West midlands Tower Blocks 2 - Page 6

Nacho · November 2nd, 2005, 08:35 PM

Thanks for the info.

Nacho · November 8th, 2005, 07:19 PM

Guard patrols to beat yobs Nov 8 2005
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By Anna Jeys, Birmingham Mail

UNIFORMED guards are to patrol council tower blocks in Chelmsley Wood in a bid to stamp out antisocial behaviour.

Solihull Community Housing, which runs the council homes in Chelmsley Wood and Solihull, has decided to get tough on gangs of youths and noisy neighbours by hiring security guards.

It has faced with increasing complaints from families over vandalism, litter, loud music and gangs of youths.

In a bid to combat the problem, they have now hired a company who will provide guards for the 42 tower blocks in Solihull.

The dedicated team will have offices at several blocks and there will also be a mobile team of guards who will respond to calls from tenants.

Worried residents can call the guards on a free telephone number.

Every incident will also be logged and reported to the authority at the end of every month so housing bosses can see the extent of the problems.

The guards, who work for Orbis Man Guarding, will aim to dissolve the problems or call police if necessary.

Director of housing in Solihull, John King, said: "We are happy with the working relationship we have with Orbis Man Guarding. Solihull Community Housing is always striving to combat anti-social behaviour and make Solihull a safer place for all of our residents.

"Orbis Man Guarding is contributing to that."

Butterfield · November 8th, 2005, 10:13 PM

42 tower blocks in Solihull???!!! And there was me thinking Solihull was an upper class suburban part of the world... These days there's not even THAT many in Wolverhampton, Walsall, Dudley and Sandwell put together!

I take it the tower blocks in question are the first lot you see from the M6 as you drive west / north towards Birmingham. But where are the other 35ish Solihull tower blocks???

Smileyface · November 8th, 2005, 10:46 PM

Chelmsley Wood!

Dazza · November 9th, 2005, 02:40 AM

Most of the residents of Solihull would love to hand Chelmsley Wood over to Bham and be rid of it. However, the council would lose £millions in Govt grants so they are stuck with for the forseeable future.

Elizabeth Kinoke · November 21st, 2005, 12:43 AM

Highgate block around 3:00am

***woodhousen*** · November 21st, 2005, 10:36 AM

....rarther you than me

Butterfield · November 26th, 2005, 01:49 AM

BRIERLEY HILL, just up from the Merry Hill shopping centre

Butterfield · November 26th, 2005, 01:54 AM

BRIERLEY HILL

Elizabeth Kinoke · December 30th, 2005, 02:13 AM

fantastic pics BF, you know how to capture a shot... has smileyface been giving you lessons?

Biosonic · January 3rd, 2006, 11:02 AM

I noticed whilst driving round the Edgbaston part of the ring road that another tower block looks like it is going to come down. It looms someway beyond the drive-thru McD's and at 7pm no lights were on at all, ergo empty...

Butterfield · January 3rd, 2006, 12:27 PM

Thanks for that Biosonic, I'll try and take a look when I'm next in the area!

Elizabeth Kinoke · January 3rd, 2006, 12:41 PM

I've been promising to take some tower pics of south east city and various other spots fro eons but I simply... don't have a camera. I have thus far made three attempts to purchase a Nikkon s4 in the last two months, they seem sexcellent for the money but every time I try my local Jessops it isn't in stock, I contacted head office and they tell me they are in permanent short supply, I have seen a few on Ebay at a better price but I feel a bit wary of buying digital kit like that without a returns policy, any ideas?

Butterfield · January 3rd, 2006, 01:08 PM

My camera was the cheapest digital one from Argos. The quality may not be up there with the more expensive cameras but I think it takes decent photos.

Nacho · May 7th, 2006, 09:13 PM

Interesting link for info about Castle Vale.I didn't realise that they were going to retain 17 of the 34 towers.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Castle_Vale

BABYCAKES · May 8th, 2006, 12:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nacho

Interesting link for info about Castle Vale.I didn't realise that they were going to retain 17 of the 34 towers.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Castle_Vale

yeah but when you read on it states that only two tower blocks (out of an original 34!) now remain..quite interesting to know the history of the site actually. I knew about the airfield obviously but didn't know what was there before..

Juan Kerr · May 8th, 2006, 01:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Butterfield

BRIERLEY HILL

Holy S**T...I lived in one of those blocks (Plant Court). They're not too bad as council flats go, although I had drug dealing neighbours and the ho' upstairs played her music too loud.

Butterfield · May 8th, 2006, 01:50 AM

How do you go from living in Brierley Hill to living in Miami?! I mean, I'm sure Miami has its bad areas but Brierley Hill is just, well, Brierley Hill.

Nacho · May 8th, 2006, 07:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BABYCAKES

yeah but when you read on it states that only two tower blocks (out of an original 34!) now remain.

I know there are only two....it's that I thought many moons ago they were all going...I didn't realise they were contemplating saving over half.

Juan Kerr · May 10th, 2006, 02:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Butterfield

How do you go from living in Brierley Hill to living in Miami?! I mean, I'm sure Miami has its bad areas but Brierley Hill is just, well, Brierley Hill.

Miami has its own version of Brierley Hill - it's called Hialeah.

Came here a few years ago and got married....it's good, but I miss the UK.

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November 2nd, 2005, 08:35 PM	#101
Nacho Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 5,674 Likes (Received): 5	Thanks for the info.

November 8th, 2005, 07:19 PM	#102
Nacho Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 5,674 Likes (Received): 5	Guard patrols to beat yobs Nov 8 2005 ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: By Anna Jeys, Birmingham Mail UNIFORMED guards are to patrol council tower blocks in Chelmsley Wood in a bid to stamp out antisocial behaviour. Solihull Community Housing, which runs the council homes in Chelmsley Wood and Solihull, has decided to get tough on gangs of youths and noisy neighbours by hiring security guards. It has faced with increasing complaints from families over vandalism, litter, loud music and gangs of youths. In a bid to combat the problem, they have now hired a company who will provide guards for the 42 tower blocks in Solihull. The dedicated team will have offices at several blocks and there will also be a mobile team of guards who will respond to calls from tenants. Worried residents can call the guards on a free telephone number. Every incident will also be logged and reported to the authority at the end of every month so housing bosses can see the extent of the problems. The guards, who work for Orbis Man Guarding, will aim to dissolve the problems or call police if necessary. Director of housing in Solihull, John King, said: "We are happy with the working relationship we have with Orbis Man Guarding. Solihull Community Housing is always striving to combat anti-social behaviour and make Solihull a safer place for all of our residents. "Orbis Man Guarding is contributing to that."

November 8th, 2005, 10:13 PM	#103
Butterfield lime-hating shrublet Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: British Leyland Posts: 18,551 Likes (Received): 222	42 tower blocks in Solihull???!!! And there was me thinking Solihull was an upper class suburban part of the world... These days there's not even THAT many in Wolverhampton, Walsall, Dudley and Sandwell put together! I take it the tower blocks in question are the first lot you see from the M6 as you drive west / north towards Birmingham. But where are the other 35ish Solihull tower blocks???

November 8th, 2005, 10:46 PM	#104
Smileyface BAND AID Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: back in Walsall.... Posts: 4,505 Likes (Received): 0	Chelmsley Wood!

November 9th, 2005, 02:40 AM	#105
Dazza Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: A Vibrant Urban Village in Birmingham Posts: 160 Likes (Received): 0	Most of the residents of Solihull would love to hand Chelmsley Wood over to Bham and be rid of it. However, the council would lose £millions in Govt grants so they are stuck with for the forseeable future.

November 21st, 2005, 12:43 AM	#106
Elizabeth Kinoke Wheels... Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 4,043 Likes (Received): 0	Highgate block around 3:00am

November 26th, 2005, 01:49 AM	#108
Butterfield lime-hating shrublet Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: British Leyland Posts: 18,551 Likes (Received): 222	BRIERLEY HILL, just up from the Merry Hill shopping centre

November 26th, 2005, 01:54 AM	#109
Butterfield lime-hating shrublet Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: British Leyland Posts: 18,551 Likes (Received): 222	BRIERLEY HILL

December 30th, 2005, 02:13 AM	#110
Elizabeth Kinoke Wheels... Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 4,043 Likes (Received): 0	fantastic pics BF, you know how to capture a shot... has smileyface been giving you lessons?

January 3rd, 2006, 12:27 PM	#112
Butterfield lime-hating shrublet Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: British Leyland Posts: 18,551 Likes (Received): 222	Thanks for that Biosonic, I'll try and take a look when I'm next in the area!

January 3rd, 2006, 12:41 PM	#113
Elizabeth Kinoke Wheels... Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 4,043 Likes (Received): 0	I've been promising to take some tower pics of south east city and various other spots fro eons but I simply... don't have a camera. I have thus far made three attempts to purchase a Nikkon s4 in the last two months, they seem sexcellent for the money but every time I try my local Jessops it isn't in stock, I contacted head office and they tell me they are in permanent short supply, I have seen a few on Ebay at a better price but I feel a bit wary of buying digital kit like that without a returns policy, any ideas?

January 3rd, 2006, 01:08 PM	#114
Butterfield lime-hating shrublet Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: British Leyland Posts: 18,551 Likes (Received): 222	My camera was the cheapest digital one from Argos. The quality may not be up there with the more expensive cameras but I think it takes decent photos.

May 7th, 2006, 09:13 PM	#115
Nacho Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 5,674 Likes (Received): 5	Interesting link for info about Castle Vale.I didn't realise that they were going to retain 17 of the 34 towers. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Castle_Vale

May 8th, 2006, 01:50 AM	#118
Butterfield lime-hating shrublet Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: British Leyland Posts: 18,551 Likes (Received): 222	How do you go from living in Brierley Hill to living in Miami?! I mean, I'm sure Miami has its bad areas but Brierley Hill is just, well, Brierley Hill.