EAST END COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PLAN 2012-2017
INTRODUCTION
Each multi-member ward in Dundee has a community engagement strategy that operates in parallel with the Local Community Planning (LCP) process. The strategy reflects the principles of the National Standards for Community Engagement which were set as a benchmark for national good practice by the Scottish Government in 2007. It also defines key themes of engagement practice that seek to ensure that residents of communities in Dundee have the opportunity to play as much a role, as they deem appropriate, in "the workings" of their own community.
The Community Engagement Plan is underpinned by four engagement themes that set out to inform, improve understanding, develop constructive dialogue and raise the levels and quality of participation to the LCP/Single Outcome Agreement (SOA).
This Ward based Plan which covers the communities of Craigie, Craigiebank, Douglas, Linlathen, Mid Craigie to identify all planned community engagement activity. This is broken down into an audit of what agencies or practitioners do or propose to do as part of their work and a plan of what activity agencies or practitioners will do in order to meet the requirements set out in the Local Community Plan outcomes. The audit is presented as a list of activities with a defining engagement theme and the community engagement plan is framed in a pro-forma that reflects the Local Community Plan.
The Plan will be reviewed regularly throughout the lifespan of the Local Community Plan. The intention is that the Community Planning Partnership will involve community engagement practitioners and residents in the review of the strategies impact and plan new activities on an annual basis. If you wish to be involved in the review or planning phases you should contact Olive Smiles, Communities Officer on 431839 or at or to East End Regeneration Team, Douglas Community Library and Learning Centre, Balmoral Avenue, Dundee DD4 8SD.
STRATEGY AREAS
Information: The provision and exchange of information is a two way process. While we will disseminate and encourage the circulation of information about Council services we will also gather and re-present intelligence about communities to better inform people about Dundee City Council and partner services in their area.
Understanding: The City Council and its partners will support and provide appropriate opportunities for residents to examine local issues and to clarify how desirable solutions can be achieved. We will encourage stakeholders to share their plans and raise the general level of public awareness about Dundee City Council and its services, the services of our Community Planning partners and the issues that effect the development and delivery of these services.
Dialogue: We will ensure that all stakeholders in the community have the opportunity to contribute to setting local priorities for action and to ensure that their views will be taken into account when making decisions about the development of services or projects affecting their community. We will listen to the views of local representatives and other stakeholders before initiating actions and will welcome critical comment on proposals for action.
Participation: Our aim is to persuade more people to take part in the organised life of their community. We also view individual participation as a fundamental step towards the development of community networks. Without participation there is no engagement, with no engagement there is no dialogue, with no dialogue there is no exchange of information and no learning.
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COMMUNITY EMGAGEMENT PLAN THEME: / INFORMATION, UNDERSTANDING / REF: BSC 1 / SINGLE OUTCOME AGREEMENT REF: 8cKEY ISSUES/IDENTIFIED NEEDS: / CONSULTATION HAS IDENTIFIED A NEED TO INCREASE THE PARTICIPATION OF YOUNG PEOPLE IN THE COMMUNITY PLANNING PROCESS AND IN DEVELOPING SERVICES AND ACTIVITIES RELEVANT TO THEIR NEEDS
CURRENT POSITION
(Baseline/Context) / YOUTH WORK PROVISION IN THE EAST END IS BASED ON THE EVALUATION OF CURRENT PROGRAMMES AND ONGOING CONSULTATION. THERE IS NO DIRECT LINK BETWEEN THESE PROCESSES AND ONGOING COMMUNITY PLANNING CONSULTATION AND A TARGETTED APPROACH TO ENGAGING WITH SPECIFICALLY IDENTIFIED GROUPS OF YOUNG PEOPLE
OUTCOMES REQUIRED / ACTIONS/OUTPUTS THAT CONTRIBUTE TOWARDS ACHIEVING OUTCOME / LEAD AGENCY / PARTNERS/INPUTS / TIMESCALES
Young people will be better informed regarding Community Planning processes and engaged in decision making within their communities. / § Establish and develop links between Pupil Representative Councils, Dundee Youth Council, Local Community Planning Partnership and Community Regeneration Forum. / CLD Youth Work Team / LCPP Community Representatives / Review 2013
More young people will be involved in Community Planning processes. / § A young persons' Community Regeneration Forum will be established to comment on applications to the Community Regeneration Fund and actions proposed by the Local Community Planning Partnership. / CLD Youth Work Team / LCPP Community Representatives, Community Regeneration Team / Review 2013
Young people will have more influence on the development of Youth Work services. / § Increase consultations with non-participants through street work, face book, attendance at community events.
§ Young people will be supported to attend one LCPP meeting per year. / CLD Youth Work Team
CLD Youth Work Team / Education Department, Dundee Partnership, Voluntary Sector, Community Safety Partnership, Tayside Police, Tayside Fire and Rescue, LCPP members / Review 2013
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KEY ISSUES/IDENTIFIED NEEDS: / AN OPPORTUNITY HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED TO IMPROVE QUALITY OF LIFE IN THE DOUGLAS AREA BY LINKING COMMUNITY CENTRE ACTIVITIES TO THE POSSIBLE DEVELOPMENT OF 2 VACANT SITES NEXT TO THE CENTRE.
CURRENT POSITION
(Baseline/Context) / KEY LOCAL STAKEHOLDERS HAVE SHOWN AN INTEREST IN PROGRESSING THE ABOVE PROJECT.
OUTCOMES REQUIRED / ACTIONS/OUTPUTS THAT CONTRIBUTE TOWARDS ACHIEVING OUTCOME / LEAD AGENCY / PARTNERS/INPUTS / TIMESCALES
East End residents will be able to access a range of outdoor and indoor facilities for use by Community Groups and residents. / § Explore potential to develop vacant sites for community benefit.
§ Support development of programmes in existing facilities. / Communities Officer
Brooksbank / Douglas Management Committee, Douglas Festival Group, City Development, Environment Department., Youth Sports Team,, Dighty Connect / Review 2013
Residents will be able to access learning opportunities, volunteering and work experience opportunities youth activities, family activities, meeting and socialising space, healthy and affordable food based in Community Facilities. / § Explore potential to develop Community Garden and Community Cafe spaces and to link where possible to Adult and Family Learning opportunities. / Communities & Policy Division / Douglas Management Committee, Douglas Festival Group, Brooksbank Centre and Services, City Development, Environment Department, Douglas and Craigie Church, Dighty connect, Dighty Environment Group. / Review 2013
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KEY ISSUES IDENTIFIED / Community Sport Hub Development is being promoted nationally as a way of involving a wide range of people in physical and community activity.
CURRENT POSITION
(Baseline/context) / Craigie Community Sports Hub currently provides football and boxing from premises in Huntly Square
OUTCOMES REQUIRED / ACTIONS/OUTPUTS THAT CONTRIBUTE TOWARS ACHIEVINGOUTCOME / LEAD AGENCY / PATRTNERS/INPUTS / TIMESCALES
Craigie community Sports Hub will be able to offer a wider range of activities and involve a wider cross-section of the community in running the organisation.
There will be enhanced sports facilities in the East End / · Assess the need for support to build the organisation's capacity.
· Support development of greater participation and a wider range of activities within expanded premises and linked to access to improved premises outdoor facilities. / Communities Officer
Sports Development Team / Sports Development Team
Communities Officer Craigie Community Sports Hub / Review 2013
Local people will be better informed about the structure of Community Sports Hubs and how they can become involved in developing the programme of activities. / Information events in schools , promotion of Craigie Sports Hub at community events / Sports Development Team / Craigie Community Sports Hub, communities Officer / Review 2013
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KEY ISSUES/IDENTIFIED NEEDS: / NEED TO MAINTAIN GOOD COMMUNICATIONS BETWEEN PARTNERS WITH A REMIT FOR COMMUNITY SAFETY
CURRENT POSITION
(Baseline/Context) / COMMUNITY-LED LOCAL COMMUNITY SAFETY PANEL COVER MIDLIN ONLY AND IS NOT MEETING REGULARLY DUE TO REDUCTION IN NUMBER OF CONCERNS/INCIDENTS
OUTCOMES REQUIRED / ACTIONS/OUTPUTS THAT CONTRIBUTE TOWARDS ACHIEVING OUTCOME / LEAD AGENCY / PARTNERS/INPUTS / TIMESCALES
Partners with a remit for Community Safety are able to communicate effectively during periods where fewer incidents are reported. / § Establish Working Group of LCPP involving Tayside Police, Fire and Rescue, CLD Youth Team, Community Safety Wardens, Communities Officer, CLD Worker and Community Representatives. / Tayside Police / Fire and Rescue, CLD Youth Team, Youth Sports Team, Communities Officer, CLD Worker, Community Safety Partnership, Community Representatives / July 2012
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KEY ISSUES/IDENTIFIED NEEDS: / BULLYING AND VIOLENCE ISSUES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED THROUGH STREETWORK SESSIONS AND YOUTH PROVISION NEED TO BETTER INFORM YOUNG PEOPLE REGARDING THE IMPACT THESE ISSUES HAVE ON YOUNG PEOPLE AND THE WIDER COMMUNITY NEED TO CONSULT YOUNG PEOPLE TO IDENTIFIY ACTION/STRATEGY TO TACKLE ISSUES AND AQUIRE SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE FOR PERSONAL SAFETY
CURRENT POSITION
(Baseline/Context) / CURRENT ENGAGEMENT POSITIVE RELATIONSHIPS WITH YOUNG PEOPLE ( VICTIMS AMD PERPATRATORS) THROUGTH STREETWORK AND YOUTH PROVISION
OUTCOMES REQUIRED / ACTIONS/OUTPUTS THAT CONTRIBUTE TOWARDS ACHIEVING OUTCOME / LEAD AGENCY / PARTNERS/INPUTS / TIMESCALES
Young people will be better informed regarding bullying and violence issues and the impact this has on young people and the wider community. / § Develop and deliver six consultation educational/information sessions to young people to consult and inform them regarding the bullying and violence issues with one session for Parents.
§ Publicly strategy. / CLD Youth Work Team / March 2012 - March 2013
Young people will be more skilled and knowledgeable regarding personal safety. / § Develop and workshops deliver to enable young people to acquire skills and knowledge regarding personal safety. / CLD Youth Work Team / March 2012 - March 2013
Young people will have more influence in any action strategies to tackle identified issues. / § Young people will be given opportunities to give their views for tackling the identified issues through the consultation sessions, workshops, publicity and publicity initiative. / CLD Youth Work Team / Review 2013
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KEY ISSUES/IDENTIFIED NEEDS: / LOCAL CONSULTATIONS HAVE IDENTIFIED CONCERNS RELATING TO INTERNET SAFETY
CURRENT POSITION
(Baseline/Context) / THIS IS RECOGNISED AS A CITY WIDE ISSUE AND A WORKING GROUP HAS BEEN ESTABLISHED TO DRAFT AN ACTION PLAN
OUTCOMES REQUIRED / ACTIONS/OUTPUTS THAT CONTRIBUTE TOWARDS ACHIEVING OUTCOME / LEAD AGENCY / PARTNERS/INPUTS / TIMESCALES
Young people and parents will have greater awareness of issues and where to access support. / § Action Plan to be drafted and discussions held on local implementation. / Community Safety Partnership
Children and Young People's protection Committee / CLD Youth Work Team / March 2012
There will be greater community awareness of the Personal Safety issues associated with Information Technology.
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KEY ISSUES/IDENTIFIED NEEDS: / TAYSIDE FIRE AND RESCUE HAVE IDENTIFIED GROUPS OF EAST END RESIDENTS AT GREATEST RISK FROM HOME FIRES
CURRENT POSITION
(Baseline/Context) / TAYSIDE FIRE AND RESCUE PROMOTING HOME FIRE SAFETY SERVICE TO VULNERABLE GROUPS IN THE COMMUNITY
OUTCOMES REQUIRED / ACTIONS/OUTPUTS THAT CONTRIBUTE TOWARDS ACHIEVING OUTCOME / LEAD AGENCY / PARTNERS/INPUTS / TIMESCALES
A sustained reduction in fire related deaths and injuries. / § Work with partners to ensure that vulnerable residents are given a Home Fire Safety Visit. / Tayside Fire and Rescue / Community Safety Partnership, Social Work Department, NHS Tayside, Housing, Kiddie Kare / Review 2013
§ Work with partners to raise awareness of fire hazards in the home. / Tayside Fire and Rescue / Local Schools, Social Work Department, Community Safety Partnership, Kiddie Kare / Review 2013
A sustained reduction in accidental fires in the home. / § Work with partners to address factors causing home fires e.g. cooking, electrical appliances, smoking, and alcohol. / Tayside Fire and Rescue / Community Safety Partnership / Review 2013
§ Explore possible Regeneration Forum application for fire- safety home equipment e.g. thermostatic deep fat fryers, strip adapters.
§ Identify opportunities to attend community events.
§ Target established groups in the area. / Tayside Fire and Rescue / Dundee Healthy Living Initiative
Community Safety Partnership
Alcohol and Drugs Partnership / Review 2013
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KEY ISSUES/IDENTIFIED NEEDS: / LOCAL RESIDENTS HAVE IDENTIFIED ISSUES RELATING TO SAFE PEDESTRIAN CROSSINGS AND SPEEDING VEHICLES
CURRENT POSITION
(Baseline/Context) / ANALYSIS OF THESE PROBLEMS HAS BEEN CONDUCTED
OUTCOMES REQUIRED / ACTIONS/OUTPUTS THAT CONTRIBUTE TOWARDS ACHIEVING OUTCOME / LEAD AGENCY / PARTNERS/INPUTS / TIMESCALES
Increased Road Safety awareness / § Development and local implementation of a Community Safety Partnership Road Safety Strategy. / Road Safety Forum / Community Safety Partnership CLD Team / March 2012
Reduction in road casualties / § Targeted campaign at high risk groups. / Community Safety Partnership / Community Safety Partnership
CLD Team / March 2012
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KEY ISSUES/IDENTIFIED NEEDS: / NEED TO REDUCE ILL-HEALTH CAUSED BY OBESITY AND POOR DIET
CURRENT POSITION
(Baseline/Context) / A RANGE OF ACTIVITIES AND SERVICES ARE PROVIDED AT SEVERAL VENUES IN THE EAST END WARD
OUTCOMES REQUIRED / ACTIONS/OUTPUTS THAT CONTRIBUTE TOWARDS ACHIEVING OUTCOME / LEAD AGENCY / PARTNERS/INPUTS / TIMESCALES
Reduce levels of obesity and increase levels of healthy eating. / § Provide "Winning Weigh" classes and advice/support to reach a healthy weight. / Dundee Healthy Living Initiative / Brooksbank / Review 2013
There will be a varied programme of walking opportunities available for residents of all abilities. / § "I'm On My Way" Health Walks Co-ordinator, DHLI and Dighty Connect will work together to promote walking for health and leisure as a "green" alternative. / Communities Officer / "I'm On My Way" Health Walks Co-ordinator, Dundee Healthy Living Initiative, Dighty Connect. / Review 2013
Residents will be fully aware of the opportunities for walking in the area. / § Jolly Walkers Group to work with Community Artist to produce resource aimed at promoting walking. / Adult Learning Worker / Review 2013
More local people will walk for health as well as "functional" walking. / § Community consultation and Project evaluation. / Living Streets/Adult Learning Worker / Review 2013
Local people will reduce their alcohol consumption / § Work with Dundee focus On Alcohol to develop local information campaign to encourage local people to reduce alcohol consumption and follow recommended drinking levels. / Communities Officer / Dundee ADP/FOA / Review 2013
There will be opportunities for "green gym" activities through volunteering. / § Provision of opportunities to undertake physical conservation work, gardening, conservation work vegetable growing / Dighty Connect / Communities Officer and local community groups / Review 2013
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