Rise
Park Action Group - History As a result of increasing concern about deteriorating standards relating to
crime, vandalism and cleanliness around the estate, a 1000
signature petition was assembled, and a Public Meeting of Residents, Police and Councillors was held on 14th
November 2001.
The meeting was scheduled to take place in
Rise Park Community Centre and
provision was made for a capacity attendance of 100 people. However, the
attendance took everyone by surprise and, by the
appointed time, 170 people were crowded into the hall, with more queuing
outside.
The meeting was therefore hastily reconvened in the adjacent Church on Rise
Park, which probably enjoyed its' largest congregation ever - being filled to
overflowing. The final count showed an attendance of nearly 500
residents.
As a direct result of the meeting,
31st January 2002 saw the formation of the Rise Park Action
Group
The Committee has since put in a great deal of time and effort 'behind the scenes'
and has:
Put up its' own Independent candidate for the May 2003 City
Council elections (narrowly defeated)
Sent Newsletters to residents &
Organised regular public meetings
Campaigned for, and achieved, installation of C.C.T.V monitoring of the
shopping precinct
Campaigned for, and achieved, improvements to the
precinct lighting, pavements, traffic island
Bid for the provision of summer hanging baskets (now
provided annually)
Represented Rise Park at Council Meetings
Written letters in support of Day Nursery at the old filling station
(Now a reality)
Liaised
If you wish to raise any matters for attention by the
Rise Park Action Group,
or require information regarding activities, achievements, meetings, official
minutes etc. please contact
Paul Bakajsa (Chairman) direct on 0115 9550 134
Next Meeting
is on Thursday 21st August 2008 at 7.30pm in the Rise Park
Community Centre
All are welcome
Your chance to raise any concerns for consideration. Very
informal and there is No
Charge!
(Dates for subsequent
meetings during 2008 are : 30th October and 11th
December)
Editors Note : The Group acts on what it considers to be the
best interests of Rise Park Estate, after full discussion at the regular
meetings.
Any resident wishing to have their views or opinions considered is urged
to attend the meetings in order to express their views and ensure these
are taken into account. (The
Group is entirely independent of this web site).
For a brief summary of some recent meetings (not the official minutes),
please go to the 'Discussion Notes' page
