eleanor street residents group presentation for 2nd feb
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A problem that affected everyone
A few key residents committed to trying to change things
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1. We looked for advice and support:
Community Worker
Political eg Councillors
Local community
Legal representation
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2. Building the residents group
Secretary
Headed note paper
Constitution ( at the right time)
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3. Gain Skills:
Computer skills
Experience of meetings
Working closely with community worker
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Understanding how:
Residents can gain power
To be taken more seriously by authorities
To achieve better outcomes at meetings
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Increase in confidence
Gained experience of representing the community
Gained understanding of the workings of council/ government
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Recognising residents’ anxieties come from:
lack of confidence in a good outcome fear of the unknown
This often leads to:
Confrontation lack of understanding conflict
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Becoming a target....how to handle this?
Don’t take it personally
Don’t make false promises but keep positive
STEP BACK WHEN NEEDED
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Support from other residents
Support from community worker
Know that you are not responsible for the outcome
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