Community
North Solihull Partnership Small Grants Programme – November 2011
A pot of £10,000 will be distributed across North Solihull in the form of small grants, from which community groups are able to apply for up to £500 for local, community led activities.
Community learns more about Urban Design
A community training event was funded by the North Solihull Partnership to provide 20 local people with a basic understanding of Urban Design. The 2 day event took place in September and was delivered by The Glass House with trainers Urbed.
Wates Community Day
Wates Construction has been on site in Roach Close building 16 houses on behalf of Whitefriars Housing Group. The site manager Matthew Asquith has worked hard with the local community to reduce the disruption caused by the site as much as possible.
Bellway Regeneration and Fun Weekend
A community event was held on the 15th and 16th August at Burtons Farm Park. There were lots of things for children and the whole family to do. Activities included a bouncy council, a children's entertainer and a demonstration from a police dog handler.
Naming Ceremony Honour for Community Champion
(6 May 2009) The North Solihull Regeneration Partnership is honouring the contribution made by a community advocate by naming a housing development after him. Andy Whitlock died, aged 39, in 2005, from a heart condition.
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.