Issue - meetings

·         Leicester City Community Football

·         Hillsborough Park Development

·         Leicester City Community Football – Matt Bray, LCFC

Leicester City in the Community is an independent charity which aimed to deliver programmes in the communities of Leicester, including projects around health and fitness, working with young and older people. The charity has 40 full time staff based at King Power Stadium, and had developed hubs in the community. The charity was looking to start programmes in the Eyres Monsell Area. A copy of the leaflet with contact details is attached for information.

One project, ‘Kicks’, was aimed at teenagers to keep them off the streets, and sessions would be held on the ball court, week commencing 9^th September. The police and fire service would also attend to deliver educational messages.

Another programme ‘Now and Forever’ was aimed at the over 60s, asking them to share memories of Leicester City Football.

Community Centre Officers requested posters to advertise the events. Residents were encouraged to contact the charity with further ideas for programmes that could be developed in the Ward. Councillors said working with the 8-12 years age groups was good as they were often a forgotten age group.

·         Hillsborough Park Development

It had been noted previously that the park had no play equipment or activities for the under-fives age group, and that a better play area was needed. Residents remarked that anything placed on the park was wrecked by vandals and ruined it for the many. Councillors said all had a responsibility to promote respect. It was noted that the Parkour area was no longer used and should be removed. To brighten up the area, Councillors suggested using artists as in the city centre to brighten up the area and promote positivity in the estate.

Feedback and information on events for the coming year related to the Ward will be provided.