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The JRA What we are... The JRA was founded in 1964 and has been in continuous existence ever since. It is the oldest association of its kind in Newcastle upon Tyne and one of the oldest in England. It is a member of the National Organisation of Residents Associations, the National HMO Lobby and the Jesmond Community Forum. What we do... The JRA supports, helps and acts on residents' behalf wherever possible. Opinions and statements offered orally and in writing are given free of charge and in good faith and as such are offered without legal responsibility on the part either of the originator or the JRA itself. The JRA liaises with local Ward Councillors and Council Officers to bring matters of local concern to their attention and to help resolve problems that arise. It will also represent residents, when asked, at certain hearings and put forward their views. We rely heavily on information given to us by residents, which helps us to make submissions and views based on the majority of local opinion. The JRA is not able to make changes to regulations and legislation but acts as a pressure group to bring about changes which residents feel are of importance and which affect the community as a whole. As a member of the National Organisation of Residents Associations and the National HMO Lobby, it can contribute to discussions and consultations at Government level. There is no formal membership as such. The JRA acts in the interests of all Jesmond residents. Support us The JRA is a non-profit organisation, which is independently funded by residents' donations. If you would like to make a donation, please contact our Treasurer, Bernie Whiting, 2 Jesmond Gardens, NE2 2JN. His email address is berniewhiting@hotmail.co.uk Most residents make their annual donations by Standing Order, which saves you having to remember each year and us having to remind you. If you would like to make your donation this way, please ask the Treasurer for a Standing Order Mandate, which he will be pleased to send to you. The amount of the donation is up to you but might we suggest £5.00 per annum, which covers your household. Contact us [Top] The JRA's Secretary can be contacted by email at jesmondresidentsassociation@gmail.com or by post at 35 St. George's Terrace NE2 2SU. The telephone number is (0191) 212 1471. The Committee The Committee for 2011/12 is: Hon. President (ex officio): Jean Baty Chairman: Ron Armstrong Vice Chairman: David Hickling Secretary: Alan Grant Treasurer: Bernie Whiting Members: Antonia Meears-White, Sarah Landale, David Etchells, Lorna Rosner, Diana Torode, Raj S.V. Rajan, Lead members: Noise and Nuisance: David Hickling Deputy Noise and Nuisance: Antonia Meears-White Deputy Licensing: Ron Armstrong Planning and Licensing: Alan Grant Deputy Planning: Diana Torode Minutes Secretary: Bernie Whiting Meetings The Committee meets monthly on the third Wednesday of each month at the offices of the Northumberland and Newcastle Society, rear of the Jesmond Methodist Church, Saint George's Terrace, Jesmond, NE2 2DL The next meeting will be held on the 25th January 2012. Residents are welcome to attend but as space is very limited, please contact the Secretary beforehand. Note that attendance at Committee meetings is in the capacity of an observer only. If you have any issues or concerns that you would like the Committee to discuss, please contact the Secretary with details. Agendas can be viewed by clicking here. [Top] Annual General Meeting is usually held in September. Details of this will be circulated by LinkMail, posted on this page, displayed on our Noticeboard outside Tesco, on St. George's Terrace and in our Annual Newsletter, published each September. LinkMail LinkMail is the JRA's free email service, which updates subscribing residents on the latest news and events in Jesmond. If you would like to become a LinkMail subscriber, please contact the Secretary. The Constitution The present Constitution was adopted at the Annual General Meeting of 2005 View [PDF] [Top]