Sustainable Community Strategy Annual Review 2010/2011

The Charnwood Together Vision “ An improved quality of life for everyone living and working in Charnwood”

Since 2008 Charnwood Together has been delivering the Sustainable Community Strategy. The strategy’s focus was on key issues of PLACE in Charnwood and 21 strategic objectives were identified to address the issues identified Delivery groups were set up to help achieve these strategic objectives

Charnwood Together Executive People & Places Health & Wellbeing Community Safety Partnership Economic Growth & Learning Children & Young People Climate Change Charnwood Together Board

Aims: To work in Priority Neighbourhoods with local people to improve quality of life through co- ordinated multi-agency interventions. To encourage activities that promote and develop a sense of belonging for local communities, particularly targeting those groups that are most disaffected People & Places Delivery Group

People & Places Achievements Community Houses –The Marios Tinenti Centre, Peel Drive. Over the last 2 years the remarkable turn around on Peel Drive has continued – substantial reduction in crime and disorder; increase in community engagement. The venue now plays host to a number of regular drop in sessions from various key service providers. Over the last 12 months over 1000 individuals have used the centre to access support. –September 2010 saw the Official Opening Altogether Place at Warwick Way Estate. –Altogether Place (ATP) staffed by local Community Volunteers –Warwick Way Action Group (WAGs) established and operating on estate –Weekly Coffee mornings held improving social network –Three family coach trips organised by WAGs to increase sense of community –Three Community events held on green space to fund raise and

People & Places Achievements Community Engagement –9 Multi-agency Neighbourhood Walks completed –Successful Partnership Action Events including environmental clean ups, information events and community lead social events. –Continued development of local residents groups across the priority neighbourhoods Partnership Working –Strengthened working with key partners (Police; CNH; Voluntary Sector and Communities and Health Service). –Improved Neighbourhood Management process

People & Places CASE STUDY Warwick Way Ranked second most deprived area in the County (IMD 2010) Low Level of Community Confidence Lack of engagement with Service Providers Under reporting of crime and ASB Intimidation to prevent Co-operation with Police No viable community group operating within area

People & Places CASE STUDY Altogether Place Achievements Weekly drop in sessions held by service providers increasing access for local residents Increased Police visibility providing reassurance Improving sense of Pride in area Volunteers include retired and unemployed residents. Monthly Newsletter distributed by volunteers to 750 homes providing information on local services and community activities. Entry to Loughborough in Bloom Three Community events held on green space to fund raise and foster sense of community WAGs organise Wellbeing and Money Management advice sessions Visit by Baroness Newlove

Altogether Place Community Flat

Community Safety Partnership This Partnership is established by statute to help create a safer borough by promoting good citizenship and reducing crime, anti-social behaviour and disorder. Aims The Community Safety Plan outlines the main priorities for the partnership which align with and support the strategic objectives of the Sustainable Community Strategy with regard to crime, disorder and other aspects of safety for communities. The priorities are: –Anti-social Behaviour –Violent Crime –Acquisitive Crime –Safer Communities –Partnership Improvement

Serious Acquisitive Crime Target reduction = 9% Charnwood year to date % change = Source: Leicestershire Police, 1st April 2009 to 29th March 2010 Community Safety Partnership Achievements Domestic Burglary Target reduction = 15% Charnwood year to date % change = Theft From Motor Vehicle Target reduction = 5% Charnwood year to date % change = -24.6% (-26%) -32.8% (-34.1%) -20.5% (-18.9%)

Serious Violent Crime Target reduction =3% Charnwood year to date % change = Source: Leicestershire Police, 1st April 2009 to 29th March 2010 Community Safety Partnership Achievements Assault with less Serious injury Target reduction = 5% Charnwood year to date % change = Antisocial Behaviour Incidents Charnwood year to date % change = -21.2% (-26.3%) -6.5% (-14.1%) -21.2% (-20.9%)

Crave Data Survey HEADLINE QUESTION: ‘Police and Local Councils are dealing with ASB and crime issues that matter in your area’ % Respondents who agreed Charnwood LPU = Loughborough LPU = Charnwood Borough = Source: Leicestershire Police, CRAVE Survey, April February 2010 Community Safety Partnership Achievements 63% (61%) 57% (56%) 60%(58%)

Community Safety Partnership Case Study Domestic Abuse Campaign Male Victims Awareness Campaign at a local supermarket in August Using a a trailer emblazoned with the “Are you Safe” logo across all villages during Domestic Abuse Awareness Week in November

Health & Wellbeing To develop and implement co-ordinated multi-agency action to improve health and well being and to reduce health inequalities in Charnwood in line with national, regional and local priorities. To promote information sharing and public awareness of key health and well being issues relevant to Charnwood. Aims –To co-ordinate the Charnwood contribution to Leicestershire- wide, multi-agency planning for public health. –To consider health needs assessments relevant to the Borough and from that contribute to informed prioritisation of topics such as sexual health and geographical areas in particular priority neighbourhoods.

Health & Wellbeing Health & Well Being Events –In partnership with NWLDC and the PCT Public Health Team, these events were designed to target Priority Neighbourhoods. –6 events were held in Charnwood, providing health advice to local families and residents.

Health & Wellbeing Health & Well Being Awards –Award for businesses that recognise healthy workforce initiatives and covers Food Safety, Smoking Cessation, Diet & Nutrition, Physical Activity and Stress management in the workplace. Further roll out is planned for

Health & Wellbeing Other Health Initiatives –Highlighted the provision of over £1m Section 106 funding for health projects following development within the borough. –Charnwood Sports and Active Recreation Action Plan. –Attendance of the North & South Charnwood GP Cluster meetings. –Nicky Morgan MP invited to discuss Local Health Matters linked to National Health policy development and the expected White Paper –Member presentations given at each meeting to inform others of the current work being undertaken within Charnwood.

Climate Change Contribute positively to climate change issues through local initiatives and to contribute to the reduction of use of non-renewable energy by; increasing the number of organisations and communities made aware of energy efficiency and using energy efficient sources. Aims –Promote the extent of organisations already adopting recognised environmental management standards –focus on transport related issues –development of the natural environment and it’s biodiversity –encourage greater participation in relevant initiatives.

Adaptation –The group has produced two documents about adapting to a changing climate. ‘How to prepare for a changing climate’ is being made available to introduce members of the public to the causes of climate change, expected changes for the east midlands, the main risks climate change presents and what individuals and businesses can do to prepare. Adapting to Climate Change Consolidation of ‘Green Group’ Network and creation of a directory. Transport –The group carried out a review of the staff travel planning arrangement of key LSP partners. Climate Change Achievements

Children & Young People To co-ordinate the partnership planning and service delivery of initiatives concerned with the well being of children and young people Aim –To promote joint working between service providers for young people, particularly targeting those not in employment, education or training (NEET).

Children & Young People Achievements The Charnwood Partnership for Children and Families delivery group Children’s Centre Programme –Charnwood Partnership for Children and Families agreed priorities and commissioned services in 10/11 which are delivered in and from the Children Centres 5 to 19’s –Funded a number of diverse initiatives through Positive Activities for Young People and Regional Improvement and Efficiency Partnership funding. –Continued development of Integrated Youth Support Services. –Leicestershire District Implementation Group, maintain the District Council Safeguarding Children, Young People and Vulnerable Adults Policy

Children & Young People Achievements The partnership gives final approval to the spend of the commissioning budget. 2010/11 = £840,000 Predicted spend = £796,260 The programmes funded through a commissioning process that is monitored by the Charnwood Together Executive.

Children & Young People Achievements Examples of what the commissioning budget has funded. Obesity and Nutrition - Nutritionist support - cook & eat sessions Achievement - Library Community Outreach Workers, Toy library services, Speech & Language support Breastfeeding - breastfeeding cafes and parent peer supporters Child Poverty - Under fives welfare rights, debt and other advice including benefit checks for new parents and housing advice session

Children & Young People Achievements Parental Support - support from volunteers to individual families, Family Outreach Workers, Stronger Families Project, Parenting Group Teenage Parents - pregnant teenagers ‘Young mums to be’ programme YM2B and parents with prospects Over Fives - Primary School Family Outreach Workers: supporting vulnerable families in their relationships with schools and participation in extended schools activity

Children & Young People Achievements Positive Activities for Young People and Regional Improvement and Efficiency Programme funding, both aimed at reducing anti-social and criminal behaviour amongst year olds is delivered in conjunction with the Charnwood Youth Council.

Children & Young People Achievements Increase the availability and quality of affordable leisure activities for targeted groups in priority neighbourhoods Increase opportunities for voice of young people both within targeted neighbourhoods and across Charnwood Support activities to positively impact on emotional wellbeing and emotional literacy of targeted young people