EAST CLEVELAND VILLAGES BIG LOCAL
Loftus New Skelton Lingdale Carlin How Skinningrove Liverton Mines Margrove Charltons Boosbeck Dunsdale Easington
Community Profile
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What is the Big Local?
Big Local is an exciting opportunity for our community to undergo positive change which will provide a lasting legacy. It is about bringing together all the local talent, ambitions, skills and energy from individuals, groups and organisations who want to make East Cleveland Villages an even better place to live. Through the Big Local Trust we have funding of £1m to spend on local need. WE decide what the local need is and we can be helped by a range of partners who provide expert advice and support as well as finances so that we can develop our local partnership. You can find out more about partners and training opportunities through the website http://www.localtrust.org.uk/ where you will also be able to look at what is happening in other areas and read local case studies.
The four programme outcomes are directly about local people putting YOU firmly in the driving seat:-
Communities identify local needs and take action People will have increased skills and confidence so that they can continue into the future The community will make a difference People will feel that their area is an even better place to live
Remember the Big Local is NOT about the government or a national organisation telling you what to do. It’s NOT about individual groups fixing their favourite problem without talking to a wide range of different people who live and work in the community and it’s NOT about short-term thinking – you have got 10 years or more to plan and deliver the best options for your area.
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Big Local is underpinned by the following:-
Continuous involvement of residents Accountable local partnership Maximising long-term benefit Building ability and sharing learning Flexible and realistic Additional to public money
Each area’s journey through the first few steps of the Big Local Pathway (appendix 1) will be different – including the plans you make, the resources you use and the time it takes. The pathway is a series of steps to guide you on your journey but it is YOUR choice how this evolves. What is different about Big Local?
It is truly about YOU being in charge but supported by a BIG Local Representative and the Big Local Trust. The Local Trust is the organisation running and supporting the Big Local. Our £1m local funding comes from a £200m endowment from the Big Lottery Fund. OUR VISION
Eleven rural communities in East Cleveland are working together through the BIG Local programme to improve opportunities and facilities within the area.
We want our area to be able to meet the challenges it faces and this is a chance for a range of new and existing groups and individuals to grow and flourish. The partnership development group see this as an investment which will enable them to build on their local heritage and be a means to attracting, jobs, local business and loads more local activity for the benefit of the community.
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ABOUT OUR AREA
We know we live in a beautiful area of strong natural assets, sandwiched between the coastline, North York Moors National Park and the industries of Teeside but because of our isolation we are not a typical location for commercial uses. Also our beauty and our area being seen as a visitor destination, is often missed because perceptions are distorted by its location close to Industrial Teeside. People living here are rightly proud of their environment. However it is also an area of stark contrasts with some areas of severely deprived and made worse by rural isolation.
Transport is an issue as there is low car ownership and a declining public transport provision. Indeed public transport is not seen as an option for most of our local people and in setting up the East Cleveland Big Local, this has certainly added to the challenge of reaching people to become involved. Public transport has an impact on our young people, as it is a major barrier to them being able to access/take up jobs.
Other challenges are that we have an ageing population with less and less available services leading to more of our communities being isolated which in turn can contribute to making them poorer within other areas of community life.
The population within the Big Local area is 16,331 and there are more 0-5 year olds and 65 years + than the English average but less 16 – 49 year olds. This could be because the working population leave the area to find work and those in the 18+ age group may move to University elsewhere. The area has a predominantly white population which is higher than the English Average. There is also a higher smoking population and more people with life-long limiting and general poor health. (see appendix 2 for more statistics).
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We believe this area has been left out and/or overlooked for many years and more so since the decline of the Rural Development Programme in the early 90’s which has meant there have been few investment projects in this area.
Other than the Big Local Funding we have more recently benefited as part of the North York Moors Coast and Hills LEADER area. Outcomes from LEADER identified the need for building up abilities, skills and vision in people so that they are more able to identify and access available funding.
Local Services and Investment Our area is well served by primary schools in Carlin How, Hummersea, Handale, Lockwood and Lingdale but the local secondary school has closed and moved to Brotton which, leaves many of our young people with the need to travel over three miles to access secondary education. The nearest higher education facilities are in Guisborough, Redcar and Middlesbrough and we have a high number of school leavers who are not in education, employment or training (NEETS).
There are 8 places of worship and 11 community meeting places. Although post offices are closing, there still remain 7 in the area, along with 1 leisure centre, 10 pubs and restaurants and only 1 bank.
As previously indicated access to services is challenging and most people look to Loftus as the ‘service centre’
Neighbourhood Management
In April 2010, the Borough introduced radical changes in service delivery. Front line council services including inspection (highways, play areas etc), clean & green, countryside, libraries and school crossing patrols have been reorganised
5 on an area and neighbourhood basis. The neighbourhood teams are based within the communities they serve. Lockwood and Loftus Wards are based within Loftus Library, Skelton and Brotton Wards are based within the Hillside Medical Practice. This has significantly improved accessibility and given a more consistent council face.
The job of Neighbourhood Officers is to: Ensure the council and partner services meet local needs Take the lead on development of neighbourhood plans Champion neighbourhoods and draw in additional resources Facilitate community involvement Act as a link officer for ward members
Key Issues and Challenges within the area.
Many of the towns, villages and settlements within East Cleveland suffer from very similar challenges and hardships as those faced in some of Redcar and Cleveland’s towns such as low income and high unemployment, poor health and high teenage pregnancy which in combination with the problems of rural living;- accessing services, poor public transport and poor internet access, means that many residents face further significant problems in identifying/fulfilling their aspirations as well as meeting their needs.
There is a historic local perception among East Clevelanders that urban parts of the borough, have been prioritised by past regeneration schemes and funding investment at the expense of the rural areas. This is reinforced further, by the latest Index of Multiple Deprivation indicating that whilst other disadvantaged areas of the borough have improved in terms of their performance, in the wards of Lockwood and Loftus, deprivation levels have actually increased and the ‘gap widened’.
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8.2% of the residents of Lockwood ward are in receipt of unemployment benefit, which is 5% higher than the national average and 2% higher than the Tees Valley average.
The percentage of the working age population in employment within the East Cleveland wards follows the same pattern as the unemployment benefit with Lockwood and Loftus wards having only 59.9% and 61.7% of the working age population in employment. This is significantly below the local and national levels.
2009-2010:
Loftus had the 2nd and 3rd highest amounts of ASB and criminal damage in the borough, whilst also seeing the largest increase in shoplifting and the 2nd highest increase for ASB. Brotton ward has the joint highest amount of needle stick finds in the borough. Skelton has the 2nd highest figure of dog fouling and litter Brotton and Loftus wards have high pregnancy rates in females aged 15 to 17. E.g. Brotton ward has 70 pregnancies per 1000 in this age group. 67% of the participants from East Cleveland say they are satisfied with the local area as a place to live which is lower than the 72% in the borough as a whole 63% agree that people from different backgrounds get on well together, compared to 70% in the borough. 58% of participants from East Cleveland feel very strongly that they belong to their immediate neighbourhood. 81% of respondents did not feel that they could influence decisions affecting their area.
The following priorities for Neighbourhood policing have been identified in the East Cleveland wards:
Brotton: To reduce drug activity. Loftus: To reduce drug activity. Skelton: To reduce underage drinking.
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What has been happening To Date?
We have:- Undertaken communications in a wide variety of forms i.e. Letters, meeting, consultation events, text consultation, discussions with young people, displays, input into community activities such as coffee mornings and community events.
Met in each of the areas, talked with local community groups and invited people to meetings and workshops.
We know that many people are very busy either already doing voluntary work, running community groups and also employed, at school or in ill health and we have to ensure that as far as possible we meet the needs of all of our residents.
We have a lot of skilled people in our communities and want to capitalise on this as well as build the confidence and abilities of other members of our Communities. We need to develop our community plan and our partnership. We want to set up our partnership as soon as possible to get full access to our £1m.
Views from Residents in Some of our Villages
We have chosen not to consult further with people as there has been a great deal of consultation undertaken in the last few years. As one of our local people said recently “We do not want to consult, we know what the problems are what we need is action.” However we did want to get a “feel” of the “lived experiences” of local people and see if any real differences were apparent.
We have gathered views from our residents through an About My Community form and have combined responses from the areas as well as some historical information from some of our community activists and this along with other information will help to inform our plan.
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Boosbeck (The Byre on the beck)
Has improved over the last 4 years with new housing, expanded primary school, outside classroom (Breathing Spaces), Improved Play Area and Youth Club the last 3 fought for by Parish Councillors with a great deal of form filling to gain funding. There is still a way to go with these projects to provide for the children and youth of the village. Transport (bus services) are very poor and expensive so our children are somewhat captive in the area and it is important that we provide places where they can hone their skills by taking part in projects at youth club. At the moment this is only open one night per week and playing on the park and sports area. We have been asked to provide a BMX track and ½ pipe etc for skateboarders. We have the space all that is required is the funds for equipment. Older people find the bus service (lack of) an issue. We have a community centre which runs an over forties afternoon and a gentle exercise session once a week. Boosbeck Looking Good has provided seats and tubs throughout the village which gives somewhere pleasant to sit in good weather but our elderly residents don’t seem to have much going for them. Coffee mornings and the odd bingo session are also held. Funding to expand the use of the community centre would be a great help to everyone in the village also the younger generation need to be encouraged to get involved with the running of the centre
Charltons
Charltons is in the country near to the sea and moors it is peaceful and in reach of towns. Having a National Park on the doorstep is very much valued. It is a nice area to live in with plenty of walks like the Cleveland way etc. and not much traffic goes through the village. People like/love living here as there is a real sense of community and it feels very safe. Most respondents said people in the village were very nice and that if you are in trouble they are always there when you need help, they seem to look out for one another, are really friendly
9 and some often get together particularly during the summer months for social events and Barbeques. More negative points were that some can be a little selfish particularly with parking, whilst others take little care in the appearance of the outside of their homes which in turn make the area slightly scruffy, which can be embarrassing. Although there are bins provided many pet owners do not clean up after their dogs and the wind blows any loose rubbish around.
People enjoy the pace of living in the country but believe there needs to be some updating and renewing believing this will encourage improvement in the services. It is believed that increased tourism would be forthcoming if the village looked more inviting. The shop should be reopened and villagers have a plan for renewing the village. The village is made up of older people who have lived here a long time, middle aged people who have moved out of the urban areas and young people who tend to move about.
Aside from the community centre there are no local facilities. The Charltons Community Centre host various groups, clubs, activities including Charltons Improvement Group. Most people were involved in the community centre either as trustees or in putting on or attending activities and there was also a representative for Lockwood Parish Council. There have been positive efforts to involve younger members of the community into the local groups recently and some people have an allotment. There are opportunities to work in the surrounding countryside and local children use the park. Many local people have pets and make good use of local pathways to walk dogs.
Shopping is undertaken outside the village, mainly in Guisborough, Boosbeck or Redcar as the local shop/post office closed in 2011. It is felt that having a car is better for this as the buses are thought infrequent and expensive by those using the service, but regular by those not using the service. Many local people do rely on the service which runs hourly between 8.00 a.m. and 6.00 p.m. An
10 observation on this is that it would make employment very difficult other than in undertaking a 9.00 to 5.00 job.
People have lived in the village from 5 to 13 years and all lived in terraced properties with half keeping pets. Most had family living nearby in other villages or Guisborough.
The visions for ten years time is for a smarter cleaner village with continued environmental improvements including marked parking spaces, picnic area and seating, more flowers, a community orchard, footpath improvements, beck cleared out. There was a wish for more involvement by National Park events and a thriving community with tourism.
People are particularly proud of Charlton’s history and position near the North Yorkshire Moors. Also the increasing community spirit and the effort people are making to improve the village environment. As well as the genuine sense of community, where people look out for each other and we feel safe.
Dunsdale
Dunsdale is a small friendly place – however, to lots of people the 2 rows of houses are different communities. The Dunsdale Community Association works very hard in the area to bring people together. The environment is kept tidy by the council but it is felt by some that people do not realise how much support is given by Andy Roberts team. Dunsdale is quiet, small and friendly and generally people love living here.
The local bus service is very good and reliable and there is a small local farm shop and a play park.
The main shopping has to take place outside the village either in Redcar, Guisborough, Tesco at Coulby or Asda at Southbank. If things run out then there is a garage on the by-pass. Most people drive so there is a view that the buses don’t get used. The good thing about living here is you know who is who
11 and most people look out for each other. Neighbours are friendly and helpful which allows for the amazing community spirit felt here.
Families live in other local villages or towns. The area is very settled with people having lived here for over 10 years.
People love the peace and quiet as well as the easy walks through the woods. They enjoy taking part in community events such as BBQ’s, and going to the park. People keep pets including a horse.
Mostly people would like the village to remain much the same but perhaps have the addition of a corner shop and a community centre, or a place where the village can get together. It was also noted that there is about 8 – 10 children under the age of 8 so a youth club would be necessary for them.
People are genuinely proud of the location with one person saying “that I chose my first home in this gorgeous area”. They also enjoy the history and diversity of the village and their neighbours.
Lingdale
There is a view that living here is not what is used to be but people are enthusiastic and excited about bringing it back to what is used to be – excellent living. People like the neighbours and how the community help each other and stick together. They appreciate the environment with its open views and local woods and how everybody looks out for each other. The bus service is valued for shopping daily in Redcar although it was acknowledged that there are sometimes disruptions. Extended families often live in the village and provide support such as transport.
There is a Post Office outside the village and local groups such as Lingdale Lift Off, Village Hall Group, Lockwood Parish Council and School Governors. Other activities included meeting friends in Redcar and providing a caring and listening ear.
The Vision for 10 years was to make the area more desirable and get more input from the local community. Get rid of deprivation and resurrect the Best Village in Lockwood.
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This is an allotment area yet to be worked on This is the finished article – WOW
One of the projects being undertaken in Lingdale is around the allotments and as you can see above the outcomes is fabulous.
People are proud of the wonderful outlooks, great caring neighbours and the local groups, who work hard to make the village a better place for the future.
Margrove Park
Margrove Park, commonly referred to as ‘Maggra Park’ or ‘Maggra’, takes its name from a nearby farm and from the deer park that was in the vicinity in years gone by. A hunt called the Warren Hunt operated in the area from Skelton Castle until the mid 1950’s. It is situated about ten miles southeast of
Middlesbrough off the A171.
The houses were built in a square in the 1850’s to house miners. Stanghow (Margrove Park) mine still has a tall air shaft making it a landmark. Thomas Ward dismantled the mine in 1930. A bystander at the time remembers that they couldn’t make the mine shaft fall so they loaded a truck of stone on a train, fastened to the shaft and with a steady pull it fell. Sleepers were sold from there for sixpence, some still evident in gardens. The row of shops which formed the bottom of the square – grocer’s, cobbler’s, shoe shop, fish shop and a big dancing pavilion, were pulled down because of lack of use or mining subsidence in the 1930’s.
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There are no shops in the village now, but a mobile fish ‘n’ chip van calls Wednesday tea times. Local bus services serve the village linking with Guisborough and Skelton with connections to Middlesbrough and Redcar.
The original housing of 100 dwellings is comprised of two terraces forming an ‘L’ shape and occupants cover all ages. A smaller terrace and two bungalows were added in more recent years. Whilst there may be a higher proportion of retired people, we do have a number of children and teenagers.
The village green and play area provide facilities which would be much sought after in larger communities and the village hall with a well equipped kitchen provides facilities for inhabitants’ functions. Support comes from Lockwood Parish Council, Skelton and Gilling Estates and Redcar and Cleveland Council.
The Village Association looks after the green and Village Hall, and this year the village has been entered for the Northumberland in Bloom competition. At present it is hoped that the facilities for the younger inhabitants can be improved over the coming years, and continuing work on the village green will make the village even more attractive as a place to live.
Skinningrove
Skinningrove is a former mining village on the North East Coast. Initially its’ residents plied the trade of fishing and alum mining with a few farms in the
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Two devastating floods in the earliest years of the 21st Century emphasised the vulnerability of the village with residents having to seek shelter in the Old School which now houses Skinningrove Link-Up, one of the lead organisations in the village. A further blow was sustained when, in the interests of sensationalism, a television crew featured the village in a programme entitled “Is this the worst village in Britain?” However, in an effort to combat this image, residents rallied together and a number of environment projects, resident-led, have started to enhance the village.
At a recent village meeting, it became evident that Skinningrove had the potential to become a tourist attraction. Attendees itemised issues and project that they felt would pave the way towards this. A recent holiday cottage development and a potential “log cabin” development by a local builder could essentially be the catalyst for this. Skinningrove Link-Up have a number of exciting projects in the pipeline, not least of which is a Village Co-operative, that would sell on local produce and showcase local crafts. They have already established a community garden which is to provide the wherewithal for an entry to Northumbria in Bloom. The lack of public toilets was felt to be an issue – however the Riverside Building already has this facility and with a cash injection it would be possible to upgrade these for public use. Another idea from this village meeting was for a publicity leaflet highlighting traditional attractions of the village, the beach, the “chippy”, the walk, the Ironstone Mining Museum, the proposed Heritage Trail planned by the local History Group and many mosaics featured with the village, done by local artists and local schoolchildren.
Skinningrove Village is a great place to live because of the community spirit that exists. Various projects take place in the Riverside Building which also
15 holds a Community Interest Company helping young people develop building skills and life skills to deal with tenancies. There is a community transport brokerage office and a youth club, computer room with free access to the public, gardening club, healthy eating club, crèche and office space. Although there are about 12 community organisations in the parish there are only 3 in Skinningrove.
As well as the Riverside Building we also have a village hall which is used most days of the week for breakfast and luncheon clubs, bingo, parties, social and educational clubs. We are very restricted for shopping but have a village shop/post office and fish shop. The bus service will take you to the nearest supermarkets i.e. local trade at Loftus with Redcar or Middlesbrough for bigger chain supermarkets. The bus service is limited, having just been cut. If you have your own transport you are not far away from any services whilst if you rely on public transport your choices are limited. This is compounded by the majority of people being on low income or unemployed.
This is a great community place that would benefit from greater employment opportunities and community services available to run alongside existing public services. People tend to live here for a long time, the two respondents having lived here for 14 and 27years. Both are active in various community organisations holding positions such as treasurer and chair as well as being involved in local schools and transport.
The vision for 10 years is:- A vibrant self sufficient, self sustaining community with more employment opportunities, a tourist destination, embracing any necessary changes that may be needed to achieve this whilst retaining its unique character and autonomy.
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Respondents are proud of its rugged nature but also the people in the community make the area what it really is. Even after years of neglect and being under resourced people had the get up and go to try and create improvement themselves not waiting for someone to show them. They have an indomitable spirit in the face of this recession.
LOFTUS
Loftus is the main town in the East Cleveland area, and forms part of the Parish of Loftus, with 2150 households and a population of 5480.
It is adequately served with a variety of shops, supermarkets, 2 post offices, a leisure centre and parks, 3 primary schools, doctors and dentists, and a variety of pubs, clubs and community buildings, allotments, churches and hot food take-aways. Though it is a market town, it no longer holds its traditional market.
Whilst the coast and countryside around Loftus is undeniably beautiful, the main High Street has a disproportionate number of boarded-up shops and derelict buildings, which give the town a general air of neglect.
Recently Coast and Country Housing has demolished the unpopular and run- down “Westfield”, housing estate and is investing around £27million to build a mixed-tenure development on the existing site.
Statistically, Loftus falls within the top 0.5% of deprived communities in the country. This translates into people suffering low levels of income, high unemployment, poor educational and skills levels and high crime.
In contrast, housing conditions and the environment are within the best 5% nationally, concurring with local peoples’ perceptions that it is a beautiful area and often the statistics can easily be masked by the area’s natural beauty.
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NEW SKELTON
New Skelton falls within the Parish Council of Lockwood and is an area within Skelton village itself that is almost totally defined by 2 main “socially rented” streets, Jervaulx and Rievaulx Roads (owned by Coast & Country Housing). Their condition is good and the local services are good including shops, health facilities, schools, parks and clubs. New Skelton enjoys close access to the centre of Skelton Village and all its facilities. Unemployment, health and education/skills levels are between 5-10% lowest in the country. By comparison, housing conditions and crime figures are average at just under 50%, and environmentally New Skelton is within the best 30% nationally.
CARLIN HOW
There are 515 households in Carlin How with a population of 1360, and it is part of the Parish of Loftus.
The village is split by a main road, with most of the facilities being on one side, post office, hot food take-away, general store, primary school, play area/multi- use games area, village hall, bowls, social club and pub, and allotments site. On the other side there is housing, but the area is dominated by the “Tata” steelworks (formerly Corus). This substantial industrial site is also home to the “caterpillar” works. Interestingly, environmentally, Carlin How is among the worst 35% nationally, showing its close proximity to several industrial sites.
EASINGTON
Easington is a small village less than 1 mile from the town of Loftus, along the main arterial route to Whitby, Again, the village is split into two parts by the main road, one half consisting of mainly social-rented (Coast and Country) housing, and the other being mostly owner/occupiers. It has a small post office, a village hall that is badly in need of refurbishment, and a pub, but there are no shops, schools or other facilities.
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LIVERTON MINES
Liverton Mines falls within the Parish of Loftus and is situated a mile away from the town, accessed via a steep bank. Its housing is diverse consisting of owner/occupied mainly terraced housing, ex miners cottages, now bungalows, and mainly semi-detached houses owned by Coast and Country Housing. It has a population of 1440, and has a pub, several shops, a hot food take-away, village hall, community centre, church hall and allotments, though the nearest primary school is at Loftus and secondary school at Brotton. It is surrounded by scenic countryside and is close to the sea and moors. Health is the worst indicator, falling within the worst 7%, Education/skills are within 10% worst and low incomes at 16.6% worst. Crime is amongst the worst 40% and the village falls within the best 55% areas to live.
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Skills of Members
Residents of the area who attended the February Workshop identified the skills they could bring to the Partnership. We know that there is a great deal of skills within our communities and that local people are better able to develop the Local Partnership than any other organisation. Because we understand and identify gaps and weaker areas within the current group we know what skills are still needed as well as what training courses are needed.
Strengths Areas for development
Previous involvement with other Inclusion and diversity programmes
Have knowledge of their local area Structuring and noting meetings
Generally able to give their opinion, Marketing and PR speak in public and talk to other members of their community
They are also assertive and confident Project management
There is an understanding of how the Monitoring and evaluation local council and voluntary sector works
Have skills in problem solving, fund- Developing funding applications raising and sponsorship
An understanding of working in Writing papers (e.g. shared learning, partnership with other agencies case studies, reports)
Dealing with external and internal conflict
Document compiled and designed by Jeanette Harold Big Local Representative
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Appendix 1
The Local Pathway
Getting People Involved - Engage with a wide range of local people to find out what matters to them in their local area – be creative
Review the Plan and
Partnership – is what we Explore Community Visions identified as priorities still - relevant? Think about how the area might change for the better. Be inclusive –young people, elderly, parents, gather hopes for the future and develop a local profile
Assess the Impact – what has happened as a result of our plan Create a local partnership – To support inclusive and continuous community involvement, produce and promote the Local Plan. At least 51% of members are local Implement the Plan – from paper to action. Begin delivering agreed activities Develop a Big Local Plan – with the community - a plan which responds to local needs and priorities with a shared long-term vision
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Appendix 2
We have drawn down £20,000 to undertake the following tasks:-
1. Communications Strategy with supporting information. This will be a feature of Round two but not have any cost implications.
Task: Using agreed communication strategy draw up an action plan
2. Capacity Building through training to provide a skills set, methods and practices to increase involvement and participation in decision-making, action and change. This “participatory approach‟ is a different way of getting people together, to talk about their perceptions and experience, record what has been said, prioritise solutions and take action to make things better.
Tasks: Agree training needs and develop brief Develop commissioning process Agree selection criteria and evaluation process Agree monitoring arrangements
3. To ensure that local people are at the heart of the development of the vision and the way it is turned into a plan the group have decided they want this to be led by representatives of communities themselves.
Tasks: Produce ideas with timetables and costings for both, individual village activities and initiatives as well as whole area activities. These to be proposed and agreed through the partnership group using funding from the £10,000. These must be a meaningful investment of time in relation to the desired outcomes for the development of the vision and the partnership development.
4. Bringing Everyone together – diversity and inclusion
Tasks: Identify and plan how community groups can run events that involve people from different backgrounds and the most difficult to reach.
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If you want to become involved or are interested in being kept informed please contact your local representative:-
Boosbeck: Kathleen Jackson 01287 654218 email: [email protected] Carlin How: Heather Dowey 01287 203837 Charltons: Kath Nolan 01287 638125 email: [email protected] Dunsdale: Rita Richardson email: [email protected] Easington: Mary Lanigan 01287 640993 email: [email protected] Lingdale: Mike Jefferson 07817 729278 email: [email protected] Liverton Mines: Wayne davies email: [email protected] Loftus: John Stockwell 01287 642474 email: [email protected] Margrove Park: David Bywater 01287 659885 email: [email protected] New Skelton: Norma Morris 07969 446905 email: [email protected] Skinningrove: Adrian Hill email: [email protected]
Our areas are busy getting to know each other as they have never worked with each other before and there will soon be dates for your diaries to get to know more about East Cleveland Big Local
The Chairperson of the Partnership Development Group is John Stockwell tel: 01287 642474 Email: [email protected]
TVRCC have been the identified support body and more information the contact:- Doff Pollard, Tel: (01642) 213852 Email: [email protected]
Our Local Representative is: Jeanette Harold and is contactable on 01207 438474/ 07872058175 email: [email protected]
You can also find us on facebook: East Cleveland Big Local
Our Parent Organisation is : - Local Trust which can be found at www.localtrust.org.uk/
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Appendix 3
Core Statistics Big Local Area England average
Population LA 137,500 BLT area 16,331 51,809,700
Deprivation
LSOAs top 20%,10%,5% 1/10 in top 5%, 3/10 in top 10%, 3/10 in top 20%
Pop. living in deprived areas 35% 19.9%
Demography
0-15 years 21.18% 18.7%
16-24 years 11.87% 12.1%
25-49 years 31.29% 34.8%
50-64 (m) 50-59 (f) years 15.43% 15%
65+ (m) 60+ (f) years 20.20% 19.5%
Ethnic Group
White 96.8% 88.2%
Mixed 0.6% 1.7%
Asian/Asian British 1.6% 5.7%
Black/ Black British 0.5% 2.8%
Chinese or other 0.4% 1.5%
Housing
% social housing 20.0% 17.8%
Proportion Council Tax Band A 71.81% 24.99%
Education
GCSE > 5 grades A*-C (inc Eng & Maths) 48.3% 49.7%
Adults with no qualifications 14.3% 12.1%
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Economy
% pop. of working age 62.9% 65%
Economically Inactive 28.4% 23.5%
% unemployment 8.3% 7.7%
Residents receiving JSA 6.4% 3.9%
Residents receiving a key benefit 20.8% 14.7%
Crime
Recorded Crime Rate 45 45 per 1,000 population
Health and Disability
Life expectancy at birth (male) 77.2 77.9
Life expectancy at birth (female) 81.1 82.0
% people with not good health 14.7% 9%
% people with lifelong limiting illness 26.37% 17.9%
Specific Area Statistics Big Local Area England average
Adults smoking 35% 24%
People eating fruit and vegetables Loftus 15% 26%
Households with no car (2009) East Cleveland 12% 6% in Tees Valley
School leavers who are not in education, Brotton Ward 10% 5% in Tees Valley employment or training (NEET)
Teenage Pregnancy (Under 18) 2002. Brotton Ward 70 per 40.2 per 1000 1000 females aged 15- 17. Loftus ward also high.
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