CYNEFIN
Place Based Change Programme
Neath Port Talbot
Place Analysis
August 2013
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Content
Background
1. Neath Town Centre a. Democracy b. Demographics c. Key Statistics d. Tenure e. WIMD f. Crime & Community Safety g. Partnership Working h. Potential Projects
2. Neath East a. Democracy b. Demographics c. Key Statistics d. Tenure e. WIMD f. Crime & Community Safety g. Partnership Working h. Potential Projects
3. Briton Ferry a. Democracy b. Demographics c. Key Statistics d. Tenure e. WIMD f. Crime & Community Safety g. Partnership Working h. Potential Projects
4. Neath Stakeholders
5. Communities First in the area
6. Neath SWOT Analysis
7. Conclusion
8. Proposed Work
9. Gallery
10. References
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Background
It has been acknowledged that too often poorer communities, whilst facing the greatest challenges, are least able to cope, access services, participate in decision making and influence the environmental challenges they face. They may also be least able to benefit from all that the environment offers. There is a pressing need to tackle poverty and to create greater social justice through local place-based plans to counter environmental inequality.
The overall aim of the Cynefin work is to create better empowerment and a better quality of life for communities, bringing the benefits of a good environment to people’s doorsteps and helping them develop more sustainable life styles, encompassing skills development, employment and stronger community cohesion. This will be achieved by better integration and coordination of public, private and Third Sector support in response to particular local needs, empowering communities to take action to improve their sustainability and quality of life
The local level is where people feel a sense of place and pride in their community and where there are multiple opportunities for integrating delivery of policies to achieve environmental, social and economic outcomes.
Following discussions with the Chief Executive of Neath Port Talbot CBC and a group of stakeholders the ‘PLACE’ report has been compiled in order to explain why Neath North, Town Centre and its outlying wards of Neath East & Briton Ferry have been chosen as the ‘PLACE’ where the work of Cynefin could be focused. This report identifies key statistics, stakeholders, organisations and the community which shape the environment of these Wards.
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Neath is a town and community situated in the principal area of Neath Port Talbot, Wales, UK with a population of 19,258 in 20111. Neath is located on the River Neath 7 miles (11 km) east northeast of Swansea.
CYNEFIN is a 12 month pilot project with a contingency for a further 12 month extension; this PLACE analysis will highlight the potential projects which could deliver sustainable development on the ground to its residents via partnership working.
Key Background Statistics: 139,812 people live in Neath Port Talbot (NPT) making a density of 3.2 per persons per hectare compared to 1.5 per person per hectare in Wales as a whole Compared to the Welsh average life expectancy in NPT is lower for both males and females 9.1% of conceptions in NPT are to underage females (aged 13-15) compared to 7.8% across Wales Services is the top sector for employment in Neath Port Talbot 29.4% of the population of NPT have a limiting long term illness compared to 23.3% across Wales Briton Ferry West, Neath East & Neath North are all in the top 10% of deprived LSOA’s in Wales 25% of working age residents in NPT claim employment benefit compared to the Welsh average of 14.7% NPT has the 9th lowest average household income in Wales 22.7% of pupils are entitled to free school meals compared to 19.9% across Wales making NPT the 4th highest in Wales 2
1 2011 Census 2 Key Statistics for Neath Port Talbot – Abstract paper from National Assembly for Wales et-al & Draft Neath Port Talbot SIP 5
1. Neath North - Town Centre
Neath North - Democracy
Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council Population 139,812 (2011 Census)
Neath North Population 3,942 (2011 census)
Density 23.8% Neath North 3.2% Neath Port Talbot 1.5% Wales
Welsh Assembly & UK Parliamentary Constituency Bethan Jenkins AM Peter Hain MP
Councillors Alan Lockyer – Labour
Mark Protheroe – Labour
Demographics
Age Structure 2011 Census
Age Structure Neath North Neath North % Neath Port Talbot % Aged 0-4 174 4.4% 0.12% 5-14 360 9.1% 0.25% 15-24 406 10.3% 0.29% 25-44 927 23.5% 0.66% 45-64 1071 27.2% 0.76% 65-74 452 11.5% 0.32% 75+ 552 14% 0.39%
Female Residents aged 16 - 84 = 1,399 Male Residents aged 16 – 84 = 1,422 Children aged 0 – 15 = 1,121
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Key Statistics
5th Highest deprived Ward in Neath Port Talbot Neath North is in the top 10% of deprived LSOA’s in Wales 43.1% of residents in Neath North are economically inactive 4.54% of residents are students 40.3% of homes have no access to a vehicle compared to 30.2% across Neath Port Talbot 37.1% of Residents have no qualifications Total households 1897 73.64% (1397) of Households are classified as being in deprivation 84.39% (1601) of Households are single parent families 2821 Residents aged between 16-74 48.28% (1362) residents aged between 16-74 are economically inactive
All statistics taken from the 2011 census
Fairyland
Fairyland is a small enclave in Neath North, a pocket of high deprivation where the average house price is £53,772 compared to the average house price in Wales of £150,808.3 Historically it has always been a difficult community to engage with but has grown in confidence with support from various agencies including Communities First, Keep Wales Tidy, Playworks and Groundwork.
NPT Homes own 98 properties in Fairyland with the remainder being privately owned.
The lack of skills, high benefit claimants and unemployment in the area has meant a slow decline in the aesthetic appearance on the estate and community cohesion amongst its residents. During a consultation in 2011 its residents expressed the need for a cleaner, healthier and safer environment to instil community pride in the area.
The key statistics above are for the whole of Neath North which includes Fairyland into its demography.
3 Zoopla.co.uk & http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/shared/spl/hi/in_depth/uk_house_prices/regions/html/region4.stm
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NPT Homes have limited data for the area after sampling 18 out of their 98 households:
33% (6) tenants identified themselves as ‘Single’ and having a son or daughter living with them 89% (16) tenants answered ‘yes’ to the following question in relation to benefits “Do you or anyone living with you receive any benefits or tax credits?” 33% (6) tenants identified themselves as “unemployed” 22% (4) tenants stated that they would be interested in future “Training or employment” opportunities 78% (14) tenants stated that they would not
Tenure Neath North
Neath North Total Households 1,897
Tenure
Homes Owned Outright 34.5% Homes Owned Via Mortgages 23.6% Shared Ownership 0.3%
NPT Homes 13.7%
Other Social Landlords 12.5% Private Rented - Landlord or Letting Agency 11.4% Private Rented Other 1.7%
Living Rent Free 2.3%
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Welsh Index of Multiple Deprivation (WIMD)
WIMD 2011 is a measure of deprivation for small areas in Wales. It ranks Lower Super Output Areas (LSOA’s) across eight key demains:
Income Housing Employment Access to Services Health Community Safety Education Environment
Although WIMD does not provide deprivation ranks for local authorities as a whole it is possible to look at the ranking of LSOA’s within a local authority.
Neath Port Talbot has 91 LSOA’s:
17 LSOA’s (19%) fall within the 10% most deprived LSOA’s in Wales The majority (73%) of LSOA’s in NPT are more deprived than the Welsh average
WIMD Income Employ Health Education Housing Environment Access Com ment to Safety Services Neath 1465 1225 941 1224 1448 1606 594 1091 354 North 1 Neath 92 139 13 148 460 420 447 1674 1280 North 2 Neath 271 173 295 268 357 905 1043 1888 98 North 3
The urban area of Neath North 2 is the 5th most deprived area in Neath Port Talbot and encompasses the ward of Fairyland; comprising 37.6% of social or private rented housing with the predominant landlord being NPT Homes.
The urban area of Neath North 3 is the 19th most deprived area in Neath Port Talbot and mainly encompasses the Town Centre area; comprising predominantly of retail and commercial businesses, hotels, pubs and cafes.
Crime & Community Safety
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http://www.ukcrimestats.com/Neighbourhood/South_Wales_Police/Neath-North Chief Superintendent Julian Williams for the Western Division of South Wales Police covers Neath & Port Talbot. Inspector Huw Griffiths covers the Neath area PCSO Andrew Neal covers the Neath North area
Partnership Working:
Partners I have consulted with in Neath North include:
Neath Communities First Cluster Forward For Fairyland Neath Town Council Neath Town Centre Events Committee Neath Business Consortium Audience Participation Manager, Victoria Gardens Neath Chamber of Commerce NPT Homes Neath Town Centre Manager Groundwork Playworks Fairyland Allotment Society NPT Credit Union Groundwork Neath Special Events Team Gnoll Park NPT Renewal Area Keep Wales Tidy
Proposed Works
Having carried out a period of consultation with the relevant partners, residents and attended PACT meetings in the area, there is general consensus that the community in and around Neath Town Centre would benefit from stronger community cohesion. The four proposed projects all include elements of bringing the community together and promoting partnership working.
Due to the complex demography of Fairyland it will be the primary beneficiary of the initial CYNEFIN projects.
Grow Cook Move – Appendix A Aligns with Outcome 1 & 3 of the Neath Port Talbot Working in Partnership 2013- 2023 Single Integrated Plan Aligns with the LSB’s Health Inequalities vision Information Hub – Appendix B Aligns with Outcome 3 of the Neath Port Talbot Working in Partnership 2013-2023 Single Integrated Plan Forward for Fairyland - Community Cohesion Project Appendix C Aligns with Outcome 1/3/4/5 of the Neath Port Talbot Working in Partnership 2013- 2023 Single Integrated Plan Aligns with the LSB’s Anti Poverty vision
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SD/Behaviour Change Event Event - Appendix D Aligns with Outcome 2/3/4/5 of the Neath Port Talbot Working in Partnership 2013- 2023 Single Integrated Plan Aligns with the LSB’s Anti Poverty vision Credit Union Budget Workshops – Appendix G Aligns with Outcome 3/4/5 of the Neath Port Talbot Working in Partnership 2013- 2023 Single Integrated Plan Aligns with the LSB’s Anti Poverty vision
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2. Neath East - Melin
Neath East - Democracy
Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council Population 139,812 (2011 Census)
Neath East Population 6,401 (2011 census)
Density 20.5% Neath North 3.2% Neath Port Talbot 1.5% Wales
Welsh Assembly & UK Parliamentary Constituency Bethan Jenkins AM Peter Hain MP
Councillors John Miller – Labour Sandra Miller – Labour Sheila Penry – Labour
Demographics
Age Structure 2011 Census
Age Structure Neath East Neath East % Neath Port Talbot % Aged 0-4 413 6.4% 0.29% 5-14 614 9.5% 0.43% 15-24 857 13.3% 0.61% 25-44 1748 27.3% 1.2% 45-64 1748 27.3% 1.2% 65-74 541 8.4% 0.39% 75+ 480 7.4% 0.34%
Female Residents = 3188
Male Residents = 3213
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Key Statistics
10th Highest deprived Ward in Neath Port Talbot Neath East is in the top 10% of deprived LSOA’s in Wales 57.5% of residents in Neath East are economically inactive 4.71% of residents in Neath East are students 40.5% of households have no access to a vehicle compared to 30.2% across Neath Port Talbot 30.1% of Residents have no qualifications Total Households 3048 73.12% (2229) households are classified as being in deprivation 13.54% (413) of households are lone parent families 4827 Residents aged between 16-74 36.63% (1913) residents aged between 16-74 are economically inactive
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Tenure Neath East
Total Households in Neath East 3,048
Tenure Neath East
Homes Owned Outright 26%
Homes Owned via Mortgages 27.2% Shared Ownership 0.09%
Other Social Rented 11.7%
NPT Homes 14.4%
Private Rented - Landlord or Letting Agency 17.5% Private Rented Other 0.8%
Living Rent Free 2.0%
Statistics courtesy of 2011 Census
Welsh Index of Multiple Deprivation (WIMD)
WIMD 2011 is a measure of deprivation for small areas in Wales. It ranks Lower Super Output Areas (LSOA’s) across eight key demains:
Income Housing Employment Access to Services Health Community Safety Education Environment
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Although WIMD does not provide deprivation ranks for local authorities as a whole it is possible to look at the ranking of LSOA’s within a local authority.
Neath Port Talbot has 91 LSOA’s:
17 LSOA’s (19%) fall within the 10% most deprived LSOA’s in Wales The majority (73%) of LSOA’s in NPT are more deprived than the Welsh average
WIMD Income Employ Health Education Housing Environment Access Com ment To Safety Services Neath 167 206 120 261 241 853 80 1356 224 East 1 Neath 141 178 34 317 318 641 285 1706 318 East 2 Neath 201 205 120 146 641 1255 281 889 417 East 3 Neath 196 323 97 156 430 751 217 1091 354 East 4
The urban area of Neath East 2 is the 10th most deprived ward in Neath Port Talbot and encompasses the ward of Melin; comprising of 46.4% private and social rented housing.
The urban area of Neath East 1 is the 13th most deprived ward in Neath Port Talbot; Neath East 4 17th and Neath East 3 18th most deprived wards in Neath Port Talbot.
Crime & Community Safety
http://www.ukcrimestats.com/Neighbourhood/South_Wales_Police/Neath_East
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Chief Superintendent Julian Williams covers the Western Division of South Wales Police in Neath & Port Talbot. Inspector Huw Griffiths covers the Neath area PCSO James Hartery covers Neath East area Partnership Working
Partners I have consulted with in the Melin include:
Neath Communities First Cluster Fan Alliance MCC Cecil Street FAN Neath Town Councillor – Emma Knight Neath Health Action Group Neath Town Council NPT Homes NPT Renewal Area
Neath Port Talbot CBC have found innovative ways of working in partnership with a diverse amount of organisations and in the draft NPT Single Integrated Plan (SIP) 2013-2023 partnership working is cited as ‘being important’. In order to align the work of Cynefin to the Outcomes sought by the draft SIP, all projects mentioned in this PLACE Plan have a direct correlation to NPT’s outcomes. By working collaboratively towards shared goals the Cynefin work can help bring to fruition sustainable, behavior changes in communities.
Proposed Works
Having carried out a period of consultation with the above partners, residents and attended PACT meetings in the area, there is general consensus that the community of the Melin needs a dedicated community space to build upon the good works already happening in the area. Having initiated a skills sharing scheme Ethel Street FAN Alliance are keen to devolve that into a sustainable Time Banking initiative but feel the missing link is a community base in which to operate from.
Heart of Melin - Appendix E Aligns with Outcome 1/2/3/4/5 of the Neath Port Talbot Working in Partnership 2013-2023 Single Integrated Plan Aligns with the LSB’s Anti Poverty vision Time Banking - Appendix F Aligns with Outcome 3/4/5 of the Neath Port Talbot Working in Partnership 2013-2023 Single Integrated Plan Aligns with the LSB’s Anti Poverty vision Credit Union Budget Workshops – Appendix G Aligns with Outcome 3/4/5 of the Neath Port Talbot Working in Partnership 2013-2023 Single Integrated Plan Aligns with the LSB’s Anti Poverty vision
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3. Briton Ferry East & West
Briton Ferry – Democracy
Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council Population 139,812 (2011 Census)
Briton Ferry East Population 2909
Density 5.9% Briton Ferry East 3.2% Neath Port Talbot 1.5% Wales
Briton Ferry West Population 3002 (2011 census)
Density 10.5 % Briton Ferry West 3.2% Neath Port Talbot 1.5% Wales
Welsh Assembly & UK Parliamentary Constituency Bethan Jenkins AM Peter Hain MP
Councillors BFE – Colin Morgan - Labour BFW – Hugh James – Labour
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Demographics
Age Structure 2011 Census
Age Structure Briton Ferry Briton Ferry Neath Port Briton Ferry Briton Ferry Neath Port East East % Talbot % West West % Talbot % Aged 0-4 137 4.7% 0.09% 178 5.92% 0.12% 5-14 330 11.3% 0.23% 431 14.3% 0.308% 15-24 303 10.4% 0.216% 420 13.9% 0.300% 25-44 757 26.0% 0.541% 761 25.34% 0.544% 45-64 768 26.4% 0.549% 759 25.28% 0.542% 65-74 318 10.9% 0.22% 247 8.2% 0.176% 75+ 296 10.1% 0.211% 252 8.3% 0.180%
BF E - Female Residents = 1484
BFE - Male Residents = 1425
BFW - Female Residents = 1578
BFW - Male Residents = 1424
Key Statistics – Briton Ferry East
Briton Ferry East is the 23rd highest most deprived ward in Neath Port Talbot
53.6% of residents in Britton Ferry East are economically inactive 3.57% of residents in Briton Ferry East are students 31.1% of households do not have access to a vehicle compared to 30.2% across Neath Port Talbot 34.% of residents have no qualifications 1398 total households 69.45% (971) households are classified as being in deprivation 11.23% (157) of households are lone parent families 2146 residents aged between 16-74 36.99% (794) of residents aged between 16-74 are economically inactive
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Briton Ferry West
Briton Ferry West is the 7th highest most deprived ward in Neath Port Talbot Briton Ferry West is in the top 10% of deprived LSOA’s in Wales 41.9% of residents in Briton Ferry West are economically inactive 4.8% of residents are students 35.56% of households do not have access to a vehicle compared to 30.2% across Neath Port Talbot 39.8% of residents have no qualifications 1240 total households 74.75% (927) households are classified as being in deprivation 18.79% (233) households are lone parent families 2141 Residents aged between 16-74 41.94% (898) of residents aged between 16-74 are economically inactive
All statistics taken from the 2011 census
Tenure Briton Ferry East – 1,398 Households
Tenure - Briton Ferry East
Homes Owned Outright 31.61% Homes Owned via Mortgage 31.75% Shared Ownership 0.28%
NPT Homes 9.58%
Other Social Registered Landlords 7.22% Private Rented Landlord or Letting Agency 16.23% Other Social Landlords 1.43%
Living Rent Free 1.85%
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Briton Ferry West – 1,240 Households
Tenure Briton Ferry West
Homes Owned Outright 29.27% Homes Owned via Mortgage 25.96% Shared Ownership 0.16%
NPT Homes 22.58%
Other Social Registered Landlords 9.19% Private Rented - Landlord or Letting Agency 10.16% Private Rented Other 1.45%
Rent Free 1.20%
Welsh Index of Multiple Deprivation (WIMD)
WIMD 2011 is a measure of deprivation for small areas in Wales. It ranks Lower Super Output Areas (LSOA’s) across eight key demains:
Income Housing Employment Access to Services Health Community Safety Education Environment
Although WIMD does not provide deprivation ranks for local authorities as a whole it is possible to look at the ranking of LSOA’s within a local authority.
Neath Port Talbot has 91 LSOA’s:
17 LSOA’s (19%) fall within the 10% most deprived LSOA’s in Wales The majority (73%) of LSOA’s in NPT are more deprived than the Welsh average
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WIMD Income Employ Health Education Housing Environment Access Com ment To Safety Services Briton 1010 909 708 1307 915 1500 535 1041 767 Ferry East 1 Briton 346 310 153 634 594 884 645 1878 104 Ferry East 2 Briton 105 37 59 635 138 1245 416 1255 481 Ferry West 1 Briton 645 581 585 653 647 590 260 1579 772 Ferry West 2
Briton Ferry East is the 23rd highest most deprived ward in Neath Port Talbot and sits just below the ward if Melin on the A474. 34.46% of households are social or private rented properties.
Briton Ferry West is the 7th highest most deprived ward in Neath Port Talbot and encompasses the lower part of Briton Ferry adjacent to the M4 corridor. Briton Ferry West is in the top 10% of deprived wards in Neath Port Talbot. 43.38% of properties are social or privately rented homes.
Crime & Community Safety - Briton Ferry East
http://www.ukcrimestats.com/Neighbourhood/South_Wales_Police/BritonFerry_East
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Crime & Community Safety - Briton Ferry West
http://www.ukcrimestats.com/Neighbourhood/South_Wales_Police/BritonFerry_West
Chief Superintendent Julian Williams for the Western Division of South Wales Police covers Neath & Port Talbot. Inspector Huw Griffiths covers the Neath area PCSO David Powell covers the Briton Ferry West area PCSO Jeremy Burns covers the Briton Ferry East area
Partnership Working
Partners I have consulted with include:
Neath Communities First Cluster Credit Union Neath Town Council Coastal Housing NPT Homes Playworks
Proposed Works
The community of Briton Ferry will benefit from the Time Banking project in the Melin (appendix 6), the Information Hub (appendix 2) and the Sustainable Development Event in Victoria Gardens (appendix 4) but would not be excluded from any of the other activities.
There is evidence suggesting that these communities, especially Briton Ferry West, would benefit from accessing budgeting information and Credit Unions in the heart of their neighbourhood. It is therefore proposed that the Place Coordinator investigate bespoke budgeting workshops to be delivered in the locale. However, all projects are overarching and will benefit all the communities in the PLACE analysis.
Credit Union Budget Workshops – Appendix G Aligns with Outcome 3/4/5 of the Neath Port Talbot Working in Partnership 2013- 2023 Single Integrated Plan and the LSB’s Anti Poverty vision
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4. Neath Stakeholders
Fan Alliance Neath Port Talbot Renewal Area Forward for Fairyland Neath Communities First Cluster Fairyland Allotment Association Neath TC Events Committee MCC Sarah Mayberry Thomas - Victoria Gardens Faith Groups Gemma Nesbitt – Town Centre Manager Cecil Street FAN Neath Town Council Litter Champions Neath Port Talbot CBC Neath Fairtrade Forum NPT Local Service Board Neath Chamber of Commerce NPT Homes Neath & Tennant Canal Society Coastal Housing Groundwork Neath Business Consortium Playworks Local Businesses Emergency Services Keep Wales Tidy Neath Health Action Group Police Teams NPT College Meadow Road Tenants Society Local Schools Residents Job Centre Plus Neath Antiquarians Local Businesses Milland Road Training Centre Construction Companies in the area Workways Credit Union Funders NPT CVS NPT Welfare Rights Team Fire Service Youth Service NPT Community Cohesion Team Low Income Families Project
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5. Communities First in the area
Following the re-organisation of Communites First across Wales 4 clusters of areas have been formed in Neath Port Talbot:
Afan Cluster Neath Cluster Sandfields/Aberavon Cluster Western Cluster
The Neath Cluster encompasses the following Lower Super Output Areas (LSOAs)-
Briton Ferry West 1 Briton Ferry East 2 Neath South 1 and 2 Neath East 1, 2, 3 and 4 Neath North 2 and 3 Coedffranc Central 3
With a total population of 16,266 the Neath Cluster will have a Cluster Steering Group which will meet on a regular basis and consist of interested parties for the area.
The staff is currently based in the Melin Advice Centre in Neath East and will also have drop in surgeries in Briton Ferry Library plus a presence in Neath Civic Centre.
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6. Neath SWOT Analysis
Strengths Weaknesses
Community Will Poor communications Community Cohesion Lack of joint up Working Digital Inclusion Project Negativity regarding Society TATA – Funding, services etc Selfish – Insular Location for funding streams Lack of Community Pride Energy Companies? Unidentified drivers and opportunities NPT Environmental Awards Lack of Green Mapping Community Groups in place Finding land that can be utilized Neath Town Centre Consortium Too many groups to use! Nice cultural setting, shops etc Eclectic mix – businesses/Local Good transport links Authority/Town Council/Community Local investments Funding Duplication Strong Communities First Cluster Negative People – NIMBYS Mix of Green & Blue space Geographical differences Partnership working in the area Culture Differences NPT Renewal Area Central Coordination of Information Out of Hours Transport links Poor cycle rout continuation Cost of Public Transport Dependency Culture Low recycling rates Lack of knowledge regarding self growing Industrial Decline Low value attached to ‘freebies’
Opportunities Threats
Victoria Gardens Duplication of work Fairyland Allotments Undermining Local Efforts Community will Lack of Continuity NPT Homes Regen Programme Private Landlords – How to engage Exchange Inn project Silo Working Burton Block Project Top down working Information Centre (old Greggs) Fear of Change Canal Gnoll Park Big Lunch Neath Food Festival May Day in the Melin Briton Ferry Carnival Funding to Utilise Partnership links established Low Crime Rates Specialist Support Available Friendly Community
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7. Conclusion
During turbulent economic times it is vital to work in partnership, add value and deploy Government and other resources in a synchronised manner. By prioritising and coordinating our actions we can ensure that our communities are better equipped to become sustainable for our children and future generations.
When facing the challenges ahead we need to ensure that every penny of grant funding is utilised to its best possible advantage equipping the communities of Neath Port Talbot with the tools, skills and knowledge to help themselves become: More employable Better equipped to take positive steps to improve their health and well being Receive support to take action and achieve improved economical outcomes Make positive sustainable lifestyles decisions
During the life cycle of CYNEFIN the PLACE Coordinator will endeavor to garner partnership working, ensure potential projects have the best possible success rate and outcomes and wherever possible, align the work with Neath Port Talbot Single Integrated Plan.
It is anticipated that this PLACE based change approach could deliver positive outcomes for both communities and the environment where:
Places are more viable and vibrant Homes do not waste electricity & water Recycling is increased Cleaner, greener and safer neighbourhoods are promoted Local enterprise is encouraged Local economies become more buoyant Pride in PLACE is restored
The final version of the Neath Port Talbot Single Integrated Plan 2013-2023 is now available to the public online. Bearing in mind the five outcomes of the plan and the cross cutting
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themes of the Local Service Board all the projects proposed align with some or all the objectives. The NPT Single Integrated Plan is available on line at www.npt.gov.uk
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8. Proposed Work:
A. Grow Cook Move
Location Fairyland, Neath North
Background
Julie Davis, Health Manager for Neath Communities First Cluster, devised this project to target Health & Well Being issues in the area; however, they currently have no capacity to deliver this project. Following discussions with NPT Homes it is proposed that we look at a similar scheme to Julies targeting NPT Homes residents in Fairyland, Meadow Rd & Briton Ferry
Proposal
A series of Roadshows and Workshops will be held, initially in Fairyland, with the potential to roll them out into Meadow Road and Briton Ferry West.
To raise awareness of recycling, growing, cooking and healthier options To provide a home growing starter kit to participants Cookery Demonstration – Love Food Hate Waste Recycling Awareness Cleanup & Waste Amnesty – Skip Lodge Café happy to do cookery lessons Budgeting information
Other Considerations
Funding – Possibly use funding officer at NPT Homes NPT Homes financial inclusion officers NPT Homes to fund the Love Food Hate Waste Demo
Outcomes – To be agreed with communities
50 Residents in Fairyland gain better knowledge on how to grow their own 50 Residents in Fairyland gain better culinary skills using healthier options 50 Residents in Fairyland are educated on recycling and other L.A services 50 Residents in Fairyland gain access to fresh, home grown, cost effective produce
Partners
NPT Homes Kathryn Britton – P.C - CYNEFIN Neath Communities First Cluster Forward for Fairyland
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Fairyland Allotment Association Meadow Rd Tenants Asc Briton Ferry Tenants Groundwork NPT CBC – Recycling team Keep Wales Tidy
Potential Partners
Neath College Credit Union Local Community Awards For All Wales Other Grant Funders Love Food Hate Waste
Potential Sources of Funding
Award For All Wales Keep Wales Tidy Environment Wales NPT Homes Local Businesses
Next Steps
Reconvene with NPT Homes – August 5th Meet with Julie Davis – July 31st Discuss with Groundwork – Ongoing Organise garden sessions with Gail Devine, Groundwork Book dates for first event - @August 12th Talk to Forward for Fairyland - Ongoing
Research potential funding pots
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B. Information Hub in Neath Town Centre
Location Old Greggs Shop Unit in Green Street, Neath Town Centre
Background
Neath Town Council currently own the ‘Burtons’ block section of shop units in the High Street. There is great will from the local businesses and community to renovate the only empty unit into an information centre incorporating tourist info, local history and signposting.
However the Town Council has no funds readily available in order to do this. They have approached Gemma Nesbitt to research the possibility of a shop front grant but are concerned about ongoing maintenance, business rates and running costs.
Proposal
Pending the successful securing of a shop front grant Negotiate with NPT regarding waiving of business rates for a transition period of 24 months Further negotiations for an ongoing reduced rate
Working in a co-production way securing services from training establishments, such as Milland Road and NPT College, to renovate the interior of the property.
Possibility of funding from NPT Homes for renovation in exchange for weekly afternoon drop in session for their tenants
Managed by an Officer who would continually seek to secure ongoing funding for the running of the centre, interpretation panels, promote the events/services on offer in the town centre.
Day to day running would be with volunteers such as Neath Antiquarians
Staffed by training placement from providers mentioned
Drop in centre for Workways & Job Centre plus
Other Considerations
Project Management of renovations – potentially utilise clerk of works from NPT Renewal Area Map of shops & market stalls similar to Westfield Centre
Outcomes
Multi Purpose Information Centre Managed by an Officer Run by volunteers – Neath Antiquarians Staffed by customer services training placement 30
Partners
Neath Town Council Kathryn Britton – CYNEFIN Gemma Nesbit – Neath Town Centre Manager Andrew Collins – NPT Regen Manager
Potential Partners
Neath Antiquarians Communities First Visit Wales Neath College Milland Road Training Centre Credit Union Local Community NPT Renewal Area Awards For All Wales Other Grant Funders Workways Job Centre Plus NPT Homes Considerate Construction
Potential Sources of Funding
Award For All Wales Visit Wales Big Lottery Esme Fairburn Joseph Rowntree Local Businesses
Next Steps
Meet with: Gemma Nesbitt - Ongoing Andrew Collins - Ongoing Workways - TBA NPT College – September Milland Road - September Kim Neyland – July 31st
Research potential funding pots
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C. Forward for Fairyland
Location Fairyland, Neath Fairyland Allotments, Neath
Partners Neath Town Council Kathryn Britton – CYNEFIN Sophie Wright – NPT Playworks NPT Homes Rhiash Hassan, Community Cohesion Team
Potential YOB Partners Crime Beat Community Police Team Fire Service Groundwork Youth Service Communities First
Background
Fairyland sits at the top of the Town Centre area en-route to Gnoll Park. It benefits from an allotment site and green spaces, all of which are under utilized by Fairyland residents. Working in partnership it is proposed that a community cleanup day is held on August 12th and a community Play Day be held on August 15th, as a pre-cursor to delivering the Credit Union Budget Workshops & Grow Cook Move project on site and achieving access to the community allotments for local residents.
The community have cited an ugly wall as being a blight on their landscape and would like it painted using residents and young people
Sophie Wright, Playworks has been advancing this idea in order to deliver youth initiatives in the area and make the residents engaged with Forward for Fairyland sustainable. However, funding and partnership working have proved difficult.
Proposal
Keep Wales Tidy will provide a skip, Officer, tools and materials for the Community Cleanup Playworks will provide play workers for the Play Day Place Coordinator will secure tables & Chairs for Play Day PC will negotiate with NPT Homes for a budget to deliver the Graffiti Wall project Sophie Wright will investigate YOB & Crime Beat grants to match fund the Graffiti Wall PC will liaise with Groundwork regarding getting access for the community allotment plots.
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Other Considerations
Bottle Greenhouse Gardening Workshops Insurance for events
Outcomes
Community Cohesion Community ownership Access to outdoors activities Access to locally grown produce Aesthetic improvement to external environment Improved youth activities Improved environment for tenants, residents, visitors, NPT Homes Improved residents association Residents open C.U Budget accounts Residents more resilient and prepared for benefit changes
Potential Funding Sources
NPT Homes Crime Beat YOB Award For All Wales
Next Steps
Speak with Jonathon Morris – NPT Homes Secure tables and chairs – Emma Knight Liase with Keep Wales tidy to organise a cleanup day Speak to Nicole Evans – Groundworks Work with Sophie Wright to deliver Graffiti wall Work with Credit Union to deliver Budget workshops
Research potential funding pots
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D. Heart of the Melin
Location Melin, Neath Partners FAN Alliance MCC Police and emergency services Kathryn Britton – CYNEFIN Communities First Cluster Keep Wales Tidy The Big Lunch Team Local Schools
Potential Cecil Street FAN Alliance Partners Credit Union Local Community NPT Renewal Area NPTCBC Awards For All Wales Other Grant Funders Workways Job Centre Plus NPT Homes Considerate Construction
Background
The residents of Melincryddan feel the sense of place and pride in their community has deteriorated and that the area is being dragged down by an array of anti-social behavior including, fly-tipping, dog fouling, verbal abuse, drug and alcohol abuse and other associated issues. The local environment is suffering, and the more run down the area looks, the less people seem to care about protecting it. The sense of well-being in the area have has been reduced, particularly within the older generation. People in the area are cited as feeling depressed, disillusioned, unsafe and marooned in a neighbourhood they do not care about and that does not care about them.
Following disappointing feedback from the Big Lottery FAN Alliance wish to proceed on a smaller scale than originally proposed by splitting the project into 2 separate initiatives.
Proposal
1. To create a multi-purpose building in the heart of our community, bringing together people of all ages and backgrounds in a safe an welcoming environment, promoting education, sustainability and creating a vibrant and resilient community that residents are proud to live in. The building will incorporate a community hub & café, utilise local produce, community craft/produce shop, cookery lessons. The site will 34
be run and facilitated by volunteers and house the Time Banking initiative. 2. Investigate a dedicated outside space to develop Mini-Fans and provide a practice area for their circus workshops and lock-up for equipment etc.
Other Considerations
NPT Homes may be able to provide the building
Outcomes
Local, home grown produce readily available to the community Volunteering opportunities Restored community cohesion and pride Improved health and well being Multi Purpose Information Centre
Potential Funding Sources
Award For All Wales Visit Wales Big Lottery Esme Fairburn Joseph Rowntree Local Businesses
Next Steps
Signpost FAN Alliance to WCVA & NPT CVS in order to improve the Big Lottery application Speak to Sally Thomas from the Big Lottery for guidance Liase with Renewal Area Manager to develop this project
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E. Sustainable Development Event in Victoria Gardens
Location Victoria Gardens, Neath Town Centre
Background
To hold an S.D event in Victoria Gardens to raise awareness of sustainable living options. Neath’s Earth Day – possibly coincide with Earth Day March 2014 Green Day SD Living event 1 Planet v 3 Planet Theme Field to Fork Day 5 R’s Theme Future Proof!
Proposal
To seek sponsorship from TATA Steel to stage the event and other grant funders To invite organizations to have stands Schools to do an alternative performance Band from recycled instruments – Recycled Orchestra Community artist Mini-FANS Bush Tucker Food Trial - Nigel EST – Energy simulator Fruit Kebabs April Showers – Litter Brollies – Local Dance Troop make litter brollies and dance to singing in the rain/April Showers Climate Change Link? Rainforest etc Cook Grow Move theme Env Fashion Show
Other Considerations
Outcomes
Raise Awareness of sustainable life options for everyday living Promote Neath Town Centre
Partners
Neath Town Council Kathryn Britton – CYNEFIN Sarah Mayberry Thomas – Visitor Manager FAN Alliance Gemma Nesbit – Neath Town Centre Manager
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Kim Neyland Neath Events Committee Cynal Cymru NPTCBC NPT CVS
Potential Partners
EST Fairyland Allotments Communities First *Special Guest Speaker* - Visit Wales Chef/SD Advocate/Green Guru. Local Schools DO Lecture! Winner of Green Credit Union Dragon 2013? Local Community Groundwork NPT Renewal Area Fairtrade Foundation Awards For All Wales Local Radio Other Grant Funders Tesco/Morrisons/Marks & NPT Homes Spencer TATA Steel Neath Soroptimists Sinclairs FYI Neath Tetra Pak Love Food Hate Waste Fly Tipping Action Wales Fork to Fork
Potential Sources of Funding
Award For All Wales Visit Wales Big Lottery Esme Fairburn Joseph Rowntree Local Businesses – TATA, Sinclairs, M&S, Tesco, Morrisons
Next Steps
Meet with: Sarah Mayberry Thomas – Ongoing Neath Events committee – August 7th Gemma Nesbitt - Ongoing NPT College - September Kim Neyland – July 31st Speak to: Rhodri Thomas – Completed Organise a date for Event: TBC – March 2014
Research potential funding pots
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F. Time Banking
Location Melin, Neath North
Background
In 2010 Fan Alliance initiated a project called ‘Ethel-Lets’. A basic Time Banking project focusing more on skills exchange than a true Time Banking ethos. Initially this scheme worked well in the immediate vicinity of Ethel Street, building upon the success of this project they would like to broaden the area encompassing all of the Melin area but not excluding other areas who may wish to participate. Their proposal to purchase a derelict building would give the project a base and the intention of a volunteer would give them the skill sand know how to deliver an efficient and sustainable scheme.
Proposal
Exchange Inn be purchased to be used as a Time Banking base (Heart of the Melin project) A volunteer attends the 10 month programme delivered by SPICE
Other Considerations
Funding – Big Lottery Expression of Interest application submitted Neath Cluster Communities First partnership agreement
Outcomes
Improved Community cohesion Better interaction with service deliverers Co-production encouraged Self confidence of the community raised Communities learning new skills Communities become more viable economically Increased opportunities to participate in decision making
Partners
FAN Alliance Neath Communities First Cluster Cecil St FAN Meadow Rd Tenants Association Kathryn Britton – P.C - CYNEFIN
Potential Partners
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SPICE Credit Union Local Community
Potential Sources of Funding
Award For All Wales Big Lottery Local Businesses
Next Steps
Speak with SPICE – Ben Dineen July 22nd Negotiate with Neath Communities First Cluster for attendance – 25th July
Research potential funding pots
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G. Credit Union BUDGET Workshops
Location 1. Neath North 2. Neath East 3. Briton Ferry West
Background
During difficult economic times methods are being sought in order to improve local economies and raise communities out of poverty. No one methodology can provide the solution to this issue, however working in partnership and focusing a mix of projects targeting a diverse range of anti-poverty measures communities can be prepared to become more resilient to the oncoming welfare benefit changes.
With the new Universal Credit being introduced Credit Union have recognized the need for a bespoke budgeting account designed to help the recipients of benefits manage their finances efficiently and avoid the potential pitfalls Universal Credit could create.
Proposal
With the three targeted wards of Neath North, Briton Ferry West & Neath East being the 5th, 7th & 10th highest wards of deprivation in Neath Port Talbot a series of workshops would benefit residents and give them the tools to improve their financial status, including:
Budgeting advice Debt advice Banking and accounting tips Best credit deals Money management skills
Workshops will be held in three venues at the heart of each community and will aim to furnish its attendees with the confidence to make the most of their income.
Other Considerations
Welfare Rights team invited to ensure full entitlements are being received Communities First Prosperity Manager invited to recruit Digital Inclusion & Springboard attendees at sessions
Outcomes
20 Residents of each ward are better equipped to face financial issues 20 Residents of each ward are more confident to face the economic challenges ahead 20 Residents from each ward are encouraged to open a Credit Union Budget account
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Partners
NPT Credit Union Kathryn Britton – P.C - CYNEFIN Neath Communities First Cluster Forward for Fairyland FAN Alliance Cecil St FAN Meadow Rd Tenants Asc Briton Ferry Tenants Low Income Families Officer, Sian Merchant
Potential Partners
Welfare Rights Team NPT Homes
Potential Sources of Funding Venue – free NPT Credit Union – free Light refreshments -
Next Steps
Ensure NPT Credit Unions are willing and able to deliver the workshops – 07.08.13 Research potential venues to deliver workshops: Gnoll Park Cricket Club Victoria Gardens YMCA MCC Briton Ferry Library Compile a list of attendees at consultation events on 12th & 15th August in Fairyland Research scope of interest in Melin & Briton Ferry Consult with Communities First Prosperity Manager
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9. Gallery
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10. References
All statistics cited in this document have been obtained via the 2011 Census unless otherwise referenced www.neighbourhood.statistics.gov.uk
Neath Port Talbot Working in Partnership Single Integrated Plan 2013/2023 available on line at www.npt.gov.uk
Crime statistics obtained from www.ukcrimestats.com/Neighbourhood/South_Wales_Police
WIMD statistics obtained from www.statswales.wales.gov.uk/Catalogue/Community-Safety- and-Social-Inclusion/Welsh-Index-of-Multiple-Deprivation/WIMD-2011/WIMD2011
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