THE ACTION PLAN

This part of the Action Plan is intentionally brief. We want it to be clear, easy to read, interesting and relevant to the people of Parson Cross. It is acknowledged that some of the proposals are aspirational and that they may not be achieved for several years, but we feel that it is important to include these proposals because they will improve the quality of life in the Parson Cross area. The second part of the Action plan is a working document that explains in detail "who will do what and when".

This Action Plan has a 5-year timetable, but it will be reviewed and updated each year by the Neighbourhood Committee. The Action Plan will be a living and dynamic document that will respond to changing circumstances and requirements.

As with the Southey & Owlerton Strategic Plan, the format of this Action Plan specifies individual actions for each Community Plan priority

It is important to remember that this is an action plan for everybody that lives and works in this community. It recognises the needs of individuals, and will be tailored to meet the specific needs of those who have disabilities and others amongst us who feel unable to participate fully: because of old age or infirmity, family commitments as parents or carers, or through poverty, or language, or cultural and religious difference or through a lack of confidence in reading or writing.

This action plan recognises the need to develop strategies and plans that include our young people, that enable them to participate fully, to contribute to the society they live in and will inherit. We have not included a separate priority for the young, if necessary we shall do this, but it is our intention to be wholly inclusive across all priorities and try to involve our youth in each and every aspect of the plan.

Jobs

A strong and vibrant economy is essential for the Parson Cross area.

We intend to:-

IN PROGRESS

The key partners in these proposals are:-

GOOD HEALTH

We want Parson Cross to have a very healthy population with a strong emphasis on promoting healthy lifestyles and protecting the vulnerable members of society. This community action plan recognises the following key factors;

We intend to:-

IN PROGRESS

The key partners for these actions are:-

Environment

We want to have a clean, safe, healthy and attractive environment providing modern public facilities. We intend to:-

Our key partners for these proposals are:

COMMUNITY SAFETY

We want to ensure that Parson Cross is a safe place to live and work, that the level of crime is reduced and that crime prevention is a priority. We intend to:-

IN PROGRESS

Our key partners on these issues are:-

LIFELONG LEARNING

We want to ensure that our schools, colleges and community learning centres continue to provide high standards of education and training and that lifelong learning is valued in our community.

We intend to:-

IN PROGRESS

Our key partners for lifelong learning are:-

SPELL

LEISURE AND CULTURE

Promoting well- being through culture

Cultural services can be used as part of wider strategies to promote well-being and prevent social exclusion. We want to work with agencies to promote the potential of cultural services as a key deliverer of priorities in the fields of health, education and crime.

Expanding the role of the public library

Libraries are a real community resource, providing access to ICT, community information and lifelong learning. We will jointly promote the contribution of libraries to the wider social policy agenda. We would like to see standards revised to take account of this wider context.

Mainstreaming cultural strategies

Local cultural strategies have been an excellent model for integrating diverse services whilst also ensuring they make a real contribution to broader objectives such as healthy living or lifelong learning. be further integrated with community plans to put cultural services at the heart of community well-being.

Leisure can contribute significantly to Regeneration projects by:

Leisure is also a significant provider of employment opportunities and is particularly attractive to the younger population. Employment in the leisure sector generally is currently growing whilst more traditional employment sectors are in decline. It therefore offers a significant potential to reduce unemployment rates, particularly amongst young people.

What We Can Do

We want to build on Parson Cross's reputation for Sport, culture and art and to develop leisure and recreation facilities: We intend to:-

Our key partners for these proposals are:-

Housing

We want to

IN PROGRESS

Community Participation

We want to

IN PROGRESS

Interdependant plans

We will encourage joined up working across all aspects of services and social well being drivers

INPROGRESS

CONCLUSION

This Action Plan is an agenda for the Parson Cross area. We believe that all of the proposals will enhance the Neighbourhoods and make a difference to our community. Much hard work is required to turn these proposals into achievements that will lead to sustainable improvements.

We hope that the Action Plan has widespread support and we thank everyone who has made, or will make, a contribution towards achieving the Action Plan's objectives.