Tuesday, July 17, 2007
South Kilburn New Deal Under Threat
Since the Fib/Dem Tory coalition took over the council in May 2006, New Deal for Communities has suffered lost leadership and management gaps. The new Members are 'determined to leave no stone unturned', instead of visiting the NDC team and finding out how to support the community-led multi-million project.It is hoped that the new interim chief executive, now taking the helm, will unlock the stagnation, stabilise the programme and support the community and the Board to re-engage and catch up.
While the Lib Dems embattle and try to dominate through leaks to the press, the housing programme is dependent on government making good the funding gap. Now should be a good time when Housing is one of Gordon's two top priorities and for the first time the housing minister is in the Cabinet. But NDC's reputation is being smeared through the press's almost weekly scandalising stories - not the best help from the Lib Dems and their fellow disfunctionals.
If you are involved in a project or in activities, let us know your positive experience and any ideas to bring more people in to benefit. With three years left to go, people may be encouraged by successes and how to build on them.
While the Lib Dems embattle and try to dominate through leaks to the press, the housing programme is dependent on government making good the funding gap. Now should be a good time when Housing is one of Gordon's two top priorities and for the first time the housing minister is in the Cabinet. But NDC's reputation is being smeared through the press's almost weekly scandalising stories - not the best help from the Lib Dems and their fellow disfunctionals.
If you are involved in a project or in activities, let us know your positive experience and any ideas to bring more people in to benefit. With three years left to go, people may be encouraged by successes and how to build on them.
