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NORMA BARRY DIRECTOR COMMUNITIES DIRECTORATE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY FOR WALES

This report highlights the challenges faced in community regeneration and social inclusion, and presents the actions taken and the way forward to address these challenges. It discusses the impact of poverty in communities and outlines the vision of the National Assembly for Wales. The report also focuses on the Communities First initiative and its aims, objectives, and core objectives.

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NORMA BARRY DIRECTOR COMMUNITIES DIRECTORATE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY FOR WALES

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  1. NORMA BARRYDIRECTORCOMMUNITIES DIRECTORATE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY FOR WALES

  2. Communities DirectorateOrganisational Structure Norma Barry Wendy Williams PS David Ward Liz Lockwood Trevor Samuel A.N Other Peter Jones John Lenaghan Lynne Schofield Urban Regeneration Social Inclusion policy /CRSI Policy Board on Social Inclusion Annual Report Voluntary Sector Policy Voluntary Sector Scheme Voluntary Sector Partnership Council Substance Misuse Policy Youth Justice Domestic Violence Implementation of substance misuse strategies/ Training, advice and support Communities First People in Communities Sustainable Communities

  3. Communities Directorate • Setting the Scene:- • The Assembly's Vision for Wales • The Challenges • The Impact of Poverty • Communities First - The Vision • Communities First - Aims and Objectives • Communities First - Actions to Date • The Way Forward

  4. NATIONAL ASSEMBLY FOR WALES VISION AND LEADERSHIP United, confident and creative Prosperous, well educated, skilled healthy, environmentally and culturally rich. Active in its local communities where the voice of local people is heard.

  5. NATIOANL ASSEMBLY FOR WALES VISION AND LEADERSHIP[CONT.] Fair - A place where everyone is valued and given opportunity to play a full part. A place which values its children and where young people want to live, work and enjoy a high quality life. A safe place free from crime and the fear of crime.

  6. COMMUNITY REGENERATION AND SOCIAL INCLUSION ECONOMIC ACTIVITY

  7. COMMUNITY REGENERATION AND SOCIAL INCLUSION The Challenges: High rate of children living in poverty Low levels of educational achievement Poor quality Housing Low life expectancy Low rates of pay High rate of households with nobody in employment High proportion on income benefits High mortality rates

  8. COMMUNITY REGENERATION AND SOCIAL INCLUSION Effects of Poverty in Communities • Poor health • Crime and disorder • Substance misuse • Youth disaffection • Multiple disadvantages

  9. COMMUNITY REGENERATION AND SOCIAL INCLUSION Impact of Poverty in Communities Low self esteem Powerlessness Apathy and hopelessness Stigmatism Marginalisation

  10. COMMUNITIES FIRST The Vision Devolved power Active communities Active citizens Regenerated local economies Social inclusion Sustained change

  11. COMMUNITIES FIRST Aims to: 1. Capitalise on good practice and extend this wherever it is possible. 2. Involve the communities in securing tangible improvements and in developing and implementing agreed local delivery plans. 3. Include everyone of all ages within the community in the process.

  12. COMMUNITIES FIRST Aims to (Cont.): 4. Deliver outcomes which lead to sustainability in particular jobs, skills, physical improvements, health and environment, arts, recreation and crime free areas. 5. Secure a healthy and pleasant environment. 6. Create sustainable and lasting solutions. 7. Represent a long term commitment on resources.

  13. COMMUNITIES FIRST Core Objectives To join up government programmes To join up local delivery agencies To develop strategic and operational partnerships To engage and empower communities To create sustainable community involvement To eradicate poverty and social exclusion

  14. COMMUNITIES FIRST ACTIONS TO DATE Indexof multiple deprivation PIC and Sustainable Communities Widespread consultation Reviewed Best Practice Allocated funding Established networks Identified Communities Invited Applications for Funding Prepared Draft Guidance

  15. COMMUNITIES FIRST THE WAY FORWARD • Issue guidance in September • Invite Plans • Fund Preparatory Work • Support the Process

  16. The Process COMMUNITIES FIRST Preparatory Activities Capacity Development Plans Community Action Plans Implementation of Projects Monitoring and Evaluation Review

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