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The campaign by local residents and led by Sam Townend, the Labour Party’s prospective parliamentary candidate for Bristol North West, culminating in the
presentation of a 174 signature petition to the Council has had success with the re-opening of a youth club, the opening of a new youth club for 9-13 year olds, and greater work by the authorities
to dampen down anti-social behaviour.
Sam said,
“It is good that the authorities are now taking notice. Having been closed for three months the Council is re-opening the youth club for 13-18s at
Eden Grove Methodist Church Hall and will be staffed by six youth workers. A brand new youth club for a younger age group is opening at the Upper Horfield Community Trust also on Eden
Grove. We are hopeful too that the Council will support the construction of a 5-a-side pitch.
The Labour Government’s pledge is for a youth club in every community. It looks like Horfield might get there first!
There are also positive signs that the police and City Council are now working together in areas like Poet’s Park and Murdoch Square to help
the community eradicate anti-social behaviour caused by just a few individuals.”
Ray Hulbert MBE, Vice Chair of the Upper Horfield Community Trust, said,
“The Upper Horfield campaign led by Sam is delivering results. The community have come together to help each other. I spoke to one resident
in Poet’s Park who told me she has never had such a good nights sleep! We really want the 5-a-side pitch though and will keep up the campaign.”
Cllr Rosalie Walker, Horfield Labour Councillor, said, “Our campaign seems to be doing the trick. I will continue to do what
I can to ensure that Horfield residents get a fair deal on youth facilities and on tackling anti-social behaviour.”
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Success for Campaign on Anti-Social Behavior in Upper Horfield
