Contacts
What's happening in your ward
Local council services
Reporting problems
Ward committees and getting involved
Further information
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What's happening in your ward
No 33 Bus Service
Residents may have seen recent stories in the press about the proposal by Stagecoach to stop the 33. Stagecoach had planned to cease running the service from 1 September. As a result of pressure from residents Stagecoach has now agreed to continue the service on a half hourly basis from 1 September. The situation will be reviewed again early in 2009. Since user numbers was one of the key reasons for the proposed cuts we would urge local residents to use this service to ensure that it remains viable.
Jesmond Photographic Competition
The Jesmond Community Forum is launching a photographic competition for people living and working in the Jesmond and Sandyford areas of Newcastle. They would like to collect photographs which show why you think Jesmond is a great place to live. There will be prizes for the best photographs and an exhibition. The best photos may even be made in to a calendar. The competition will be divided into two categories, for photographers aged 16 and under, and those over 16. The closing date for entries is 30 September 2008.
Competition Information (pdf, 44Kb)
Entry Form (pdf, 26Kb)
Further information at www.jesmond.uk.net/photos
The East End H’Our Exchange
The East End H’Our Exchange is a local time bank open to all residents of the East End. Joining a time bank is a way in which you can give some time to help others and gain 'credits' for yourself. You could do this in many ways, depending on the skills and time that you have to offer. Everyone has something to offer……
The list is endless. Tell us what you can do. For every hour of your time that you give, you will gain one credit. Credits can then be 'spent' by having members do something for you. Time banks are open to everyone, individuals and organisations, and are a great way to use your skills, make friends and participate in the community. For more information contact:
The East End H’Our Exchange,
Community Rooms,
59 Tenth Ave,
NE6 5XU
Phone: 0191 209 4924
Email: eastendhourexchange@hotmail.co.uk
Newcastle Warm Zone are working in your area and we encourage you to talk to our assessor who will call to your door - an assessment to see if you are eligible for free cavity wall and loft insulation takes only five minutes and we don't even need to enter your property. All of our staff carry ID and wear the Warm Zone uniform. If you have any queries about the Newcastle Warm Zone project please call us on 0191 277 7373.
Click here for more information about Newcastle Warm Zone.
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Neighbourhood Services, one of the council's departments, is responsible for dealing with the cleanliness, safety and improvement of the local environment. The manager for South Jesmond ward is Jan Shimmin.
The managers are in charge of the Neighbourhood Response Teams, whose job it is to respond quickly to problems that soon make a place look untidy or make it feel unsafe. This team includes the Rapid Response staff who sweep the streets, pick up litter and empty litter bins; remove small scale graffiti; make minor repairs to the footpath or street furniture; and cut back shrubs. They also deal with problems such as dead animals, blocked street drains, potholes and fly-tipping.
The Neighbourhood Response Managers make sure these teams are doing the jobs that are a priority for the local community. They work with local councillors, ward co-ordinators, tenants' and residents' groups and local people to find out what their priorities are. They work closely with other Neighbourhood Services teams in the area such as grounds maintenance, and road and pavement work.
If you want to contact your Neighbourhood Response Manager you can contact them directly, e-mail them or go along to a ward committee meeting.
Key monitoring documents
Ward priority plan (pdf, 32Kb)
- sets out the key environmental issues in the ward and what we are doing to tackle them
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If you want to report environmental problems, such as overhanging trees or graffiti, or ask for a bulky rubbish collection, you should contact Envirocall.
Our streetlights are maintained by a PFI (Private Finance Initiative) project.
We work with the police on removing abandoned vehicles.
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Your Ward Committee and getting involved
Ward Committees
Your Ward Committee is made up of three local councillors. Its purpose is to identify and address local issues. The committee consults and works with local residents and businesses, agencies and voluntary and community sector organisations.
The Ward Committee meets at least once every two months and is open to all members of the public. The dates for meetings are:
2008
9 September, 6.30pm – St Catherine's Primary School, Sandyford
11 November, 6.30pm - Newcastle Civic Centre
2009
13 January, 6.30pm – Venue to be confirmed
10 March, 6.30pm - Newcastle Civic Centre
The Ward Co-ordinator organises and publicises Ward Committee meetings and deals with any issues raised. They can help you with transport to and from the meeting, childcare and information in a range of community languages.
View the public papers for South Jesmond Ward Committee meetings.
Grant Aid
The Ward Committee has a budget which community and voluntary sector groups can apply for by completing a grant aid application form (see related forms to right of screen). Deadlines for the submission of application forms :
27 August
31 December
25 February
To find out more about grant aid please read the Guidance Notes (pdf, 35Kb) or speak to your ward co-ordinator.
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Residents Survey 2007
Each year the Council undertakes a survey of residents in the city to find out what you think about the Council’s performance, the services we provide to you and what you think about the area you live in.
View the results for South Jesmond ward.
More information about the Residents Survey and Citywide results.
Find out what consultations the council is carrying out in your ward and submit your views online. You can also see the results of previous consultations.
Cityeye gives details of events in your ward. You can also find information about societies and clubs in South Jesmond.
Use our online map to find your nearest libraries and schools. You can also find out where your nearest recycling site is and find leisure services, such as swimming pools, and heritage information, such as listed buildings and ancient monuments.
See also the Related Pages panel at the right of the screen.