The Gateway Area Panel and Area Forum
Date of Next Area Forum meetings
Thursday 12th July 2012 - Salvation Army Citadel, Raikes Parade - theme to be confirmed
Wednesday 17th October 2012 - venue and theme to be confirmed
Thursday 31st January 2013 - venue and theme to be confirmed
Wednesday 24th April 2013 - venue and theme to be confirmed
Wednesday 10th July 2013 - venue and theme to be confirmed
The Gateway Forum has also met on:
Wednesday 25th April 2012 to receive a joint presentation from NHS Blackpool interactive presentation on commissioning priorities and the Neighbourhood services, on performance setting and monitoring and priorities. To review the report from the Forum meeting please use this
link.
Thursday 26th January 2012
to receive a presentation on the joint approaches adopted by Lancashire Constabulary and Blackpool Council in tackling issues of anti social behaviour and the role of the community. To revie the report from the Forum meeting please use this
link.
Thursday 20th October 2011 to receive a presentation and contribute to the development of the Blackpool Fairness Commission and how Blackpool can become a fairer and more equal place. To review the report from the Forum meeting please use this
link.
Wednesday 13th July to undertake a consultation exercise on the formet of future Area Forum meetings. To review the report from the Forum meeting please use this
link.
Wednesday 26th January 2011 to receive a presentation on the Comprehensive Spending Review and the effect on community services. To view the report from the Forum meeting please use this
link.
Wednesday 10th November 2010 in partnership with the NHS Blackpool, to promote the ‘Altogether Now’ project. To view the report from the Forum meeting please use this
link. To view the composite results from the voting exercises undertaken at each Forum, please use this
link.
Wednesday 21st July 2010 to discuss the Core Strategy. To view the report from the Forum meeting please use this
link.
Wednesday 27th January 2010 to discuss the proposed reduction to public transport by Blackpool Transport Services Limited. To view the report from the Forum meeting please use this
link.
Monday 29th June 2009 to consider the problems of anti social behaviour and the affect on the community. To view the report from the Forum meeting please use this
link.
Thursday 22nd January 2009 to consider the parking issues in Victory/ Selbourne Road and the anti social behaviour around the Talbot Road and Topping Street area. To view the report from the Forum meeting please use this
link.Tuesday 21st October 2008 to consider the proliferation of privately rented properties and the associated issues. To view the report from the Forum meeting please use this
link.
Thursday 9th July 2008 to consult residents on the wheeled recycling bins and what they think of the Council’s efforts to improve recycling. To view the report from the Forum meeting please use this
link.
Can't attend the Area Forum, but want to have your say?We appreciate that, for various reasons, people might not be able to attend a Forum meeting, but would still like to raise an issue or ask a question. If you would like to have your say please complete the
"Have your Say" form and we will do the rest.
To find out what progress has been made on the issues raised at the Area Forum meetings look at the
Issues Raised report.
Do you have a project that could benefit from some extra funding? Each Area Panel has a £15,000 budget that can be used to supplement or fund additional work by the Council itself, work by other statutory organisations, the voluntary and community sector and individuals.
In addition, each Area Panel has a budget of £7,500 to support the Blackpool Is Getting Clean And Tidy (BIG CAT) initiative. This budget could be used to support projects to reduce anti social behaviour, the removal of graffiti, the clearance and prevention of litter and fly tipping and improved signage and information.
The Area Panel will consider proposals made by community groups, voluntary organisations and partnerships by way of completing an application form. This can be found in the Forms section on the right or by using this
link.Do you want to become a champion for your local community?
We are looking for representatives from the local community who live within the boundary of the Area Panel to become Community Members. You will form part of the Area Panel, along with the local Councillors and local Community Partners. Together you will act as a body of influence with issues referred to it from the other community meetings identified (Police and Community Together, Reassurance Plus meetings, Councillor surgeries etc) and be the mechanism to make sure these issues are progressed.
If you would like more information about becoming a Community Member please contact the Democratic Services representative whose details can be found at the bottom of the page. Alternatively, you can complete the application form that can be found in the publications section on the right.
News items
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ContactsContact details for your Ward Councillor can be found in the related information section on the right, Contact your Councillor.
BrunswickCouncillors Simon Blackburn and Gary Coleman
Claremont
Councillors Ivan and Mrs Sylvia Taylor
Talbot
Councillors Sarah Riding and Mark Smith
Tyldesley
Councillors Eddie Collett and Allan Mattthews
Democratic Services representativeName: Yvonne Ablett
Tel: (01253) 47 7034
Email:
yvonne.ablett@blackpool.gov.uk