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In order to address the objectives of the residents' survey (2000), Blacon Neighbourhood Management Pathfinder has created five key partnerships, each led by a resident chairperson. Each partnership meets regularly to assess progress towards their aims (which can be seen in the action plan section of the annual delivery plan) and measure their performance. The partnerships operate by bringing together agencies that work in Blacon, such as the police, fire service, City & County Council, housing trusts and associations, health professionals etc. to work together in genuine partnership to improve life in Blacon. Some challenges are very stretching and only concerted coordinated efforts by each partnership will bring success. Each partnership has its own page on this web site, so you may browse and see for yourself some of the issues they have tried to progress and some of the successes they shave achieved. Finally, it is very important that people who live and work in Blacon participate in this process; after all it is their agenda we are trying progress. If you want to take part in one or more of the activities you will be made most welcome. You may just come along to any of the public meetings Pathfinder administers at any time, or if you would like to speak to somebody first you will find a contact name under each partnership heading. You can use the main phone number on the home page or the contact form. |
The five key partnerships represented in Blacon are...Community Safety:The partnership works to reduce crime and the fear of crime in Blacon by working in partnership with several agencies. For example, the partnership introduced Blacon Car Clear Plus, the celebrated scheme for speedy removal of abandoned vehicles. The partnership is also working currently with Community Safety Wardens to deliver the burglary reduction tool, Smart Water. This partnership is very keen to recruit new volunteer resident members from the Blacon community.Contact Ken on 01244 392906/7. Image and Infrastructure:The partnership endeavours to promote the image of Blacon and also introduce key interventions to improve the area and make it more attractive to inward investment. Health:The Health partnership has conducted lifestyle surveys in Blacon schools to measure the health of young people so that targeted interventions can be introduced to promote healthier lifestyles. In addition older people are also the focus of a new 'Sloppy Slippers' initiative designed to reduce incidents of slips, trips and falls among the older age group. Youth:The Youth partnership has a very wide remit to deliver youth services to local young people. From running the Delta Youth Centre to providing youth outreach workers on the streets to supporting vulnerable young people in the Youth Inclusion Project, the partnership has a very high profile locally. |
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