Representing Stirchley Residents
There will be a short presentation by Alison Brinkworth, census engagement
manager, about the 2021 Census with an opportunity to ask questions
Next meeting will be on Monday 8th March 2021
The Stirchley Neighbourhood Forum is back for 2021! As last year, the Forum will be taking place online on Monday 11th January at 7.30pm.
If you would like to attend the meeting, please email stirchley.forumb30@gmail.com and you will be sent a link.
Following the usual forum events, there will be a short presentation from Taylor Wimpey to introduce their new Stirchley development with an opportunity to ask questions.
See information about our new committee, Forum December meeting, a survey to take part in, latest COVID-19 guidance and a wordsearch!
Committee
Stirchley Neighbourhood Forum Committee was elected at our November meeting (a big thank you to all who took the time to attend) and the following officials have been appointed;
Chair – Rob Morris
Vice Chair & Planning Officer – Sandra Cooper
Treasurer – Paula Aubrey
Secretary – vacant for the time being
Publicity Officer – vacant for the time being
Other Committee members are;
Julie Saunders
Marg Walker
Heidi Murphy
Stacey Witcomb
Two people can be co-opted in-year so contact us If you are interested in joining the committee.
We will be holding our usual Forum meeting on Zoom on Monday 14th December at 7.30, unfortunately you’ll have to supply your own mince pies this year!
We have been asked to bring to your attention this survey. It concerns digital advert hoardings across the city. The community interest group Adblock Brum are planning to collate the findings in responding to the Council over the Local Enforcement Plan for the new Planning Laws.
A quick reminder of Government Guidance currently in place. Full details can be found here.
In general, you must not meet with another person socially or undertake any activities with another person. However, you can exercise or meet in a public, outdoors space with people you live with, your support bubble (or as part of a childcare bubble), or with one other person.
You should minimise time spent outside your home. When around other people, stay 2 metres apart from anyone not in your household – meaning the people you live with – or your support bubble. Where this is not possible, stay 1 metre apart with extra precautions (e.g. wearing a face covering).
You must not meet socially indoors with family or friends unless they are part of your household or support bubble.
A support bubble is where a household with one adult joins with another household. Households in that support bubble can still visit each other, stay overnight in each other’s households, and visit outdoor public places together.
You can exercise or visit a public outdoor space:
Children under 5, and up to two carers for a person with a disability who needs continuous care, are not counted towards the outdoors gatherings limit.
There is further guidance on what exercise and other physical activity can continue during the period of national restrictions.
You cannot meet people in a private garden, unless you live with them or have formed a support bubble with them.
Face coverings are required by law to be worn in many indoor settings, such as shops or places of worship where these remain open, and on public transport.
As a special treat this month why not try a Stirchley word search available at this link.
The committee look forward to seeing you at our meeting on 14th December. A link will be sent nearer the time.
There will be an AGM on Monday 9th November at 7.30 online. The agenda is below with links to the documents in blue.
If you would like to join the meeting, please email stirchley.forumb30@gmail.com and we will add you to the mailing list.
After the meeting there will be a short presentation by Leaf Creative Arts about the Dementia Friendly Stirchley initiative
This is a reminder that our AGM will be next Monday (9th November) at 7.30pm online. We will send the link to you nearer the time so please look out for it.
We need 32 Stirchley residents to attend to be quorate and ensure that we get our annual grant which pays for room hire, etc. Hopefully we will soon need to pay room hire when we can meet in person.
Minutes of the AGM 2019 and SGM 2020, Annual Report and Annual Accounts will appear on our website.
The committee would love to welcome new committee members so please volunteer. We need an email from the person nominated and one from the person nominating them, giving their name and address (both need to live in Stirchley Ward) by 5pm on Friday (6th) sent to stirchley.forumb30@gmail.com
Given the recent changes to COVID regulations please consider becoming a COVID Community Champion. It is a great way to find out what can and can’t be done and gain information that you can share within your networks (road, family, groups, etc). Further information can be found here
https://www.birmingham.gov.uk/info/50231/coronavirus_covid-19/2256/covid-19_community_champions/3
You are invited to join an online mini conference around the Private Rented Sector organised by Councillor Sharon Thompson, Cabinet Member for Homes & Neighbourhoods. There will be guest speakers along with representatives from other partner agencies to provide information and answer questions.
The event will be taking place on Thursday 5 November at 6.30pm – 8.30pm via Zoom and the link to join is below. Please feel free to share these details with anyone else you know who might be interested in joining the conference.
Link to join the conference;
Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/97647099343?pwd=WjluSUJHVkJXRW9mZ0hYVUF5Uks2Zz09
Meeting ID: 976 4709 9343
Passcode: 835605
Find your local number: https://zoom.us/u/ac1FsMlOBf