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Council makes plans to take over Sutton Park
Sutton firm launches recruitment drive
A Sutton Coldfield-based enterprise has launched a recruitment drive to enhance the services and support available to those facing financial hardship. Auriga Services – a not-for-profit social
enterprise which works with utility companies and local authorities to assess and distribute grants to those most in need – is committing £200,000 to new recruits across a variety of roles, including marketing, business development, IT and administration. The move comes after the Office for
Park life: Sutton Park hosts the annual Concerts in the Park music event
Royal Sutton Coldfield Town Council has been setting out its aspirations to take over Sutton Park. A council report has identified the key issues
that would need to be considered for the Town Council to take over the management and ownership of the park from Birmingham City Council. Councillors discussed the need to identify all
the costs and income generated, together with the liabilities involved in running the park. The paper also outlined the wide range of
legislation that currently impacts upon the park that any future owner would need to comply with. Councillor Simon Ward, leader of the Town
Council, said: “We believe that Sutton Park should be firmly in the hands of the level of local
government which is closest to residents. But we acknowledge that this is a complex issue and needs to be carefully managed. “The first key task is to identify the true cost
of running the park and the total income generated. We are requesting more detailed information from Birmingham City Council to help us understand the financial picture in detail. “We also recognise that there are many
different organisations with an interest in the Park, not least surrounding the Commonwealth Games in 2022, and they would all need a voice in any changes. “Having said all of that our Park needs a
proper strategic plan and to be run by the Royal Town for its residents. We will not rest until we have achieved that objective.”
National Statistics revealed a 0.3 per cent increase in unemployment in the West Midlands between July and September. The region also has the third-highest unemployment rate in the country. Mark Abrams, CEO of Auriga, said: “We’re
pleased to be bringing new and much- needed employment opportunities to those in the West Midlands and adding to the strength of our 60-strong team, based in Sutton Coldfield. “Each year we help to distribute over
£15m in grants to individuals and community organisations, and provide additional support in helping people to get back on track – this requires specialist knowledge, passion and a commitment to help the country’s most vulnerable people. “With our company vision to have helped
two-million people by 2020 we’re hopeful that our employment drive ahead will go a step further in helping us to achieve what we believe to be a very realistic vision.”
School joins expanding academy trust
The Arthur Terry Learning Partnership has welcomed Curdworth Primary School to its growing family of academies. This is the second North Warwickshire school to join the multi-
academy trust, which also connects academies in Birmingham and Staffordshire. ATLP’s partnership now includes seven primary schools, three
secondary schools and one national teaching school. Curdworth has successfully been working with the ATLP for a
number of months. Headteacher Lisa Dodd said: “Curdworth is a happy, thriving
learning community. This is the natural progression on our school improvement journey and I am proud to take this next step together. “Through close collaboration, mutual support and the sharing
of resources and expertise, we can advance further and pass on those advantages to our children and staff.” Curdworth is rated ‘Good’, with Ofsted inspectors noting how
much children enjoy learning. Inspectors also praised the school’s ‘good quality’ of education, effective leadership and school-to-school collaboration.
Joining forces: ATLP executive headteacher (primary), Anna Balson, with Curdworth headteacher, Lisa Dodd (centre) senior school leader, Daisy Chetwynd and pupils from Years 3 and 4
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