Worsley and Boothstown Action Plan 2001 - 2002

COMMUNITY ACTION PLAN

WORSLEY AND BOOTHSTOWN

MAY 2001 - 2002

WORSLEY AND BOOTHSTOWN ACTION PLAN 2001 - 2002

Contents

1. Introduction

2. Background

3. Key Objectives

4. Action Plan

Economic Development

Social Inclusion

Living Environment

6. Appendix 1 - Community Contacts

Appendix 2 - Community Committee Membership

Appendix 3 - Crime Reduction - Local plan

1. Introduction

In May 2000 the new Worsley and Boothstown Community Committee was set up; this is the first Community Action Plan for this area. The format for the Plan relates to the City Council's Regeneration Strategy identifying priorities relating to three major themes.

1. Economic Development - encouraging investment, supporting local businesses and developing potential economic and

employment opportunities.

2. Social Inclusion - supporting local communities

- combating crime

- maximising the potential of young people

- improving health and tackling poverty

3. Living Environment - enhancing and maintaining physical fabric

- creating a healthy environment

- integrating transport

Issues identified in the plan are drawn from initial work completed by local task groups and ongoing discussion within the Community Committee. Four new task groups have been formed consisting of community representatives working in partnership with City Council officers and agencies. These groups are currently focusing on:

* Tourism

* Young People

* Crime Reduction

* Planning, Transport and Environment

The work of these groups is crucial in the development of local priorities and the implementation and monitoring of the Action Plan, providing planning detail and stimulating impetus to future action.

Following approval by the Community Committee, the Action Plan will be taken forward to the Cabinet of the City Council and will be referred to the various Directorates in the Council and partner agencies to help shape actions in the area. A summary version of the plan will be produced for widespread public distribution within the area so as to raise community awareness of the Community Committee and its purpose.

2. BACKGROUND

a) Worsley and Boothstown is one ward on the western edge of the City of Salford, bordered by the East Lancashire Road (A580) to the north and the Manchester/Liverpool Railway Line to the south. This is the most prosperous service delivery area in the City, a very stable, attractive and highly desirable residential area, bisected on its eastern side by the M60 separating the two 'villages' of Worsley and Roe Green. The area of Boothstown lies to the west of the ward bordered by the East Lancashire Road to the north and the Bridgewater Canal to the south. The rest of the ward is agricultural land and open space that forms part of the 'Green Belt'.

b) Statistical Information

The population of the area in 1998 was 13,575 compared to the 1991 census figure of 11,660 reflecting a growing middle aged population characterised by high economic activity and the lowest rates of unemployment in the City. The recent Deprivation Index 2000 highlights increased measures of affluence since 1998 and a high national ranking in educational attainment. The proportion of single parent families is low compared with the City average and the standard mortality ratio is below the national average, the lowest in the City. Current crime levels are unacceptable to local residents, particularly where there are identifiable 'pockets' of vehicle crime and burglary similar to the neighbouring ward of Swinton.

c) Key Issues Facing the Community

Worsley and Boothstown is seen as an area of 'opportunity' with a growing potential for tourism, stimulated by the forthcoming Commonwealth Games in 2002. As well as environmental attractions, there is a growing recognition, nationally and internationally of heritage sites centred around the Bridgewater Canal. Private investment in top class local accommodation and quality recreational facilities will give impetus to growth.

The close proximity of the M60/M61/M62 provides excellent access to the motorway network but presents an environmental threat to local air quality and traffic flow. The area faces a constant challenge of maintaining a balance between realising the full potential of local development and the added value of local heritage without compromising conservation.

COMMUNITY ACTION PLAN - KEY OBJECTIVES - 2001/2002

Objective 1 The Community Committee is fundamentally committed to local representation, consultation and participation in the development and monitoring of the Local Community Action Plan, and the on-going work of the Task Groups. Membership of the Community Committee open to all bona fide community groups within the Worsley/Boothstown Community Committee Area.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Objective 2 To develop and implement a Local Tourism Strategy that promotes positive gains from Local Heritage.

SOCIAL INCLUSION

Objective 3 To reduce the incidence and fear of crime

Objective 4 To improve provision and opportunities for young people

Objective 5 To promote healthy active local communities

LIVING ENVIRONMENT

Objective 6 To maintain a balance between local development and environmental concerns within the framework of the Unitary Development Plan

Objective 7 To create and maintain a clean, safe, healthy local environment

WORSLEY AND BOOTHSTOWN - COMMUNITY ACTION PLAN 2001/2002

OBJECTIVE: 1. Encouraging representation, consultation and participation

Ref / Action / Performance
Indicator/Targets / Funding (Source and amount if known) / Local or Central Decision / Lead Agency and Partners / Timescale/Comments
CI 1
CI 2 / Increase involvement of the community by:
* broadening Community Committee representation
* accessing views of hard-to-reach groups eg young people older people, people with disabilities
* publicising and marketing the role of the Community Committee and the purpose of the Local Community Action Plan
Produce a shortened version of the Community Action Plan for public distribution. / New members
No. of people/ group consulted.
No. of issues/ priorities raised by group
Document produced and dis-tributed. / To be assessed
Existing Budget / Local
Local / Neighbourhood
Co-ordinator.
Community Development Worker
As above
Community Committee / July 2001
May 2001/June 2001

CI = Community Involvement

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OBJECTIVE: 2. Economic Development - To Develop and Implement a Local Tourism Strategy that promotes positive gain from Local Heritage

Ref / Action / Performance
Indicator/Targets / Funding (Source and amount if known) / Local or Central Decision / Lead Agency and Partners / Timescale/Comments
ED 1 / Set-up and convene Strategy Group / Group in place / N/A / Local / Education & Leisure / First meeting February
ED 2 / Group to develop a Local Action Plan that considers the following: / Plan agreed / Local / University of Salford
Private Sector / April 2001
August - to be published
ED 3 / Undertake a Tourism Impact Study / Study complete / To be assessed / Local / Community Representatives/Resident Groups / End of May
ED 4
ED 5 / Produce audit of visitor attractions, business and related infrastructure
To conserve or enhance the potential of local heritage through support of local initiatives
(1) Old Warke Dam
(2) Steam, Coal and Canal
(3) Lime Kiln / Audit complete
Local schemes/
initiatives completed. / To be assessed
To be assessed / Local
Local / As above / End of May
On going

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ED = Economic Development

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OBJECTIVE: 2. cont'd

Ref / Action / Performance
Indicator/Targets / Funding (Source and amount if known) / Local or Central Decision / Lead Agency and Partners / Timescale/Comments
ED 6
ED 7 / To consult local residents/ Communities via survey
Regular report back to Community Committee / Survey complete and results analysed
Dates agreed / To be assessed
N/A / Local
Local / End of May
Outline report to May Committee
ED 8 / To assess potential employment opportunities within the Tourism Strategy / Number of new jobs / Central / Strategy Group ie (local resident reps, private sector)
Economic Development / Initial report back to Community Committee - May 2001

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OBJECTIVE: 3 Social Inclusion - To reduce the incidence of crime and the fear of crime.

Ref / Action / Performance
Indicator/Targets / Funding (Source and amount if known) / Local or Central Decision / Lead Agency and Partners / Timescale/Comments
CC 1
CC 2 / Community Safety Group to be reconvened with an agreed membership from the community
To develop, implement and monitor the Local Crime Reduction Plan.
Plan to inlcude the following: / GMP and Neighbourhood
Co-ordinator
Community Safety Group / See Local Plan
Appendix (3)
As above
CC 3
CC 4
CC 5
CC 6 / Address issues concerning young people
Promote a safer environment for local communities
To improve safety and cleanliness in local retail centres, Standfield Centre, Boothstown, Worsley, Moorside, Roe Green.
Enable local communities/ residents to address concerns about crime and fear of crime / As above
As above
As above
As above

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OBJECTIVE: 3 Social Inclusion - To reduce the incidence of crime and the fear of crime.

Cont'd

Ref / Action / Performance
Indicator/Targets / Funding (Source and amount if known) / Local or Central Decision / Lead Agency and Partners / Timescale/Comments
CC 7 / Address issues concerning serious crime in the area eg retail crime / See Local Plan
Appendix (3)
CC 8 / Agree and collate statistical information as a baseline for evaluating the action plan / As above
CC 9 / Community Safety Group to review the Local Plan on a 3 monthly basis and to report back to the Community Committee every six months / Committee minutes / N/A / Local / Task Group / Report back:
July 2001
Jan 2002
July 2002

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OBJECTIVE: 4. Social Inclusion - To improve provision and increase opportunities for young people

Ref / Action / Performance
Indicator/Targets / Funding (Source and amount if known) / Local or Central Decision / Lead Agency and Partners / Timescale/Comments
YP 1
YP 2
YP 3
YP 4 / To set up a local Youth Task Group.
Youth Task Group to consider implications and recommenda-tions of the audit report as a basis for developing new provision and activities.
To encourage and support local initiatives and community groups actively involved in working with young people eg Bridgewater Park.
Funding strategy regarding above to be agreed. / Membership agreed.
Priorities Plan agreed.
Number of young people involved in local initiatives / To be decided
Devolved budget SRB5 Land-Fill Tax Rebate
Lottery
New opportunities / Local
Local / Community Committee
Neighbourhood Coordinator
Youth Services
Education & Leisure
Youth Service
Sports Development
Youth Task Group
As above / March 2001
April 2001
Need to report back to Community Committee
ie Local Youth Strategy in July 2001.

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OBJECTIVE: 4 cont'd

Ref / Action / Performance
Indicator/Targets / Funding (Source and amount if known) / Local or Central Decision / Lead Agency and Partners / Timescale/Comments
YP 5 / Youth Task Group to review the local Early Years Development Plan. Issues to consider.
* Audit of local resources and 'identified' gaps.
* Developing out-of-school activities/playschemes
* Highlighting funding opportuni-ties for new activities.
Identifying and meeting local training needs for child care/ play. / Audit complete
New schemes supported
Amount of 'new' funding
No's of people receiving local training / N/Al
New Opportunities Funding
As above
Central Budget / Local / Education & Leisure Early Years Development Unit
Youth Task Group
'Locality Group' Salford College
Residents Groups
Health Visitor
Local School
Play Association
Community & Social Services/ Community Development Worker / April 2001
Ongoing
Ongoing
Ongoing

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OBJECTIVE: 5. Social Inclusion - To promote healthy active local communities

Ref / Action / Performance
Indicator/Targets / Funding (Source and amount if known) / Local or Central Decision / Lead Agency and Partners / Timescale/Comments
SC 1
SC 2
SC 3
SC 4
SC 5 / To support and advise existing and new local community/ resident groups on issues covering:
* funding opportunities (especially Community Grants)
* management
* training options
* available resources
* role of Community Committee and the Community Action Plan/wider Community context
* marketing activity
Produce a local resources (buildings) audit to assist above
Develop a directory of local community groups
To continue to update above audit and directory
To help develop the role of local community centres:
- Beesley Green
- Boothstown / No. of contacts made. No. of grants.
Audit complete
Directory complete
No. of Appendices produced / Community Grants
Lottery
To be decided
Community Grant/Devolved Budget/SRB5. / Local
Local
Local
Local
Local
Local / Community Development Worker
Neighbourhood Coordinator
Tenant Participation Officer
Community Development Workers
As above
As above. Management Committees.
Community & Social Services User Groups. / Ongoing
May 2001
July 2001
Every July
Ongoing

SC = Supporting Communities

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OBJECTIVE: 5. cont'd

Ref / Action / Performance
Indicator/Targets / Funding (Source and amount if known) / Local or Central Decision / Lead Agency and Partners / Timescale/Comments
SC 5
SC 7 / Support local sports-led initiatives.
(see YP 3)
Identify 'latent' health needs within local communities eg isolated elderly / Number of new initiatives completed.
Need identified / Community Grants
Lottery
Primary Care
Trust / Both
Local / Education & Leisure
Community/ Resident Groups.
Community & Social Services Primary Care Trust / Ongoing

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OBJECTIVE: 6 - Living Environment - To maintain a balance between local development and environmental concerns within the framework of the

Unitary Development Plan

Ref / Action / Performance Indicator/Targets / Funding
(Source and amount if known) / Local or Central Decision / Lead Agency
and Partners / Timescale/Comment
LE1 / To set-up a Task Group focusing on:
* Major planning issues
* Transport
* Clean environment / Membership agreed and group set-up / N/A / Local / Development Services
Neighbourhood
Co-ordinator
Community Committee / February 2001
LE2 / Task group to review and prioritise issues identified in previous Annual Reports and recent Community Environment audits, eg., Worsley Village
To include:
* Parking
* Road Safety
* Traffic congestion
* Public transport
* Street lighting
* Litter/Graffiti
* Overgrown bushes etc
* Grass cutting/verges
* Emptying gulleys
* Environmental improvement / Priorities Agreed / Both / Development Services
Resident Groups
GMP
GMPTE
Task Group
Environmental Services / By June 2001

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