Community Learning & Development Community Regeneration & Health Section Annual Report 2015-2016 Annual Report 2015-2016 CONTENTS INTRODUCTION 5 LOCAL AREA ACHIEVEMENTS Strathmartine 6 Lochee 8 West End 10 Coldside 12 Maryfield 14 North East 16 East End 18 The Ferry 20 COMMUNITY REGENERATION 22 DUNDEE HEALTHY LIVING INITIATIVE + EQUALLY WELL 24 DUNDEE FOCUS ON ALCOHOL 28 ANNUAL MONITORING FORM 30 2015 - 2016 KEY CONTACTS 31 3 Annual Report 2015-2016 INTRODUCTION This Report provides an overview of the work of the Community Regeneration and Health Section in the past year. This has been a productive year within challenging circumstances. This includes responding to impact of Welfare Reform, the levels of inequality which exists in the city, the profiles of signifi- cant number of communities which reflect high levels of deprivation and the demands which people experience in leading their daily lives. There has been considerable movement in relation to the development of new community facilities in the Coldside and Lochee Wards. Also the development of green and open spaces and playparks in Whitfield, Lochee and the West End, some of which have been made possible by community groups raising significant amounts of money to make this possible. Regeneration staff have played a pivotal role in this to ensure that local communities are engaged in the process. Regeneration staff continue to support Regeneration Forums and the three yearly elections were held in April this year resulting in new members being elected to the Forums. The main challenge in the coming year is to co-ordinate and lead the development of the Local Commu- nity Plans from 2017 onwards. This process is now underway based on the theme of “Engage Dundee” and a wide range of methods and approaches are being used to have conversations with local communities about their priorities and also how we can work together collectively to create solutions. Regeneration staff also continue to support and service Local Community Planning Partner- ships which are well established within each of the eight multi member awards. One of the main strengths of the Regeneration and Health Section is the extent of partnership working both at strategic and operational levels. This will continue to be a priority. In relation to Community Health Development, Dundee Healthy Living Initiative, Equally Well and Focus on Alcohol continue to play vital roles in different communities across the city. The relationship between Community Regeneration and Health Development is integral to the ser- vices and opportunities which we offer across the city. We trust that you find the report of interest. John Hosie CLD Manager (Community Regeneration) 5 6 STRATHMARTINE: Local Area Achievements KEY ACHIEVEMENTS • Outreach Community Engagement is interested. We have just finished year 1 of a 2 year pilot and the During this year a multi partner community engagement pro- response has been very positive. Growth Mindset in an approach gramme was implemented. This has involved a number of local to learning which aims to improve the potential of every child, workers coming together to ensure that information is available to it can increase attainment, develop aspirations and create more all and that we can have a conversation with those who are more confident learners in out of school. isolated. Information Packs which are relevant to a particular com- munity are prepared and a process of door knocking targeted at • Community Growing priority areas took place. The most important aspect of this work Growing provides opportunities for skill development, it provides is the conversation and support which can happen on the door- exercise, but it is also a boost to your mental wellbeing. There are step. Over the year 1500 doors were knocked on and in addition 3 community gardens in the Strathmartine Ward. The Attic has we held 3 pop up community information events in ASDA Kirkton been established for a few years and is thriving, but we have just and staff attended Parents nights at 6 local schools. completed both the Ardler and St. Mary’s community growing spaces. All our gardens are growing vegetables and fruit. People of • Family Holiday Activities all ages are involved in the gardens and they are already providing A range of holiday provision is available in Strathmartine. In the stimulus and feel good factor that we’d hoped for. 2015-16 we targeted local families and planned a range of pop up family events in St. Marys, Ardler and Kirkton. These events were held in the summer, Christmas and at Easter. The range of activities available was diverse and was dependent on time of year and weather. In all cases we had a great turn out, feedback from children and adults was excellent. This is a collaborative approach working with a range of DCC staff and voluntary sector. • Growth Mindset Strathmartine ward was chosen to be the pilot area for the roll out of the Growth Mindset programme. This programme is being de- livered in all primary and secondary schools and we are also taking forward awareness training in the community; targeting parents/ grandparents, community volunteers and staff and anyone who 7 8 LOCHEE: Local Area Achievements KEY ACHIEVEMENTS It has been a year of Capital Projects being developed in the Lochee nursery campus. The project aims to increase physical activity, Ward. The Lochee Regeneration Forum has prioritised play from enhance play opportunities in the area as well as reducing the their Physical and Environmental allocation from Dundee Partner- number of cars used to drop off/pick up children from school. ship for the last 3 years. Following extensive community consulta- To enable engagement with local families, a joint project by tion, 4 projects were approved and 3 out of 4 projects are complete Leisure & Culture Dundee and Aberlour Trust was formed, or in progress with the fourth due to start Spring/Summer 2016. by securing funding from Inspiring Scotland to create a Play In addition to this the development of the Lochee Mini-Hub is Ranger service that supports and encourages outdoor play progressing well as is the Menzieshill Masterplan area for a new with local children and families. primary school/nursery campus and community centre/NHS • Kirk Street Play Area facilities. The Lochee Regeneration Forum supported an application • Whorterbank Environmental Improvements for funding to upgrade the small play area at the Kirk Street A programme of improvements was carried out in the Whort- Multi’s. It is expected that this will commence Spring/ erbank area following consultation with local residents. The Summer 2016. Lochee Regeneration Forum supported an application for • Lochee Hub Dundee Partnership funding to provide a Multi-Use Games The need for a one-stop shop of services has been high on Area (MUGA). In addition to this the play area was upgraded, the list of priorities identified by the community in Central additional parking provided as well as enhancing the envi- Lochee for some time. Extensive consultation has taken place ronment with planting and seating with funding secured by over the last 2 years to progress the development of a mini- the City Council. Hub on Lochee High Street. Dundee City Council approved • South Road Park the proposal in December 2015 to progress the development The Lochee Regeneration Forum supported an application in partnership with the NHS, Dundee Alcohol and Drug for a skate park at South Road, behind the existing MUGA. Partnership and Dundee Voluntary Action. The facility will Young people from the area were involved in the design of offer a range of services for local families in a friendly, non- the facility. Consultation with the local community also iden- stigmatising environment. It is hoped that the facility will be tified a play area and outdoor gym as priorities for the site open to the public Autumn 2016. and additional funding was secured from the Commonwealth Legacy Fund and Dundee City Council. An official opening will be held in the Summer of 2016. • Menzieshill Play Trail/Play Rangers The Lochee Regeneration Forum supported an application to create a play trail throughout the Menzieshill area based on safe, attractive walking routes to the new primary school/ 9 10 WEST END: Local Area Achievements KEY ACHIEVEMENTS • The annual £10,000 Dundee Partnership Community • Communities staff have started the process of Regeneration allocation has been very much welcomed by establishing interest in developing evening classes from the the Local Community Planning Partnership. Projects funded fabulous new facility at Harris Academy when it reopens in include: Starter Packs sewing project, City Church lunch the Autumn. A number of keen local individuals are now club, toddler group play equipment and a girls group in working towards hosting an inaugural AGM in June. Harris Academy. • Friends of Riverside Nature Park have been supported • Following tireless fundraising efforts to revamp to develop and deliver a range of activities, events and the playpark at Roseangle. Friends of Magdalen Green volunteering opportunities in the Park. They have also very have continued their dedication to the local community. recently been successful in attracting £10,000 from the Tesco Currently on site, £45,000 has been raised and awarded to Bags of Help fund to install a composting toilet at the Park. refurbish the iconic Magdalen Green Bandstand. • Following a second round of nominations, West End Com- • Westfest is a community led initiative, profiling the arts munity Council were successful in attracting 12 community and creativity in the West End. With the Committee at the councillors, 8 of whom are new to the community council. point of collapse and the event looking unlikely to happen before the AGM last Autumn, a new Committee is now driv- ing this forward. With a few successful, substantial funding applications in the bank, the programme will culminate with Big Sunday on Magdalen Green and this years event is looking to be bigger and better than ever.