BUILDING DEVELOPMENTS
There are a number of new building developments in the Constituency area:
Tesco at the Swan
Work is due to begin in February 2009 following completion of the work on Bakeman House. The store is due to open in November 2010.
Meadway Re-development.
The proposals to improve the neighbourhood at Meadway.
Richmond Primary Care Centre
Work has now started on a new Health Centre which is
due to open in April 2009.
Radleys Improvement Scheme
Refurbishment of the Radleys shopping centre has now started. The project includes provision of
a service road with parking bays, block paving on
the shop forecourts, modular paving to the public
footpath and stainless steel street furniture.
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More News about Yardley
Easter Activities
Details of children's activities for the Easter holidays
Acocks Green Carnival
This year's carnival will be held on 4th July.
Sheldon Countryside Festival
Planning has started for this years countryside festival which is due to be held on 26th July
South Yardley Library Re-opening
South Yardley Library was re-opened in May following extensive refurbishment.
Do you need a little help or support to help you live a healthy and happier life?
Free services for people aged 50 or over who live in Yardley constituency. Priority will be given to those who have a disability or illness or live in the priority neighborhoods.
Yardley is Cleaner, Greener, Safer
Constituency Play Areas.
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Yardley Constituency Plan Priorities
2006-10
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Children and Young People - investing in our future
- Cleaner, Greener and Safer Neighbourhoods
- Healthier Communities and Older People
- Prosperous Yardley
Cross Cutting Themes
- Priority Neighbourhoods
- Community Cohesion
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Good News From Yardley
How Neighbourhood Renewal Fund (NRF) Money is spent.
Acocks Green Ward
Sheldon Ward
South Yardley Ward
Stechford & Yardley North Ward
Volunteer Awards 2009
The 4th annual event was held on 25th February when 55 volunteers from Yardley were honoured.
Stanville School Success
Children, staff and parents at Stanville School are really excited as they have just found out that they are in the regional finals to receive one of the prestigious National Teaching Awards for their work on sustainability!
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Town Centre Managers
The Constituency has recently appointed 2 Town Centre Managers to oversee major shopping areas in Yardley.
Melinda Brown looks after
Acocks Green
and can be contacted on 07823534935.
News from Jenny Drew who looks after the Yew Tree and the Swan areas and can be contacted on 464 1969.
New Yew Tree Traders Association
Jenny has been working with local businesses and police to establish a traders association for the Yew Tree shopping area. Annette Graham, chairperson of the new association and manager of Boots at Yew Tree Retail Park said "I am delighted that businesses in Yardley feel passionate enough about our centre's future to support this initiative." Initial priorities for the group are crime reduction and preparing for the redevelopment of the Swan Shopping Centre.
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Working Neighbourhoods Fund (WNF) Community Chest 2008/9
Each Ward will receive a £100k allocation for 2008/9. Schemes supported through Community Chest should support ward or neighbourhood working or contribute to extending community engagement, cohesion and empowerment. Priorities for the Yardley Constituency can be found in the 2007-8 Priorities Statement which has been adopted for use for 2008-9 by Yardley Constituency Committee.
For further information please contact Virginia Yates, Ward Support Officer, on 0121 464 7701
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