Community Involvement is at the heart of everything that Neighbourhood Management is involved in. The community has to play a central role in the development and shaping of service delivery and planning, so that the area can become a better place to live in, work in, and visit. To ensure community involvement is meaningful a number of opportunities and initiatives have been developed.

Training and personal Development
There are a selection of training opportunities that anyone living or working within the NM area can access to enable them to feel competent and confident about getting involved. These range from personal development training courses (Assertiveness or Confidence Building for example) to task specific training (Tenant Representative training on Advocacy and Support, or Environmental Audit Training, for example)

There are a number of established topic based groups now established through NM including:

NM Tenants Forum (for the tenants of private landlords)
Join to get support about your housing issues, learn about your rights, support other tenants, and meet new friends.

Youth Action Group
Aimed at young people aged between 11 and 25 years old. Have fun, discuss your issues, meet other young people, and get a new activity in your life.

50+ Group
Discuss hot topics and get your thoughts heard in the highest places! Put your knowledge and experiences to good use. Join us over a coffee and meet new people.

Street Reps
If you care about the local environment sign up as a Street Rep and monitor the cleanliness of your area. Report abandoned cars, overgrown bushes, dumped supermarket trolleys, graffiti and other eyesores and get them actioned quickly. Join other like-minded people on a mission to make the area cleaner and safer for everyone.

Traders Association
If you are a local trader, come and influence the area through this association. Working towards a safer shopping and business environment that’s good for the local community and attractive for the visitors.

There is training available for all community involvement with Neighbourhood Management, and a thorough volunteer support structure that can ensure you’re not out of pocket, and that you get recognition for your contribution to making the area better.

Contact Sue Warr by e-mail sue.warr@bournemouth.gov.uk or by phone on 01202 458970 for more details.