Coldharbour and New Eltham News
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New swing park in New Eltham officially opened
Clive attended the official opening of the new swing park at New Eltham on Saturday with the Mayor of Greenwich Steve Offord. The new park was funded through The Children Play Programme Big Lottery Fund. "Greenwich Council must be congratulated in the way it continues to invest in children's services in this way. W ned to continue to do all that we can to provide more facilities for young people," said Clive....
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Coldharbour Walkabout 30th June 2008
Notes taken on Clive's walkabout on Coldharbour on Monday 30th June 2008 The Coldharbour Neighbourhood Office The Mound Police SNT will be based in the Mound office. Clive wants to explore the possibility of developing it as a community resource centre with local residents. Verona Norris suggested themed days to staff Neighbourhood Office based on the Market Place idea. For full details of the local Police Safer Neighbourhood Team, including how to contact them, click here. The Crest Resident dumping bags rather than using chutes: if they are identified council can issue notice which can result in a fine....
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Clive Opens the Greenacres Children Centre
Clive officially opened the Greenacres Children's Centre on the Coldharbour Estate. The Centres provides a range of services, including early years learning, childcare, family health services, and advice and support for parents. There are now 2,900 Children's Centres across England and the government is on course to meet its target of having 3,500 centres by 2010. "These Children's Centres are already begining to have an impact", said Clive. "A recent independent evaluation report found that Sure Start was having a positive impact on the lives of children and families. As every parent knows, the earliest years of a child's...
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Coldharbour Post Office saved
"I’ve got good news" was the message on Clive Efford’s phone from Mr Chima, the owner of the Mound post office. Mr Chima had just heard that his post office will stay open. He told Clive, "I wanted you to be the first to know, because without your help, this post office would have closed." Clive wants to thank everyone who supported the campaign. Clive organised a packed public meeting with the local Residents’ Association and has raised the matter in parliament. Clive said, "Hundreds of people helped by signing the petition, writing letters and coming to...
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Coldharbour Walkabout 12th March 2007
These are the notes that were taken on Clive's Walkabout on the Coldharbour Estate on Monday 12 March 2007 1. Neighbourhood Office Market Place moving in to Neighbourhood Office Pop in parlour closing 31st March 2007. Age Concern no longer require it and Social Services are going to stop paying the rent. Clive wants to develop the Neighbourhood Office as a neighbourhood resource for tenants and people who use the pop in. 2. The Crest Complaints about the number of dogs in the block: problem of mess on grass in front of block. Tenancy Services Officers (TSOs) will be given...
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