Cars Area Together Workers

Hi, I am Judy and I have been Project Manager here at Cars Area Together since starting in January 2018. I have lived in Coleshill for more than 30 years but am originally a Cornish girl and I do make the trek down to the south west as often as I can! I trained originally as a Housing Manager working with both Housing Associations and the Local Authority. I became much more interested in the people and communities than the properties – hence my interest in projects like Cars Area Together. I have worked on other Big Local projects too so this helps in making sure we record what we are doing and that we stick to our plans. Currently we are looking at the plan for the next 2 years until 2021 and this feels very exciting – making sure we take on board all the local viewpoints.
Outside of work, I am mad for swimming – I teach little ones to swim at several local venues and have done adult learn to swim projects in the past – great fun. If you want to learn come and see me – I am sure we can get something going locally!

Hi I am Aimée, the Community Development Worker, I am either in Auckland Hall or walking around the area. You can spot me a mile of in my yellow top! I want to hear from you therefore please let me know what you would like to see happening in YOUR area (within reason). It would also be great to get more residents on board in a variety of ways from volunteering at events, running a group and/or being part of the Partnership. If this is something you would like to do please let me know. I like to chat, love eating sweets, pink is my favourite colour and yes I might be 36 however I still enjoy building Lego! And finally, if the shutters on the side of Auckland Hall are up then I’m in so please pop in for a cuppa and chat.
​Look forward to meeting you. 
 Please contact me on:
Email: aimee@carsareatogether.co.uk
​Mobile: 07825417141

My name is Sue Killeen, I am one of the  Street Connectors for Cars Area Together. I have lived on the Cars Area for 22 years now. I previously worked at Asda Chelmsley Wood so you may have seen me before! My new role is part time, I want the residents of the Cars Area to talk to me about different subjects. You can e-mail me or call me to  arrange a chat where we can have a conversation about our project. 
Email: sue@carsareatogether.co.uk
Mobile: 07595 928084

Hello my name is Ricky and I am one of two  Street Connectors that will be around the Cars Area over the coming months. We will be promoting all of the amazing groups and activities we have at Auckland Hall on behalf of Cars Area Together. If you see me around please do stop and chat, I will be more than happy to talk about what we do at Auckland Hall, Bosworth Field, Northern House School and around the area and to get fresh ideas from you all about what you would like to see from us. As a resident of many years on this area it is going to be interesting to work for and with you all. Looking forward to hearing from you. Please contact me on 07756632148 or ricky@carsareatogether.co.uk

Hi I am Luke and I lead on Physical  activity and sport in the Cars Area. We want to get everyone to move a little more each week to help to improve physical and mental wellbeing. I am around most Thursdays and would love to hear from the  residents of the Cars Area about what they would like to do around being physically active, or what is preventing them from doing this.  I live in Solihull with my wife and two young daughters, but I am originally from  London,  I coach and play basketball and I am an Arsenal season Ticket holder.

Hi I'm Conrad and it is my job to keep Cars Area Together on track. I work with other areas who have been awarded £1 million to spend over 10 years so I share good practices and help guard against potential pitfalls. If you would like to speak to me about how you can get involved then email me at conrad.parke@gmail.com

Partners from organisations

Mandy Carless & Jill Dunlevy​
​Engagement Officers from Solihull Community Housing (SCH).SCH has been part of the Partnership group from the outset.
We support the group and help to spread the word about what Cars Area Together is all about. We want every resident of the Cars Area to know about Cars Area Together and have the opportunity to get involved and have their say.

Jo is Head of Operations for Gateway Family Services CIC who deliver the Lifestyle Service across Solihull on behalf of Solihull Council.  Jo has worked at Gateway for 11 years with a key focus of the organisation on reducing inequalities in health, education and employment. Gateway have been working with Cars Area Together to support residents with specific needs, running groups for people with long term conditions, helping them manage these through simple changes and tweaks to their lifestyle.  We enjoy working with the team to ensure those people who have the most need are able to access advice and other services to support happy, healthy lives.