Horfield & Lockleaze Neighbourhood Partnership Plan
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Horfield and Lockleaze Neighbourhood Partnership 2015/16 - 2017/18 Plan Background The Horfield and Lockleaze Neighbourhood Partnership (NP) is situated in the North East of Bristol and was first launched in November 2007. The 2011 census describes a resident population of 24,907. 68.8% are White British; 5.9% are White Other; and 24.3% of the population are Black and Minority Ethnic communities. Both wards have above the citywide BME average (16%), with Lockleaze being the highest at 30% followed by Horfield at 19%. Lower Super Output Areas (LSOAs) are used to measure indices of deprivation below ward level. There are 22 LSOAs in the NP, of which all 7 in Lockleaze are ranked more deprived than average, with Lockleaze South and Filton Avenue North in the most deprived 10% LSOAs in England. Benefit claimants are above average for Bristol in Lockleaze and below in Horfield. This NP has the second highest proportion of houses at 80% of all accommodation (the Bristol average is 46%). The NP has the highest proportion of people who travel to work by public transport at 15% (Bristol average 12%). The number of children with Special Educational needs is above average in Lockleaze. Over 40% of Year 6 children (11-12 yr olds) are overweight or obese in Lockleaze, one of the highest rates in Bristol (average 33%). Nearly 1 in 3 children in Lockleaze live in low-income families; this is above the city average (23.6%). Rates of death due to cancer in Lockleaze are one of the highest in the city. Rates of emergency admissions to hospital in Lockleaze are one of the highest in the city, but emergency admissions due to falls in older people (over 65) are one of the lowest. The percentage of pregnant women who smoke in Lockleaze is significantly higher than the city average. Satisfaction with health services and children’s playgrounds is above average in Horfield. Satisfaction with the quality of parks and open spaces is below average in Lockleaze. In Horfield, 31% of residents think their neighbourhood has got worse over the last 2 years (average 21%). The health indicators, life expectancy and levels of community cohesion are about average for the city in this NP. Purpose This plan will give a full picture of the work the Neighbourhood Partnership can deliver, influence and support over the next 3 years 2015-18, as well as work it aspires to deliver if resources become available. The Plan has been developed from issues which have been raised through local consultation, at Neighbourhood Forums and events. The Plan: Prioritises work and projects using resources – funding; staffing; BCC and other services - at its disposal Sets out the key issues of community concern which residents want to improve and influence and aspirational work and projects to support the quality of life and aspirations of the neighbourhoods. Some will need additional resources in order to be delivered The Plan will be reviewed annually Where possible the Plan links local priorities and projects which contribute towards delivery with the themes of the Mayors corporate plan for Bristol. The Neighbourhood Partnership The Neighbourhood Partnership has a minimum of four formal Partnership and Committee meetings per year where decisions on devolved funding are made by the Committee of local ward Councillors. Decisions on wider issues not related to the spending and allocation of any Bristol City Council-devolved funds are made by the full Partnership membership. Four Neighbourhood Forums are held in each ward per year. These are open meetings where community information is shared, concerns gathered and updates on actions agreed at previous forum issues updated. Residents from the area are encouraged to attend through publicity in the local community noticeboards, mailings, flyers, by email and letters. The Neighbourhood Partnership currently has four active formal working-groups: Wellbeing Panel, Traffic & Transport, Environment and Employment & Economy. In addition the NP works closely with residents and community groups. The Neighbourhood Partnership makes Wellbeing Grants available to deliver work against the priorities set out in its Plan. The Partnership also adds value by managing other funding such as Green Capital, s106 and CIL within the neighbourhood. 1 Horfield and Lockleaze Neighbourhood Partnership Plan 2015/16 to 2017/18 Evidence The Plan sets out both qualitative and quantitative data and evidence to show where the need arises and why the priority is included. Neighbourhood Partnership Resources People Neighbourhood Partnership Coordinator (18.5 hours per week) Neighbourhood Officer (18.5 hours per week) Community Development (4 hours per week) BCC Neighbourhood Management Team with Streetscene Enforcement & Community Development contributing to specific pieces of work Local ward Councillors, Neighbourhood Partnership members; community/voluntary groups and residents Funding (figures are correct as of 1st April 2015) For 2015-16 the devolved Neighbourhood budget is £39,000. This is used for local traffic schemes, the Wellbeing Grant, the Youth Grant and environmental improvements. Devolved section 106 is approximately £214,044.47 (parks), £224,371.08 (highways) and £169,287.01 (other). Section 106 is money that developers pay to the council to offset negative impacts of their developments and are bound by a Section 106 Agreement which is a legal document that specifies how money is spent. Some S106 funds are devolved to the Neighbourhood Partnership for decision by the Councillors. Devolved CIL or Community Infrastructure Levy £4,787.51. CIL allows local planning authorities to raise funds from developers who are undertaking new building projects in their area. This is to be spent on measures to support the development of the Neighbourhood Partnership area by funding a) The provision, improvement, replacement, operations or maintenance of infrastructure; or b) Anything else that is concerned with addressed ing the demands that development places on an area Other funds which are allocated to the Neighbourhood Partnership for consideration such as Bristol Green Capital – currently none at present Partners The Neighbourhood Partnership works together with others to develop a rounded approach to neighbourhood working. These partners include: The wider Bristol City Council family such as Estate Management, Highways, Parks and Public Health Other Public bodies such as the Police and the Fire Service Voluntary and community organisations Registered Social landlords Charities The Business Community RESIDENTS of Horfield and Lockleaze Making Contact Information about the Horfield and Lockleaze Neighbourhood Partnership can be found at: http://www.bristol.gov.uk/page/council-and-democracy/horfield-and-lockleaze- neighbourhood-partnership Neighbourhood Partnership Co-ordinator: Caroline Hollies e-mail: [email protected] Tel: 0117 92 23977 2 Horfield and Lockleaze Neighbourhood Partnership Plan 2015/16 to 2017/18 Summary of Priorities and themes 1. Environment – Place 1.1 Priority: The Neighbourhood Partnership area has good quality parks Theme 1: Improve Horfield Common Theme 2: Improve Gainsborough Square Theme 3: Improve Stoke Park Theme 4: Improve Monks Park Theme 5: Improve Muller Road Recreation Ground 1.2 Priority: The Neighbourhood Partnership area is an attractive place to work and visit Theme 1: Plant wildflower meadows Theme 2: Increase the number of trees planted across the NP Theme 3: Improve Filton Avenue shopping area Priority: The NP area is clean, tidy and well maintained Theme 2: Air Quality Theme 2: Improving the quality of the street scene environment 2. Traffic and transport – Keep Bristol Moving 2.1 Priority: The NP will address Local Traffic and Transport issues Theme 1: Deliver 3 year programme of Local Traffic Schemes Theme 2: Improve sustainable travel in the Neighbourhood Partnership Theme 3: Reduce parking issues Theme 4: Reduce speeding 3. Crime and Community Safety – Place – Building successful places 3.1 Priority: To make the Neighbourhood Partnership a safer place to live and work Theme 2: Tackle ASB Theme 3: Increase reporting of Domestic Abuse and reduce incidents 4. Housing, Planning and major projects – Place – Building successful places 4.1 Priority: An area which is planned , designed and developed with due regard to the wishes of the local residents Theme 1: Influence new developments across the Neighbourhood Partnership 5. Families, younger & older people - Vibrant Bristol 5.1 Priority: The Neighbourhood Partnership will support activities for all sections of the community Theme 1: Improve facilities and activities for Young People Theme 2: Increase the voice and influence of Young People in the NP Theme 3: Improve the activity of older people in the area 6. Employment, training and economic development – Bristol lorking and learning and Building successful places 6.1 Priority: Develop a strong local economy Theme 1: Support residents to gain sustainable employment and manage their own finances Theme 3: Support new and existing businesses 7. Community buildings and facilities – Building successful places 7.1 Priority: Develop community facilities in areas that need it and support existing facilities Theme 1: Support Manor Farm Community Hub to meet their aim of developing a community facility 8. Equalities, community cohesion and active citizenship – Vibrant Bristol 8.1 Priority: Strong, well organised Neighbourhood Partnership Theme 1: Develop the working groups, Forums and the Neighbourhood