Braniel Community Plan
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Braniel Community Plan Contents Page number Introduction 4 The Community Planning Process 4 Braniel Community Association 4 Braniel Community Survey 6 Background 6 Survey Method and Response Rate 6 Community Facilities 6 Environment, Transport and Safety 6 Policing and Safety 7 Health, Education and Training 8 Action Plan 10 Community Facilities 10 Environment, Transport and Safety 11 Health, Education, Training And Social Activities 12 Promotion 13 Northern Ireland Neighbourhood Information Service (NINS) Area Profile 14 Castlereagh District Housing Plan and Local Housing Strategy 2010-2011 16 Participants in developing the Community Plan 20 Glossary 21 Braniel Community Plan, May 2011 Introduction This Community Plan for Braniel community survey; has been developed by Braniel • assess the results of the • Re - imaging project which Community Association, working survey; and will include a new entrance with Castlereagh Borough Council, • identify priorities and agree feature for the estate the Housing Executive, local actions. churches and other community • Participation in the groups in the Braniel area. The survey findings are Conswater Greenway Project This process was facilitated by summarised at page 6 and the Community Places, as part of agreed actions are presented on • Co-operation with other its Supporting Communities in pages 10 to 13. local areas to share good Community Planning project. practice and address social Braniel Community deprivation Community Planning is about Association those delivering public services • Working towards and working together with local lobbying for the provision The Braniel Community communities and the community of a much needed new Association was formed in and voluntary sector to identify community centre and sports February 2008 to promote and solve local problems, improve facilities in Braniel. Braniel and improve facilities and services and share resources. quality of life in the area. Braniel Braniel Community Association Community Association aims to looks forward to working The Braniel Community provide for all members of the alongside other agencies and Planning Process community in Braniel. It has built organisations to achieve the aims up strong working relationships set out in this Community Plan. In developing the plan, Community with the local church and Places facilitated a series of primary school as well as other workshops which enabled community organisations, participants to: statutory agencies and the Council. • agree how they would work together; Braniel Community Association’s • design and undertake a current projects include: 4 55 Braniel Community Survey Background the local shops to raise awareness is needed. 57% said that play areas that the survey was taking place and facilities need to be improved. As part of the Community and prizes were provided by Planning process, it was agreed Castlereagh Borough Council 80% of people said that the bowling to carry out a community survey and Charter for Northern Ireland green next to the community to identify the needs of people to encourage residents to take centre should be developed as a 3G in Braniel. The survey questions part. football pitch. were developed by the Community Plan participants at the workshops In total, 928 surveys were 66% of people said that they would facilitated by Community Places. distributed throughout Braniel, be interested in a drop in café and with a response rate of 22%. The 67% of people said that if a better Survey Method and Response survey results are summarised community centre was developed, Rate below. they would use a coffee lounge. The survey was primarily Community Facilities Environment, Transport and conducted by volunteers who Safety called door to door throughout the 80% of people said that Braniel Braniel Estate. Volunteers visited needs improved community 40% of people said that an homes in Braniel on Saturday 15 facilities and 77% of people said environmental issue was the worst January 2011 and either helped that Braniel needs improved thing about living in Braniel. residents to fill out the survey on sports facilities. 40% of people 59% said that repairing and their doorstep or dropped the said that the lack of facilities for cleaning footpaths needs to be survey off for collection later in all age groups is the worst thing improved and 72% of people said the week. There was also a drop about living in Braniel and 60% that the problem of dog fouling off box in the Centra shop and in said that they would use a sports needs to be tackled in Braniel. 54% the high rise flats, where residents hall or large hall. said that parking facilities need to could return their survey and the be improved. survey was also available online. 66% of people said that a The survey was also carried out community library is needed and 72% of people said that public with local groups, such as the local 59% of people said that a drop in transport in Braniel should be football team. It was advertised in community computer centre improved by introducing more 6 Which of the following does Braniel need? 80% routes. 41% said that they 60% would like a public transport route that goes to the Newtownards Road and 18% said they would like to see a 40% return of the Number 24 bus. 11% of people said that a public 20% transport issue was the worst thing about living in Braniel. 0% After school Youth Policing and Safety Health and Sports Improved club wellbeing facilities Community facilities classes Centre 82.7% of people said that a more visible police presence How could public transport be improved in Braniel? would improve policing and 80% safety in Braniel and 51.4% said that more information about police services in Braniel could improve policing and 60% safety in Braniel. Respondents also showed concern about vandalism, graffitti and other safety issues. 40% 20% 0% More More Bus More Routes Frequent shelters 7 Health, Education and 62% of people said that they would Training like to see health and fitness classes in Braniel. 52% said that they would like to see local advice and information 28% of people said that if a better on drugs misuse and 51% said community centre was developed that they would like to see mental and offered a crèche, they would health awareness and support. use it. The respondents who had people aged between 41 and 65 in their 57% of people said that they would household were most likely to be be interested in social nights, such interested in health and well being as darts, quizzes or dancing and activities. 39% said that the lack of facilities and activities is the worst thing 58% of people said that they about living in Braniel. would be interested in short training courses and 56% said Suggestions for activities in Braniel that education/training classes in included street parties or fetes and the community are needed. 64% events. 77% of people said that said that help with finding jobs is Braniel needs improved youth needed. 58% of people said that facilities. 46% of people said that basic computer classes are needed Braniel needs an after school club and 42% of people who indicated and 34% said that they would be what type of classes they would interested in parent support. be interested in basic computer 50% of people said that they or classes. their family would be interested in activities for senior citizens. 67% of people said that Braniel needs improved sports facilities. 8 Which of the following would you like to see in Braniel ? 80% 60% 40% 20% 0% Support Health Bereavement Alcohol/Drugs to stop Information Support Support smoking Days Personal Better access Information on Mental Health Health and development to G.P. how to manage Awareness Fitness Classes on a low budget Support How safe do you feel in your local area? Fairly Safe 36.7% Safe most of the time 61.8% Fairly unsafe 1.5% 9 Action Plan Community Facilities Issue Action Short/medium/ Who Long term New Community Present facts and figures of survey to Short term Community Plan Group Centre council to support our case. Meet new council committee to Medium term Braniel Community ask for a business plan (and costed Association technical plans) to be prepared. Arrange visit to Moneyrea Short term Braniel Community Community Centre and others (as Association examples of local centres) Begin discussion with library services Medium term Community Plan Group about possibilities of a presence in and School new centre (including a 3G pitch) Bowling Green Grass pitch at bowling green Short term Castereagh Borough Council Organised IFA Coaching Medium term Braniel Community Association and IFA Indoor Sports Hall Long term Braniel Community Association and School Start talks with school on options for Short term Braniel Community shared development Association Drop in Cafe Talk to the Housing Executive about Short term Braniel Community the availability of the vacant shop for Association and community use NIHE When shop becomes available source Medium term Braniel Community funding (e.g. from Big Lottery Fund) Association 10 Environment, Transport and Safety Issue Action Short/medium/ Who Long term Repairs to footpaths Contact Roads Service to establish Short term Braniel Community scale of the problem Association and DRD Roads Service facilitated by NIHE Cleaning footpaths Meet with cleansing section on site Short term Braniel Community Association, Castlereagh Borough Council and NIHE Dog fouling Bins and signs at shops Short term Braniel Community Association, Castlereagh Borough Council and NIHE Local Environmental