbourhood disputes and issues surrounding infrastructure matters. I have attended all the ward walkabouts and as many Tenant Consultative Committee meetings as possible.
I am a founding member of Friends of St Georges Park and helped organise the recent community day. I also regularly attend meetings of Community Spirit and Friends of Broadwaters.
I am Vice Chair of the Horsefair, Broadwaters & Greenhill Assembly and a board member of the main partnership. Collectively much has been achieved through all these groups and in conjunction with one of the local County Councillors, where although we represent different parties, we work in partnership for the good of the community.
Also, I have attended all the Broadwaters Partners and Communities Together (PACT) meetings this year and have helped to resolve many of the issues raised by local residents. I see this as an extremely important part of my role.
Community safety and activities for the young have also played an important part in local partnership working and much is still planned for the future. Numerous other issues have also been addressed for residents where they have requested support on council and personal matters.
I am Leader of Independent Community & Health Concern, which also includes a degree of cross district activity in addition to my ward work.
I am Joint Chair of Wyre Forest Matters Forum and a Member of the main board, a Trustee of the Clare Witnall & Blount Charity and Chair of Governors at Foley Park Primary School.
Council Activities
Planning (Development Control) Committee
Appointments & Appeal Committee
Treasury Management Panel – Chairman
Employment & Economic Prospects Review Panel – Chairman
Alcohol Substance & Misuse Review Panel
“No Barriers” Review Panel – Chairman
Alcohol & Substance Misuse Review Panel
Achievements During the Year
Satisfyingly, I have been instrumental in resolving a couple of really difficult housing issues which seemed irresolvable. It is always a pleasure to sort this sort of problem out.
Completing, in partnership with others, the successful formation of the St Georges Park group.
Working closely with the police and community support officers on a host of local issues.
Addressing Anti Social Behaviour issues and dealing with drug and alcohol abuse issues, particularly at the Horsefair.
Resolving several unpopular planning matters and dealing with over 200 logged approaches from local issues.
The most pleasing achievements are not the big issues but the satisfaction I get in dealing with and resolving the everyday problems personal to specific residents.
Keeping abreast of public opinion on the many community matters which affect local residents and assuring that their views are listened to.
Members' Surgeries
Community contact is through personal, telephone and email contact one-to-one.
Training and Development
LSP 'Learning to Deliver' Workshop 30/06/2008
Annual Report as a representative on an
Outside Organisation – 2008/09
Name of Outside Body:
1. Horsefair and Greenhill and Broadwaters Community Neighbour Partnership
2. Local Government Authority Urban Commission.
Meeting Commitment:
Meetings attended:
Details of any topics of particular relevance to Wyre Forest District Council
Details of any significant decisions made
Details of any matters in progress
Information on any allowances received undertaking this role
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