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Keeping Liverpool tidy
LIVERPOOL’S
Respect weeks of action to tackle crime and grime have been
commended at a national eco-conference. The city council was
short listed in the “Engaging Communities" category at
the prestigious Cleaner, Safer, Greener conference held in
Manchester.
The event, run by Keep Britain Tidy, showcases the country’s
greenest organisations and individuals. Delegates heard how
Liverpool’s “Respect Weeks of Action” which have taken
part in wards across the city since last April
(2007),
have tackled crime and environmental issues in problem locations
highlighted by residents.
Councillor Colin Eldridge, Liverpool’s executive member for
community safety, said:- “Our Respect weeks have made a huge
difference to the lives of many thousands of residents by clearing
up rubbish, improving grot spots, tackling anti social behaviour and
helping people into training and employment."
Councillor Marilyn Fielding, Liverpool’s executive member for
neighbourhoods, said:- “Respect is a great example of how
organisations working together can make a big impact in an area.
I am delighted that the hard work
of the neighbourhood teams has been recognised.”
Sonia Scowcroft, from Keep Britain Tidy, said:- “The annual
Cleaner Safer Greener conference showcases the very best examples of
environmental excellence.
Organisations which have made
great strides in improving their local area can be an inspiration to
others.
Judges were impressed with
Liverpool’s “Respect Weeks of Action” where the goal was to improve
residents’ quality of life.”
The conference, attended by around 300 eco-experts, is designed to
share best practice and encourage the nation to become greener and
cleaner.
The event included
workshops on everything from tackling domestic waste, to encouraging
communities to recycle more.
What are your views on how we can keep
Merseyside clean and become more green?
Let us know by
emailing our newsroom with your suggestions:-
news24@liverpoolreporter.com. |
Fund gives groups a sporting chance
COMMUNITY
clubs and voluntary groups in Liverpool are set to benefit from a
cash boost aimed at getting local people active. Liverpool
Sports Forum, in partnership with Liverpool Sport and Physical
Activity Alliance, has launched a new grants programme for voluntary
organisations in the city to help them develop sport and physical
activity opportunities for local people.
The aim of the funding is to help clubs and voluntary groups
purchase new equipment, train coaches, officials or volunteers,
establish new teams and activities and produce publicity materials.
Organisations can also apply for grants to organise sports events,
obtain professional advice and set up taster sessions for schools or
local community groups.
Councilor Colin Eldridge, Executive Member for Leisure and Community
Safety, said:- “Liverpool’s community sports groups play a
vital role in providing healthy and enjoyable activities for people
of all ages. They help broaden local people’s horizons and raise
their aspirations and we’re committed to supporting their work.
By working with Liverpool Sports Forum to set up this grants
programme, we want to further strengthen the city’s sports voluntary
sector. We hope it will help scores of local sports clubs realise
their dreams, develop their ideas and deliver really top class
services.’’
All applications will be expected to demonstrate how the project
will create new sports opportunities and attract new participants
into sport. Sports clubs must also demonstrate how they will
use the grant to work towards achieving governing body club
accreditation; such as Clubmark, FA Charter Mark or equivalent - if
they have not achieved this status already.
Stuart Wade, Chairman of Liverpool Sports Forum, said:- ‘’This
grant programme will allow us to support clubs and voluntary groups
and enable them to build their capacity, which will in turn lead to
increases in membership and sports participation. Liverpool
Sports Forum would like to thank Liverpool City Council and
Liverpool Active City for providing us with the financial support
required to create this new funding opportunity.’’
In order to qualify for funding, applicants must meet the following
criteria:-
* Be based within the City of Liverpool (and draw the majority of
members/participants from within Liverpool).
* Be a club or
voluntary group from which no individuals make a financial gain.
* Have a constitution
and bank account with a minimum of two signatories.
* Be able to deliver
the project and fully expend any grant award by 31 March 2009 at the
latest.
To obtain an application form and further details, contact 0151 233
6336 or 0151 233 4217.
Applications must be returned by 30 April
2008. |
