Saturday 18 March 2006

Al-Maktoum, Fairbridge and newsletters ...

Yesterday (Friday 17th) included a visit to Fairbridge at their Kemback Street premises; they had an Open Day to promote the work they undertake with young people. I had recently met with two of Fairbridge's staff to look at ways that Fairbridge and the City Council can work together. It was really useful to see round the premises and learn of their plans for the future in the City.

Today, apart from getting through a load of constituent e-mails, I have finalised a FOCUS newsletter special edition for the Blackness/Hawkhill part of my ward, which covers the Tait's Lane resurfacing, speeding issue in Peddie Street, the Blackness Area Residents' Association AGM and noise/litter problems. It'll be delivered today & finished off tomorrow.

The Riverside Nature Park was raised at the West End Community Council on Tuesday and I got feedback from Waste Management which I have forwarded to some community councillors. There is a real wish on the part of the local community to see as much of the area opened to the public as soon as is possible.

Also today - attended the Open Day held by the Al-Maktoum Institute for Arabic and Islamic Studies in Blackness Road. It was really well supported by local residents - everyone got a guided tour of the Institute which was very worthwhile.

No more on blog over rest of weekend as I have a lot of day job things to do ...