Beacon Hill, Sedgley Tenants and Residenst Association (TRA)
The Beacon Hill Estate is situated on the northern boundary of Dudley Borough and was formed in July 1998 after some enthusiastic volunteers had received training and advice in what was involved with being part of such an organisation. In a very short space of time Beacon Hill TRA became well known by other associations, various council departments, partner organisations, local councillors, as well as its own community.
We always need more support from local people, so please come and join us. A growing number of local issues have already been addressed, or are in process of being dealt with, for example, the passage-way ‘clean ups’ with improved lighting, the MEB sub-stations has been cleaned up, complete fencing and security gate at Beacon Rise Garage Site and security systems installed in the bungalows to name but a few. The TRA received funding to convert an old garage site at the Quadrant into a secure parking area with fencing and a gate, it is hoped that this will ease some of the parking issues on the estate. If you would like to give it a try then email our Housing Manager or contact 0300 555 2345, it is a very secure place for parking with lighting.
14 years old and still going strong
Beacon Hill Tenants & Residents Association - 14 years young
We would like to inform our tenants and residents and any other interested bodies that our association has now been working tirelessly for the benefit of our estate for 14 years. Our TRA was formed in 1998, after some determined local people decided things needed to be done for our estate. Peter Hartshorne has been the Chairperson from the beginning and Tony Cowell has been our Treasurer for the last 12 years, plus many of the committee members have also been involved with the group for many years.
From the beginning we undertook training on how to conduct ourselves at the many different meetings we attend and to also show respect to the people we represent and speak up for.
Last summer the Beacon Hill TRA once again organised a litter pick for the estate. The event took place on Saturday 11th July 2010 and donations were received from local businesses which helped us to ensure that the children who took part received a goody bag to thank them for their help.
The committee also obtained funding through the Capital Bids programme for further improvements for the estate, which this year took the form of either privacy panels or garden gates, a programme which we hope to continue in the years to come.
THANK YOU.
Beacon Rise Garage Site
What a difference there is for the people who rent one of the new garages at Beacon Rise, they look clean smart and tidy. There are now 26 garages and secure parking places which we must all do our best to keep looking neat and tidy, plus everyone has a key to the main gate in Beacon Rise. We would like to encourage you to please report any dumping of rubbish on this site so it can be removed.
Successes for our Estate
Once again the year rolls round and it comes again to the time for our TRA to organise and participate in a litter-pick, which we hope will leave the estate looking clean and tidy, somewhere to be proud of. The group worked with Council officers, Police and our MP, Ian Austin, and would like to thank them for helping out both before and during the event. Donations were received from local businesses which helped us to ensure that children had a goody-bag to thank them for helping out.
The day was a huge success with many bags of rubbish being collected. There was a buffet after the litter pick, during which we held a raffle with some lovely prizes being won.
The TRA would again like to thank everyone that supported us and worked to hold another great litter-pick day in Sedgley.
Sedgley Beacon And Tower
Beacon Tower during winter
The Princess Trust team recently carried out a clean-up around the base of the Beacon Tower and did a really excellent job.
Some members of the TRA, with the help of the Assistant Parks Development Officer, we have set up a 'Friends of Sedgley Beacon' group. This will allow the friends group to apply for funding to assist with the restoration of the tower and surrounding areas.
For more information about the TRA or other projects please contact Emma Jones, Participation Development Officer by email Participation Development Team or telephone 01384 815168.
Meeting Dates:-
Meeting date and time: 21st June 2012, 7.30pm
Type of meeting: Annual General Meeting
Venue: Ex Servicemens club, The Walk, Sedgley
Meeting date and time: 20th September 2012, 7.30pm
Type of meeting: Public meeting
Venue: Ex Servicemens club, The Walk, Sedgley
Estate Walkabout Dates 2012:
11th April, 9th May, 13th June, 11th July, 8th August,
12th September, 10th October, 14th November, 12th December.
The Estate Walkabouts are held with our Housing Manager, Police and Councillors. They give you the chance to show us what issues or problems there may be on the estate.
If you would like any information about meetings, projects or estate walkabout you can contact our participation development officer, Emma Jones, on 01384 815168 or email participation@dudley.gov.uk
Many Thanks
Beacon Hill TRA
