Lakes Estate Neighbourhood Action Plan

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1 ITEM 6a(iv) Lakes Estate eighbourhood Action Plan Title: Human / Improve the life chances for residents from the Lakes Estate over the next 10 years. Increase activity levels for parents and children. Improve teenage sexual health and reduce conception rates Establish walks incorporating water safety and flora and fauna for parents Run exercise and diet classes in the community centre Drop-in advice sessions via Brook at Spotlight Office more young people using the service following the change of venue. Paula Collinson/Tricia Clementson 20 residents encouraged to attend walks September 2010 Jan Locke Already running Hayden January 2010 Continue young teenage girls group Claret Brown Already running Increase advice options for residents Introduction of CAB drop-in sessions at Lisa Courtney January 2011 Spotlight Loan Shark training for workers on the estate Paula Collinson September 2010

2 Title: Social / Increase after school and holiday activities for children/young people on the estate. Placecheck target increase activities for children and young people (83 residents) 1 youth club session 2 under used children s centres Improve activities for children and families Increase resident involvement in the regeneration process Following the Placecheck results targeted youth sessions have been focused on the Lakes estate. The new advisory board is now in place and partners are beginning to work together to produce a strategic framework for delivery, and they have joined the AP Steering Group. The Warren childrens centre, has joined the AP steering group to position the centre within the regeneration framework. Summer Scheme (Run and funded by volunteers from the local community) Improved understanding of preferred communication methods 4 youth sessions now being run: MKC - Jocelyn Available from ovember 2009 Junior outh on Tuesday evenings ewman Girls group on Wednesday evenings Claret Brown Available from May 2009 Sports Sessions at the ew Bletchley Leisure Jan Locke Available from May 2010 Centre Friday evenings To be determined Edwina Pateman Re-launch of centre in October After school and holiday sessions for children Improved outside space for children to play, so improving the options for parents. Roxanne Minter Saturday Morning Film Club free for residents Kate Warren Leon School & Sports College Successful scheme that runs for children and families once a week throughout the summer holidays. Opportunities for the regeneration team for further community engagement and signposting. MKC Jan Locke, Jan Phillips, Sue Smith Available June 2011 Available from July sessions over the summer holidays for children and families. 27 th July, 3 rd August, 10 th August, and 17 th August. Lakes AP Steering Group formed Jan Phillips 21 st October 2009 Regeneration MK newsletter delivered bimonthly Vicki Bonsu 19 th January 2010 Facebook Page Maria Booker 30 th January 2010 Introduce Lakes Estate Web-page Jan Phillips 30 th ovember 2010 Jan Phillips work at Spotlight Office 1 afternoon Alan Webb 15 th January 2010 a week, offering informal drop-in session for residents

3 Title: Economic / Reduce unemployment In March % (407) were claiming unemployment benefit this is the second highest in the borough with the average being 4.8%. Improve employability Organise 1 week work experience with local businesses - with feedback for participant Establish employment support training, including CV writing, interview training etc Bletchley & Fenny Stratford Business Association Tony Keller Programme starts September 2010 Sujatha air Programme starts September people use the service by September 2011 Improve job opportunities Improve information on what training and training providers have to offer residents Reduce duplication of training provision Duplication on training discovered by MK College targeted outreach work completed August 2009 Provide bespoke training for residents Establish Job club mini recruitment agency Paula Collinson October 2010 dates to be confirmed 20 people use the service by September 2011 Employment of an apprentice in Spotlight Paula Collinson January 2011 dates to be confirmed Part Support residents to start 2 new businesses on the estate. Support will include How to write a business plan, undertake market research, managing a business account, delivered in a workshop format at spotlight. Increase local communications on training Bletchley & Fenny Stratford Business Association Tony Keller Paula Collinson 10 residents under take workshops 2 new businesses start up by March business still running after 18 months Editorial meeting for next edition of newsletter in September Mapping of current training being delivered Jan Phillips 28 th January 2011 Review training provision against resident need Jan Phillips 31 st March 2011 Adults training courses offered in The Artroom with crèche facilities (to include, parenting, numeracy and literacy) Adults training courses offered in The Community Centre (to include family finance, helping with homework, sewing course) Computer training with UK-on-Line in Spotlight Sujatha air (ACE) Jane Sharp (College) Paula Collinson Programmes start September 2010

4 Title: Physical / Improve the physical appearance of the Lakes Estate Address housing maintenance concerns AP Working Group pilot one improvement on the estate to be determined through consultation John Bate March 2011 Introduction of Handyman Service at Serpentine Court Sue Smith Running Roll out handyman service across the estate Sue Smith March 2011 Improve parking and garages on the estate Probation Service undertaking a repainting programme Sue Smith Complete March 2011 To reduce crime and fear of crime on the Lakes Estate Reduce arson attacks on the estate Bonfire Event Annual event to reduce inappropriate bonfires on the estate. In 2009 for the first time no inappropriate fires were recorded on the Lakes Estate. Develop and deliver physical renewal for Serpentine Court and the wider Lakes estate and its environs. AG pilot to improve one parking area Chair of AG June 2011 Improve play areas on the estate Warren and Bala Way play areas improved Phil Snell/Dave Butler March 2010 Provide a purpose built youth facility on Complete a feasibility study Ann Jesson/Lynn March 2011 the estate White Support the priorities identified by the Targeted interventions by safer communities Dave Barnes June 2010 AG (eighbourhood Action Group) unit and reinforced by the Placecheck. Employment of part-time ranger for Lakes Lisa Courtney July 2010 Estate Inappropriate Parking Rubbish and fly-tipping Reduce anti-social behaviour Painting of shutters and reducing graffiti on Miriam Bennett 1 st Shutter completed 2009 Serpentine Court 2 shutters remain to complete by March 2011 Reduce anti-social behaviour CCTV introduced on Serpentine Court Mark Swallow/Sue February 2010 Smith Bucks Fire and 5 th ovember Rescue Dave Ridley Development of project board and employment of project manager The project aims to establish the longer term vision for the estate together with an indication of the financial viability of the project. Initial work will have been undertaken in relation to the Special Purpose Vehicle which may be required for the delivery phase. Brian Morrison December 2010 A first draft of the Local Investment Plan should be completed along with the new Masterplan (Lakes Estate Renewal Project) for the estate based on the many variables being considered as part of the project. A Partner organisation may be on board or the Special Purpose Vehicle established to enable the project to be delivered successfully. Brian Morrison ovember 2011

5 The project will have secured outline planning consent for the proposed works together with the means of delivery and the funding package required for the implementation of the plan. Site work commences Brian Morrison April 2012 Site work ends Brian Morrison 2030