PostPACT priorities dwindling?!!

A wonderful turnout at the Council Chambers on 18th April and on behalf of the residents and the businesses of city of Bath, I am well pleased with the accomplishments of our Gov & Police department who are tackling every PACT issue raised hence I am proud to announce that since my two year tenor as Chair our PACT priorities are positively dwindling! Well done team! This has been my personal goal to be in the position of raising residents issues and the insatiable drive to follow thru with Council and our Police to resolve and achieve great results for our beloved city.

City Centre PACT initiatives to be adopted by Bermuda!

On behalf of the whole City Centre PACT forum, I was much pleased to meet with the Bermuda Government Press Secretary Mr Scott Simmons once again this time in Bath! I was glad to set up a meeting with our team at the Bath Police Station and the official meet with our Right Worshipful Mayor of Bath. Mr. simmons has indicated that PACT will absolutely be implemented in his beautiful island shortly and I look forward to being present for the glorious day! Now back to our affairs in Bath...do circle in your diaries, our next PACT meeting which will be held at the Council Chambers, Bath Guildhall on 18th April at the usual time of 6:30pm!

The First King Of England was Crowned where?!!! Hmmm

Yes indeed...Our First King was crowned here in Bath, at the Bath Abbey! As you should also know that we are the first in many other things including the first stamp in the world, The Penny Black, being posted from Bath! We should be very proud of our heritage.

Just incase you are new to PACT.

Partners and Communities Together (PACT) PACT meetings are public meetings - open to everyone living or spending time in a neighbourhood. They are designed to be regular meetings where members of the public raise issues and vote on which issues should be priority. A panel of key partners and stakeholders will then be tasked to action these and report on progress to the next meeting. PACT meetings enable low level, localised community safety issues to be addressed together with partners using all available options and solutions. They enable local people (i.e. people living, working or spending time in the area) to assist with problem solving on a local level. They enable people to ‘task’ their Neighbourhood Team and other community representatives. PACT meetings provide communities with clear information about how they can get in touch with their local Neighbourhood Beat Manager (NBM) or PCSO. By ensuring that there is an opportunity to meet the Neighbourhood Team at a local open meeting, communities will be provided with reassurance that they have access to their local team. Our next PACT meeting is on 18th April 2012, 6:30pm at the Bath Guildhall.

Bath Fashion Week...not so local!

As you must have heard, March is a month of many exciting events, firstly the annual Bath Half Marathon on the 11th followed by the Bath Fashion Week on the week of the 25th..now what you may not know is that our city is already being closely watch by as far a place as the island of Bermuda! So much so that a Bermuda Gov dignitary is intending to fly over and see what all the fuss is about, so let's show Mr Simmons of Bermuda how beautifully civilized we are here in Bath...in conclusion we are not just a West Country city in England that gets local attention but also international attention! Guess it must also be our recent award received for being the cleanest city in UK! I am very proud of our city and believe that together as a community we can achieve Greatness!...well done to our Police, Council, David at Tourism and Andrew at BID...and oh yes do remember to circle 18th April in your calenders for our next PACT meeting at the Guildhall...

Next PACT meeting on 10th January 2012

Dear All...please note that our next quarterly meeting is on 10 January 2012 at our normal location at the Bath Guildhall...see you there and feel free to invite your neighbours too. Merry Christmas everyone and may 2012 bring you health, happiness and prosperity....From the office of your humble Chair, Mandana.

The Official Abbey PACT web link in 2012?!!

Dear All After a fruitful meeting with our Media Relations officer Simon, today, at the Bath Police station, we agreed that a more user friendly website link is in order. We will try our best to achieve this in the new year... In the mean time feel free to click on the present link below:- http://avonandsomerset.police.uk/LocalPages/BeatPACT.aspx?bid=14

Next PACT meeting @ Guildhall 12th Oct 2011

BATH CITY CENTRE RESIDENT & BUSINESS PACT MEETING Wednesday 12th October 2011 Start at 18.30 Brunswick Room The Guildhall, High Street, Bath AGENDA 1. Welcome and introductions - Mandana Sharifi (chair) 5 min   2. Feedback and discussion on priorities voted at  January’s meeting 40 min  1. Street drinking Lead - Police / Sgt Richard Durnford 2. Taxi Marshal hours to be amended to accommodate an 0400 finish Lead - B&NES Council 3. Motorcycles parking for free in the City Centre Lead - B&NES *Bus gate on Dorchester Street Lead - B&NES *Vehicles parking on pavements Lead - B&NES 4. Crime Figures and updates 10 min  5. Discussion and vote on new priorities  20 min  6. Conclusions and date of next meeting 5 min   YOUR NEIGHBOURHOOD POLICE TEAM   0845 456 7000 SSNBATHCITYCENTRE@avonandsomerset.police.uk

Thomas Jefferson's predictions has come to fruition!

Have you ever read the former US President Thomas Jefferson's manuscripts? He rightfully predicted the world economic downfall and how to repair it!..World leaders need to do a little reading and wisen up! I just hope David Cameron has read his Twitter message from me couple of nights ago! The World Leaders need to take note before communities in every major city protest against their respective government due to lack of economic growth and potential increase into double digit unemployment stats! I urge World Leaders to READ & LEARN from THOMAS JEFERSON before it's too late!

Gang related crimes? Not in my city!

I am pleased to report that gang related crimes have steadily declined in the last 12 months. Congratulations to our community who have fearlessly &/or anonymously reported antisocial activities hence helping our boys in blue to do their job more efficiently and our government in supporting local social youth clubs and charities. Here's to unity in the commUnity.

SquatShops... What next?!!!...

We have a situation in our city center that we need to nip in the b***...as you may have seen and heard thru news, there are squatters who have taken over a certain empty retail store and more may follow!...Our present council (Gov) needs to sort this out pronto! and we as a community need to continue to air our views at the next CityCentre PACT Forum to prevent our city from reflecting a third world country that has no governing discipline. Please do attend our next PACT meeting on 12th October at the Guildhall and air your views and suggestions.

Grand Central Station at Orange Grove?

Many residents have been viewing their concerns about tourist buses congregating for hours along the Weir/The Empire Building and Orange Grove as though it was Grand Central Station!!!... not only for constant congestion of the roads but also pedestrians crossing having to dodge the dangers. Many of the city centre residents including myself have recommended that the tourist buses should congregate at the Avon Street car park and the Riverside Coach park...simple as that...now all we need is council to take note of this common sense approach....let us know your thoughts today and or attend our next PACT meeting on 12th October at the Guildhall.