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| September 2000 |
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Message from the chairperson . . . Burwood-Pegasus Board on learning curve Community boards have been part of our city since 1989, and as a board we are always learning and endeavouring to improve the way we function. One of our key roles is advocating for people and groups who are working to make our community a better place. For this to happen we need to know what is happening in our area. Open communication and consultation are essential, and need to be ongoing. Each year more residents become aware of community boards and how they can involve us with their issues, but there are many others who have little inkling of our purpose. This issue of City Scene is part of the information flow to improve this understanding. As the board has matured over the last 10 years it has continued to ensure there are essential services provided in our community, such as water supply, footpaths, roads and kerbs and channels. But as the City Council has refined its long-term management of these assets, the board has been able to focus more on community development, employment initiatives and environmental improvements. More and more these have been in partnership with community groups who have the knowledge, skills and local support, and may need some advice or funding to help them achieve their goals. One such project with board input which has environmental, social and employment benefits, is the community gardens project that not only reduces waste but keeps people active and working together, and produces edible product. Our board looks forward to working with and for you in helping build a sustainable city. I hope you enjoy this special issue of City Scene, and if you want to contribute to or know more about any of the projects do contact one of the members of the board. - Chrissie Williams
Community cottage big hit The new Dallington Community Cottage is booming. It came into being after a residents' survey in Dallington to assess community needs. This showed, among other findings, that there was a desire to have a designated community cottage to provide a base for community interest groups. The Cottage is leased from a nearby resident by Anglican Care. Christchurch City Council has provided some help with set-up costs. The Wizard officially opened the building on 23 May and the opening ceremony was well attended by Dallington residents and members of groups that now use it. These groups include folk art classes, get-togethers for 50-plus residents with guest speakers and outings, and residents' association meetings. There are plans to start a life-histories, group, learner driver classes and possibly a cyber cafe if computers can be financed. An OSCAR group was also founded from the cottage but has been sited at the Halberg Street Scout Den because of space limitations. Anglican Care funds a community worker, Merran Fleming, who is based at the cottage each Tuesday. Kerbs finished soon Work on two kerb and channel renewals in the Burwood-Pegasus Community Board district is expected to be finished by December. One is in Keppel Street and the other in Estuary Road- Bridge Street to Jervois Street. Traffic calming in Mundys Road at Gayhurst Road and in Radiata Avenue at Queenspark Drive should be finished by October. |
