Thursday, 26 March 2009

I gave further detailed consideration to our 2009-10 budget and things don’t look brilliant.

In the afternoon, I met with Michal Siewniak, MENTER’s new Development Worker for Hertfordshire. We were joined by Leslie Billy and together we talked through needs and priorities. Eventually, we agreed on the need stimulate the development of local forums / networks / associations and to ensure there is an effective county-level structure representing minority ethnic communities and influencing public policy. I also agreed to write a note introducing Michal around the county; I am not sure how much good it will do and in any event Michal will have a tough job.