Eleanor street residents group presentation for 2nd feb
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A group of residents formed a residents' group to address a problem affecting the community. They sought advice from local authorities and organizations. The residents' group gained skills like computer skills and experience with meetings by working with a community worker. Their goals were to gain power, be taken seriously by authorities, and achieve better outcomes when meeting with officials.
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Eleanor street residents group presentation for 2nd feb
- 3. A problem that affected everyone A few key residents committed to trying to change things
- 4. 1. We looked for advice and support: Community Worker Political eg Councillors Local community Legal representation
- 5. Eleanor Street Residents Group 2. Building the residents group Secretary Email Headed note paper Constitution ( at the right time)
- 6. 3. Gain Skills: Computer skills Experience of meetings Working closely with community worker
- 7. Understanding how: Residents can gain power To be taken more seriously by authorities To achieve better outcomes at meetings
- 8. Increase in confidence Gained experience of representing the community Gained understanding of the workings of council/ government
- 9. 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
- 10. Becoming a target....how to handle this? Don’t take it personally Don’t make false promises but keep positive STEP BACK WHEN NEEDED
- 11. Support from other residents Support from community worker Know that you are not responsible for the outcome