ACTION AREA 1: NEIGHBOURHOOD DEVELOPMENT [NDAA]  

Work In Progress:

• Redevelopment of Ed Blake Park - construction has begun! - Scheduled Completion Date: September 2010 (You can follow the progress on our blog!)
• Installation of Crosswalk at Beacock Public Library – Completion Date: June 2010 (Check out the celebrations in our Photo Gallery)
• Improving LTC Services
  • A report on Transit Issues in Northeast London-July 8, 2009 [pdf document]

• Have your say on transportation issues, particularly in Northeast London, by getting involved and providing your ideas for improving our transportation needs in this area.  Join the City's next public meeting on Wednesday, May 19th from 6:30pm to 9:30pm.  Go to  www.london.ca/smartmoves  for more information.

• If you are interested in our environment, sustainable energy and want to encourage others to "ReThink" how we live in Northeast London, give your input to City Hall at  www.london.ca/rethinkenergy

Committee Composition: At least one to two Coordinator(s) positions will be filled from this Committee’s membership. NELCE members voluntarily choose whether they wish to serve on this Committee. The Committee size is undefined  

Primary Objectives:

• To create a forum for residents to voice concerns and issues in Northeast London
• To advocate, as a collective voice for residents of Northeast London, on matters affecting the community
• To engage the Northeast London residents in the enhancement, enrichment and development of positive change in our neighbourhoods
• To foster and build on relationships established with the City of London and its committees and agencies
• To provide opportunities for community leadership through involvement in community, civic, and agency meetings, forums and initiatives
• To establish and oversee the work of its Action Groups that carry out the work and objectives of this Committee

Areas of focus in the COMMUNITY:

• Environment
• Housing
• Municipal Affairs/Policy & Political Issues
• Neighbourhood Enhancements
• Parks & Recreation including Ed Blake Park-Phase II; Community Gardens
• Poverty Issues
• Public Safety including Accessibility
• Transportation including Roads & Traffic
• Specific Resident Groups (seniors, men, immigrant women)

Top Five Priorities Identified for 2010: (ranked by highest number of votes received)

1. Poverty
2. Neighbourhood Enhancements
3. Transportation
4. Parks & Recreation-Ed Blake Park
5. Public Safety
   

LINKS To Our Other ACTION AREAS:

• Community Engagement
• Communications, Organization & Promotions
• Community Relations