SWINTON AND PENDLEBURY
COMMUNITY ACTION PLAN
2003 – 2004
INDEX
1 / Area Profile / 3
2 / Process/consultation of the Community Action Plan / 5
3 / Statement of Black and Minority Ethnic Communities / 6
4 / Strategic Objectives for 2004 / 7
SECTIONS
A / An Economically Prosperous City / 8
B / A Learning & Creative City / 11
C / An Inclusive City with Stronger Communities / 13
D / A Safe City / 18
E / A City where Children and Young People are valued / 28
F / A Healthy City / 36
G / A City that’s good to live in / 38
Appendix 1 - Mainstream Projects / 39
Appendix 2 - Key Contacts / 42
SWINTON AND PENDLEBURY
ACTION PLAN
APRIL 2003 - 2004
INTRODUCTION
The Community Action Plan (CAP) has been produced by the Swinton and Pendlebury Community Committee to reflect the key priorities in this area of the City. The Committee is made up of local Councillors and community representatives, and supported by a group of "Link Officers" who represent Council Directorates and related agencies, including Greater Manchester Police and Fire Service. Efforts are currently being made to involve local business interests.
The key issues facing the area / community have been identified as :
1. Valuing children and young people - provision of accessible and affordable activities at local neighbourhood level;
2. A safe Swinton.
3. A place that’s good to live in.
FORMAT OF ACTION PLAN
The Plan follows the same format as the Regeneration Strategy for the City and gives Directorate objectives for the year. The emphasis of this is "Building Sustainable Communities" and is addressed under the following headings :
A An Economically Prosperous City
B A Learning and Creative City
C An Inclusive City with Stronger Communities
D A Safe City
E A City where children and young people are valued
F A Healthy City
G A City that’s good to live in
REVIEW
The Plan will be reviewed regularly, but formally, in July 2004.
AREA PROFILE
The Swinton SDA comprises three wards, Swinton North, Swinton South and Pendlebury. Much of the area is a stable and attractive suburban residential area, though there are pockets of deprivation. The main commercial and retaining areas are located in the centre of the area, around the Swinton Shopping Centre and the main Civic Offices for the City of Salford. Retailing, offices and light industrial uses are also found along the A666. The two main industrial areas are the Wardley Industrial Estate and in the Irwell Valley around Clifton Junction.
POPULATION
In 1998 total population was 38,375. In the Census of 1991 it was 39,086.
The SDA is a mixed area. Swinton South is a stable and relatively prosperous area of Salford; Swinton North and Pendlebury are fairly similar, although a number of small pockets of deprivation have begun to appear over recent years, in particular around the Valley, Poets and Clifton estates.
INDEX OF DEPRIVATION
In the recent Index 2000 both Swinton South and Pendlebury Wards' positions have improved within the City, with only Swinton North moving up the City ranking. However, nationally all three wards have moved up the index, in particular Swinton South has jumped over 3,000 places since 1998.
EMPLOYMENT
The Swinton wards have generally lower rate of unemployment than the national average. Pendlebury has a higher rate of long-term unemployment, but is still just below the national average.
CRIME
The crime statistics identify hotspots within the SDA. Swinton Town Centre is a hot spot for vehicle crime, as is Pendlebury Hospital Central. The Poets Estate has a high level of juvenile nuisance and is also in the top 10 police beats for burglary of dwellings. The Valley Estate has high levels for all key crimes.
OPPORTUNITIES
Over the next few years Swinton Town Centre will be the location of major initiatives which will have a substantial impact on the town centre and its surrounding environment in particular its transport links and parking facilities.
PROCESS/CONSULTATION OF THE COMMUNITY ACTION PLAN
Acknowledging and appreciating the important role played by many individuals and groups within the Swinton/Pendlebury area, the Community Committee has encouraged participation in the development of the Community Action Plan.
The Valley Forum, Clifton Initiative and Friends of Beech Farm bring together agencies, Councillors and community representatives to improve the three main geographical areas.
Regular meetings of the Community Committee and Political Executive have also allowed information to be gathered.
The Children and Young Peoples Task Group together with the Swinton Crime and Disorder Partnership allow two of the main priorities of the Plan to be progressed.
In additional to the more formal means of consultation mentioned above, views of residents are welcomed at any time. Should a specific problem affecting a specific area be highlighted then localised meetings can be arranged in order that individual/groups can discuss the issues and ways of resolving the situation.
Two new Forums have been established this year both concerning health. The North Locality Group to make recommendations on the range and availability of services in the new Health Centre based at the Lancastrian Hall. The second group are service providers in Swinton to develop the health section of the Community Action Plan.
SWINTON COMMUNITY COMMITTEE
STATEMENT OF BLACK & MINORITY ETHNIC COMMUNITIES
Census Figures
The 2001 census figures show the following ethnic characteristics of the population of the Swinton North, Swinton South, & Pendlebury Wards;
White 97.6%
Mixed 0.7%
Asian 0.8%
Black 0.3%
Chinese/Other 0.6%
This compares with these figures from the 1991 census:
White 98.6%
Asian 0.6%
Black 0.2%
Chinese/Other 0.6%
Local Knowledge
For the most part, black and minority residents of Swinton/Pendlebury are not identifiable as a community or communities.BME residents are visible as proprietors of shops, take-aways,etc.
Engagement/Consultation
An attempt to contact BME residents was made in March 2003 by the Community Network Animator for the area.
Utilising personal knowledge and knocking on doors she made contact with 23 families. They were invited to a BME forum meeting at the Council for Voluntary Service in Eccles.
Refugees and Asylum Seekers
It is not known how many asylum seekers have been housed within Swinton/Pendlebury over the past few years, for two reasons. Firstly it appears that the National Asylum Seeker Service (NASS) are not rigorous in keeping the local authorities informed about asylum seekers moving into private accommodation in the area.
Secondly, there is no regular, established communication between New Prospect Housing Ltd and Community Services about the asylum seekers being housed.
They have expressed three needs;
1) English classes which she is currently trying to organise and deliver in the centre of Swinton;
2) Islamic tuition for approximately 20 children in the Swinton area;
3) A room for Friday prayers as the elderly and vulnerable can not always travel to the mosque in Eccles.
Strategic Objectives for 2004
v Ensure community and Ward Councillor representation for the major development opportunities in the centre of Swinton eg the Lift building.
v Ensure community and Ward Councillor representation on the Newlands fund in Clifton to maintain community involvement in the spend.
v Support community and residents groups across Swinton.
v Align the Community Committee Budget with the priorities of the Community Action Plan.
v Valuing children and young people
v A safe place
v A place that’s good to live in
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Swinton and Pendlebury Community Action Plan. April 2003 – April 2004
An Economically Prosperous City
Objectives: 1. Encouraging investment in Swinton and Pendlebury
2 Supporting business development
3. Maximise the potential for local people
Local issues / Action Required/Targets / Funding / Outcome / Lead Agency / TimescalesDevelopment of Agecroft Commerce Park:
Work with NWDA to submit Detailed Planning Application for Phase 3 (12 hectares) B1 B2 B8 use indicating future level of companies and jobs. Take to Development Team Approach pre-application.
Work with Savilles on discussions with 3-4 parties interested in bringing forward Ph.4
Full occupation (18 units) on ph2 Site A)
Identify occupiers for 2 industrial Langtree units
Create development interest in Ph2 sitec site.
Confirm 180 staff employed at Nimans building Ph.2 (site E) / NWDA / Development of employment opportunities.
Support business growth. / NWDA
-Anthony Hodge
-Mike Arnold
-Matthew Lynn / April 2003- April 2004
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Local issues / Action Required/Targets / Funding / Outcome / Lead Agency / TimescalesSwinton Precinct / Work with Development Services Dept to deliver Town Centre Management strategy / SRB 5 / If SRB 5 bid is successful, sustainability of Salford Precinct will follow / City Council
EcDev and Dev Services
-Louise Slater
-Town centre mgr (when app) / April 2003 – April 2004
Business Support / Support 6 companies’ expansion plans / DTI
ERDF / Support growth of existing companies / City Council
EcDev
-Joanne Hall / April 2003-April 2004
Only funding provided by SRB5 is for Moneyline Loan Fund. The DTI Enterprise Grants are available to SMEs. 1 DTI Grant in Swinton 2002/2003 amounting to £26,000 / 2 companies to be awarded to companies under the Enterprise Grants Scheme / DTI Enterprise Grants Scheme / Support growth of existing businesses. Enhance competitiveness / City Council
DTI
-Mike Whitmarsh
-Joanne Hall / April 2003 – April 2004
Business Security – 18 companies received £13,945.94 grant assistance 2002/2003, against £36,002.55 private sector. / Support 20 companies to enhance business security and encourage collective ringaround system & business watch system on Wardley Ind Estate. / SRB 5 / Reduction in business security problems. / City Council
Economic Development
-Joanne Hall / April 2002 – April 2004
Self-employment and Business Start Up / Support 20-25 business start ups in 2003/2004 / SRB 5
SBS Service / Creation of new employment opportunities / Salford Hundred Venture
-Will Pushley
-Mike Finney / April 2003-
April 2004
Community Enterprise
Same output set for beginning of 2001- end 2003 / Support existing community enterprises and assist in development of 2 additional enterprises. / SRB 5
ERDF
City Council / Enhanced community enterprise and community capacity / Salford Community
Venture
-Glynis Roebuck / April 2003-
April 2004
Tackling unemployment
Same outputs beginning 2001- end 2003 / Via Job shops assist 50 unemployed people into employment. / SRB 5
ERDF
ESF / Increased employment opportunities.
Open up access and jobs and training
Remove barriers to employment / City Council Ec Dev.
-Emma Nolan
-Emily Kynes / April 2003-April 2004
Signed up 5 Swinton Companies to the Charter and assisted 20 people into jobs 2001/2002 / Via Employment Charter sign up 10 Swinton Companies to the Charter and assist 15 people into jobs / SRB5
ERDF
ESF
City Council / Reduce unemployment
Enhance employability of local residents / City Council Ec Dev
-Ruth Shileds / April 2003- April 2004.
A Learning and Creative City
Objectives 1 Raise education and skills
2 Develop and promote opportunities for cultural and leisure facilities
Local issues / Action Required/Targets / Funding / Outcome / Lead Agency / TimescalesTraining opportunities / To encourage more ‘estate based’ training and involvement from local colleges etc. / Various / To enable local people to develop their skills and also encourage the growth of community activity; work successfully completed / Co-ordinated by Community Services / Ongoing
Clifton Resource Centre / Continue payment of basic running costs / Community Committee / Additional community venue in the Clifton area for computer days – Councillor Surgeries meeting rooms / Community Services / March 2004
Valley Resource Centre
/ Continue payment of running costs for Valley Resource Centre in accordance with agreement between Tenants Association, Helping Hands and Neighbourhood Liaison Team for apportionment of costs / Community Committee
/ Continued provision of running costs for Resource Centres.
A multi agency base on the estate to plan activities and services for the area
/ Community Services
/
March 2004
Beech Farm Residents Association / Local resource centre set up and are now able to hold community events. / Various / Increase in local resources and community activities / Co-ordination Community Services.NPHL / Ongoing
An Inclusive city with stronger communities
Developments to April, 2003
v Clifton Initiative and Valley Forum continued to provide networking facility and corporate support for developing funding strategies and new projects
v Skateboard park opened at Clifton
v Friends of Beech Farm and Friends of the Valley established to establish neighbourhood projects / activities
Objectives to April, 2004
v Community Team to work corporately on issues relating to children and young people
v Continued support for tenants / residents / community groups
v Appointment of new LIVIA Worker
v Development of Community Centres
v Promotion of projects linked to reducing crime and anti-social behaviour
v Development of community groups
Local issues / Action Required/Targets / Funding / Outcome / Lead Agency / TimescalesRecruitment and support for volunteers + Community Groups / Provision of information, training and support for community groups and volunteers / Various / Successful funding applications leading to the provision of various training opportunities / Community Team
Tenant Participation Team (NPHL) / Ongoing
Development of Tenants'/
Residents' Associations / To provide information, training and support to encourage the development of Tenants'/Residents. Groups / Housing
Services / Tenants'/Residents' Associations meet their aims
and objectives / NPHL
T.P.O. / Ongoing
Establish new tenant and resident groups in the Clifton area. / Public meeting arranged for 17/6/03 / NPHL / Tenants'/Residents' Associations meet their aims
and objectives / TPO / On-going
Swinton Newsletter / Set up mechanism for production and distribution of newsletter / Community Committee / Provision of information. Promotion of projects and events etc. / Community Services / Current
Neighbourhood Plan / To progress the Neighbour-
hood Plans identified by the Clifton Initiative / BIFFA Newlands / Provision of activities and facilities in response to identified community need / Groundwork Trust / Current
Friends of Beech Farm / To encourage the development of the group by exploring funding opportunities and general support.
To enable group to carry out local consultation.
To develop plans and explore funding for development of Beech Farm Playing Fields / Various
Community Committee. / To encourage estate based activity
Local consultation for use of park area / Co-ordination Community Services
Community Services / Ongoing
Ongoing
Ongoing
Friends of the Valley
Friends of the Valley continued / New management group set up for the development of activities/events in and around the Valley Community Centre made up of all stakeholders.
To promote the aims and objectives of Friends of the Valley to strengthen the community and demonstrate good practice.
Refurbishment of kitchen completed.
Refurbishment of children's play area
To develop community gardens and sports area / Community Committee
Various
Various.
Various
Various / To encourage local involvement in estate based activities.
Increased community involvement.
Increased use of Community Centre.
Provision of hot food for older/vulnerable people.
Provision of healthy eating /cookery lessons to promote healthier lifestyle and intergenerational work.
Establish safe play area
Strengthening the community / Co-ordination Community Services
Co-ordination Community Services
Community Services
Community Services
Community Services
Community Services
Co-ordination
Community Services / Completed
Current
Current
Current
Current
Ongoing
Ongoing
Wardley Community Association / Support of Community Group / Various / Strengthening the community / Community Services / Ongoing
Agecroft Residents Association
/ Provide general support for the groupDevelop sports and play resources in the area /
Community Committee
Various
/ Strengthening the communityStrengthening the community /
Community Services
C-ordination Community Services
/Ongoing
Ongoing
Support for Ethnic minority groups and asylum seekers
/ To obtain information of groups and individuals from ethnic minorities in the area.Establish need / support. / / Provision of appropriate staff / /
To start October
Community Centres