Little Hulton and Walkden Community Committee
26 March 2012
6 – 8.15 pm
Walkden Gateway
ATTENDED:
Sylvia Phillips
Cllr I Lindley
Cllr L Turner
Cllr N Turner
Rev Stephen Radford
Aled Owen
Bernard Redgrave
Thomas Cavanagh
Mavis Bonney
Cath Hamilton
Irene Turton
Paul Whitelegg
Tony Aziz
Anne Broomhead
Sue Lightup
Vinny Nash
Tracy Jacobs
Sgt Jason Wilkinson
Natalie Craig
Kaye Mahoney
Foyzul Gani
Nigel Sedman
Julie York
Sue Barry
St Paul Peel (Chair)
Walkden South Ward
Walkden South Ward
Walkden South Ward
Walkden Methodist Church
Walkden HS
Resident
Resident
St Paul’s Community
Kenyon Residents Association
Mountskip Residents Association
English Dem
Resident
Resident
Director CHSC
Neighbourhood Manager
Community Development Worker
Greater Manchester Police
SCL
Urban Vision
Health Improvement Team
City West
Harrop Fold HS
Neighbourhood Management Team
APOLOGIES:
Cllr Brendan Ryan
Cllr Pat Ryan
Cllr E Burgoyne
Cllr V Burgoyne
Drew Povey
Abby Prince
Matthew Fallon
Inspector Sue Downey
Linda Steggles
Adrian Dunning
Councillor Walkden North
Councillor Little Hulton
Councillor Little Hulton
Councillor Little Hulton
Harrop Fold HS
Salford Youth Service
Urban Vision
Greater Manchester Police
Brook
Worsley Civic Trust
councillor.lindley@salford.gov.uk
councillor.Turner@salford.gov.uk
councillor.NTurner@salford.gov.uk
sue.lightup@salford.gov.uk
vincent.nash@salford.gov.uk
tracy.jacobs@salford.gov.uk
Jason.Wilkinson@gmp.police.uk
natalie.craig@scll.co.uk
kaye.mahoney@urbanvision.org.uk
foyzul.gani@salford.gov.uk
Nigel.Sedman@citywest.org.uk
julie.york@salford.gov.uk
susan.barry@salford.gov.uk
councillor.bryan@salford.gov.uk
councillor.ryan@salford.gov.uk
councillor.burgoyne@salford.gov.uk
councillor.vburgoyne@salford.gov.uk
andrew.povey@salford.gov.uk
abby.prince@salford.gov.uk
matthew.fallon@urbanvision.org.uk
suzanne.downey@gmp.police.uk
linda.steggles@brookpennine.org.uk
228 0325
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Claire Fewings
Alice Smyth
Jennifer Reynolds
Dennis Reynolds
Kathleen Page
Neighbourhood Development Officer
Resident
Friends of Walkden Station
Resident
Resident
claire.fewings@salford.gov.uk
Description
779 8072
Action
1
Introductions and apologies
SP welcomed everyone to the meeting. Apologies given are noted above.
2
To approve, as a correct record, the minutes of the meeting of the Community Committee held on
23 January 2012
The minutes from the community committee meeting on 23 January 2012 were agreed to be a true and
accurate record.
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Matters arising
Rev SR enquired whether there was an update re: schooling from the director of Children’s Services.
SL apologised that further information had not been obtained for this meeting, but she had spoken to the
Strategic Director of Children’s Services following the last meeting, who also spoke to Rev SR for half an
hour on the day following the previous community committee. SL was informed that Children’s services
have made a strategic decision regarding school places and we will be notified of the plan but will not be
able to influence it at this stage.
Rev SR considers we need a new primary school in this area.
Rev SR enquired whether a statement had been obtained re: Dukesgate.
Rev SR requested a response to the following questions:
(i)
Has a decision been taken that Dukesgate becomes an academy?
(ii)
Have Dukesgate sponsors been decided and is the Headteacher likely to change?
(iii)
What consultation is going to take place?
SL indicated the Director of Children’s Services informed her that the decision is not made locally; it is a
national Department of Education decision.
AO expressed concern that the report from Children’s Services was due at the end of March and we have
had no information.
Cllr LT considered that issues raised by the community should be responded to in a timely manner. SP
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SL to request information on (i) (ii) (ii) from
Children’s Services;
Statement from Children’s Services to be
updated at the next meeting;
responded that as this meeting was only every 2 months, sometimes it was necessary to wait until the next
meeting for a presentation.
The meeting agreed that if anything urgent arises, the response should be sent out with the minutes.
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Presentation: roll-out of the LED lighting scheme – Kaye Mahoney
(leaflets provided)
LED lighting has been piloted in this area, with 2,000 lights installed across the city to save money at a
time of rising energy costs. Existing lighting has relatively high maintenance costs whereas LED last for 20
years and only need to be checked every 6 years. The government is also looking to introduce carbon tax
for lights emitting above a certain level, with Salford being given a target of 30% reduction. LED provides
31% carbon emissions reduction.
This scheme is an invest-to-save model, investing money and using the savings to pay. £14 million is
being invested in street lighting across the city. 26,000 lights are to be installed in Salford facilitating a 50
– 60% reduction in energy costs, an annual saving of £1.4 million.
They are completing the business plan which will go before the council at the end of April. Issues with
cul-de-sacs have been resolved with a new design for columns and their light spread.
The new lights are very directional, lighting footpaths and highways whereas the old ones lit gardens,
which householders not the LA are responsible for lighting. Vulnerable residents have been considered
with regards to target hardening.
Work will commence in LH and Walkden in July. Urban Vision carried out a survey concerning the
reaction to street lighting; KM discussed statistics of responses.
KM responded to questions asked by the group. Edge Fold Road has gone back to the design team to be
looked at again.
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Presentation: Amblecote Development – Nigel Sedman
NS updated re: the City West scheme on the Amblecote Estate. 2 consultations and a stakeholder event
have taken place at Dukesgate School. A further consultation takes place in mid May.
City West wishes to diversify housing in this area to meet local need and improve local facilities. e.g.
shops, community facilities, doctor’s surgery and health care plus play areas for young and older children.
They have produced a master plan to maximise opportunities for LH. NS displayed maps and site plans of
the area including green open spaces which they intend to keep. New affordable housing, housing for the
elderly and environmental improvement are planned. City West is discussing an extra care system with
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NS to ensure everyone present is invited to
the consultation in May.
the council, considering modern large 2-bed properties with wheelchair access.
NS responded to questions which included concerns about problem residents moving into the properties
and moving the chemist away from its current site where it is needed.
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Salford Forum for Older People – Cllr Brendan Ryan
Cllr Ryan was unable to attend the meeting.
Item to be carried over to the next Community
Committee meeting.
Cllr IL expressed concern that this meeting was moved at short notice at the request of LH and WN
councillors yet none of these councillors have attended this meeting. Many members of the community
would have attended last week but cannot make it today. SP pointed out that the meeting was also moved
as she was ill.
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Community Issues
Crime and Anti Social Behaviour Update – Jason Wilkinson
This year has been productive; figures are encouraging with a big improvement in all areas.
LH
All Crime
decrease of 0.4%
WN
decrease of 4%
WS
decrease of 4%
Burglary is still an issue in LH but there has been a significant reduction in the last couple of months.
Burglary, theft of motor vehicles and ASB are all down in WN.
Theft from motor vehicles and ASB are down in WS.
Since the last CC meeting there have been 47 arrests and 10 warrants incorporated in Operation
Madagascar. Sentences of 12 months and 4 years have been passed.
Successful jobs include identification of the offender responsible for a dog savaged on Manchester Road
with an arrest likely to be made within 7 days and the return of a dog stolen from a deaf girl on 15.3.12
outside Premier Stores. A PCSO identified a van fitting the description of the one the dog was taken in
and the driver was arrested.
An old war veteran, Stanley Brody had fallen on hard times and the house was in disrepair. He was
nominated for a holiday at the Salfordian and local residents clubbed together to carry out work on his
house whilst he was away. City West is looking to re-house him in more suitable accommodation.
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Sports Development update – Natalie Craig
(reports and posters provided)
NC to provide breakdown of statistics by ward
for next meeting;
NC discussed reports on February half term activities and plans for the Easter holiday programme
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commencing on 2.4.12.
The February LH and Walkden holiday programme ran from Harrop Fold for 5 days offering multi-sports,
arts and craft and drama. Tesco extra provided materials and the HIT colleagues helped with activities on
nutrition. There were 257 attendances with 61 individual children. A similar programme was delivered at
Walkden High with total numbers of 120 children, 616 attendances.
Easter activities commence on 2.4.12 with a dual programme for LH and Walkden and
Worsley/Boothstown at Walkden High, funded by the 2 Community Committees. There is a new time of
10am – 4pm with multi-sports, street dance, competitions and Lancashire Cricket Club coach on 3.4.12.
Costs are £1 per day with supervised lunch break.
SCL is continuing to work with Harrop Fold re: activities for the summer holidays. SCL is also putting a
satellite team together with targeted activities in parks and open spaces, together with City West.
Free swimming is available for everyone under 17 over Easter at Fit City Worsley.
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Health Improvement Team update – Foyzul Gani
(report provided)
The report should be dated October to December 2011. FG provided statistics including a 77%
improvement in wellbeing since participating in activities, 71% in healthy eating and 70% reported physical
activity levels were the same or improved. Case studies were provided. There are issues with infant
feeding with not enough referrals from Bolton since Salford Royal maternity closed; HIT are looking into
this.
The Health and Wellbeing task group is behind schedule. FG is liaising with Dr Boyce and Karen Proctor.
HIT are moving away from the reporting mechanism to a case management system, Care First, providing
more detail.
Application forms have been submitted centrally, where decision making will take place. Letters should be
going out this week.
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Youth Service report – Abby Prince
(report provided)
AP was unable to attend the meeting; reports were provided in packs.
AO is concerned the Youth Forum comprises 7 boys from one school rather than representatives from a
wider area.
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Urban Vision Report – Matthew Fallon
MF was unable to attend the meeting. VN will take any issues raised back to him.
The grass verge on Bickershaw Drive in front of McDonalds was broached as this requires cleaning and
maintaining. VN reported they are currently in discussion with Derwent Properties regarding this area.
Old Clough Lane and the Devolved Highways scheme were discussed. Concerns were raised about
speeding in this area. VN reported a full speed analysis has been carried out by a traffic engineer who
specialises in these matters after residents had complained about safety. A number of designs were put
forward and the majority were in favour of the scheme which is to go ahead as the most effective way with
the locally devolved budget available available.
VN to email traffic analysis statistics to BR
27.3.12;
Recommendations arising from the meeting of the Little Hulton and Walkden Neighbourhood
Partnership Board held on 8 March 2012
(minutes provided)
The Neighbourhood Partnership Board meeting discussed community priorities for the area, how we are
progressing them and exploring joint working.
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Recommendations arising from the meeting of the Little Hulton and Walkden Budget Sub-Group,
held on 12 March 2012
(proforma provided)
All budgets are taking a decrease this year and our allocation will be £53,357. Next year it should go up to
£71,952.
VN discussed the applications and decisions made at the Budget group meeting on 12.3.12.
Community Committee approved the Budget group decisions.
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Positive Action Press Statements
The story from GMP regarding the dog was proposed.
There is a small pot of funding from UnLtd, funded by the lottery, for individuals wanting to become
involved in a project. (leaflets provided)
A free 10-week ICT course at Harrop Fold commences Tuesday 17.4.12, 3-5pm. (leaflets provided)
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To contact VN if there are any pressing
matters relating to the community priorities;
Fives Athletics are hosting a Bury FC Football Development Centre at their ground next to Walkden
Cricket Club every Saturday morning 10-11am for 5-9 year old children at a cost of £3 per session.
They are also hosting a 16 week football apprenticeship programme at their ground aimed at 16-18 year
old NEET individuals leading to 7 qualifications. Candidates will be paid £78 per week to attend. (leaflets
provided)
City West is sponsoring a ‘Growing Communities’ initiative to encourage local communities to come
together to grow their own fruit and veg. 2 LH sites have been selected and information events arranged.
(leaflets + survey provided)
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Items for Community Committee – 21 May 2012
15
AOB
Parking issues at Walkden HS were raised, with people parking anywhere and double parking.
IT was unhappy that the £1m lottery money for LH does not include Mount Skip. SP sympathised as this
area has LH in the address, yet is not included. VN has discussed this with the lottery and according to
the ward boundaries Mount Skip is in Walkden North so is not eligible under the current criteria.
VN to raise parking issues at LPDG;
Lottery issue to be discussed at next meeting
when the Lottery attend;
IT was also upset by the attitude of one of the councillors and her lack of support for Mount Skip residents
at the second lottery meeting.
Cllr IL pointed out it is Cllr Nicky Turner’s last Community Committee meeting. He offered his thanks for all
her hard work.
There are 2 holidays at the Salfordian available for older people. TJ proposed offering these on the
Facebook page. The meeting agreed to this.
There is a fund raising evening for the Salfordian at St Paul Peel on Friday 30.3.12 organised by a couple
who were nominated for a holiday there. Tickets are £6. (TJ)
Changes at Parr Fold Park are to take place mid May, hedges will be cut once instead of twice a year and
dead shrubs will be removed and roses planned.
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Next meeting
Monday 21 May 2012 at 6pm at James Brindley PS
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TJ to put info re: Parr Fold Park on Facebook
and email to CC members;
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Little Hulton & Walkden Neighbourhood Partnership Board
Actions arising from meeting 10.5.12
ATTENDED:
Vinny Nash
Cllr Richard Critchley
Danielle Morecroft
Rob Riddell
Foyzul Gani
Dr Clive Boyce
Daniel Mulvihill
Sue Lightup
Fiona Reynolds
Sue Barry
Neighbourhood Manager (Chair)
Councillor WS
SCL
GMP
HIT
GP
IYSS
Strat director, CHSC
NHS Salford
Admin, NM Team (Minutes)
APOLOGIES:
Kay Mahoney
Karen Proctor
Janet Roberts
Hannah Dobrowolska
Cllr Pat Ryan
Cllr Brendan Ryan
Cllr E Burgoyne
Cllr V Burgoyne
Aled Owen
Claire Fewings
Martyn Hague
Dr Umeadi
Damian Dallimore
vincent.nash@salford.gov.uk
councillor.critchley@salford.gov.uk
danielle.morecroft@salford.gov.uk
Robert.Riddell@gmp.police.uk
foyzul.gani@salford.gov.uk
clive.boyce@nhs.net
daniel.mulvihill@salford.gov.uk
sue.lightup@salford.gov.uk
Fiona.Reynolds@salford.nhs.uk
susan.barry@salford.gov.uk
Urban Vision
NHS
NHS
NHS
Councillor LH
Councillor WN
Councillor LH
Councillor LH
Walkden High
Neighbourhood Development Officer
City West
GP
Community Safety
kaye.mahoney@urbanvision.org.uk
Karen.Proctor@salford.nhs.uk
Janet.Roberts@salford.nhs.uk
Hannah.Dobrowolska@salford.nhs.uk
councillor.ryan@salford.gov.uk
councillor.bryan@salford.gov.uk
councillor.burgoyne@salford.gov.uk
councillor.vburgoyne@salford.gov.uk
779 8364
212 5654
claire.fewings@salford.gov.uk
Martyn.Hague@citywest.org.uk
uumeadi@nhs.net
Damian Dallimore@salford.gov.uk
779 8072
Item
1. Apologies
Decision
VN welcomed everyone and initiated introductions. Apologies given are noted above.
2. Matters arising from NPB
meeting held on 8.3.12
(p1) Communication across wards
Outreach and Engagement meetings help to ensure there is no duplication.
(p2) Priority 1
The HIT works with schools, e.g. Harrop Fold.
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Action by
3. Community Priorities /
Health Targets – Vinny
Nash
(‘Community Community Priorities 2012/2013’ distributed)
Priority 1 Worklessness
1.1 The Working Neighbourhood Team comprises a number of partners. It is low in terms of third
sector support but we have good relationships with CSV who do much work with young people in
the area. IYSS has key workers who support young people re: raising their skills and there are
youth workers in schools to prepare pupils for the job market. (DMu) Young people are referred to
Connexions and CSV. Work is ongoing on the information booklet; a survey shows 129 activities
ongoing in one month. Connexions and CSV have a small pot of funding to assist in transport costs
to interviews.
1.2 Money lending problems in the area are being addressed through anti money lending work during
July with partners re: spreading the message and Engagement for Wellbeing in Harrop Fold.
Links with low take up of free school meals was raised, lack of ability to complete forms and
difficulties accessing the internet from the autumn when forms must be completed online.
Action
 FG to obtain statistics re: take up of free school meals in all LH and Walkden schools;
1.4 The future of the OSS re: computer training is under current discussion.
Action
 VN to keep NPB updated re: OSS;
1.5 Difficulties re: obtaining placements with local businesses were discussed.
Action
 VN to obtain info re: Joint Outcomes Framework from Mat Ainsworth;
Priority 2 Health and Wellbeing - FG
2.1 FG obtained figures from DM re: busiest times at Fit City and the HIT team is going out and
targeting them with talks about cancer and health checks. LH is a pilot area for Making Every
Contact Count.
Smoking cessation sessions take place on Wednesdays at Walkden Gateway 4-6pm and LH
Library 1 – 3.30pm.
Action
 FG to find out who has signed up for Making Every Contact Count and bring back to next
meeting;
 FG to arrange for staff member involved in Making Every Contact Count to attend next
NPB;
 FG to check uptake of people attending for bowel cancer screening now and again in 6
months;
2.2 SCL’s Active Lifestyle Manager is working with Armitage residents re: organising a health walk.
(DM) The HIT is planning walks at parks during spring and summer and completing a
questionnaire to see if this makes a difference. There is a set up pack as guidance for local
residents which they can utilise to do walks themselves. (DM) A Health and Wellbeing Task
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Group is being set up which is currently obtaining baseline data.
(‘Health Improvement Evaluation Toolkit’ distributed)
2.3 PCSOs are seizing alcohol in the evenings, warning letters are sent. SL indicated Cllr Morris, the
new Assistant City Mayor for Health and Wellbeing is really keen on reducing alcohol. IYSS do not
allow alcohol in centres and approach and speak to young people drinking alcohol. Health lifestyle
sessions are held at youth centres concentrating on alcohol, diet and smoking. (DMu)
Action
 DMu and FG to arrange meeting re: how to work together re: alcohol;
 FG to obtain statistics re: fast food and alcohol outlets;
2.4 SCL has looked at the swimming programme at Fit City Worsley and increased family swims,
ladies only sessions and disability swimming to provide a wider range of options. Public Health
funding is providing free swimming again in the summer.
An extra column in the Community Priorities document to indicate to the community what
has been done was suggested.
Action
 DM to send link re: Fit City programme to SB to be sent out to group;
2.5 Health check uptake is quite low across GP practices. FG considered this needed to be promoted
to the over 40s. The meeting discussed getting the message to hard to reach individuals.
2.6 HIT Family Weight Programme deals with changing people’s lifestyle; there is a questionnaire re:
behavioural changes. All children are weighed at the end of primary school and letters sent out to
families of overweight children providing the opportunity to speak to the HIS on a free phone
number and address the issues as a family. The programme provides 10 weeks of physical activity
and 5 weeks of nutrition. SL suggested FG look at the programme running in Charlestown, H/T
Daniel Gould.
Action
 FG to update re: Family Weight Programme at next meeting;
Priority 3 Promoting community vibrancy, engagement and involvement
3.1 Kaye Mahoney, Urban Vision has been appointed Director of Communities on the board of Urban
Vision. She is keen to bring proactive work to Community Committee.
3.3 VN now receives weekly lists of planning applications that councillors obtain.
The decision on Burgess Farm should be made by the planning inspectorate within the next few
weeks.
3.4SCL has their own Olympic panel that feeds into the council. Looping the Loop 19.5.12
celebrates the arrival of the Olympic torch in the city. This is free, with activities across the Lowry
and Media City including Walk the Plank and Fireworks. (SL) A 2 day torch relay from Media City
to Old Trafford takes place Sat 26 and Sun 27 at 6am. 6 people have been allocated for the torch
relay across the city.
Action
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 VN to obtain the PDF re: Looping the Loop from Marketing and put on Facebook;
Priority 4 Crime and antisocial behaviour
(see 4 below)
Priority 5 Activities for younger people
IYSS (DMu):
IYSS is being re-organised; they can still increase activities but there will be less staff so they will need
to become more involved with partners and seek volunteers to assist.
A new detached worker, Jordan Moore is coming into this area.
The Youth Centre is now open Friday evenings with Thursday night provision moved to Fridays as
Fridays are a ASB hot spot.
IYSS is moving to a new electronic management system which will provide figures.
SCL (DM):
Street soccer is starting at Harrop Fold and a skateboarding project. JP soccer league is commencing
at Walkden H. There is a spread of evening activities and plenty going on over the summer.
Amy Morris is moving from Eccles to take over Natalie Craig’s role and will be working with the YS, HIT
team. SCL is putting on extra activities in the summer from 9am – 5pm to suit working parents, who
can pay £6 for the whole day.
VN thanked DM for all her work.
Priority 6 Activities for older people
Cllr Brendan Ryan is giving a presentation at the next Community Committee meeting.
4. Community Safety
Update – Sue Downey
Crime figures were provided from the last NPB (8.3.12) to date:
Burglary (dwelling + other)
2012
17 (dwelling)
19 (other)
36 (total)
6
16
22
5
11
16
0
LH
WN
WS
Robbery
LH
15
2011
29
13
42
21
13
44
11
14
25
1
-6 (-14%)
-9 (-20.5%)
-9 (-36%)
-1 (-100%)
Theft from MV
Theft of MV (many were
WN
WS
LH
WN
WS
LH
8
0
7
10
7
7
9
0
8
15
3
8
-1 (-11%)
no change
-1 (-12.5%)
-5 (-33%)
+4 (+133%)
-1 (-12.5%)
WN
WS
LH
WN
WS
5
1
66
49
18
6
5
89
78
26
-1 (-16%)
-4 (-80%)
-23 (-25%)
-29 (-38%)
-8 (-31%)
motorbikes)
ASB
There were 15 warrants/house searches, mainly drugs/theft related.
Operation Madagascar continues around the LH and Walkden area.
Greater emphasis is now on offender management, working with partner agencies (CSRT/LPDG) and
Neighbourhood Justice Panels (LH is a pilot area for restorative justice).
The Ellesmere Centre remains a GMP focus with dedicated officers there.
A few high level offenders were called in for a meeting yesterday with various agencies including YOS
and NM.
Action
 VN to bring back report on Restorative Justice to next meeting;
Approx 17 individuals causing a disproportionate amount of ASB were discussed at CSRT today. (VN)
5. AOB
The next Community Committee will be the AGM.
New people for Chair and Deputy Chair of the NPB will be chosen. Councillors can chair the NPB.
6. Date of next meeting
12.7.12 at 4pm at Walkden Gateway
16
Star People Awards
Frequently Asked Questions
Table of Contents
1. The Programme ............................................................................................................. 18
1.1
What is UnLtd? ..................................................................................................................... 18
1.2
What is Big Local? ................................................................................................................ 18
1.3
What will UnLtd bring to the Big Local Areas? ...................................................................... 18
2. Star People Awards ....................................................................................................... 18
2.1
What are Star People Awards?............................................................................................. 19
2.2
Who can apply? .................................................................................................................... 19
2.3
How can I apply? .................................................................................................................. 19
2.4
2.5
What support will UnLtd offer? .............................................................................................. 20
What will UnLtd fund?........................................................................................................... 20
3. Other Questions about the Star People Awards ......................................................... 20
3.1
I have a great idea but I am under 16 is there any scheme I can apply to? ........................... 21
3.2
Can I apply for more than one Award? ................................................................................. 21
3.3
Can I go straight to a ‘Do It’ or ‘Build It’ Award? .................................................................... 21
3.4
3.5
What are ‘Build It’ Awards given for? .................................................................................... 21
How often and where will I receive payments? ..................................................................... 21
3.6
How long are the Awards for?............................................................................................... 21
3.7
Are UnLtd Star People Awards given out regionally? How many regions are there? ............ 21
3.8
3.9
Is it OK to look for funding from other sources while applying to UnLtd?............................... 21
Can I apply on my own? ....................................................................................................... 21
3.10
Can I apply as part of a group?............................................................................................. 21
3.11
Do you fund sole traders?..................................................................................................... 22
3.12
Am I still eligible to apply if I want to set up a business further down the line? ...................... 22
3.13
If you want to get funding to work with a specific group in your local area, is that OK? ......... 22
3.14
Is there a deadline for applying each month? ....................................................................... 22
3.15
What is the process once I have applied? ............................................................................ 22
3.16
How long will I receive support for? ...................................................................................... 22
3.17
What happens after my project ends? .................................................................................. 22
3.18
How do I get contact UnLtd? ................................................................................................ 22
4. Where are the Big Local Areas? ................................................................................... 24
17 Star People – FAQ
1.
The
Programme
1.1 What is UnLtd?
UnLtd is a charity which supports social entrepreneurs - people with vision, drive, commitment and
passion who want to change the world for the better. We do this by providing a tailored package of
funding and support to help these individuals make their ideas a reality.
UnLtd’s mission is to reach out and unleash the energies of people who can transform the world in
which they live: people who we call community and social entrepreneurs. We work for a world where
people act to make it better.
Our approach is to provide financial and non financial start-up support to a large number of community
and social entrepreneurs, some of whom we help to expand and grow their idea. UnLtd believe people
powered solutions are key to success, and our aim is to help expand and develop an effective system
of support for community entrepreneurs.
Further details about our work can be found at www.unltd.org.uk
1.2 What is Big Local?
Big Local is a ten-year programme that will achieve lasting change in 150 areas in England. It will
provide a mixture of funding, finance and support.
Big Local will support communities to identify issues, plan and develop solutions. This will provide a
sustainable approach to long-term issues and ultimately create better places in which to live.
Big Local aims to achieve the following outcomes:
 Communities will be better able to identify local needs and take action in response to them.
 People will have increased skills and confidence so that they can continue to identify and respond
to local needs in the future.
 The community will make a difference to the needs it prioritises.
 People will feel that their area is a better place to live.
A Community Development Foundation (CDF) led consortium has been chosen by the Big Lottery
Fund (BIG) to set up and manage a new independent, charitable organisation to deliver Big Local.
UnLtd is one of the partners in the consortium. For more information on the Big Local follow this link
http://www.cdf.org.uk/web/guest/biglocal
1.3 What will UnLtd bring to the Big Local Areas?
UnLtd provides Awards of funding and support to individuals that recognise the talent and potential of
those individuals in the Big Local areas. UnLtd will identify and support individuals as community
entrepreneurs, working with them to realise their potential.
We will do this through a programme of Awards for Star People and through working with Star
Partners to deliver Awards with our support.
Over the next three years (2011 – 2014) the Star People Programme will identify Star People,
individuals in the Big Local areas who require funding and support to realise their ideas and become
community entrepreneurs.
2. Star People Awards
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2.1 What are Star People Awards?
We want to make sure we can respond and help to grow the ideas that will improve the local area.
We see this approach as vital to creating a culture of social entrepreneurship and informing the long
term vision of communities in Big Local areas who may have taken this community entrepreneurial
approach before.
We have three levels of Awards:
 Try It Awards
 Do It Awards
 Build It Awards
– support and up to £500 of funding
– support and up to £5,000 of funding
– support and up to £15,000 of funding
Try It Awards – offer small amounts of funding of up to £500, for individuals to try out their ideas to
improve their local area. This might mean finding out if people really want their idea, learning more
about what is needed; trying the project small scale first.
The Award provides an opportunity for individuals not yet used to managing large sums of money or
planning larger projects to make their local area a better place. The funding enables individuals to
progress at their own pace with the right support to develop the entrepreneurial skills they will require
to, in some cases, take on larger projects.
Do It Awards – are up to £5,000, with an average Award size of £2,500. Star People who have
completed ‘Try It’ Awards may now feel confident enough and have honed their ideas to be able to
develop their project.
Other people may come straight in at this level as they demonstrate they have the energy and skills to
take forward an idea that has some project planning already.
Build It Awards – offer up to £15,000 of funding to individuals who have an established social venture
or community project. The Award is generally to pay for the living expenses of the Award winner for
up to 12 months so that they can dedicate more time to their project. Award winners will also be
provided with dedicated business support over this same period from the in-house team at UnLtd and
a range of professional partners through UnLtd Connect Programme (visit www.unltd.org.uk for
more details).
2.2 Who can apply?
The list below shows the minimum criteria for ‘Try It’ and ‘Do It’ Awards. The eligibility criteria are:
You must be able to show:
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You are passionate about improving your local area and gaining skills for yourself
You know your local area - the challenges it faces and the opportunities
You have a great idea for a project that is innovate and will benefit your area
You live; work; volunteer and/or an established business in a Big Local area
You are 16 years old or over
You are applying as an individual or group not formally constituted
Your project is planned with timescales, realistic budgets and outcomes
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For the ‘Build It’ Awards, additional criteria apply. Please contact us to for more details.
2.3 How can I apply?
Applying is quite simple. The first step is to make an enquiry by telephone, e-mail, on-line, at an idea
generation event or by appointment at one of our offices. Following an enquiry an UnLtd staff member
will contact you to discuss and assess your idea with you before you submit your application.
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2.4 What support will UnLtd offer?
UnLtd provides advice, support and financial assistance – in the form of awards – to anyone who has
what it takes to start up a business or enterprise that will benefit community.
We also provide developmental support from the UnLtd staff team. This non-financial support can
include developing your idea, budgeting advice, networking opportunities, governance issues and
working with volunteers, etc. Support is tailored to the needs of the Award winner, and this includes
the length of time the funding and support will last. We will discuss the needs of each Award winner
with them to reach the right package of support.
Each successful applicant will be linked to a Partnership Support Manager (PSM) or a Development
Manager (DM) who will provide you with some help and support and connect you to others including
peer support from existing and former Award winners during the life time of the project.
2.5 What will UnLtd fund?
We do not want people to waste time and energy applying for things we do not fund, so please check
the list below of things we will and will not fund:
We will fund:
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Materials, some equipment, including IT equipment
Venue Hire and Equipment Hire
Printing, advertising and publicity
Volunteer expenses
Travel (within the UK)
Business start-up fees and Registration fees
Insurance
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Employing others to run your project +
Established constituted groups and organisations
Top up funding for an existing project, or funding to support an organisation
Political campaigning or the advancement of religion
Any activity outside the law, against public policy or anything that fosters
ethnic, religious or other disharmony
Anyone under the age of 16 (see below under 16’s FAQ)
Projects outside of Big Local Areas
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For the ‘Build It’ Awards, cost for living expenses and rent, etc. may be funded. Please contact us for more details.
Also see section 3.4 for more information.
We will consider training costs if it is directly related to carrying out your project, however if you are applying solely to
undertake training we would not be able take your application forward.
3. Other Questions about the Star People Awards
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3.1 I have a great idea but I am under 16 is there any scheme I can apply to?
UnLtd also has the LIVE Programme for 11 – 21 years. Please visit www.liveunltd.com for more information
and contact details.
3.2 Can I apply for more than one Award?
You can only apply for the same level Award once. However, you can apply for Awards which must be higher
than your current Award, showing that with right support and funding you can move your project on.
3.3 Can I go straight to a ‘Do It’ or ‘Build It’ Award?
Whilst we are encouraging people to use the ‘Try It’ Awards to test themselves and their ideas we know some
people are ready with their ideas to go straight for a package of support and larger funding. We will explore
this with you when you first contact us about your idea.
3.4 What are ‘Build It’ Awards given for?
‘Build It’ Awards are for established projects and also run for a minimum of a year. The ‘Do It’ Awards are for
new projects.
The majority of applicants use the ‘Build It’ Award for living expenses, as this need often matches the stage of
development with their project.
The criteria for ‘Do It’ & ‘Build It’ Awards are very different. A number of ‘Do It’ Award winners progress to
‘Build It’ Awards, however, this is not automatic.
Your ‘Build It’ application does not have to be for the same project as a previous ‘Do It’ Award. You can apply
with a different project as long as it meets the criteria of being established. You can re-apply for a ‘Build It’
Award if you are not successful on the first attempt. We provide feedback to applicants to help assist with
future applications.
3.5 How often and where will I receive payments?
Normally we make a one-off payment for the ‘Try It’ Awards. For the other Award levels, we make payments in
instalments during the course of the Award period, via BACS transfer.
In most cases we will pay the funding into your bank account. If you do not have a bank account you may
appoint a local organisation, i.e. school or a community centre to act as a banker for your.
3.6 How long are the Awards for?
Both the ‘Build It’ and ‘Do It’ Awards are generally for 12 months and the ‘Try It’ Award is for a 3 to 6 month
period.
3.7 Are UnLtd Star People Awards given out regionally? How many regions are there?
Star People Awards are given out only in England and are available to people in the BIG Local Areas. Our two
England regions are:
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The North of England
The South of England
3.8 Is it OK to look for funding from other sources while applying to UnLtd?
Yes, we do not have any funding restrictions in place with regard to other funding feeding into your project.
3.9 Can I apply on my own?
Yes, however remember to think about what kind of support you might need from other people to run the
activities of your project. We encourage individuals to apply, as well as informal groups.
3.10 Can I apply as part of a group?
Yes – all you need to do is select one of the group member to be the ‘lead individual’ on the application form.
This is the person who will act as the main contact person and who will receive the Award payments.
3.11 Do you fund sole traders?
If you are already an established company or a registered group we cannot fund you for a ‘Try It’ Award. We
do fund social enterprises that are just starting with ‘Do It’ and ‘Build It’ Awards.
3.12 Am I still eligible to apply if I want to set up a business further down the line?
It depends on what kind of business you want to create. If you want to turn your project idea into something
more sustainable in the long term that’s fine but we would like it to ensure that you continue to improve your
Big Local Area.
3.13 If you want to get funding to work with a specific group in your local area, is that OK?
Yes, just explain – how your project is for the improvement of the local area, what you want to do and the
positive difference your project would make.
3.14 Is there a deadline for applying each month?
No, we do not have set deadlines. You can apply at any time. We always try to turn applications around as
quickly as possible as we know you are keen to get on with things. It will take around 6-8 weeks for us to give
you a decision (up to 12 weeks over August and December for ‘Do It’ and ‘Build It’ Awards).
Remember: This is a 10 year programme so there is no need to rush into applying. Take your time and think
through your idea or project. Talk to others and get their views.
3.15 What is the process once I have applied?
Once you have submitted your application, and you meet all of our basic eligibility criteria, your application will
be recommended for an Award to the Award Panel by the relevant Partnership Support Manager (PSM) or
Development Manager (DM).
If you do not meet the basic eligibility criteria at the outset or our PSM/DM believes that your idea is not
suitable for an Award, we will inform you verbally. If the application is rejected by the Award Panel, we will
write to you explaining our decision.
3.16 How long will I receive support for?
The ‘Try It’ Awards are generally for short projects of up to 6 months. You will be supported in developing your
project for the duration of your project by a member of UnLtd’s staff and, in some cases, by a local support
partner who you will normally meet at your initial assessment. The ‘Do It’ and ‘Build It’ Awards are usually for
at least 12 months.
3.17 What happens after my project ends?
Before your project comes to an end, your contact at UnLtd will have worked with you to develop some next
steps for you and your project.
If you have successfully completed the ‘Try It’ Award, you may want to apply for the next level Awards. Your
contact at UnLtd will advise you if you meet the criteria to progress to the next Award level.
You will also benefit from being in the UnLtd network and will have access to other opportunities, such as
training and events.
3.18 How do I contact UnLtd?
Contact us by:
Telephone:
(01274) 750630 – Monique Millington
E-mail:
starpeople@unltd.org.uk
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Web:
Post:
www.unltd.org.uk
UnLtd, 15 Hallfield Road, Bradford, BD1 3RP
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4. Where are the Big Local Areas?
Below is the list of the first 50 Big Local Areas. We will be offering Awards in all 50 areas over the next 3 years
(2011 -2014).
Region
East of England
East of England
East of England
East of England
East Midlands
East Midlands
East Midlands
East Midlands
London
London
London
London
London
London
London
London
London
North East
North East
North East
North West
North West
North West
North West
North West
North West
North West
North West
North West
South East
South East
South East
South East
South East
South West
South West
South West
South West
West Midlands
West Midlands
West Midlands
West Midlands
West Midlands
West Midlands
Yorkshire and the Humber
Yorkshire and the Humber
Yorkshire and the Humber
Yorkshire and the Humber
Yorkshire and the Humber
Yorkshire and the Humber
Local Authority
Bedford
Ipswich
Hertsmere
Huntingdonshire
Derby
Northampton
Mansfield
East Lindsey
Hammersmith & Fulham
Lambeth
Southwark
Newham
Hackney
Greenwich
Bromley
Waltham Forest
Hounslow
Gateshead
County Durham (former District of Wear Valley)
Redcar and Cleveland
Allerdale
Barrow-in-Furness
Blackburn with Darwen
Cheshire West and Chester
Knowsley
Liverpool
Oldham
Salford
Wigan
Wycombe
Portsmouth
Southampton
Dartford
Gravesham
Former district of Restormel
Weymouth
Swindon
BANES
Shropshire
Stoke-on-Trent
Dudley
Sandwell
Birmingham
Wyre Forest
Barnsley
Kirklees
Doncaster
Hull
North Lincolnshire
Wakefield
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Kingsbrook and Cauldwell
Whitehouse and Whitton
Leeming Road/Aycliffe Road
Ramsey
Allenton
Lumbertubs, Lings and Blackthorn Estates
Warsop Parish
Mablethorpe/Trusthorpe/Sutton on Sea
White City Estate
North Brixton
South Bermondsey
Custom House
Wick Ward
Barnfield Estate/Woolwich Common
Mottingham
William Morris ward/Priory Court
Brabazon Estate, Harlech Gardens & surrounds
Teams and Derwentwater
South West Bishop Auckland
East Cleveland rural villages
Ewanrigg
Barrow Island
Shadsworth with Whitebirk
Rudheath and Witton
Kirkby Northwood
Clubmoor
Clarkesfield/Greenacres/Littlemoor
Little Hulton
Leigh West
Micklefield and Marsh
Fratton
Harefield
Tree Estate and part of Town ward
An area of Northfleet North
St Blazey and Par
Littlemoor
Toothill
Radstock and Westfield
Gobowen, St Martins and Weston Rhyn
Chell Heath and Fegg Hayes
East Coseley
Grace Mary and Lion Farm
Bromford and Firs Estate
Horsefair, Broadwaters and Greenhill in Kidderminster
Thurnscoe
Dewsbury Moor
Woodlands
Greatfield Estate
Winterton
Warwick Estate, Knottingley
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