LAMBHILL/MILTON Full Neighbourhood Report

Establishing a baseline for the ‘community perception’ target set out within the Alcohol Theme of ’s Single Outcome Agreement

ADP

Glasgow City Alcohol and Drug Partnership

www.ripple-effect.co.uk Methodology and Demographics

• In 2014, Glasgow City Alcohol and Drug Partnership (ADP) commissioned a repeat of the Ripple Effect research (originally undertaken in 2007) across 12 neighbourhoods in Glasgow City. The aim was to provide a baseline of progress towards achieving a reduction in levels of negative community perception of the impact of alcohol use on communities. Alcohol & Drug Community Engagers (ACEs) were trained and supported to undertake the research alongside the existing Prevention and Education service provider commissioned by NHSGGC and a commissioned research company. • Across the City, the research comprised a mixed method approach involving a survey of 2,618 community members (conducted face-to-face, online and self-completion) and 290 individuals taking part in qualitative research (either participatory appraisal methods or focus groups). • This is one of 12 neighbourhood reports, which outlines the results of the quantitative research in relation to Lambhill/Milton where 145 questionnaires were completed. It should be noted that the significant majority of questionnaires were completed in Milton rather than Lambhill, meaning the results are more pertinent to the Milton area. There is also a report produced for North West Glasgow which includes the results of the 787 questionnaires and the qualitative research undertaken with 97 individuals across , /, Lambhill/Milton and the Dumbarton Road Corridor. There is also a comprehensive report outlining the background/introduction, methodology, results and conclusion/recommendations of the research in relation to Glasgow as a whole which can be accessed at www.ripple-effect.co.uk • The majority of the sample was female (56%). Just under half the respondents (48%) were aged between 16 and 38 years old, with 32% being aged 50 years or older. The majority of respondents were in employment (62%) with a further 4% being in education. Almost all respondents were of white Scottish origin (96%).

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Is alcohol a problem in your community? • The significant majority of respondents (83%) agreed that alcohol is a problem. Only 6% disagreed that alcohol is a problem, with 9% neither agreeing nor disagreeing and 2% saying they didn’t know. Perceived problems in the community caused by alcohol • Respondents were asked what problems alcohol creates in communities (see table 1).

Table 1: Perceived alcohol problems in the community

Base: Lambhill/Milton = 145; North West = 787; Glasgow = 2,618 Lambhill/ Problem North West Glasgow Milton Antisocial behaviour 80% 70% 69% Violence 69% 61% 61% Vandalism 66% 50% 48% Litter 61% 48% 45% Increased noise at night 59% 47% 43% Damages reputation of community 56% 43% 40% Gang fighting 52% 43% 42% Negative health effects 48% 44% 41% Decreased sense of safety 38% 37% 34% Drinking Dens 36% 31% 30% Sustains poverty cycle 35% 35% 31% Agent purchase 21% 22% 22% Territorialism 21% 20% 20% Increased gender based violence 19% 24% 21% Increased sexual crimes 15% 18% 17% Don’t know 1% 4% 4% • A key finding for Lambhill/Milton was the greater proportion of respondents in this area than in the overall Glasgow sample who perceived alcohol to cause the following problems in their community: antisocial behaviour; vandalism; increased noise at night; and alcohol damaging the reputation of the community.

www.ripple-effect.co.uk Lambhill/Milton Full Neighbourhood Report Table 2: Perceived alcohol problems in the community where a significantly higher proportion of respondents in Lambhill/Milton than in Glasgow overall perceive there to be a problem

Base: Lambhill/Milton = 145; Glasgow = 2,618 Lambhill/ Problem Glasgow Milton Antisocial behaviour 80% 69% Vandalism 66% 48% Increased noise at night 59% 43% Damages reputation of community 56% 40% * responses add up to more than 100% as multiple responses were allowed • More respondents in Lambhill/Milton than in North West overall perceived there to be alcohol related problems in relation to antisocial behaviour; vandalism; litter; increased noise at night; and that alcohol damages the reputation of the community.

Table 3: Perceived alcohol problems in the community where a significantly higher proportion of respondents in Lambhill/Milton than in North West Glasgow overall perceive there to be a problem

Base: Lambhill/Milton = 145; North West = 787

Problem Lambhill/Milton Glasgow Antisocial behaviour 80% 70% Vandalism 66% 50% Litter 61% 48% Increased noise at night 59% 47% Damages reputation of community 56% 43% • The majority of respondents in Lambhill/Milton indicated that alcohol was associated with antisocial behaviour (80%) and violence (69%). Gang fighting was also mentioned by just over half the sample (52%). • Vandalism and litter were further alcohol related problems (66% and 61%). • Respondents also indicated that alcohol led to increased noise at night (59%), damages the reputation of the community (56%), leads to negative health effects (48%) and a decreased sense of safety (38%). How does alcohol in the community affect you personally? • Respondents were asked what types of issues alcohol use in their community created for them personally. This appeared to be a fairly problematic question, as respondents often perceived the question in relation to their own alcohol use and drinking patterns, which despite further explanation and illustration from the interviewer was often difficult to overcome. It may be that this issue was too sensitive and complex to broach in the survey. • The most commonly mentioned ways in which alcohol affected the respondent personally were in relation to personal safety (50%), quality of life (39%) and mental health (23%). • 43% indicated that alcohol affected the appearance of the area in which they lived.

www.ripple-effect.co.uk Lambhill/Milton Full Neighbourhood Report Which community groups are affected by alcohol? • The significant majority agreed that young people (80%) and families (69%) were affected, followed by older people (58%) and children (57%). • Young people were said to be most affected (44%) followed by families (15%). Which community areas are affected by alcohol? • In terms of areas affected by alcohol, 58% agreed that parks and waste ground were affected, followed by off licenses and surrounding areas (48%) and secluded areas (45%). • Off licenses and surrounding areas were said to be the areas most affected by 22% of respondents. What can be done? • Just under three quarters of the sample (72%) provided a suggestion on what actions could be taken to improve alcohol related problems in the community. The results are displayed in Table 4.

Table 4: What could be done to improve the issues in your community caused by alcohol? Lambhill/Milton = 104; North West = 540; Glasgow = 1,768 Lambhill/ Solutions North West Glasgow Milton Community resources More activities for young people 33% 20% 20% More services 26% 27% 20% More and better employment opportunities 8% 6% 5% Community Safety More community police 37% 31% 32% Education and awareness More education and awareness 26% 22% 22% Licensing issues Stricter licensing 12% 9% 12% Reduce accessibility of alcohol 2% 6% 4% Ban alcohol 2% 1% 2% * responses add up to more than 100% as multiple responses were allowed • The most common suggestion was more community police on the beat (37%). • A third indicated a need for more diversionary activities and youth groups/clubs. • Just over a quarter (26%) indicated the need for more community services including support and rehabilitation services. • A further suggestion was for more education and awareness raising on the impacts of alcohol (26%). • The issue of stricter licensing was raised by 12% of survey respondents, with a further 2% mentioning restricting the accessibility of alcohol with 2% mentioning a ban on alcohol. • 8% of survey respondents mentioned more and better employment opportunities in the area as a means of reducing alcohol related problems.

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The report generated a range of recommendations relating to the process, key themes, and suggestions to be taken forward for the next Ripple consultation. Key recommendations included the following. It is recommended that: 1. The cultural nature of the problem of alcohol in these communities has to be considered, in order to challenge the long term attitudes and expectations surrounding alcohol consumption and related behaviours; 2. There is greater support and intervention targeting the family, and parents in particular, in order to improve the outcomes for young people; 3. Resources are targeted towards further prevention and education interventions for young people, to delay the onset of alcohol intake, and focus on resilience approaches to risk taking behaviours so young people have the ability to resist peer pressure; 4. There are more tailored diversionary activities for young people, which they are consulted on, to provide an alternative to alcohol consumption; 5. Resources are targeted towards providing opportunities for young people in the form of volunteering, training or employment; 6. The range of factors impacting on the quality of life of community respondents are considered when developing interventions and approaches; 7. Given that the community identified agent purchase as a significant issue, interventions tackling agent purchase are undertaken, e.g. Community Alcohol Campaigns; 8. Interventions to curb antisocial behaviour, vandalism and other problems associated with alcohol are directed to areas including parks and waste ground, secluded areas and shopping centres; 9. Community members should be supported to be more involved and less isolated by having more community events in community venues, and by providing wider opportunities for people to be involved in shaping the future of their community; 10. There is increased promotion and awareness raising of community facilities and youth provision that do exist in communities, and that this is included as part of the dissemination process; 11. Community members, particularly young people, are consulted about improvements and details of service and youth provision; 12. Actions are taken to change the stereotypical view of an individual experiencing alcohol addiction and to raise awareness of the addiction; 13. The results of the Ripple Effect research are shared widely with stakeholders who have an interest and investment in improving Glasgow communities and making them Thriving Places as the scale and complexity of the problem necessitates a multi-agency approach; and 14. Given the scope of the research and the number of factors which have arisen as key themes, it is recommended that where possible the Ripple Effect links in with other related pieces of work such as Community Alcohol Campaigns.

Prepared by Dr Judith Harkins Dudleston Harkins Social Research Ltd [email protected]

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