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The West Howe Commitment Partnership WEST HOWE REGENERATION THE WEST HOWE COMMITMENT PARTNERSHIP www.bournemouth.gov.uk/westhoweregeneration 2014 INTRODUCTION P1 West Howe is a well built housing estate, with an attractive layout, several miles north-west of Bournemouth town centre. It is generally a great place to live. The Lottery funded Fair Share programme that ran over the last 8 years achieved a lot and has provided much to build on. THE SUCCESSES INCLUDE: ● Supporting over 50 voluntary groups to run activities and increase their funding helping children, teenagers, older people and many others get more out of life. ● Over 800 people took part in new activities and almost 4,000 enjoyed large community events such as the Sunday Best Festival and events in Moore Avenue Park. ● Support was provided for adults and children affected by domestic violence. ● Listening Ear provided counselling to young people. ● Young Citizens helped teenagers volunteer – putting back into their community. ● 90 people were trained through the DOVE volunteering project, many have now returned to work or are continuing to volunteer. AS A RESULT OF FAIR SHARE P2 West Howe now attracts more support from public bodies through the West Howe Regeneration Partnership (WHRP). WEST HOWE STRATEGIC ASSESSMENT 2012 This brings together services, councillors and residents to continue to improve the area. Many people who live in West Howe have a good quality of life. Here are some important facts about West Howe. Having carried out the Strategic Assessment and asked local people, we all agreed on what’s important. This document ● The area has a relatively young population. summarises these priorities, setting out a Vision, with a list ● There is a strong gypsy and traveller heritage. of Challenges, Aims and Actions. ● It is green and leafy, close to both Turbary and Kinson Commons. Fair Share developed a group of hard working, dedicated ● There is a high percentage of one parent families. local volunteers undertaking significant work for and with ● There are some good public services - library, youth centre and West Howe residents. So this is not just about what services children’s centre - but there is no community centre or local can do for local people. It’s about the West Howe pub and shopping facilities are limited. community making things happen that they want in their ● Life expectancy is relatively low and long term health issues area. such as obesity, mental health, heart and lung diseases are common. There is already a lot going on, for example: ● Some residents suffer due to low income - being either out of ● A community led Job Club is starting up, helping people work or in low paid work - and there is too much debt and door get back in to work. stop lending. ● Equipment has been bought for the Henry Brown centre ● Young people tend to achieve less well at school than in other so that it can host more activities. areas of the town. ● Loan shark training has taken place and an anti loan shark ● A high proportion of adults have no qualifications. campaign is planned. ● Compared to the rest of the town, there are relatively high ● A scheme to help people who want to set up their own crime rates - including domestic violence and anti-social business is setting up - funded by a grant from Europe..... behaviour. and much more will happen. For full and detailed progress please visit: www.westhowe.net or WEST HOWE STRATEGIC ASSESSMENT 2012 Many people who live in West Howe have a good quality of life. Here are some important facts about West Howe. ● The area has a relatively young population. ● There is a strong gypsy and traveller heritage. ● It is green and leafy, close to both Turbary and Kinson Commons. ● There is a high percentage of one parent families. ● There are some good public services - library, youth centre and children’s centre - but there is no community centre or local pub and shopping facilities are limited. ● Life expectancy is relatively low and long term health issues such as obesity, mental health, heart and lung diseases are common. ● Some residents suffer due to low income - being either out of work or in low paid work - and there is too much debt and door stop lending. ● Young people tend to achieve less well at school than in other areas of the town. ● A high proportion of adults have no qualifications. ● Compared to the rest of the town, there are relatively high crime rates - including domestic violence and anti-social behaviour. WHO WE ARE P3 WEST HOWE ACTION GROUP (WHAG) LETTER OF SUPPORT FROM TONY WILLIAMS Chief Executive of Bournemouth Borough Council WHAG brings together the many organisations and people “West Howe has a great tradition of community activity, as who work or volunteer on the estate, who listen to local seen by the success of Fair Share. The Regeneration people and strive to create positive change for the area. Partnership will build on this, with the Council and partners They meet regularly to share information on their work. working closely with local people to tackle local problems and make life even better for those in the area.” They are an important group with whom the WHRP regularly shares its plans and consults. The Group also has representation on the WHRP. WEST HOWE REGENERATION PARTNERSHIP (WHRP) WHRP meets 6 times a year to review progress and make sure things are happening. It makes sure that local services deliver the best possible outcomes for the area. It brings together people from: ● The Council – Community Regeneration, Community Safety, Children’s Services and Housing Landlord ● Bournemouth and Poole College ● West Howe Action Group ● West Howe Residents ● Local Councillors ● Health Services ● The Police THE VISION FOR WEST HOWE P4 Residents enjoy good health and a high standard of living, have high aspirations and the resources and opportunities to achieve them. They make use of all the facilities and opportunities that Bournemouth offers. People aspire to live in West Howe because of the sense of community and its great and varied local facilities. SKILLS FINANCES People want to create a better life for themselves, their People manage their money well and take up all opportunities families and their community. They can access the training to secure employment and improve their economic situation. and education they need to develop skills and achieve their ambitions, improve their health and take control over their life. Relationships are respectful and constructive. People have self respect, high and realistic aspirations which they are able to achieve. PLACE There are inspiring and entertaining things to do for all ages in high quality buildings and spaces. People make good use of local parks and open spaces and there is a focal point for community activity, bringing people together. SKILLS P5 WHAT ARE THE CHALLENGES? West Howe is served by some good schools, but not enough young people leave school with enough qualifications. Lots of residents want to improve their lives, but not all adults have the right qualifications or skills. There are lots of hardworking people in the area, but too many people are unemployed or are in low WHAT ARE THE AIMS? paid and low skilled work. ● We want young people to do well at school, so they have Lots of people do live healthy lifestyles, but too more choices about what to do when they grow up. many suffer from long-term illnesses and die too ● Make sure everyone can read and write. young. ● Increase the number of residents with qualifications in Maths and English. There are good services for families, but in some ● Make sure people have skills that are relevant to employers. families, children repeat the problem behaviour of ● Make sure everyone knows how to use the internet. their parents, for example domestic violence, ● We want the employment rate for West Howe to be the same taking drugs or drinking too much or becoming as for Bournemouth as a whole. pregnant too young. ● Ensure local people take advantage of existing training and employment offers. Generally West Howe is a safe place to live but ● We want people in West Howe to be as healthy as in the rest there is too much anti-social behaviour. of the town and to try healthier activities. ● Reduce levels of domestic violence, teenage pregnancy, addiction and anti-social behaviour. SKILLS P6 WHAT ARE THE ACTIONS? HERE ARE SOME EXAMPLES Achievement For All is a project to work with children who are not doing as well as they could. By involving parents and dealing with issues such as bullying and attendance, we aim to improve outcomes. Expand the “Rights Respecting Schools” programme to all schools in the area, creating an environment where learning is easier and expand out of schools to create a “Rights Respecting Community” model. Develop better recruitment, training and support for teachers in the area. Work with local charities and businesses to improve school results, as part of the Achieve Together project. Make training relevant and accessible to local people, encourage and Continue close working between Council support volunteering and provide facilities for residents to learn about how Anti-Social Behaviour team, Housing and Police to use the internet. Safer Neighbourhood teams to prevent and tackle anti-social behaviour. Support the local resident led Job Club. Link local employers to the area and develop routes into better paid work. Support people who want to set Work with Dorset Fire and Rescue Service to up their own businesses by offering training, mentors, access to finance tackle deliberate fire setting. and office space. Make sure that local people are invited to have health checks, have access to local health services and have the opportunities information and advice to improve health and wellbeing.
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