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Making friends through football Gareth Haddow, left, formed Ambassadors Fathers Football to encourage men to exercise, engage more with their children’s education and connect with men from different backgrounds. see below Have your say Residents can comment on the cabinet’s budget-saving proposals until January 12. see below News Crisis grant scheme to close in 2015 FUNDING for a scheme to provide financial help for people in crisis will cease from April 2015. The Crisis and Support Grant Scheme, which is paid for by central government, helps pay for living expenses at times of crisis. It helps provide support in setting up home and replacing essential damaged items where recipients have no other sources of funds. The council is considering the implicat ions of the discontinuation of the fund. To have your say, visit the Your Borough Your Voice pages on the council’s website and sign up to My Tower Hamlets at www.towerhamlets.gov.uk EIGHT football teams, made up of dads whose children attend primary schools in the borough, battled it out on the pitch in the finals of this year’s Fathers Football tournament. Dads from Seven Mills, Marion Richardson, Marner, Cubitt Town, Old Palace, Harbinger and Globe schools were among those who demonstrated their skills at Stepney Green Park on Thursday, December 4. Gareth Haddow formed the Ambassadors Fathers Football project two years ago in a bid to encourage men to exercise, engage more with their children’s education and connect with other men from different backgrounds. He presented the trophy to tournament winners Marner, while Fokrul from Marner was Man of the Match (pictured). Your feedback on savings proposals BY SUSAN MULLIGAN THE Your Borough Your Voice consultation campaign set out to give residents the opportunity to consider a range of savings proposals identified by the council. 451 surveys were completed as part of the online consultation and more than 800 people attended local groups and service user events to share their views. These included the Local Voices steering group of disabled residents, the Learning Disabilities Partnership Board and the Carers’ Forum. The council’s cabinet agreed to take forward a set of savings proposals to be considered in setting the budget in February. The council is giving residents a further opportunity to have their say until January 12. To comment on proposals, visit www.towerhamlets.gov. uk/yourborough Residents’ feedback has already shaped the council’s view on savings proposals. In response to residents’ concerns: The proposal to mainstream social work support for the children and adolescent mental health service has been withdrawn. The proposal to close four local authority nurseries has been withdrawn. The proposal to extend controlled parking zones has been withdrawn to enable further consultation. Proposals regarding the Muslim and African Families service (consulted under mainstreaming family services) have been reviewed and amended. Proposals for the reconfiguration of children’s centres have been amended. The proposal to review day services for older people has been deferred. The proposal relating to public health drug service commissioning has been reviewed and will be subject to further impact analysis. Mayor Lutfur Rahman said: “Central government cuts mean that we have to make difficult decisions about the borough’s priorities. Our residents are at the heart of our work, and we have taken on board the feedback we have received. We will continue to involve our residents.” Cabinet member for resources Alibor Choudhury said: “The Your Borough Your Voice campaign is one of the most important consultations we have run. I would urge residents to continue to feedback on proposals.” A workshop looking further at the council’s finances and priorities will be held on December 11 at the Professional Development Centre at 229 Bethnal Green Road. A health priorities workshop will be held in January. Email shanara.matin@tower hamlets.gov.uk or call 7364 4548 if you would like to attend. News in brief Internet training for over-65s… on TV TELEVISION producers are looking for people aged 65 or over who have never used the internet to take part in a new programme to be aired on Sky 1. Older contributors will be given free internet training from a younger counterpart, and taught the basics of sending an email, setting up a Facebook profile or blogging. “We hope that t h e s e new-found skills will help revolutionise their lives,” a spokesman said. You don’t need to own a computer or have an internet connection to take part. If you or someone you know would like to take part, call Karen on 7985 1736, Marcin on 7985 1722 or email casting@ princesstv.comby December 19. LIMEHOUSE DAY NURSERY Quality Affordable Childcare We understand the importance of knowing that your child is provided with stimulation and fun in a safe caring environment in which they thrive and develop their own individual personalities and skills. Specialised tutors in French, Dance & Movement, Sport and Action Adventure Story Telling Please come and see for yourself. Fees 3 months to 5 years £1,000 per month 2 years to 5 years £780 per month, if eligible for 15 hours of free childcare For further details call 020 7538 3355 or email: limehousechildcare@gmail.com www.limehousedaynursery.co.uk Delivering Quality Affordable Childcare to the local community for over 28 years. Part of Limehouse Childcare Ltd. 8 – 14 DECEMBER 2014 N E W S F R O M T OWER HAMLETS COUNCIL AND YOUR COMMUNITY 9


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