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NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCIL BASFORD AND BESTWOOD AREA COMMITTEE

Date: Wednesday, 5 December 2018

Time: 4.30 pm

Place: LB 31-32 - Loxley House, Station Street, Nottingham, NG2 3NG

Councillors are requested to attend the above meeting to transact the following business

Corporate Director for Strategy and Resources

Governance Officer: Mark Leavesley Direct Dial: 0115 876 4302

1 APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE

2 DECLARATIONS OF INTERESTS If you need advice on declaring an interest, please contact the Governance Officer above, if possible before the day of the meeting

3 MINUTES 3 - 8 Last meeting held on 12 September 2018 (for confirmation)

4 ISSUES FROM COMMUNITY REPRESENTATIVES Please contact the Neighbourhood Development Officer at least 3 days before the meeting with any issues you wish to raise

5 POLICE AND COMMUNITY PROTECTION UPDATE

6 NOTTINGHAMSHIRE WW1 ROLL OF HONOUR CENTENARY 9 - 12 MEMORIAL PROJECT Report and presentation by Eddie Curry, Head of Park, Open Spaces and Investment Funding

7 FLOOD ALLEVIATION SCHEME 13 - 14 Presentation by Richard Campbell, Flood Mitigation Manager

8 NOTTINGHAM CITY HOMES 15 - 30 Report of Chief Executive, Nottingham City Homes

continued over 9 AREA BASED GRANTS: QUARTER 2 2018 - UPDATE 31 - 40 Gary Cawthorne to report

10 AREA CAPITAL FUND - 2018/19 PROGRAMME 41 - 48 Report of Director of Community Protection

11 WARD COUNCILLOR BUDGET 49 - 52 Report of Director of Community Protection

12 WARD REPORTS 53 - 74 Report of Director of Community Protection

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NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

BASFORD AND BESTWOOD AREA COMMITTEE

MINUTES of the meeting held at LH 2.11 - Loxley House, Station Street, Nottingham, NG2 3NG on 12 September 2018 from 4.30 pm - 5.50 pm

Membership Present Absent Councillor Brian Grocock Councillor Linda Woodings Councillor Cat Arnold Councillor David Smith (Vice Chair) Councillor Georgia Power Councillor Nick Raine (Chair)

Colleagues, partners and others in attendance:

Councillor Sally Longford Gail Scholes – Robin Hood Energy Chris Easton – Bestwood Anglican and Methodist Churches Gary Cawthorne – Bestwood Partnership Inspector Busuttil – Nottinghamshire Police Inspector Gordon Fenwick – Nottinghamshire Police Darryl Paxford – Senior community protection Officer John Hales – SALTAR Dale Griffin – Neighbourhood Development Officer Leigh Plant – Neighbourhood Development Officer Angela Bolton – Neighbourhood Development Officer

12 APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE

Councillor Linda Woodings – leave Mike Savage Rupinder Kooner

13 DECLARATIONS OF INTERESTS

None.

14 MINUTES

The minutes of the meeting held on 6 June 2018 were agreed ass a true record and they were signed by the Chair.

15 ISSUES FROM COMMUNITY REPRESENTATIVES

Fly-tipping in Basford ward was raised as an ongoing issue for enforcement agencies to be made aware of.

Page1 3 Basford and Bestwood Area Committee - 12.09.18 16 POLICE AND COMMUNITY PROTECTION UPDATE

Inspectors Christine Busuttil and Gordon Fenwick of Nottinghamshire Police, and Darryl Paxford, Senior Community Protection Officer, updated the committee on policing matters in the wards, including crime and arrest figures, local initiatives to address crime and anti-social behaviour and current Police/Community protection areas of focus.

During discussion, the following comments were made:

 It was confirmed that there was an ongoing operation to address speeding on Vernon Road and Bagnall Road, and steps were being taken to address reports of drug-dealing on Vernon Park. Speeding on Beckhampton Road was raised as a concern;;

 The rise in burglary dwellings was a cause of concern, as was a rise in reported knife crime, which was being addressed as part of a city-wide co- ordinated multi-agency initiative;

 On-the-spot fines for fly-tipping were being actively used to deter the practice;

 There was a discussion about the threat of deliberately-set grass fires on a number of sites during the hot summer. The sites included Sandybanks, the Haywood site, Sunrise Hill and Eastglade. There was an issue about fire breaks not having been cut, and also that the sites had different ownership and management arrangements. Neighbour Development Officers undertook to investigate further how preventative action could be co-ordinated.

RESOLVED to note the update.

17 NOTTINGHAM CITY HOMES - PERFORMANCE AND SPEND UPDATE

Daniel Pickard, Area housing Manager, introduced a report of the Chief Executive, Nottingham City Homes, updating the committee on major works, area regeneration and environmental issues, area performance, good news stories, as well as requesting approval for several schemes.

Mr Pickard highlighted the following:

 Overall tenant satisfaction with NCH remains high, with the organisation named UK Housing’s Landlord of the Year;

 There was concern about the effects of the introduction of Universal Credit on rent uptake. Focus remained on tenancy sustainment and eviction action was taken only as a last resort;

 NCH has been closely involved with Operation Reacher.

RESOLVED to:

(1) note the updates in the report, and presented to the meeting;

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(2) approve the following requests for funding to take down existing concrete and timber fence panels and replace with metal railings, as detailed in the report:

Location Cost(£)

2-14 Peary Close, Bestwood 6,630 1-17 Peary Close, Bestwood 15,300 206-212 Peary Close, Bestwood 15,810 7-36 Morrell Bank, Bestwood 49,470 Towyn Court (wall and railings) 67,000

18 AREA BASED GRANTS - UPDATE

Gary Cawthorne of the Bestwood Partnership provided an update on Area Based Grant in the Area, covering grant management, employment and training activity, children and young people initiatives and community centres/voluntary and community sector updates.

The following points were made during discussion:

 Overall, there has been significant activity across all the priorities. Bestwood Directions has now moved to the Bestwood Community Centre, which was more accessible for service users;

 The view was expressed that better targeted outreach for children and young people in Bestwood was needed;

 It was explained that while funding was secured until April 2019, future funding to ensure continuity of services beyond then was not guaranteed.

RESOLVED to note the update, and to thank Mr Cawthorne for his comprehensive report.

19 ROBIN HOOD ENERGY UPDATE

Gail Scholes, Chief Executive, Robin Hood Energy (RHE) and Councillor Sally Longford RHE Board member, delivered a presentation on the work of RHE, highlighting the following:

(a) the company was established in 2014 and was the first publicly owned not for profit energy company in the UK. It was originally conceived to help tackle fuel poverty in Nottingham City;

(b) RHE now serves over 115,000 customers across the UK taking in customers from an extended partnership of white label companies and other local authorities;

Page3 5 Basford and Bestwood Area Committee - 12.09.18 (c) RHE has been much more successful than other ‘start up’ energy companies and has already achieved a profit within the first three years. Loans from the council to start the company are being repaid at commercial rates;

(d) there are a wide range of tariffs available including green energy tariffs and a reduced tariff for city residents. Average savings for city residents are around £153 compared to standard prepay tariffs;

(e) customers’ tariffs are regularly reviewed to ensure that they are the most suitable. Now that the company is achieving profit it has voluntarily joined the warm home discount scheme and fuel vouchers are regularly sent to food banks across the city to help the most vulnerable.

The following points were raised during discussion:

(f) While RHE was competitively priced within the energy market, prospective customers needed to check the terms and conditions of their current contracts to make sure they were not liable to exit fees. However, for customers on a prepayment meters, a switch was straightforward;

(g) It was also pointed out that many customers wrongly believed that they could not switch provider while in arrears. A Debt Assignment Protocol was in place within the industry, meaning that customers could switch to aa cheaper tariff and use savings to pay off arrears.

RESOLVED to note the presentation and verbal update.

20 AREA CAPITAL FUND - 2018/19 PROGRAMME

Dale Griffin, Neighbourhood Development Officer, introduced the report, detailing spend for 2018/19 and requesting approval for expenditure from the Fund. A revised appendix for Bestwood ward was tabled at the meeting.

RESOLVED to:

(1) note the monies available for 2018/19 as detailed at Appendix 1 to the report;

(2) approve the following schemes from the 2018/19 available funds:

Location Scheme Cost (£)

Basford Public realm Gabrielle Close play 10,000 Park improvement

Bestwood Public realm Hillington Rise 455 Litter bin

21 WARD COUNCILLOR BUDGET

4Page 6 Basford and Bestwood Area Committee - 12.09.18 The Committee noted the actions agreed by the Director of Community Protection as detailed at Appendices B and C of the report, and the allocations for 2018/19 for each councillor, without discussion.

22 WARD REPORTS

Dale Griffin, Neighbourhood Development Officer, introduced the report, which detailed the current priorities and issues facing both wards and providing details of forthcoming events.

During the brief discussion that followed, support was expressed for the development of a ‘dinosaur’ themed golf attraction on Stockhill Park, and assurances were given that NCVS were vetting those involved with the Heathfield Community Centre.

RESOLVED to note the report.

23 DATE OF NEXT MEETING

The Committee noted that the next Area Committee meeting is to take place on 5 December 2018.

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BASFORD AND BESTWOOD 5TH DECEMBER 2018

Title of paper: Nottinghamshire, WW1 Roll of Honour Centenary Memorial Project Director(s)/ Andrew Vaughan Wards affected: ALL Corporate Corporate Director, Commercial and Director(s): Operations Report author(s) and Eddie Curry, Head of Parks, Open Spaces and Investment Funding contact details: [email protected] Tel:- 0115 8764982 Other colleagues N/A who have provided input: Date of consultation with Portfolio Holder(s) Cllr Trimble Portfolio Holder for Leisure and (if relevant) Localities.

Relevant Council Plan Key Theme: Strategic Regeneration and Development Schools Planning and Housing Community Services Energy, Sustainability and Customer Jobs, Growth and Transport Adults, Health and Community Sector Children, Early Intervention and Early Years Leisure and Culture Resources and Neighbourhood Regeneration

Summary of issues (including benefits to citizens/service users): This report provides a detailed overview of the Nottinghamshire, WW1 Roll of Honour Centenary Memorial Project and seeks support from the Area Committee and Local Community Groups.

Recommendation(s):

1 Note the report and help support the promotion of the project within the local community.

1 REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATIONS

1.1 The project is part of the City Councils WW1 Centenary Commemorations, programme of remembrance.

2 BACKGROUND (INCLUDING OUTCOMES OF CONSULTATION)

2.1 Nottinghamshire, WW1 Roll of Honour Centenary Memorial Project Proposal

Page 9 In order to honour and commemorate all those who gave their lives for King and Country. We want to create a new memorial for the Entire County and City with a definitive roll of honour. The monument will provide a befitting and lasting commemoration, listing the names of all those people from the County and City who lost their lives during the First World War.

2.2 Why Now

The proposal has been suggested as part of the 100th year centenary commemorations of the 1914-18 First World War.

Many people have asked about a dedicated named memorial and as we approach the end of the 100th year centenary of the end of the 1st World War the proposal presents an opportunity to permanently mark the centenary in a befitting and respectful manner.

2.3 Project Background

Over 14,000 Nottinghamshire people died in the First World War.

Within the County and City, we have many memorials in a variety of places, all listing names of those who died.

Unfortunately, each memorial is dedicated to a different group of people, for example: St. Mary’s Church has a memorial that names the men who worshipped or had connections to the church and similarly there are other churches and buildings around the County and City that have local lists.

There is no one overall place that contains a definitive list and one place that represents all the fallen from County and City.

2.4 The Chosen Site for the Memorial

The location of the County’s Principal Memorial at Victoria Embankment by the River Trent. To the rear of this memorial is the Memorial Gardens.

3 OTHER OPTIONS CONSIDERED IN MAKING RECOMMENDATIONS

3.1 The options considered have included:-

 An unnamed memorial - rejected as the City/ County already has many unnamed memorials.

 Digital projection of the Roll of Honour - rejected as this option is considered vulnerable to vandalism and not a permanent / lasting memorial. Also it would only be seen at night.

 Web based Roll of Honour - rejected , as part of the 2014 Trent to Trenches project a web based roll of honour already exists.

 The Permanent Structure. This option has been agreed as it is the only way to provide a permanent structure listing the entire Roll of Honour.

Page 10 4 FINANCE COLLEAGUE COMMENTS (INCLUDING IMPLICATIONS AND VALUE FOR MONEY/VAT)

4.1 The project cost £350,000 and is funded by contributions totalling £270k from Nottingham City Council, Nottinghamshire County Council and all 7 Borough and District Councils in Nottinghamshire. In addition, the final £80k will be funded by charitable donations from local businesses and public donations.

4.2 We have produced a Digital Giving Platform to seek additional voluntary contributions from Local Business and the Public. The Nottingham Open Space Forum has created the Giving Platform. The platform can be accessed on line via the following link http://nosf.org.uk/roll-of-honour.html

5 LEGAL AND PROCUREMENT COLLEAGUE COMMENTS (INCLUDING RISK MANAGEMENT ISSUES, AND LEGAL, CRIME AND DISORDER ACT AND PROCUREMENT IMPLICATIONS)

5.1 N/A

6 STRATEGIC ASSETS & PROPERTY COLLEAGUE COMMENTS (FOR DECISION RELATING TO ALL PROPERTY ASSETS AND ASSOCIATED INFRASTRUCTURE) (AREA COMMITTEE REPORTS ONLY)

6.1 N/A

7 EQUALITY IMPACT ASSESSMENT

7.1 An EIA is not required because this project will be fully accessible and will encourage all the community to visit the new memorial.

8 LIST OF BACKGROUND PAPERS OTHER THAN PUBLISHED WORKS OR THOSE DISCLOSING CONFIDENTIAL OR EXEMPT INFORMATION

8.1 N/A

9 PUBLISHED DOCUMENTS REFERRED TO IN COMPILING THIS REPORT

9.1 Portfolio Holder decision ref 3146, Nottinghamshire WW1 Roll of Honour Centenary Memorial Project.

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Area Committee Briefing Report

Subject Blue Green Infrastructure Project

Date 29th October 2018.

Purpose The intention of this report is to provide some preliminary reading to the presentation that will be delivered on the day of the committee.

Background In recognition of the long-standing flood risk issues of the Day Brook and River Leen watercourses, the City Council made a successful bid in securing European

Union & Central Government funding to deliver a flood alleviation scheme to protect properties that are at risk from flooding. The scheme is also hoping to deliver biodiversity improvements, environmental enhancements and increased access to these areas for the use of local residents, hence the title ‘Blue Green Infrastructure’. At present, we have identified a number of sites that we are able to implement flood risk features, which include:  Valley Road Park,  Jason Spencer Sports Ground,  the City Hospital,  Nottingham High School,  the playing fields adjacent to The Fox pub,  Vernon Road area,  the former PZ Cussons site  the Bobbers Mill area. On each of these sites, we are hoping to construct flood embankments, re-meander watercourses, improve the condition of the watercourses and construct a cycle path alongside the improved areas. Fig 1 The project is intended to replicate the existing re-naturalising watercourse project at Thackery’s Lane park, Daybrook. I have inserted Fig 1 to provide an illustrative example of what we are trying to achieve. It should be noted that the project remains at the preliminary design stage and it is a possibly that the project changes as it develops. This is due to factors including affordability, the presence of legally protected species i.e. water voles and landowner ‘buy in’ to the scheme.

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Next Steps We are currently developing the project and seeking views from stakeholders, including Area Committees and local residents. This information will help shape the project, and make it better for all the potential users. In order to secure the external funding, we are currently writing a business case to demonstrate value for money and this will be submitted to the Environment Agency for approval in January 2019. It is anticipated that once this is approved, we will then be able to confirm the detail design of the project prior to commencement of construction expected in Summer 2019 and completing by the end of December 2019. It is recognised that with the extremely challenging timescales, it is important to raise awareness and commence engagement with the general public as soon as possible.

Summary In summary, the scheme is anticipating to deliver the following benefits:  Up to 400 homes better protected from flood risk from this £6m project,  Improved natural habitat for local wildlife with improved access to these areas for the general public, and  Allow the development of derelict land, which may help with addressing local housing needs. For further information about the Blue Green Infrastructure Project, please contact Richard Campbell, Flood Mitigation Manager, 0115 8765188 [email protected]

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Basford and Bestwood Area Committee - 05 December 2018

Title of paper: Nottingham City Homes Update

Director: Nick Murphy, Chief Executive, Wards affected: Basford & Nottingham City Homes Bestwood

Report author and Daniel Pickard, Area Housing Manager, Nottingham City Homes contact details: [email protected] 01157469090

Relevant Council Plan Strategic Priority: Cutting unemployment by a quarter Cut crime and anti-social behaviour Ensure more school leavers get a job, training or further education than any other City Your neighbourhood as clean as the City Centre Help keep your energy bills down Good access to public transport Nottingham has a good mix of housing Nottingham is a good place to do business, invest and create jobs Nottingham offers a wide range of leisure activities, parks and sporting events Support early intervention activities Deliver effective, value for money services to our citizens

Summary of issues (including benefits to customers/service users): The report provides updates on key issues and themes which link back to local priorities and the strategic themes for Nottingham City Homes and provides summary updates on the following key themes:

 Capital Programme and major work;  Area regeneration and environmental issues;  key messages from the Tenant and Leasehold Congress;  Tenant and Residents Associations updates;  Area performance;  Good news stories and positive publicity.

Recommendations: 1 To note and comment on the update and performance information and note the allocation of funds for 2018/19, detailed in appendices 1 and 2.

1. REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATIONS (INCLUDING OUTCOMES OF CONSULTATION)

1.1 The Nottingham City Homes Update provides a descriptive and statistical picture of what is happening at an area level and invite community representatives to comment, debate, challenge and identify how they can add value to improve their neighbourhoodsPage .15

1.2 The update also monitors progress in the wards and acts as a catalyst for debate about the key performance issues impacting upon the ward on a quarterly basis.

2 BACKGROUND (INCLUDING OUTCOMES OF CONSULTATION)

2.1 Nottingham City Homes previously reported on performance at local Area Panels, Panels that sit below the respective Area Committees. These panels were attended by local residents, local Councillors and partner agencies.

2.2 Nottingham City Homes has a goal to ‘create homes and places where people want to live’ and to give tenants and leaseholders an input in shaping what happens in their area. The Nottingham City Homes Update and Performance Report is one of a number of initiatives that increases the transparency and accountability of the Company’s performance.

2.3 Following the decision for the Nottingham City Homes reps to attend Area Committee, it was decided to provide the Nottingham City Homes Update Report to Area Committee. Appendices 1 and 2 provide the latest performance position for the committee to note and comment on. Appendix 1 also outlines the remaining capital budget for this area.

3 OTHER OPTIONS CONSIDERED IN MAKING RECOMMENDATIONS

None

4 FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS (INCLUDING VALUE FOR MONEY/VAT)

Budgets are allocated on a yearly basis for each ward and there is an obligation on Nottingham City Homes to ensure that funds are allocated to projects within these budget requirements

5 RISK MANAGEMENT ISSUES

None

6 EQUALITY IMPACT ASSESSMENT

6.1 Not needed as the report does not contain proposals or financial decisions.

7. LIST OF BACKGROUND PAPERS OTHER THAN PUBLISHED WORKS OR THOSE DISCLOSING CONFIDENTIAL OR EXEMPT INFORMATION

None.

8. PUBLISHED DOCUMENTS REFERRED TO IN COMPILING THIS REPORT

None.

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NCH update report

05 December 2018

Presented by: Dan Pickard

Item Executive Summary / Key Points For information or decision 1 Design work this financial year with a start date to be confirmed. Information Consultation will be held with residents. Masson Court Frander Design work is now complete. Capital Programme & major

works

Page 17 Page Improvements continue across the City through planned streams of work

installing new kitchen, bathrooms, windows, doors and rewiring where needed.

2 Bestwood Information

The significant fencing project on Peary Close and Morrell Bank that was approved at September’s Area Committee is now within our Decent Neighbourhoods programme and we will deliver this within this financial year. Area Regeneration and

Environmental Issues External boundary works to Towyn Court are due to commence during

November. We will reduce the height of the current brick walls, to improve visibility and install new metal railings that will make the area more aesthetically pleasing and improve security.

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Report to Area Committee - Area 2 Bestwood and Basford

Basford

The Toton Close Project has had continued challenges in recent weeks, highways have requested additional design input and the introduction of car charging points (funding from external sources) but these queries have further delayed progress, we are supporting colleagues to progress as funding was agreed at Area Committee in June 2015. The Decent Neighbourhoods Team will be revisiting this with the new NDO for the area in a bid to assist in moving this matter forward.

The Decent Neighbourhoods Team will also work with Housing and Customer Services, Neighbourhood Services and Councillors to spend the remaining budget this financial year of £63,358.58.

Page 18 Page 3 Key messages from the Tenant X and Leasehold Congress

4 Tenant and Residents X Associations updates 5 Area Performance Figures X See attached appendix 2

6 Good news stories & positive X publicity

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Area report - Bestwood & Basford Generated on: 05 November 2018

AC2-1 Anti-social behaviour

2018/19 2017/18 2016/17 Performance indicator and definition Target Long Latest Note Value Status Value Value Trend % of ASB cases resolved – Bestwood

Note: This PI measures the performance remains above target and shows the 99% 100% 100% 100% commitment of the team and the seriousness in which proportion of ASB cases NCH has they deal with anti-social behaviour

successfully 19 Page resolved. Data for this PI is not available by ward and is reported by Housing Office. % of ASB cases resolved by first intervention – Bestwood

Note: This PI monitors how many performance remains above target and shows the ASB cases NCH resolved on the 85% 87.88% 95.05% 95.5% commitment of the team and the seriousness in which first intervention e.g. written they deal with anti-social behaviour warning. Data for this indicator is not available by ward and is reported by Housing Office. Number of new ASB cases – Bestwood Year to date there has been a decrease in the number of 140 203 217 new ASB cases (49) when compared to 2013/14 (69). Note: Data for this PI is only available by Housing Office. The % of customers either very or fairly satisfied with how their case of anti-social behaviour was handled in Q1 2018/19 is 93.5%. Performance in Q1 has exceeded the target of 87%. We are continuing to contact customers by telephone and this has continued to give better quality information about the service provided. 62 surveys were completed during Q1; this is a return rate of 43%. It is pleasing to see that 90.3% of respondents were either fairly or very satisfied with being kept up to date with what was happening throughout their anti-social behaviour case. Satisfaction with the speed of interview scored the highest at 95.2%. It is pleasing to see that Tenant satisfaction with the ASB satisfaction with the outcome of the case has improved service during Q1 and has exceeded the 87% target at 90.3%. - Satisfaction with support provided by staff is the lowest scoring area 88.7%, however this still exceeds the target Note: . Overall tenant satisfaction of 87% 87.00% 87.25% 86.53% Area Housing Managers will continue to drive high quality with the ASB service - The average case management through case supervision, with an score (Percentage) for each survey additional focus on victim support during Q2.

Page 20 Page Mediation continues to be used to address a range of question. Data for this indicator is ASB issues and the noise app continues to be well not available by ward.. received by customers. We continue to work with our partners, such as Community Protection and the Police to deliver positive interventions in ASB cases. Positive feedback received in Q1 includes: - “ [ASB] was speedily dealt with. HPM was very good and kept in regular contact by letters and phone calls” - “HPM is absolutely brilliant and has done excellent job” - “HPM was very good and offered support where needed” - “Problems resolved, service was very professional” - “ASB issues dealt with straight away. HPM listened and took the matter seriously”

AC2-2 Repairs

2018/19 2017/18 2016/17 Performance indicator and definition Target Long Latest Note Value Status Value Value Trend % of repairs completed in target – AC - Bestwood & Basford

Note: This PI monitors the 96% 97.43% 94.67% 95.43% proportion of repairs being completed within agreed timescales.

% 21 Page of repairs completed in target –

Basford Ward Performance is slightly below target in quarter3 at 95.77%.Performance has seen consistent improvement over each quarter with quarter1 being 92.5%. We are Note: This PI monitors the 96% 97.86% 94.32% 95.7% keeping 98% of all our appointments made and will proportion of repairs being continue to work to bring further improvements to the day completed within agreed waiting performance. timescales. % of repairs completed in target –

Bestwood Ward Performance is slightly above target in quarter3 at 96.39%.Performance has seen consistent improvement over each quarter with quarter1 being 93.45%. We are Note: This PI monitors the 96% 97.2% 94.86% 95.28% keeping 98% of all our appointments made and will proportion of repairs being continue to work to bring further improvements to the day completed within agreed waiting performance. timescales.

AC2-3 Rent Collection

2018/19 2017/18 2016/17 Performance indicator and definition Target Long Latest Note Value Status Value Value Trend % of rent collected

Note: This PI measures the amount of rent collected (including tenant The end of quarter one saw a collection rate of 99.02%, which although behind target is an improvement on last arrears) as a percentage of rent due month (98.69%) and on the position at this point last year for the current year. Data for this (98.95%). We are continuing to develop improvements in 100% 100.01% 100.56% 100.29% Northgate which are helping the team to review cases indicator is not available by ward more effectively. In addition we have introduced a series and is reported city wide. of reports to support performance. This is part of our

Page 22 Page preparations for UC which is being rolled out in October in Nottingham. Trend shows as improving if value is over 100% as arrears are decreasing. % of tenancies ending due to eviction We are below target and have carried out less evictions that at this point last year. We have evicted 76 tenants for Note: This PI monitors the 0.3% 0.26% 0.37% 0.36% rent arrears so far this financial year. At the same point percentage of tenants being evicted last year we had evicted 83. We continue to focus on tenancy sustainment and supporting our tenants who find due to rent arrears and is reported themselves in financial difficulty. citywide.

AC2-4a Empty properties - Average relet time

2018/19 2017/18 2016/17 Performance indicator and definition Target Long Latest Note Value Status Value Value Trend Average void re-let time (calendar days) – AC - Bestwood & Basford

Note: This PI measures how long it 25 28.15 27.6 31.91 See below takes NCH to re-let empty properties from the end of the old tenancy to the start of the new tenancy Page 23 Page Average void re-let time (calendar days) – Basford Ward The target was not met partly due to the letting of empty properties within Independent Living schemes where demand at times can be limited. Note: This PI measures how long it 25 29.05 33.28 40.42 takes NCH to re-let empty The Lettings and Voids team are now co-located in the same office for the first time and this will lead to improved properties from the end of the old joint working to minimise the time properties remain tenancy to the start of the new empty. tenancy Average void re-let time (calendar days) – Bestwood Ward The target was not met partly due to the letting of empty properties within Independent Living schemes where demand at times can be limited. Note: This PI measures how long it 25 27.62 25.83 29.1 takes NCH to re-let empty The Lettings and Voids team are now co-located in the same office for the first time and this will lead to improved properties from the end of the old joint working to minimise the time properties remain tenancy to the start of the new empty. tenancy

AC2-4b Empty properties - Lettable voids

2018/19 2017/18 2016/17 Performance indicator and definition Target Long Latest Note Value Status Value Value Trend Number of lettable voids – AC - Bestwood & Basford

Note: Lettable voids are empty 22 32 18 See below properties available for re-letting. They will receive repair work and then be re-let to a new tenant.

Number 24 Page of lettable voids – Basford Ward

Note: Lettable voids are empty 9 5 4 There has been an increase from five to six empty homes properties available for re-letting. They will receive repair work and then be re-let to a new tenant. Number of lettable voids – Bestwood Ward

Note: Lettable voids are empty 13 27 14 The number of empty homes had dropped from 27 to 14 properties available for re-letting. They will receive repair work and then be re-let to a new tenant.

AC2-4c Empty properties - Decommissioning

2018/19 2017/18 2016/17 Performance indicator and definition Target Long Latest Note Value Status Value Value Trend Number of empty properties awaiting decommission – AC - Bestwood & Basford

Note: This PI shows the number of 2 1 0 See below empty properties which will not be re-let and includes those being decommissioned and / or Page 25 Page demolished. Number of empty properties awaiting decommission – Basford Ward

There is one property awaiting demolition to make way Note: This PI shows the number of 1 1 0 for new build empty properties which will not be re-let and includes those being decommissioned and / or demolished. Number of empty properties awaiting decommission – Bestwood Ward 1 0 0 None at present Note: This PI shows the number of empty properties which will not be re-let and includes those being decommissioned and / or demolished.

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AC2-5 Tenancy sustainment

2018/19 2017/18 2016/17 Performance indicator and definition Target Long Latest Note Value Status Value Value Trend Percentage of new tenancies sustained - AC - Bestwood & Currently behind target but HPMs working with Lettings Basford Team to accompany at sign up to make early 96.5% 95.8% 99.04% 93.22% interventions with new customers to help sustain tenancies. Note: This PI measures the number of new tenants who are still in their tenancy 12 months later.

Percentage 27 Page of new tenancies sustained - Basford Ward

96.5% 96% 98.7% 94.78% Note: This PI measures the number of new tenants who are still in their tenancy 12 months later. Percentage of new tenancies sustained - Bestwood Ward

96.5% 95.73% 99.15% 92.41% Note: This PI measures the number of new tenants who are still in their tenancy 12 months later.

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APPENDIX 3

Area Ward Actual Budget Schemes Schemes Schemes De Remaining (including carry Approved Committed Committed Budget over from 2017/18 2 Bestwood £175,844.93 £154,210 £154,210 £0 £21,634.93 2 Basford £63,358.58 £0 £0 £0 £63,358.58

Address Request Reason Nottingham City Cost Approval Homes Officer No Schemes identified this Area Page 29 Page Committee

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CONTACT DETAILS Area Bestwood and Basford (Area Two)

Name of Organisation The Bestwood Partnership

Monitoring period July-September 2018 (2018-19, qu.2)

Name of person completing form Gary Cawthorne

Date completed 23rd October 2018

Returned via email to: [email protected]

SECTION 1 – GRANT MANAGEMENT

1.1 Partnership meetings

Date of Purpose of meeting No. of organisations meeting attending Additional partnership meetings/activity are shown under each Priority section below

25th July Partners’ meeting for those involved in Youth Priority – 7 2018 this is established as the Youth Strategy Group, plus AND supporting City officers and volunteers. The Bestwood 18th Partnership, CBF Gymnasiums, The People’s Church, September Bestwood Park Church were represented, with the 2018 police, an army engagement officer and other agencies active in the area.

11th July Lead meeting with Youth provision partner as future 2018 planning meeting. 3 Additional meetings have taken place with potential Additional new partners for targetted delivery from October various The community centre delivery partners met with Michelle Cooke (The Bestwood Partnership) on various 4 occasions to review progress, also NCVS contact re Bestwood Estate Community Association

1.2 Area Committee / cluster meetings

Date of Overview of ABG within meeting / outcome meeting Area Committee Meeting (Basford and Bestwood). 12th Sept Full year monitoring report was circulated with the Agenda and presented at the 2018 meeting by the Partnership Development Manager. The elected members again accepted the reports as valuable and appropriately detailed. It will continue to be the practice to provide and present reports at every Area Committee meeting. Page 31

1.3 General overview

The Area-Based Grant activity has been successfully delivered in quarter two, with some key achievements in the context of the lead organisation, the Bestwood Partnership, having moved to Bestwood Estate Community Centre. From these new premises we deliver our Bestwood Directions employability services and from September re-started the community centre facility on site which had been on hold since the decision to cease the Community Association as a functioning management group. We are therefore even more than before at the heart of the local community, operating from premises which are far more user-friendly than than the Henry Whipple site where we were until June, being accessible and on a main bus route.

The Bestwood Partnership serves Bestwood, Basford, Bulwell Forest and Bulwell wards through a range of project activities, with the Area-Based Grant currently facilitating activity in Basford and Bestwood with ourselves as lead organisation. We have in recent months been involved in discussions in planning for the future of the Area-Based Grant from next April.

Outputs and outcomes have again been achieved or exceeded against targets in qu 2. Templates for monitoring by partners continue to pick up clearly one-off events and distinguish repeat events (such as clubs, groups meeting weekly or at a fixed frequency). Quarter 2 does reflect an anticipated reduction since many activities being counted once only in any monitoring year were recorded in quarter one. This also applies to numbers of citizens participating, and we continue to emphasise when requesting monitoring that individuals counted should be unique, i.e. only recorded once in the year, and that they are residents of Basford and Bestwood wards.

Outputs and outcomes for a particular are often addressed by organisations operating under another. Community Association activity, now including community centre activity not operated by conventional associations, continues to be combined with voluntary and community sector support for monitoring purposes. This reduces the risk of duplication of figures and is more realistic and comprehensible.

New Partner activity which was made possible by one-off funding shows on an ongoing basis. Our delivery and range of delivery partners continue to show an increase in breadth, quantity and variety.

Re expenditure not shown below, for qu 2: £2,000 was allowed for programme management. The Getahead employability project which serves Priority 1 is funded primarily through the European Social Fund with match provided from Area Based Grant at a level of £ £5,000 . The Step into Work project for the under 30s concluded at the end of July with leverage at £2,000, which has now ended. These march contributions have provided for at least three times the amount of support for citizens in the Employment and Training priority, as shown in the monitoring below. YEI Step into Work re-started in September (but without Area-Based Grant leverage).

Page 32 SECTION 2 – EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING

2.1 Services delivered (please add rows as required)

Outline of activity delivered including Amount  number of sessions Organisation Name this  location of sessions Quarter  days/times of sessions

Five training opportunities at Bestwood Estate Community Centre: Food Hygiene 4th Sept, 1 day, 4 learners Personal Presentation Skills 9th July, 1 day, 7 learners Stain Glass 17th Sept (weekly), 9 learners English 17th Sept (weekly), 9 learners Universal Credit Awareness 10th Sept (weekly), 4 learners Individual support sessions (14) Bestwood Directions in conjunction with Nottingham College provide tutors and run some of the Nottingham College 2,776 job-clubs and courses provided for citizens. There three full clubs, operating weekly (39 sessions in all) benefitting 34 citizens from area 2)

ESF match funded activity delivered Getahead (all ages) and Step into Work (for the under-30s).(see section 1) Outputs/outcomes relevant to Basford & Bestwood participants were: Indiividual support appointments (150)

Total no of citizens supported into work: 15

Benefits-to-work calculations and advice provided as Bestwood Advice telephone consultations or individual sessions at 1,000 Centre Bestwood Park Church outreach, including referrals from Bestwood Directions (13)

2.2 Period Progress and partnership working

Please give a brief overview of any other key activities undertaken this quarter, including partnership working or networking you have organised or in which you have participated

Bestwood Partnership/Directions: Participation in Employment and Skills Partnership Areas 1 & 2 Bestwood Cultural Event, promotion, Bestwood Park Church, Sat 7th July Bestwood Park Church Redevelopment, outreach, Tuesday 4th September Princes Trust Open Day, Thursday 20th Sept. Getahead and Step into Work planning and steering group meetings Universal Credit Training 14th September, guidance and networking. Southglade Live Event 1st August 2018, promotional activity

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2.3 Outputs and Outcomes

Quantitative Output & Monitoring Quarterly target & actuals method Q1 Q1 Q2 Q2 ACTUAL Q3 Q3 Q4 Q4

Number of Job club sessions provided 25 39 25 39 25 25

Number of training / educational 5 5 5 7 5 5 opportunities provided Number of individual support sessions provided (Area-Based Grant funded 20 39 20 28 20 20 only plus Bestwood Advice Centre) Additional: Number of individual support sessions provided (Basford - 138 - 150 and Bestwood participants, ESF project match-funded from ABG)

Qualitative Output & Monitoring Quarterly target & actuals method Q1 Q1 Q2 Q2 ACTUAL Q3 Q3 Q4 Q4 Number of people supported through 25 28 25 34 25 25 job clubs Number of people in sustainable 8 9 8 15 7 7 employment (all projects) Number of people improving their 11 financial awareness 8 8 17 7 7 Number of people participating in 10 35 10 33 10 10 training opportunities

2.4 Emerging Issues

RAG rating Summary of issue (red/amber/green)

Need to reschedule two courses owing to tutor issues, moved to qu 3 Red to Green

Limited access to JCP due to U/C re-structuring, no referrals from other Red to Amber organisations: meeting held to re-build relationships subsequently

2.5 Planned activity next quarter

Please give a brief overview of key activities planned for the next quarter Revise Universal Credit training course, amend publicity flowing feedback and re-launch Booking diary dates to facilitate referrals from Bulwell JobCentrePlus Health and Social Care / Childcare courses re-started. Bestwood Partnership Conference 8th December

Page 34 SECTION 3 – PRIORITY 2: CHILDREN & YOUNG PEOPLE

3.1 Services delivered Amount this Outline of activity delivered including Organisation Name Quarter number, location, days/times of sessions Youth work: Outreach: Basford Mondays and Wednesdays 5 – 7pm Bestwood Thursdays 5 – 7pm

Youth sessions Sports activities: Southglade Mondays 4 – 6 pm Southwark Tuesdays & Wednesdays variously between 3 and 8pm

Summer programme (August): Southglade Mondays and Fridays 3 – 5pm Southwark Tuesdays and Wednesdays 1 – 3pm Heathfield Thursdays 1 – 3pm Summer Camp Multi-sports & arts Mellish 2 CBF Gymnasiums 10,000 weeks, 10-3pm (over 30 atttended) with ACAF

Targetted young people do gym and Music (Neet and in alternative education Over 70 young people were involved in Bestwood/Basford football tournament

Outreach sessions in Basford at Riber, the Tram stop, plus Heathfield, Highbury vale and Vernon Park. In Bestwood Pedmore Rd, Elmbridge, Chediston Park and Beckhampton rd both ends. Street outreach used to encourage young people to attend available sessions, very small number of young people on the streets on the whole.

3.2 Period Progress and partnership working

Please give a brief overview of any other key activities undertaken this quarter, including partnership working or networking you have organised or in which you have participated

NDOs, NCC Young People’s offer and Early years are being reshaped in the area, with the YPP in transition to a Hub model, and there is little direction from that source. CBF worked with local business in Bestwood to organise a FunDay in September at the Shopping parade Bestwood Park. Targetted police operation, disrupting a number of illegal activities and the imbalance has brought up a number of anti-social behaviour issues, working through this with a number of partners. Over this quarter outreach and youth multi-sport sessions consolidated. The CBF with ACAF team have maintained developing partnerships with tenants and residents organisations in Basford and developed open sessions of sport at Southwark 3G and Southglade through the summer months. CBF at Henry Mellish has continued developing a multi-sport offer including gym. Open sessions at Southwark and Southglade, Discussions held with young people: most like to chill out in one anothers’ houses, some join in organised sport, a significant minority have some kind of holiday. Page 35

3.3 Outputs and Outcomes

Quantitative Output & Monitoring Quarterly target & actuals method Q1 Q1 Q2 Q2 ACTUAL Q3 Q3 Q4 Q4 Number of universal sessions provided 20 20 20 20 20 20 for young people Number of outreach or detached 10 10 10 10 10 10 sessions provided for young people Number of targeted sessions provided 5 5 5 5 5 5 for young people Number of mapping exercises of 0 0 0 0 1 0 existing youth provision

Qualitative Output & Monitoring Quarterly target & actuals method Q1 Q1 Q2 Q2 Q3 Q3 Q4 Q4 Number of young people engaged 50 50 50 50 50 50 through universal provision Number of young people engaged 25 25 25 25 25 25 through detached or outreach provision Number of young people individually assessed and supported in targeted 10 10 10 10 10 10 provision

3.4 Emerging Issues

RAG rating Summary of issue (red/amber/green) Need for additional targeted work identified by Youth Strategy Group with Amber additional partner activity to meet this need Social media increasing use with significant impact on young people’s Amber social, mental and emotional well-being, with changes in interaction Anecdotally a large number of young people are using & transacting Amber marijuana Young people would like at later session at Southwark (after 4) but Amber difficult to organise

3.5 Planned activity next quarter

Please give a brief overview of key activities planned for the next quarter

CBF Developing indoor sports and games offer. October half-term: at Mellish Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays 10 – 3 Healthfield Thursdays 1 – 3, Southwark Monday/Tuesdays 2 – 4, Southglade Mon & Fri 3 - 5 New targetted outreach pilot work with new partners to run for qus 3 and 4, with additional external funding matching Area-Based Grant provision.

Page 36 SECTION 4 – PRIORITIES 3/4: COMMUNITY CENTRES AND VCS SUPPORT

4.1 Services delivered

Amount Outline of activity delivered including Organisation Name this number, location, days/times of sessions Quarter

Regular and one-off sessions at the Centre continue: Ladies Club Wednesdays 7 – 9 Nottingham City Homes event (50) Stay and Play Tuesdays 9 – 11 Nursery Mon – Fri Bestwood Park Church Group Sundays 9 – 5 1,288 Community Association Councillor surgery determined Saturdays 10 - 1145 Out of School Club Mon – Fri 3 – 6 New Martial Art Club Thurdays 7 – 9 Trip to Mablethorpe (2 coaches) McMillan Coffee Morning 7 community bookings for young children parties

The Bestwood Partnership re-opened the Centre for Bestwood Estate community activity.

Community Centre (in Keep Fit Group (17 participants), revived group association with the Messy Church (15 participants) 800 Bestwood Partnership) Training course activity (33 participants)

Partners joint team meeting (8)

4 meetings took place to determine management

procedures and consolidate the centre. 4 Bestwood Forum members are active in supporting the Centre

Leen Valley Community Weekly Church group continues. Other activity as 625 Association before. The Centre welcomes evening events.

Jorja-Rose foundation: multiple interventions: advising trustees setting up charity for families & children with cancer, now registered as CIO. Bestwood Estate Community Association, charities closure support and outstanding debt advice, CIo now dissolved Positive Pathways, funding and project management, NCVS (Nottingham Awards for All grant success. Community and 1,000 Spring SLR, support regarding financial issue Voluntary Service) Heathfield Community Association advice on options to re-start Art_Space Nottingham registered as a CIC United Ventures Nottingham CIC advised on business planning Bestwood Part Church Community Projects advised on options for the future OLIO Nottingham advised on recruiting volunteers Disability Direct Nottingham advised on funding issue Page 37 Community provision for Basford residents continues: Over 50s table tennis, Mondays 7.30-9 Over 50s Badminton, Thursdays 10-12 Henry Mellish Centre 0 Monday – Friday 7 – 12 Over 50s supervised Gym (15) (CBF Gymnasiums) (20 attendees). Community events Bulwell Fun on the Forest, Vernon Park Fun day and Forest Garden were completed. Management support to Bestwood Advice Centre, with an impact on service delivery and financial sustainability, The Bestwood with forward planning. 0 Partnership The Youth Strategy Group has developed as a Forum for a wide range of Partners.

One-off grant for community activity agreed at Partnership Conference March 2018) community Bestwood Art Group 157 engagement. Re-location BECC. 1 additional participant.

4.2 Period Progress and partnership working

Please give a brief overview of any other key activities undertaken this quarter, including partnership working or networking you have organised or in which you have participated

Mellish Centre works in partnership with Bulwell Forest Garden and have started back their Monday Morning elderly multi-activities sessions. They also worked closely with the local Neighbourhood Development officer on Events for the Elderly. The Bestwood Partnership: Meetings with NCC re management of Bestwood Estate Centre NCVS liaise with Neighbourhood Development Officers and councillors on an ongoing basis. NCVS are working on an ongoing basis with NDOs and local councillors. All those delivering provision for young people meet as a voluntary sector forum (Youth Strategy Group)

4.3 Outputs and Outcomes (Community Centres and VCS Support)

Quantitative Output & Monitoring Quarterly target & actuals method Q1 Q1 Q2 Q2 ACTUAL Q3 Q3 Q4 Q4 Number of community associations 1 1 1 0 1 0 enhancing their membership Number of community associations 1 1 1 1 1 0 accessing financial support Number of community centre 0 2 1 1 1 1 development plans improved Number of activities / events delivered 3 3 3 6 3 3 by local organisations Number of financial and organisational 3 10 3 5 2 2 support sessions delivered Number of training opportunities taken 3 5 3 3 2 2 up by local organisations Number of voluntary sector forums 1 1 1 2 1 1 taking place Number of local organisations newly 0 5 0 1 0 4 active Page 38

Qualitative Output & Monitoring Quarterly target & actuals Q1 Q1 Q2 Q2 Q3 Q3 Q4 Q4 method ACTUAL Number of people accessing 200 625 100 123 50 50 community centres Number of community associations 1 1 1 0 1 0 increasing financial sustainability Number of community associations 1 1 1 1 1 0 improving their governance Number of new volunteers active in 2 1 2 4 2 2 community centres Number of user groups accessing 20 3 10 22 10 0 community centres Number of local organisations 4 3 4 4 4 4 improving service delivery Number of local organisations 2 3 2 4 2 2 improving their financial sustainability Number of local organisations 2 5 2 3 2 2 improving management capacity Number of local organisations 2 5 2 7 2 2 increasing their knowledge Number of people engaging in events/ 100 145 100 125 100 100 activities delivered by local orgs Number of volunteers in local 2 4 2 2 2 2 organisations newly active

4.4 Emerging Issues RAG rating Summary of issue (red/amber/green) NCVS have had significant ongoing work and negotiation in respect of Amber the charity closure of Bestwood Estates Community Association

Outstanding financial settlement by Bestwood Estate Community Amber Association required and completion of dissolution procedure

Ongoing issue for Bestwood Park Community Association surrounding Amber the effectively of the group, NVCS to be consulted Consideration of outstanding staffing and operational needs to ensure Amber long-term successful operation of Bestwood Estate Community Centre

4.5 Planned activity next quarter Please give a brief overview of key activities planned for the next quarter Leen Valley Community Centre: Halloween Party. NCVS will close the final Bestwood Estate Community Association charity & transfer funds. CBF Gymnasiums will continue their current activities and start their Monday morning sessions in partnership with Bulwell Forest Bowls Club. Elderly Cohesion event. Bestwood Park Community Centre will hold a Halloween Party, support the Bestwood lights switch-on, hold a Christmas Fayre and a Christmas meal Bestwood Estate Community Centre is planning a Christmas Day meal for residents.

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Agenda Item 10

BASFORD AND BESTWOOD AREA COMMITTEE – 5 DECEMBER 2018

Title of paper: AREA CAPITAL FUND - 2018/19 Programme

Director: Andrew Errington Wards affected: Director of Community Protection Basford and Bestwood

Report authors and Dale Griffin contact details: Neighbourhood Development Officer - Bestwood Ward 0115 8833736 [email protected]

Leigh Plant & Angela Bolton Neighbourhood Development Officers - Basford Ward Tel 0115 8838477 [email protected] [email protected]

Other colleagues who Nancy Hudson, Projects Officer, Highway Services have provided input: Tel: 0115 8765633 [email protected]

Relevant Council Plan Key Theme: Strategic Regeneration and Development Schools Planning and Housing Community Services Energy, Sustainability and Customer Jobs, Growth and Transport Adults, Health and Community Sector Children, Early Intervention and Early Years Leisure and Culture Resources and Neighbourhood Regeneration

Summary of issues (including benefits to citizens/service users):

This report provides Councillors with: Latest spend proposals under the Area Capital Fund including highways and footways

Recommendations: 1 That the Committee notes:

(a) the Area Capital monies available to Basford and Bestwood for 2018/19 (appendix 1); (b) previously approved schemes (appendix 2);

2 That the Committee approves any new schemes (detailed in appendix 1).

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1 REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATIONS

1.1 The Nottingham LTP 2011-2026 maintains a commitment to deliver local transport improvements across Nottingham’s Neighbourhoods and prioritises small scale transport improvements of importance to local communities.

1.2 As part of the budget process Nottingham City Council approved at the Executive Board meeting on 20 February 2018 an LTP capital allocation of £1.25 million citywide during 2018-19 was approved. At the same meeting a citywide allocation of General Fund Element (public realm) of £480,000 was agreed.

1.3 To give opportunity for the Area Committee to make comment on suggested schemes and their progress

2 BACKGROUND (INCLUDING OUTCOMES OF CONSULTATION)

2.1 The Area Capital Programme was established in 2006 to improve the environment of the neighbourhoods and to create a sense of place for residents in order to improve the quality of life of local people. The improvements that have been carried out to date using this programme, have included: footpaths, fences, visual enhancements to public realm, refurbishment of parks and improvements to public buildings.

2.2 Resources are allocated from the Nottingham City Council general fund and the Local Transport Plan (LTP). To achieve a joint approach to environmental improvements in neighbourhoods, a greater degree of flexibility has been established to prioritise and deliver improvements so that there is a synergy in local solutions for local issues across neighbourhoods.

2.3 The programme of works is a rolling programme. There have been instances where schemes are started, with strong community involvement and interest, only to be altered at a later stage due to changing circumstances such as economic conditions and changes in land values.

2.4 The Area Committee, particularly community representatives, are invited to comment specifically on those schemes identified in the proposals column and also to consider whether certain schemes can be linked to other programmes of work in order to generate best value and create a greater impact on the local area.

3 OTHER OPTIONS CONSIDERED IN MAKING RECOMMENDATIONS

3.1 None.

4 FINANCE COMMENTS

4.1 Bringing together the various strands which form part of the Area Capital Programme enables the City Council to respond efficiently in delivering on public realm improvements as identified by local people.

5 LEGAL AND PROCUREMENT COMMENTS

5.1 A risk register has been produced which is regularly monitored.

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6 STRATEGIC ASSETS & PROPERTY COMMENTS (FOR DECISION RELATING TO ALL PROPERTY ASSETS AND ASSOCIATED INFRASTRUCTURE) (AREA COMMITTEE REPORTS ONLY)

6.1 None.

7 EQUALITY IMPACT ASSESSMENT

7.1 An EIA is not required as this is not a new or changing policy, service or function.

8 LIST OF BACKGROUND PAPERS OTHER THAN PUBLISHED WORKS OR THOSE DISCLOSING CONFIDENTIAL OR EXEMPT INFORMATION

8.1 Highways Framework Agreement.

9 PUBLISHED DOCUMENTS REFERRED TO IN COMPILING THIS REPORT

9.1 Executive Board Report, 20 February 2018, as part of Item 6, Medium Term Financial Plan 2018/19--2021/22, under Annex 3, Capital Programme.

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Appendix 1 Basford Area Capital 2018 - 2019 Programme Basford LTP schemes

Councillor Prioritised / Estimated Location Type Area Committee Approved Estimate start date Completed Details traffic calming design study for Vernon Avenue - lead Vernon Avenue study prioritised 15/11/18 £10,000 service: Traffic & Safety installation of 20mph roundels on Vernon Avenue and Vernon Avenue area road safety prioritised 15/11/18 £1,900 Winrow Gardens - lead service: Traffic & Safety installation of H-bars at Heathfield Road crossing - Heathfield Road parking prioritised 15/11/18 £1,800 lead service: Traffic & Safety movement of bus stops BU12 and BU43 to safer Vernon Road road safety prioritised 28/09/18 £1,532 location - lead service: Traffic & Safety junction protection to ensure safe access - lead Park Lane area road safety prioritised 28/09/18 £12,500 service: Traffic & Safety speed regulation survey on Tewkesbury Drive - lead Tewkesbury Drive survey prioritised 28/09/18 £1,800 service: Traffic & Safety

Total 44 Page new LTP schemes £29,532 Previously approved LTP schemes £38,719 Total LTP schemes* £68,251

Basford Public Realm schemes

Councillor Prioritised / Estimated Location Type Area Committee Approved Estimate start date Completed Details contribution towards a pre-fabricated building to be park used by residents association and/or other groups - Stockhill Park improvement prioritised 28/09/18 £9,000 lead service: Parks & Open Spaces Total new Public Realm schemes £9,000 Previously approved Public Realm schemes £10,000 Total Public Realm schemes £19,000

Basford Withdrawn schemes

Location Type Reason Amount Details No decommitments to date Total Decommitted*** £0

2018 - 2019 LTP allocation £64,900 LTP carried forward from 2017 - 2018 £46,440 2018 - 2019 Public Realm allocation £24,896 Public Realm carried forward from 2017 - 2018 £7,296

Total Available 2018 - 2019 ACF £143,532 *Less LTP schemes - £68,251 **Less Public Realm schemes - £19,000 ***Decommitted funds + £0 Remaining available balance £56,281 LTP element remaining £43,089 Public Realm element remaining £13,192

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Bestwood Area Capital 2018 - 2019 Programme Bestwood LTP schemes

Councillor Prioritised / Estimated Location Type Area Committee Approved Estimate start date Completed Details

Total new LTP schemes n/a Previously approved LTP schemes £88,412 Total LTP schemes* £88,412 Bestwood Public Realm schemes

Councillor Prioritised / Estimated Location Type Area Committee Approved Estimate start date Completed Details winter supply 1 x grit bin and salt on Oakington Close - lead Grit bins & salt maintenance prioritised 31/10/18 £505 service: Highway Maintenance Removal of large tree, grinding out of stumps and provision of replacement specimen tree - lead service: Beckhampton Road tree works prioritised 23/10/18 £2,480 Highway Maintenance Page 46 Page

Total new Public Realm schemes £2,985 Previously approved Public Realm schemes £21,630 Total Public Realm schemes** £24,615 Bestwood Withdrawn schemes

Location Type Reason Amount Details No decommitments to date Total Decommitted*** £0

2018 - 2019 LTP allocation £75,400

LTP carried forward from 2017 - 2018 £13,012 2018 - 2019 Public Realm allocation £28,928 Public Realm carried forward from 2017 - 2018 £43 Total Available 2018 - 2019 ACF £117,383 *Less LTP schemes - £88,412 **Less Public Realm schemes - £24,615 ***Decommitted funds + £0 Remaining available balance £4,356 LTP element remaining £0 Public Realm element remaining £4,356

Appendix 2

Basford Area Capital 2018 - 2019 Programme – Previously approved Basford LTP schemes

Councillor Prioritised / Estimated Location Type Area Committee Approved Estimate start date Completed Details Provision of hand rail on footpath leading to tram bridge to assist elderly and disabled users - lead Lauriston Drive road safety approved June 2018 £5,300 service: Rights of Way lining schemes at identified locations across the ward Basford area lining road safety approved June 2018 £25,000 - lead service: Traffic & Safety Heathfield Road/ Road safety study to identify options to reduce speed Arnold Road study approved June 2018 £2,351 - lead service: Traffic & Safety Harmston Rise Signage approved June 2018 £1,068 No through road signs - lead service: Traffic & Safety Road safety assessment of B682 across four wards - B682 road safety study approved June 2018 £5,000 lead service: Traffic & Safety Total previous LTP £38,719

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Councillor Prioritised / Estimated Location Type Area Committee Approved Estimate start date Completed Details Third party contribution to WREN bid for Gabrielle Gabrielle Close play park Close play area improvement works - lead service: area improvement approved September 2018 £10,000 Parks & Open Spaces Total previous Public Realm £0

Bestwood Area Capital 2018 - 2019 Programme – previously approved Bestwood LTP schemes

Councillor Prioritised / Estimated Location Type Area Committee Approved Estimate start date Completed Details Installation of bollards to prevent illegal vehicle Ridgeway Walk bollards Approved by DA March 2018 £4,800 14/08/2018 complete access - lead service: Highway Maintenance Installation of pedestrian tactile crossings to improve Ridgeway / Old Farm mobility access (joint with Bulwell Forest Ward) - lead Road road safety Approved June 2018 £4,000 service: Traffic & Safety Installation of pedestrian tactile crossings to improve mobility access at Bewcastle Rd junctions with Churchfield Ct and Duke of St Albans - lead service: Bewcastle Road area road safety Approved June 2018 £13,000 Traffic & Safety Reconstruction of footpath from Deer Park Drive to Mildenhall Crescent (LTP contribution) - lead service: Queens Bower Road footpath Approved June 2018 £66,612 in planning Highway Maintenance Total previous LTP £88,412 Page 48 Page

Bestwood Public Realm schemes

Councillor Prioritised / Estimated Location Type Area Committee Approved Estimate start date Completed Details installation of litter bin on Hillington Rise - lead Hillington Rise litter bin prioritised 01/09/18 £455 service: Streetscene area Contribution to public realm improvement scheme in Leybourne Drive improvement Approved June 2018 £6,823 in planning partnership with NCH - lead service: NCH Reconstruction of footpath from Deer Park Drive to Mildenhall Crescent (PR contribution) - lead service: Queens Bower Road footpath Approved June 2018 £14,352 in planning Highway Maintenance Total previous Public Realm £21,630

Agenda Item 11

BASFORD AND BESTWOOD AREA COMMITTEE – 5 DECEMBER 2018

Title of paper: Ward Councillor Budget

Director: Andrew Errington Wards affected: Director of Community Protection Basford and Bestwood

Report authors and Dale Griffin contact details: Neighbourhood Development Officer - Bestwood Ward 0115 8833736 [email protected]

Leigh Plant & Angela Bolton Neighbourhood Development Officers - Basford Ward Tel 0115 8838477 [email protected] [email protected]

Other colleagues who Kate Spencer have provided input: Senior Finance Technician [email protected] Tel 0115 876 2765

Relevant Council Plan Key Theme: Strategic Regeneration and Development Schools Planning and Housing Community Services Energy, Sustainability and Customer Jobs, Growth and Transport Adults, Health and Community Sector Children, Early Intervention and Early Years Leisure and Culture Resources and Neighbourhood Regeneration

Summary of issues (including benefits to citizens/service users):

This report advises this Area Committee of the use of delegated authority by the Director of Community Protection for those projects funded by Ward Councillor Budgets

Recommendation: 1 That the Area Committee note the actions agreed by the Director of Community Protection in respect of projects and schemes within the Basford and Bestwood wards for 2018/19, detailed in appendices A and B.

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1 REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATIONS

1.1 Records detailing Ward Councillors spending decisions and consultation are shown in the attached Appendices. In accordance with the Constitution the Area Committee is required to note spending decisions taken by Ward Councillors. This report outlines the spending decisions since the last Area Committee during 2019/19.

2 BACKGROUND (INCLUDING OUTCOMES OF CONSULTATION)

2.1 This action follows the arrangements established by the Executive Board to allow for spending approvals through individual Ward Councillor budget allocations.

3 OTHER OPTIONS CONSIDERED IN MAKING RECOMMENDATIONS

3.1 Not to provide the funding outlined in Appendices A and B but the funding requested will provide additional services or benefit to residents of this area.

4 FINANCE COMMENTS (INCLUDING IMPLICATIONS AND VALUE FOR MONEY/VAT)

4.1 Ward Councillors have an individual allocation for 2018/19 of £5,000.

4.2 The full balance has not been allocated. Further projects will be reported to a subsequent committee.

5 LEGAL AND PROCUREMENT COMMENTS (INCLUDING RISK MANAGEMENT ISSUES, AND LEGAL, CRIME AND DISORDER ACT AND PROCUREMENT IMPLICATIONS)

5.1 These arrangements provide transparency and regulation to the spending of individual Ward Councillor allocation.

5.2 The funds allocated by Area Committee are used to address diverse needs from various sections of the community and reduce inequalities.

6 STRATEGIC ASSETS & PROPERTY COMMENTS (FOR DECISION RELATING TO ALL PROPERTY ASSETS AND ASSOCIATED INFRASTRUCTURE) (AREA COMMITTEE REPORTS ONLY)

6.1 None.

7 EQUALITY IMPACT ASSESSMENT

7.1 N/A.

8 LIST OF BACKGROUND PAPERS OTHER THAN PUBLISHED WORKS OR THOSE DISCLOSING CONFIDENTIAL OR EXEMPT INFORMATION

8.1 Delegated authority for each scheme listed in Appendices A and B is held by ???

9 PUBLISHED DOCUMENTS REFERRED TO IN COMPILING THIS REPORT

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APPENDIX A

Basford Ward Budget Allocations 2018/19

Date approved Allocated Schemes: Basford Ward Councillor(s) Amount (total) 17/08/18 Alton Towers Youth Trip (contribution) Arnold, Raine and Woodings 100 05/09/18 Older Persons Forum (50% contribution) Arnold, Raine and Woodings 425

Schemes to be de-committed: Basford Ward Councillor(s) Amount (total)

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Balance brought forward 2017/18 £18,925 Allocation 2018/19 £15,000 Total available allocation £33,925 Total de-committed 0 Total allocated at 02/10/18 £12,025 Total unallocated at 02/10/18 £18,252

APPENDIX B

Bestwood Ward Budget Allocations 2018/19

Date Allocated Schemes: Bestwood Ward Councillor(s) Amount (total) approved 31/07/18 Operation Reacher Merchandise Grocock, Smith & Power £300 31/07/18 The Ridge Family Summer Fun Days Grocock, Smith & Power £500 01/10/18 Bestwood Youth Pilot Mentoring Project Grocock, Smith & Power £1,000 02/10/12 Southglade Park Live 2019 Grocock, Smith & Power £1,500 02/10/12 Bestwood Festive Lighting Grocock, Smith & Power £9,036 02/10/12 Bestwood Christmas Launch Event Grocock, Smith & Power £2,200

Schemes to be de-committed: Bestwood Ward Councillor(s) Amount

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Balance Brought forward 2017/18 £3,230 Allocation 2018/19 £15,000 Total Available Allocation £18,230 Total de-committed Total allocated at 02/10/18 £14,536 Total unallocated at 02/10//18 £3,694

Agenda Item 12

BASFORD and BESTWOOD AREA COMMITTEE – 5 DECEMBER 2018

Title of paper: Ward Reports

Director: Andrew Errington Wards affected: Basford and Director of Community Protection Bestwood

Report authors and Dale Griffin, contact details: Neighbourhood Development Officer - Bestwood Ward 0115 8833736 [email protected]

Leigh Plant & Angela Bolton Neighbourhood Development Officers – Basford Ward Tel 0115 8838477 [email protected] [email protected]

Other colleagues who Heidi May, Senior Service Manager (Neighbourhood Management) have provided input: 07983718859 [email protected]

Date of consultation with Portfolio Holder(s) Councillor Graham Chapman (if relevant) 12th November 2015

Relevant Council Plan Key Theme: Strategic Regeneration and Development X Schools Planning and Housing X Community Services X Energy, Sustainability and Customer Jobs, Growth and Transport X Adults, Health and Community Sector X Children, Early Intervention and Early Years X Leisure and Culture X Resources and Neighbourhood Regeneration X

Summary of issues (including benefits to citizens/service users):

This report focusses on current priorities and issues facing the two wards within Area 2 and gives details of forthcoming events and activities. It also highlights the latest issues now being addressed through regular Neighbourhood Action Team (NAT) meetings

Recommendation: 1 To note the progress on Ward priorities and other supporting information, including the issues being addressed by each Neighbourhood Action Team and upcoming opportunities for citizens to engage (appendix 1 & 2), to note Respect Action Plans (appendix 3 & 4) and latest CDP statistics (appendix 5).

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1 REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATIONS

1.1 Each Ward has agreed priorities which link to the City Council’s current ambitions contained in the latest City Council Plan 2015 - 19. Actions for each priority are developed and led by appropriate service teams and partnerships. These priorities are updated for each Area Committee, taking into account discussions at NAT meetings and various groups and activities involving Councillors, residents, and local groups.

1.2 The events and activities detailed in the report take account of the work undertaken by Neighbourhood Development Officers (NDOs), with partner organisations, within the wards. It shows a range of activity in place across neighbourhoods to improve social cohesion and tackle priorities at a ward and area level.

2 BACKGROUND (INCLUDING OUTCOMES OF CONSULTATION)

2.1 Each Ward manages a set of priorities and key issues through regular meetings of the NAT. These meetings are led by Neighbourhood Development Officers (NDOs) and supported by core partners including: Nottingham City Homes (NCH), Neighbourhood Policing, Community Protection, Early Help, City Services/Waste Management, Fire and Rescue Services, Employment and Skills, and Health.

2.2 Ward Councillors are also invited to participate in these meetings.

2.3 Ward priorities are identified through a range of sources including: Citizens, Councillors, Partners, and Officers and current issues will be updated for each area committee.

2.4 Area Committee Chairs will be invited to review the latest Ward Reports to ensure that the format is accessible for Councillors and community representatives and that there is sufficient consistency across all areas.

2.5 The current individual Ward priorities, Key Issues, and Opportunities for Engagement for Basford and Bestwood are shown in Appendices 1 and 2 respectively and will be updated for each Area Committee.

3 OTHER OPTIONS CONSIDERED IN MAKING RECOMMENDATIONS

3.1 None

4 FINANCE COMMENTS (INCLUDING IMPLICATIONS AND VALUE FOR MONEY/VAT)

4.1 None

5 LEGAL AND PROCUREMENT COMMENTS (INCLUDING RISK MANAGEMENT ISSUES, AND LEGAL, CRIME AND DISORDER ACT AND PROCUREMENT IMPLICATIONS)

5.1 None Page 54

6 STRATEGIC ASSETS & PROPERTY COMMENTS (FOR DECISION RELATING TO ALL PROPERTY ASSETS AND ASSOCIATED INFRASTRUCTURE) (AREA COMMITTEE REPORTS ONLY)

6.1 None

7 EQUALITY IMPACT ASSESSMENT

7.1 An EIA is not required as this is not a new or changing policy, service or function. Appendix 1 and 2 highlights forthcoming opportunities for citizens to engage in events and activities in their neighbourhoods

8 LIST OF BACKGROUND PAPERS OTHER THAN PUBLISHED WORKS OR THOSE DISCLOSING CONFIDENTIAL OR EXEMPT INFORMATION

8.1 None

9 PUBLISHED DOCUMENTS REFERRED TO IN COMPILING THIS REPORT

9.1 None

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Appendix 1 - Basford Ward Report

Neighbourhood Nottingham Priority Progress since last area committee (Sept 18) Lead To improve the visual appearance of  Cleansing routines have been studied and adapted to fit City Services, neighbourhoods by tackling hot spot the equipment available – most of Basford is now cleaned Community areas and developing derelict land on a fortnightly rota. (some areas cleaned more often Protection, NCH (NAT, Area Committee and Councillor where necessary. and Regeneration Ward Pledges)  The Neighbourhood Action Team (NAT) are looking at fly tip hotspots in more detail with a view to finding different ways to tackle them.  Two Councillor Ward Walks  Area Capital programme for 2018 underway. New Area Capital items have been put forward under a separate

Page 56 Page report. To complete Toton Close Grander • Detailed design and costings complete. Work is on NM/NCH/Highway Scheme by end of May 2018 schedule to be completed on time design

Support community groups and  Regular meeting held to discuss ongoing issues with NM/Area Lead/CBF organisations TRA’s and community groups  MBA Students from Nottingham Trent University will be working with SALTAR to look at ways in which the work they do can be supported  Work is underway with NCVS and a new committee for Heathfield Community Centre Target litter, dog fouling and fly tipping  11 FPNs issued during quarter 2. City Services,  15 dog ops during quarter 2, 0 FPN’s during this quarter. Community  32 fly tips have been removed in Quarter 2 A campaign to Protection and promote the bulky waste service and a focus on the community groups flytipping hotspots will be developed through the NAT.

Colson  Continue to monitor performance and report issues to the NM, Community Environment Agency and other partners such as Severn Protection and Trent. EA have brought successful prosecution under their Environmental permit. NCC supporting prosecution with evidence and Health witnesses. In September Colsons were asked to pay a fine of approx. £71,000. Ward Councillor Grants  Funding approvals can be seen in the Ward Budget report NM

Safer Nottingham Priority Progress since last area committee (September 18) Lead To reduce all crime • Increase in patrols in affected areas Police (NAT and Area Committee priority) • Residents given advice on crime prevention in affected

Page 57 Page areas • Information provided via media such as Twitter and Facebook. To reduce anti-social behaviour in the • Providing information on making properties safer Police, Community neighbourhood priority area, focusing • Detached youth sessions undertaken when and where Protection, NCH, upon hotspots, diversionary activities ASB reported Early Help & Area and nuisance neighbours • Steps being taken to re-open Heathfield Community Lead. (NAT and Area Committee priority) Centre so that it can provide regular sessions and diversionary activities • To use the NCH Mediation Service where appropriate to reduce escalation of incidents To take action against deliberate fire • Fire Service to monitor incidents Fire Service setting (NAT priority) • Education in schools in affected areas • To make safe the derelict buildings of Church Street NAT partners along railway track

Families Nottingham Priority Progress since last area committee (September 18) Lead

Maintain activities for young people  Youth provision mapping for Basford complete Early Help, Area (NAT, Area Committee and Councillor Area Lead continue to deliver free football sessions at Lead Ward Pledges) Southwark School  Early Help Early providing youth sessions at Heathfield Community Centre  Working with the Youth Providers to plan an Area 2 wide long term project to decrease anti-social behaviour – funding will be sought depending on the success of a smaller pilot in Bestwood, which is due to begin shortly. 2018 Programme  Four community fun days have taken place over the NM, Area Lead and Summer along with additional play sessions. community groups Page 58 Page  Play scheme ran on Stockhill Park over school holidays on Wednesdays and sports sessions were on Saturdays over the summer months  Sports camps at Henry Mellish Sports Centre Summer  Arts and crafts sessions to be held at various sites through the year  A programme for 2019 is currently being put together.

Parks  Former Goldcrest Road playground to be improved. Parks and  Wren funding currently being sought to improved Gabrielle community groups Close play area

Health Nottingham Priority Progress since last area committee (September 2018) Lead To reduce childhood obesity  Sports camps held at Henry Mellish during school NM, Parks and Area Lead (NAT priority) holidays and play schemes at Stockhill Park  Improved play and gym equipment on parks in Basford

Cycling  Improvements to cycling routes planned around Church Transport Planning Street area

Working Nottingham Priority Progress since last area committee (September 18) Lead

Page 59 Page To raise awareness of job opportunities  Early Help and NCN providing adult learning programme NCC Economic and provide support to get people into at SAC. Development employment.  Area Based Grant – to be reported separately to Area Area Lead - (NAT, Councillor Ward Pledges) Committee Bestwood  Step Into Work Programme – As of April 2017-18 Partnership programme deliverer changed to Bestwood Partnership  Promote job opportunities on MyBasford Facebook and through community networks

Key current issues (3-5 issues)

• Continued promotion of neighbourhood alert ( over 600 ) and My Basford Facebook ( Approximately 200) Introduce My Basford Twitter • Continue monitoring activities around the Colson site after recent improvements – working with the Environment Agency to seek improvements on operation or to take enforcement action and Nottingham City Council powers.

• Ongoing-targeted dog fouling and fly tipping operations, targeting the Brooklyn Bridge and Vernon Park areas – install new fencing to Brooklyn Bridge to reduce fly tipping. Funding has been approved and design work has started. • To improve the state of trees in the area – Highbury Road works complete and Percy Street works are ongoing • ASB at Vernon Park – currently stopped, but we are still looking at having a plan in place should it start up again.

Opportunities for citizens to engage – forthcoming dates of events and activities.

 Monthly meeting with Stockhill and Ladbrooke Tenants and Residents – last Wednesday of every month at the Stockhill Park Pavilion, 6.30pm.  Quarterly meetings with Friends of Vernon Park  Ward Walks – Dates for 2019 TBC.

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Appendix 2 Bestwood Ward Report

Neighbourhood Nottingham Priority Progress since last area committee (Sep 2017) Lead To improve the visual appearance of  Cleanliness score has ranged from 86 in August to 85 in City Services neighbourhoods by tackling hot spot September. Neighbourhood areas and developing derelict land  Undertaking regular Cllr ward walks where partners pick Management (NAT, Area Committee and Councillor up and respond to issues. Community Ward Pledges)  Partnership litter pick & knife sweep of Sandy Banks Protection Nature Reserve during national knife crime week Nottingham City Homes  Partnership day of action – Wyton Close, Oakington Close and Orlock Walk (16 October 18) – cleansing, grounds maintenance, moss removal and engagement.  Continued works for WREN improvements to Hucknall Page 61 Page Walkway.  S.106 improvements to Sunrise Hill nature reserve continue as suggested by the Friends of Sunrise Hill.

Safer Nottingham Priority Progress since last area committee Lead To reduce all crime  As of end of Oct 2018 all crime up 25% (217 offences) Police (NAT and Area Committee priority) compared to the same time in the previous year.  Regular analysis of data to identify trends / patterns  Operation Reacher continues to deliver positive results with the disruption of criminals in Bestwood and surrounding area. To reduce anti-social behaviour in the  As of end of October 2018 ASB 2 incidents (1%) Police, Community neighbourhood priority area, focusing compared to the same time in the previous year. Protection, NCH, upon hotspots, diversionary activities - Noise up 28% Early Help & Area and nuisance neighbours - Youth down 35% Lead.

(NAT and Area Committee priority) Community Protection team continue to be proactive in area. For July - Oct:

 Community Protection Warning Letters (for gardens / noise) – July and Sep –19

 Community Protection Notice between July and Sep - 6

 Dog Ops undertaken during July to Sept - 43

 Fixed Penalty Notices (e.g. littering / dog fouling / fly tipping / cycling on pavements) during July to Page 62 Page Sep – 3 dog FPNs, 2 fly tipping FPNs, FPN / TOR - 20

To take action against deliberate fire 32 grass fires in Bestwood for the period May 2018 – Fire Service setting (NAT priority) September 2018. The unusual hot dry weather would have impacted upon these figures. For comparison 19 grass fires for the same period last year. Of these 19, eleven can be attributed to one person who has been dealt with by Police. In 2016 there were 9 fires of this nature in the Bestwood ward area.

Repeat grassland fire included – Padstow Site, Eastglade Site, Sunrise Hill, Haywood site.

Successful day of door knocking on Mosswood Crescent (13th Aug) with the NPT and CP Team. Spoke of the recent fires in the area and encouraged occupants to contact 101 with any concerns regarding anti-social behaviour from the

Park. Carried out four Home Safety Checks and fitted 6 smoke alarms. To address domestic violence through  Ongoing rolling Freedom Programme – for victims of Police and Early prevention and support services domestic violence. Help (NAT priority)  Domestic Abuse article to be included in November newsletter to raise awareness of support.  Working with WAIS to see if they would be able to provide a drop in session at SAC.

Families Nottingham Priority Progress since last Area Committee Lead Maintain activities for young people  Youth Mentoring pilot commenced in October – Early Help, Area Lead (NAT, Area Committee and Councillor undertaking outreach initially targeting 11-14 yrs at risk of Page 63 Page Ward Pledges) ASB / criminality. After Christmas will be running a boxing club for targeted individuals.  Youth Strategy Group hoping to extend pilot through a bid to the Proceeds of Crime  Youth Strategy Group hoping to start basketball sessions on a Wednesday at Southglade  Early Help providing three youth sessions a week for 13-19 year olds at the Ridge.  Early Help providing three play sessions a week for 6-13 year olds at the Ridge.  Community and voluntary groups continue to deliver youth provision in the area (e.g. The Peoples Church, Messy Church, Arnold Road Evangelical Church, Scouts, and other sports clubs).

Health Nottingham Priority Progress since last Area Committee Lead

To reduce childhood obesity  1 hour outdoor activity provided in all youth and play Public Health, City (NAT priority) sessions Care Nutrition Team, Southglade Leisure Centre, schools To support local volunteers, raise  Bestop Community Garden – residents signed up to be NAT, Area Lead aspirations and support community involved. Formal proposal submitted to council. empowerment  Leen Valley Community Association continue to provide a (NAT priority) variety of community events, and have been investing in the creation of a community garden.  Bestwood Park Community Association continues to accommodate a number of community groups including Ladies Group, 60+ group, stay and play group, martial arts, after school club and pre-school. To promote mental health services and  Bestop Kitchen continues to attract on average 85 on a Public Health, NAT, Page 64 Page mental wellbeing Tuesday and 65 on the third Thursday of the month Community & (NAT and Area Committee priority) Voluntary Sector  Continue to provide a varied programme of community events to reduce social isolation and promote community cohesion - The Ridge Family Fun Day – Halloween Theme - Leen Valley Community Centre – Halloween party - A range of partnership Christmas activities during November and December  Exploring setting up community together surgery (Adult Social Care) at Bestwood Park Church.

Working Nottingham Priority Progress since last Area Committee Lead To raise awareness of job opportunities  Early Help and NCN providing adult learning programme NCC Economic and provide support to get people into at Southglade Access Centre. Development employment.  Area Based Grant – to be reported separately to Area Area Lead - Bestwood

(NAT, Councillor Ward Pledges) Committee Partnership

List of key current issues (taken from latest NAT Review)

 Motorbikes/motorised scooters/mini motos/quad bikes (Respect Survey priority)  Dog fouling (Respect Survey priority)  Rubbish and litter lying around (Respect Survey priority) - Fly tipping / rubbish in NCH communal flat areas and sporadic fly tips on streets  Criminal damage (Respect Survey priority) – no patterns  Drug offences (Respect Survey priority)

Page 65 Page Opportunities for citizens to engage - forthcoming dates of events and activities

 Leen Valley Halloween Party – 27th October 5-8pm  Family Fun Day at the Ridge Adventure Playground Tuesday 30th October 12-4  Deep Clean – cleansing, grounds maintenance and partnership door knocking around Barent Walk area – 31st October  Councillor Ward Walks –12th December (location tbc)  Bestwood Christmas Launch – at Bestwood Park Church 29th November 3.30-6pm  Monthly meetings – Bestwood Park Community Association (dates vary)  Monthly meetings – Leen Valley Community Association (4th Tuesday at 6pm)

Appendix 3 – Basford Respect Action Plan

Respect for Nottingham Ward Action Plan 2018/19:

BASFORD Ward Lead: Angela Bolton/Leigh Plant Date: April 2018

Respect for Nottingham Survey The Action Plans The survey is undertaken every year to explore the The CDP Executive Group has requested that each ward develop an action plan based on the findings of views and opinions of local residents about their local the 2017 survey. Page 66 Page area and the city centre in relation to anti-social The progress of the action plans will be reported back to each meeting of the Executive Group. behaviour, their concerns and aspirations relating to Dates for 2018/19 are as follows: th crime and community safety and their views about the 9 April 2018 21st May 2018 strategic partnership between the Police and the 2nd July 2018 th Council. 20 August 2018 8th October 2018 The Nottingham Crime & Drugs Partnership is a multi- 19th November 2018 th agency organisation with statutory responsibility for 25 February 2019 tackling crime, anti-social behaviour and substance

misuse and reoffending in Nottingham.

Identified Issues & Planned Activity No. Problem Activity Measures of Success 1. Rubbish and litter lying i) Identify regular locations from ward i) Regular site to be monitored on routine around walks, casework and general visits and patrols complaints ii) Regular programme of deep cleans to be ii) Deep cleans determine at NAT iii) Actions from ward walks and NCH estate iii) Actions followed up with clear targets inspections iv) Regular cleaning of main routes iv) Regular cleaning v) No of FPN’s issued v) FPN’s issued – zero tolerance with CP operations vi) Bins to be considered for hotspots and vi) Number of bins installed and waste strategic locations collected – consider relocation vii) Trade waste visits vii) Number of visits made Page 67 Page viii) Community litter picks viii) Number of events ix) Target waste messages ix) Social media and campaigns x) CPO’s and Patch Managers to enforce x) Reduced complaints from neighbours litter in front gardens

2. Fly tipping i) Street champions i) Number of street champions ii) Action on trade waste problems ii) Trade waste visits iii) Identify regular and high profile sites iii) Design problems out using innovative ideas iv) Signs and bulky waste information and ACF/ward budgets v) CCTV and other robust CP operations iv) FPN (£300) for fly tips and investigations v) Reduced number of flytips

3. People using or dealing i) Patch Managers to monitor on home i) Enforcement actions drugs visits and take action ii) Beat team to increase high visibility patrols in areas suspected of activity ii) Drug warrants issued and cases taken to iii) Engagement with local residents and Criminal Justice system offenders in vicinity iii) Numbers of complaints

iv) Gather intelligence from residents and iv) Number of young people engaged community groups v) Engage with young people using outreach workers where appropriate

4. Criminal damage i) Investigate patterns i) Reduction of repeat victims ii) Identify repeat offenders ii) Volume of damage iii) Prevention / security advise given to residents following damage iv) Partnership work considered for repeat offenders

5. Vehicle offences i) High visibility patrols in identified i) Reduction in hotspots Page 68 Page hotspots ii) Arrests of offenders ii) Campaigns to advise residents about protecting their vehicles iii) Analysis of trends and intervention for repeat victims

Appendix 4 Bestwood Respect Action Plan

Respect for Nottingham Ward Action Plan 2018/19:

Bestwood Ward Lead: Dale Griffin Date: April 2018

Respect for Nottingham Survey The Action Plans

Page 69 Page The survey is undertaken every year to explore the The CDP Executive Group has requested that each ward develop an action plan based on the findings of views and opinions of local residents about their local the 2017 survey. area and the city centre in relation to anti-social The progress of the action plans will be reported back to each meeting of the Executive Group. behaviour, their concerns and aspirations relating to Dates for 2018/19 are as follows: th crime and community safety and their views about the 9 April 2018 21st May 2018 strategic partnership between the Police and the 2nd July 2018 th Council. 20 August 2018 8th October 2018 The Nottingham Crime & Drugs Partnership is a multi- 19th November 2018 th agency organisation with statutory responsibility for 25 February 2019 tackling crime, anti-social behaviour and substance

misuse and reoffending in Nottingham.

Identified Issues & Planned Activity

No. Problem Activity Measures of Success 1. Motorbikes/motorised To increase community intelligence of where bikes are being To change perceptions scooters/mini motos/quad stored through targeted Police & CP door knocks, and targeted that partners are taking bikes distribution of a letter (data capture forms) / leaflet in hotspot action to address issue. areas. Perceptions that No of seizures enforcement action not Operation Reacher to monitor addresses relating to intelligence being taken. and utilise s.59, s.165 powers to seize bikes. Increase in reports to Police Riding in masks / balaclavas NCH to take tenancy enforcement action against perpetrators across ward and caught. Increase resident neighbouring Southglade satisfaction with area Park. Police off road team to be deployed for two days in North locality as a place to live. Page 70 Page for two days (possible education within The Oakwood Academy, Park Vale Academy and Ridge youth club).

A4 posters to be displayed on lamp posts, community venues and shops (Police & CP).

Utilisation of social media to highlight successful seizures / enforcement action and to appeal for community intelligence (Police, CP& NM). 2. Dog fouling To increase community intelligence of where irresponsible dog No. of FPN issued owners reside through social media and letter drops (CP). Lack of community Increase in community intelligence. To provide community reassurance through the publicising of intelligence reports FPNs via social media (CP & NM). Hotspots - Gainsford, Increase resident Andover Rd, Leybourne A minimum of 2 dog fouling operations a week in hotspot satisfaction with area Drive, Beckhampton Road, locations covert/overt (CP). as a place to live. Chediston Vale Road &

park, Padstow and Fido to undertake cleansing in hotspot locations once a week Southglade Park (City Services).

Identify funding to supply permanent dog fouling signs to install in hotspot locations.

3. Rubbish and litter lying Bi-monthly Councillor Ward Walks to identify issues and respond Reduction in fly tips around (NM). Maintaining or Fly tipping across Top Monthly deep cleans (City Services). increasing cleansing Valley and Belconnen Flats. score. Top Valley day of action on 26th April – all CPOs to undertake a Rubbish accumulations / fly day of enforcement. No. of FPNs for littering tips by residents in NCH / fly tipping

Page 71 Page communal flats across the 3G CCTV camera to be redeployed to corner of Belconnen whole ward Road to gather intelligence and act as a deterrent (NM & CP). Increase resident satisfaction with area Develop a programme of partnership litter picks (NM). as a place to live.

Joint patrols by CP and Police to identify issues, gather intelligence in hotspots.

Utilise social media to post pictures taken by partners of recent fly tips to help generate intelligence and to promote the free bulky waste service.

NCH communal flat areas: NCH & City Services to identify top 5 problematic areas in Bestwood Park. Waste Management to target education letters noting cost, impact on other services, potential threat of responsible tenant award, free bulky waste service and threat of tenancy action or CP enforcement NCH to install signage in top 5 problematic areas (noting free bulky

waste, tenancy action). 4. Criminal damage Police to review reports and task revisits with victim to gather Reduction in criminal further intelligence. damage No patterns or hotspots, thought to be young people PCSOs to patrol areas. aged 14-16 randomly throwing stones Police to engage with young people via secondary schools and the Ridge, to acquire intel and run assemblies on consequences and impact 5. Drugs offences Operation Reacher to act upon repeat intelligence. Increase in drug offences Issue for City North – Police to undertake a minimum of two warrants a month. suspects operating across the area, not just cannabis To increase community confidence through high visibility patrols

Page 72 Page but also class A. (Police).

Police making application for an ANPR car to be based in Bestwood to gather intelligence.

To increase public awareness of process through utilisation of social media to summarise and increase reporting (Police, CP & NM).

Police to replicate treatment referral as used in custody.

Police to link into youth re consequences and impact via the Ridge and secondary schools.

Appendix 5 SUMMARY PERFORMANCE REPORT

AREA 2

Basford & Bestwood

Apr- May- Jun- Jul- Aug- Sep- Oct- Nov- Dec- Jan- Feb- Mar- Year To Date YTD Rates Area Total Category 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 19 19 19 2017-18 2018-19 Vol +/- % Change 2017-18 2018-19 Area Committee All Crime 293 332 341 374 296 278 306 1857 2220 363 20% 56.34 67.35 2 Victim Based Crime 249 280 285 315 241 239 252 1639 1861 222 14% 49.73 56.46 Criminal Damage 51 47 46 41 47 45 32 340 309 -31 -9% 10.32 9.38 Theft 40 49 43 64 41 30 45 305 312 7 2% 9.25 9.47 Burglary - Residential 19 17 17 17 15 9 11 96 105 9 9% 2.91 3.19 Violence 101 116 125 151 101 118 122 629 834 205 33% 19.08 25.30 Domestic Violence 40 39 55 61 53 60 61 258 369 111 43% 7.83 11.20

Page 73 Page NTE Violence 4 4 3 4 2 1 1 18 19 1 6% 0.55 0.58 Other Violence 57 73 67 86 46 57 60 353 446 93 26% 10.71 13.53 ASB 82 85 100 129 128 112 115 758 751 -7 -1% 23.00 22.79 Noise 20 32 47 63 62 44 46 271 314 43 16% 8.22 9.53 Youth 25 16 16 20 19 19 21 193 136 -57 -30% 5.86 4.13 Alcohol 7 8 7 15 12 10 7 98 66 -32 -33% 2.97 2.00 Deliberate Fires 5 5 7 28 6 6 41 57 16 39% 1.24 1.73 Ave. Qrt Score Cleanliness Score 88.5 83 89 85 88 87.5 87 87 0 0% N/A N/A Graffiti (reactive) 27 5 4 4 3 3 31 46 15 48% 0.94 1.40 Fly-Tipping (reactive) 75 69 90 79 70 56 363 439 76 21% 11.01 13.32 Dog Fouling (reactive) 16 14 24 13 17 11 58 95 37 64% 1.76 2.88 Unemployment 970 955 930 895 900 4410 4650 240 5% 133.80 141.08

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Apr- May- Jun- Jul- Aug- Sep- Oct- Nov- Dec- Jan- Feb- Mar- Year To Date YTD Rates Ward Category 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 19 19 19 2017-18 2018-19 Vol +/- % Change 2017-18 2018-19 Basford All Crime 162 174 174 176 137 158 151 986 1132 146 15% 60.84 69.85 Victim Based Crime 141 154 156 157 117 143 133 872 1001 129 15% 53.80 61.76 Criminal Damage 28 25 29 15 18 27 14 127 156 29 23% 7.84 9.63 Theft 27 33 22 29 21 17 29 182 178 -4 -2% 11.23 10.98 Burglary - Residential 11 11 6 11 5 7 6 59 57 -2 -3% 3.64 3.52 Violence 56 48 67 75 49 65 63 341 423 82 24% 21.04 26.10 Domestic Violence 21 11 29 23 24 28 33 134 169 35 26% 8.27 10.43 NTE Violence 4 3 1 4 2 1 0 18 15 -3 -17% 1.11 0.93 Other Violence 31 34 37 48 23 36 30 189 239 50 26% 11.66 14.75 ASB 47 31 51 59 62 48 54 361 352 -9 -2% 22.27 21.72 Noise 15 10 23 26 28 14 19 131 135 4 3% 8.08 8.33 Youth 15 11 7 12 7 9 7 89 68 -21 -24% 5.49 4.20 Alcohol 6 3 6 7 8 7 1 62 38 -24 -39% 3.83 2.34 Deliberate Fires 2 0 6 6 3 2 12 19 7 58% 0.74 1.17 Ave. Qrt Score Cleanliness Score 89 83 88 84 90 90 87 87 1 1% N/A N/A Graffiti (reactive) 23 4 2 4 1 2 17 36 19 112% 1.05 2.22 Fly-Tipping (reactive) 29 42 44 34 20 28 149 197 48 32% 9.19 12.16 Dog Fouling (reactive) 12 8 14 7 12 7 40 60 20 50% 2.47 3.70 Unemployment 385 380 380 355 365 1775 1865 90 5% 109.52 115.07

Apr- May- Jun- Jul- Aug- Sep- Oct- Nov- Dec- Jan- Feb- Mar- Year To Date YTD Rates Page 74 Page Ward Category 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 19 19 19 2017-18 2018-19 Vol +/- % Change 2017-18 2018-19 Bestwood All Crime 131 158 167 198 159 120 155 871 1088 217 25% 51.99 64.94 Victim Based Crime 108 126 129 158 124 96 119 767 860 93 12% 45.78 51.33 Criminal Damage 23 22 17 26 29 18 18 213 153 -60 -28% 12.71 9.13 Theft 13 16 21 35 20 13 16 123 134 11 9% 7.34 8.00 Burglary - Residential 8 6 11 6 10 2 5 37 48 11 30% 2.21 2.87 Violence 45 68 58 76 52 53 59 288 411 123 43% 17.19 24.53 Domestic Violence 19 28 26 38 29 32 28 124 200 76 61% 7.40 11.94 NTE Violence 0 1 2 0 0 0 1 0 4 4 0.00 0.24 Other Violence 26 39 30 38 23 21 30 164 207 43 26% 9.79 12.36 ASB 35 54 49 70 66 64 61 397 399 2 1% 23.70 23.82 Noise 5 22 24 37 34 30 27 140 179 39 28% 8.36 10.68 Youth 10 5 9 8 12 10 14 104 68 -36 -35% 6.21 4.06 Alcohol 1 5 1 8 4 3 6 36 28 -8 -22% 2.15 1.67 Deliberate Fires 3 5 1 22 3 4 29 38 9 31% 1.73 2.27 Ave. Qrt Score Cleanliness Score 88 83 90 86 86 85 87 86 -1 -1% N/A N/A Graffiti (reactive) 4 1 2 0 2 1 14 10 -4 -29% 0.84 0.60 Fly-Tipping (reactive) 46 27 46 45 50 28 214 242 28 13% 12.77 14.45 Dog Fouling (reactive) 4 6 10 6 5 4 18 35 17 94% 1.07 2.09 Unemployment 585 575 550 540 535 2635 2785 150 6% 157.29 166.24

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