Community
North Solihull resident’s group appoints ‘community champion’ as new chairman
(20th May 2008) Members of a North Solihull residents' group have appointed community champion Daniel Knowles as its new chairman. Formed as part of the £1. 8 Regenerating North Solihull project, the Kingshurst and Babbs Mill Residents' Implementation Group (RIG) was set up earlier this year with a view to involving members of the local community in important decisions throughout the life of this 15-year project.
NS Fusion backs award-winning boxing gym
(30th March 2008) A community initiative aimed at engaging young people who live in the Regenerating North Solihull area has joined forces with an award-winning boxing gym. The NS Fusion programme, which has been part funded by the North Solihull Partnership, has provided kit and funding for the gym, which in turn provides training sessions for youngsters from the local area.
Businesses discover regeneration and Olympic opportunities in Solihull
(3rd March 2008) More than 50 representatives of businesses from across Solihull attended a special event to highlight the opportunities presented by the Regenerating North Solihull project and the 2012 Olympics.
Residents’ views sought in phase two of consultation
(19th October 2007) Residents who overwhelmingly backed outline plans to improve housing and green space in the Kingshurst and Smith's Wood areas of the North Solihull regeneration zone are being invited to view more detailed proposals.
Former Birmingham City captain joins community sport team
A former captain of Birmingham City has been appointed as manager of a £500,000 community initiative to engage with young people who live in the 1,000 acre Regenerating North Solihull area.
North Solihull Partnership backs scheme to help give youngsters a brighter future
(5th September 2007) The North Solihull Partnership is providing £75,000 funding for a scheme that uses sport and leisure activities to keep youngsters on the straight and narrow. Positive Futures has been running in North Solihull since 2002 and helps dozens of young people aged 8-19 from the local area who have been referred to the project from a variety of agencies, including Youth Offending Teams and Youth Inclusion Programmes, as well as the police, social services and schools.
