Park Area Annual Report 2017-18 Area and Neighbourhood Management in the Park Area The Park Area Team works on behalf of the Area Committee to provide excellent and accountable services which help address local priorities and contribute to achieving the City’s aspirations by: Improving residents’ quality of life across a range of issues Supporting ward councillors in carrying out their area and community leadership roles Listening to our communities and involving them in designing the services they want Supporting the delivery of effective front-line services, that meet the needs of local residents Helping communities to develop a healthy, safe, green and sustainable environment for current and future generations. A key element of the Area Team’s work is to identify all opportunities for residents, businesses and visitors to the Park Area to contribute to and benefit from the City Plan, in particular: Making Hull a World Class Visitor destination – developing project and promoting links with the Area’s heritage, culture and sporting activities Prevention and Early Intervention – supporting residents to play a fuller and more rewarding role in their local community and the life of the City Tackling Health Inequalities – maximising opportunities for residents to participate in healthy living projects in their neighbourhoods. Projects which support residents in maintaining independent living and promoting active lifestyles. Area Priorities During the past year we have engaged with residents of the Area in many different ways to identify priorities and help deliver improvements. We used information from statistical data such as demographic information, Area engagement events, customer feedback surveys, ward forums, service requests and intelligence from our partners to identify the things that you wanted addressing across the Area. We have sought to reflect the different character of each ward in balancing activity across the priorities, to ensure that each wards’ needs are met. We have kept you informed about what we are doing through publishing ward plans, providing monthly update reports to the Area Committee and regular communication through our community notice boards, web page, Twitter and Facebook. Annual Report (Draft) – 19.09.17 2 During 2017-18 our area priorities were: To promote community engagement, involvement and cohesion To reduce the impact of crime in neighbourhoods To increase community activities and facilities To maintain and improve the local environment, Parks and Open Spaces Roads, Highways and Pavements In addition, working with your local Councillors, a list of priority initiatives for each ward were progressed during 2017-18 Holderness Ward Development of initiatives to reduce social isolation and promote community cohesion, funding Pelican Park projects which hold over 55’s clubs Environmental protection schemes to reduce anti-social behaviour Promotion of allotments to encourage healthy eating and also the funding of a composting toilet for the allotment tenants to maintain Community cohesion events – to educate/tackle fly-tipping/waste management encouraging resident involvement by holding “bring out your rubbish days” Improvement of open green space across the ward (parks and open spaces), particularly focusing on East Park and Lindengate Increase/enhance youth provision across the area, by funding Pelican Youth Drop In and activities which in turn helps them attract funding from other sources. Working with the Park local Policing Team Policing Team, PROBE and residents regarding personal safety, preventing burglaries and unannounced callers Consultation with residents on the progression of a TRO looking to improve parking in and around the ward and traffic congestion Marfleet Ward Identification and investigation of potential off road car parking provision throughout the ward Development of opportunities for Community Payback to assist with street cleansing Working in partnership to tackle fly tipping issues e.g. holding “bring out your rubbish days” and skip days Improvement of green and open space across the ward eg. Falkland Road Park and Stonebridge Park Annual Report (Draft) – 19.09.17 3 Working in partnership, to agree action to tackle identified hotspots of anti-social behaviour Investigation of highway and traffic schemes across the ward Increase/enhance youth provision across the ward Southcoates East Ward Working with the Park local Policing Team Policing Team, PROBE and residents regarding personal safety, preventing burglaries and cycle theft Improvement of open green space and promotion of urban allotments Investigation of potential to increase and improve play facilities in green and open spaces Investigation of potential for parking schemes in the area to increase the flow of traffic Working in partnership, to agree action to tackle identified hotspots of anti-social behaviour Working in partnership to tackle fly tipping issues e.g. holding “bring out your rubbish days” Southcoates West Ward Resurfacing of pavements identified through patch walks and commit local funds as a contribution where necessary Working in partnership with landlords to tackle fly-tipping issues in areas of large rented properties by holding ‘Bring Out Your Rubbish Days’ and providing skips to encourage street clean ups Working in partnership with local policing team to maximise residents’ safety especially the vulnerable and victims of crime through target hardening Improvement of communal green space areas Both Southcoates Wards have been working to a more integrated approach in all matters in preparation of the amalgamation of the two wards after the elections in May 2018. In addressing these priorities we have worked co-operatively with other Council services and a wide range of external partners, including statutory agencies such as Humberside Police, Humberside Fire and Rescue Service, National Health Service, community and voluntary groups such as Greatfield Big Local, Friends of East Park, Friends of Pelican Park, Mayville Avenue/Lorraine Street Residents group, Rosmead Residents, Kelvin Street Neighbourhood Watch and Churches. This Annual Report summarises what we have achieved so far. Annual Report (Draft) – 19.09.17 4 Priority: Community Engagement, Involvement and Cohesion What we achieved in Holderness Ward Facilitated a huge consultation event for 1200 residents and highways to discuss the progression of the TRO to address parking and traffic congestion Facilitated a consultation with Lambwath Road residents on the gating of a rear tenfoot which affected 60 properties Compiled and published newsletters, delivered to 56000 households across the ward advertising the community buses, updates on ward projects and providing information on other services offered by the Council and partner agencies The purchase of a new noticeboard for installation in the new area of the ward which will become Holderness in the May boundary changes welcoming new residents to the area and keeping them up to date with events in the Ward Engagement with a large section of residents through the promotion of events, information and advice on twitter and Facebook Allocation of funding to improve parks within Holderness and at East Park Attended community meetings at Malet Lambert School to discuss the impact of the children travelling to and from school and looking at ways to improve school crossing safety What we achieved in Marfleet Ward Compiled and published newsletters, delivered to all households throughout the ward advertising the Community buses, ‘Bring Out Your Rubbish Days’, updates on ward projects, and providing information on other services offered by the Council and partner agencies Facilitated ‘Marfleet on the Move’ events. The community bus toured the ward giving residents the opportunity to meet with ward councillors, partner agencies and the Area Team to raise issues of concern. Supported Big Local researching the history of the Greatfield Estate, provision of documentation and maps. Supported Big Local in various consultation exercises to ensure maximum participation from local residents. The purchase of noticeboards for installation throughout the ward Promotion of events, information and advice on twitter and Facebook Allocation of funding to improve parks within Marfleet and at East Park. Working in partnership with Big Local to enhance provision on Stonebridge play area. What we achieved in Southcoates East Annual Report (Draft) – 19.09.17 5 Compiled and published newsletters, delivered to 3600 households across the ward advertising the community buses, updates on ward projects and providing information on other services offered by the Council and partner agencies, culminating in a joint Southcoates Newsletter to 7000 properties. Many damaged kerbs and potholes on the highway were reported and fixed throughout the year. These were reported by both Officers and residents through a variety of channels, Facebook, Twitter, the Council’s call centre and in person or via phone to the Area Team The first ever community bus toured the ward allowing residents the opportunity to meet with local councillors, partner agencies and the Area Team to raise issue of concern Supported Environmental Management Solutions (EMS) to investigate potential urban allotments. Promotion of events, information and advice on twitter and Facebook Supported Hull City Council’s Regeneration team undertaking consultation with residents regarding proposals for new build housing