Lightmoor Village Estate Management Committee
Estates and stewardship services are overseen by the Lightmoor Village Estate Management Committee, which is resident led.
The Lightmoor Village Estate Management Committee (LVEMC) is responsible for overseeing the work of our estates & stewardship services.
In 2021 important changes were made to LVEMC. These were to ensure Lightmoor Village residents continued to be represented and decisions made with residents’ voices clearly heard.
The committee is made up of:
- Eight Lightmoor Village residents directly elected by Lightmoor Village stewardship payers
- Two BVT Executive members.
Following a contested election in 2024, three new committee members were elected, and one existing member was re-elected. Details of each of the committee members are below.
If you would like to observe a meeting or speak to someone about joining the committee, please call 01952 898524 or email [email protected].
The committee are responsible for:
- Considering and recommending the annual budget for the Stewardship Charge.
- Approving an annual service plan which prioritises plans and projects.
- Approving the annual planned maintenance programme.
- Being involved in the regular review and recommending approvals to amendments to the design guide.
- Receiving quarterly financial reports on expenditure against budget, estate management activities, community engagement and local partnership working and development in Lightmoor Village.
- Attend and reach decisions on alteration appeals against the Lightmoor Village Design Guide.
Members of the committee attend formal meetings four times a year and project group meetings eight times a year. There are also opportunities to join other sub-groups such as the Communications Panel, Green Gang and Events Group, depending on your interests.
Hi, I’m Jordan and I’ve lived in the Village since 2019. I decided to become a committee member after being involved in a campaign regarding the plan to have a through road between The Bache and Doseley. I and other residents were instrumental in seeing the decision overturned and preventing further issues that would have frustrated residents.
One of my highlights since being on the committee is seeing the formation of a dedicated BVT Estates and Stewardship team for Lightmoor Village. The Village has grown tremendously over the years and needed its own team to give it the attention it needs. As chair of the committee, I liaise with BVT on a regular basis to support all residents in achieving a Village everybody is proud to live in.
Hi, I’m Pete and I am delighted to have been re-elected in the 2024 contested elections. I have lived in the village for over 18 years and now retired, my free time is spent representing and supporting Lightmoor Village residents. I have the pleasure and honour to be chair of Governors at Lightmoor Village Primary School, a post I’ve held since before the school was established. I was also delighted to support the setting up of the youth project in Lightmoor Village, which was something residents had requested for a long time.
As I’ve lived in Lightmoor Village as both a tenant and homeowner, I believe I can represent all our residents and ensure their voices are heard. There have been some positive changes in the last few years such as updating the Design Guide, increasing use of the Oak Tree Community Centre and the opening of the shop and restaurant. I want to continue this good work and will continue to hold BVT, local councillors and authority to account to ensure the best possible outcome for Lightmoor Village.
Hi, I’m Louise and have lived in Lightmoor Village for over seven years. I’m originally from Wolverhampton and first visited the area to meet a friend and soon fell in love with Lightmoor Village. I’m now married with a young family, and it’s been an amazing experience living in the Village with its community spirit.
I work for the NHS and am passionate about ensuring voices are heard. I’ve been a committee member for a couple of years now and I want to ensure everyone is supported, whether it’s young families or those living in Bournville House.
Hi, I’m Wendy and I’ve lived in Lightmoor Village for over 10 years. As soon as I joined the community, I got involved by taking part in resident meetings and social events. I work as a teaching assistant at Lightmoor Village Primary School and also spent five years volunteering as a leader with Rainbows, Brownies, and Guides in the Village.
I’m passionate about achieving value for money from BVT and to make the Village the best it can be by utilising the community and encouraging more residents to get involved.
Hi, I’m Beth and I’ve lived Lightmoor Village for over five years. I was brought up in Little Dawley and then in Birmingham before moving to London. I never thought I’d return to Telford but after having a family I realised the benefits of living in a village.
I’ve been on the committee for the past couple of years and I’m also secretary of the Lightmoor Primary School PTA. As a primary school teacher, I understand the importance of feeling part of a community and want to build on this and work with BVT to ensure the Village square is the hub of Lightmoor Village.
Hi, I’m Moci I’m married and have a 16-year-old daughter. We moved to Lightmoor Village this year, although my husband is currently working abroad. I’m a career coach and before coming to the UK I was a school principal and Kindergarten Director. I’ve always had a strong passion for helping others and back in 2014 I set up a volunteer organisation in China to help children living in poverty and protecting the environment. I wanted to find new ways to continue helping others and I’ve been so impressed by the community of Lightmoor Village that it inspired me to nominate myself for the committee. As English isn’t my first language, every day is a learning day for me, and I look forward to improving my communication skills while helping to make Lightmoor Village the best it can be.
Hi, I’m Hannah, originally from Bridgnorth but choose to move to Lightmoor Village to be near to family members who had already moved here. It’s been a great place to raise our family and along with a couple of other moms in the village, we run the families Facebook page which is a forum for activities taking place locally. I’ve always been interested in the development of the village and now my children are a little older, I feel I have a little more time to commit to being a little more involved. Like the rest of the committee, I want what’s best for the village and think my skills of being open-minded and approachable, will encourage residents to speak to me about their views and ensure we keep the village a lovely place to live.
Hi, I’m Rachael and I moved to Lightmoor Village in 2022 with my partner and my son was born at home not long after! My ‘day’ job is a HR manager, where I’m passionate about advocating for people in whatever setting they are in. In the evenings, I am the village beekeeper!
I was delighted to be elected to the committee as I really want to integrate myself further into the community. My family have always been involved in their local communities and my grandmother was a local councillor and my mother a committee member, so it’s in the blood. I am looking forward to supporting all members of Lightmoor Village and helping to grow, develop the community we live in by helping to address resident issues and helping bring all members of the community together and ensure their voices are heard.
Pete is the Chief Executive of BVT. He oversees the overall strategic mission and aims of the Trust and works with the Board of Trustees to ensure our Business Plan is robust, carefully managed and ambitious. Pete is also responsible for the overall leadership of the organisation, leading the Executive team and is the Trust’s principal ambassador. A former chair of Birmingham’s Social Housing Partnership and commissioner of Birmingham Poverty Truth, Pete led Pioneer Group (formerly Castle Vale Community Housing Association) for 20 years before joining BVT. He also worked for Sanctuary Housing Association, William Sutton Trust (now Clarion Housing Group) and Walsall and Birmingham local authorities. He was appointed as Chief Executive of BVT in 2018.
Arthur has spent over 14 years in social housing, working across all fields including Community Safety in Birmingham. Having worked at Birmingham City Council for almost 10 years, he moved to BVT in 2017 and during that time moved from Head of Housing and Customer Services to Director of Communities with a wide remit of community development, estates and stewardship, housing and customer services and heritage.
He was also previously Birmingham City Councils nominate board member for Stockfield Community Association, Committee member on Lightmoor and Lawley Management Committee.
Interested in community engagement to deliver services that matter most to the people living there through partnership working and relationship building.
If you would like to observe a LVEMC meeting or speak to someone about joining the committee, please call 01952 898524 or email [email protected].
1. PURPOSE
The Lightmoor Village Estate Management Committee will oversee Stewardship Service at the Bournville Village Trust Lightmoor Village site in line with relevant Group Policies.
2. MEMBERSHIP AND PROCEEDINGS
2.1 Chair
The Chair of the Committee will be a Lightmoor Village Resident and appointed by the Committee for a term of two years, being eligible for a two-year term thereafter. In exceptional circumstances, a one year term can be served. A minimum of two years should then elapse before the retiring Chair is eligible for reappointment to this post.
2.2 COMPOSITION
There will be a maximum of 11 members, made up as follows:
8 residents (selected through a process where all charge payers have the opportunity to participate) ideally a resident representative from each phase of development including Bournville House.
2 BVT Executive Team members
1 representative from each of the parish councils
1 member of this Committee, a Lightmoor Village resident (excluding Executive members and parish representatives) shall be nominated by the Committee to join the Telford Estates and Development Committee. For a minimum term of 12 months.
CO-OPTEES
Members shall have the right to appoint Co-opted Members to the Committee. A maximum of three Co-opted Members can be appointed at any time.
Co-opted committee members will not be eligible to vote.
2.3 MEETINGS
The Committee shall meet four times each year, or more frequently at such intervals as may be determined by the Chair.
2.4 QUORUM
The quorum for this Committee shall be 3 residents and 1 Executive Team member.
2.5 ABSENCES
Any member of the Committee absent for two consecutive meetings without leave of absence given by the Committee Chair. The Chair will contact the member to discuss their absence. At the following Committee meeting the members decide about the person’s membership.
2.6 VOTING
In the event of a tied vote, the Chair may cast the deciding vote. All issues shall be decided by a straight majority.
Co-optees are not eligible to vote.
2.7 SECRETARY
The Secretary to the Committee shall be the Director of Communities or other designated BVT Officer.
2.8 EXECUTIVE TEAM & SENIOR MANAGEMENT
In addition to the Executive Team Committee ,Members other members of the Executive Team or other Senior Managers may be invited to attend all or part of particular meetings.
2.9 REMUNERATION
Committee members shall not receive any remuneration for their services but will be paid expenses incurred in the execution of their duties.
2.10 TERMINATION
The Board of Trustees retains the power to terminate the appointment of any Member of the Committee, after consultation with the Committee, or immediately upon the advice of the Company Secretary should BVT’s “Code of Conduct” or any other Trust policy, terms of reference and other relevant standard directive, regulation, constitution or legislation be breached.
2.11 EFFECTIVENESS
The Committee shall carry out an annual review of these Terms of Reference and a review ts own effectiveness and recommend any necessary changes to the Board of Trustees.
3. DELEGATED AUTHORITY
3.1 The Committee is responsible for implementing Trust policy, recommending changes the policy to the Board of Trustees or relevant BVT Committee and the monitoring of performance for those areas of work delegated by the Board of Trustees as set out below in Principal Functions.
3.2 The Committee is responsible for conducting business in accordance with any written instructions or guidelines imposed by the Board of Trustees.
3.3 The Committee shall where necessary authorise the Chair and/or other Member(s) of the Committee to liaise directly with Executive Officers to deal with matters requiring urgent action/decision within the remit of these Terms of Reference.
3.4 The Committee shall not incur additional expenditure on behalf of the Trustee body, which cannot be accommodated within the overall budget approved by the Board of Trustees without the consent of the Trustee body.
3.5 Any matters that cannot be resolved satisfactorily by the Committee under its Terms of Reference shall be referred to the Board of Trustees whose decision shall be final and binding.
4. PRINCIPAL FUNCTIONS
The principal functions of the Lightmoor Village Estate Management Committee shall be as follows:
4.1 Consider and propose the annual budget to the Telford Estates & Development Committee.
4.2 Develop & recommend approval of an Annual Service Plan (setting out KPI targets and improvement actions).
4.3 Develop and recommend approval of the annual planned maintenance programme.
4.4 Develop and recommend approval amendments to the Design Guides.
4.5 Develop and recommend approval of new policies or amendments to existing policies.
4.6 Receive a quarterly financial report on expenditure against budget.
4.7 Receive and approve a quarterly report on Estate Management activities.
4.8 Receive and approve a quarterly report on Community Engagement and local partnership working.
4.9 Receive a quarterly update on development in Lightmoor Village.
4.10 Receive and reach a decision on appeals against the implementation of the Design Guide.
4.11 Support the development of the overall vision for Lightmoor Village, proposing changes or new activities to ensure that the vision is achieved.
OTHER KEY FUNCTIONS
4.12 The following list is not exhaustive and is to be read in conjunction with the Principal Functions set out above.
4.13 To review the performance of the Teams reporting to the Committee through internal audit and performance reports where appropriate/available, setting performance targets as appropriate.
4.14 To consider proposed and current legislation and its impact on the BVT’s work covering the areas under the remit of the Committee.
4.15 To ensure that current risks that fall under its principal functions are being effectively managed, considering emerging risks and understanding the risks presented by new opportunities and how these can be managed and/or mitigated.
4.16 To ensure that Value for Money is monitored and is an integral part of all decision-making in line with BVT’s Value for Money Strategy.
5. CONFLICT OF INTEREST
When the Committee discusses any matter which poses a conflict of interest for any member or employee present, that person should declare an interest. If the conflict is clear and substantial, the Committee member should offer to withdraw and, if invited to remain, refrain from voting on the matter.
6. REPORTING PROCEDURE
Draft minutes shall be reported to the next meeting of the Telford Estates and Development Committee and shall be formally approved by the Committee at its next meeting.
