Fairview launches community drop-in

Posted on Monday, April 26th, 2010 at 12:04 pm
Categories: Events
Tags: Tags: blackwood, fairview

Residents living in Fairview, near Blackwood, will benefit from a community drop in service being launched as a joint initiative between Councillor David Poole of Caerphilly County Borough Council, the local Neighbourhood Policing Team and Newport based Charter Housing, part of the Seren Group.

Every three months Fairview community house will host a drop-in coffee morning for residents giving them the opportunity to get to know their Councillor, local Police Officers and their local Community Development Officer. Residents will be able to report problems and discuss any issues that are causing concern in their local community.

Kate Aspinwall, Community Development Officer at Charter said “This is a great way to bring together three organisations under one roof. It’s a one stop shop for Fairview residents who can come along to air their concerns about all sorts of issues.”

Advice and information will be on hand about community safety, crime, community and tenancy issues, local services and how to tackle money and debt advice. Free refreshments are available and there are plenty of activities to entertain the children.

Community Drop-In sessions will be held at Fairview Community House every 3 months between 10am and 12noon, on the following dates:

• 15th July
• 14th October
• 16th December

Councillor David Poole added “The drop in will allow organisations, communities and individuals to work more closely together at a local level. Often, it is the residents themselves who come up with the solutions to their problems, whilst others simply want reassurance that things are being done. I urge residents to come along, have a cup of tea and share their concerns, no matter how great or small.”

PC Bethan Sturgess of the Neighbourhood Policing Team, said “If anyone has any local community issues, then they are welcome to come along and have a chat with us over a cup of tea or coffee. We also have a range of crime prevention advice and products to hand out to local residents. We are looking forward to seeing them there”.