The value of leisure and culture to Enfield

1. Better Enfield Partnership The value of leisure and culture to Enfield 13th January 2004 Nikki Enoch, Mike Collins & Simon Parkinson

2. Value of Leisure and Cultural ServicesProject Brief Commissioned October 2003 to • Summarise available national research • Apply research locally • Identify priorities and partnerships with the ESP thematic groups Funded by Neighbourhood Renewal

3. Leisure Matters Arts Libraries Tourism Parks and open space Sport Better Enfield Matters Housing Local development framework Spatial strategy Street scene Sustainable development Transport Improving the quality of life Attractive environment + Personal health & well being

4. Context Me! • Strategic and land use planner • Experience of developing (and protecting): land, facilities & people • Specialist knowledge of sport & leisure Still struggle with relative priorities!

5. Presentation • Context • Summary of national research • Parks and open space • Health • Crime • Priorities of the Leisure and Cultural Partnership • Better Enfield • Citizens Survey • Unfulfilled potential • Good practice • Joint action • Information sources • Your views

6. Value of Parks and Open Space “The lungs of the City” “Increase in death rates in 1930s prompted demand for more open space” (Patmore 1983) “Parks and gardens were considered effective ways of contributing to the quality of life” (Morgan 1991) “In the Victorian era parks and gardens were at the forefront of urban development – today often an afterthought” (Greenhalgh & Worpole 1996)

7. Value of Parks and Open SpaceNational Evidence • Important social space • Sense of continuity and local identity • Amenity value – contrast to the urban environment • Positive psychological effects - people • Removal of toxins from air – ecological • Antidote to stress – improved mental health • Unrealised potential – ‘health orientated experiences’ • Concerns about safety and security - need addressing • Aiding learning and personal development • Tackling juvenile delinquency Social Physical / Environment Health & Well Being Educational Source: Coalter 2001

8. Park Life Research - National (2003) 66% visited parks 50% for children’s play 33% for sport 50% travel < 10 minutes 38% not visited in 3 years 8% cited safety as an issue (13% from vulnerable groups) Fresh Fields – Enfield Strategy (2002 - 2004) 60% residents use parks 70% users visit weekly 300,000 visits to Pymmes Park & Trent Country Park 127 sites & 42 playgrounds Lack of open space in the SE Emerging management plans No playing pitch strategy Beacon status Value of Parks and Open SpaceUsage

9. Strong trends with physical health Close association with mental health Strong correlation with deprivation Fast payback Medical profession (e.g BMA 2002) Health and Well Being – The Evidence Sports profession (e.g Balyi 2002) Leisure profession (e.g LGA 2001) Education profession (e.g Nat. Curriculum) BHF National Centre for Physical Activity & Health www.bhfactive.org

10. Physical ActivityHealth Benefits Our bodies were made to move! Require: 5 x 30 minutes every week Home, work & hobbies Sport & exercise Government Target (DCMS 2002) 70% population ‘active’ by 2020 Current level: 32% and static!

11. Increasing Prevalence of Obesity N.A.O. 2001

12. Increasing Inactivity Levels HSE ‘98

13. Evidence of Health Risks Source: Britton & McPherson

14. Prevalence of CHD Risk factors Economic Cost of CHD £7.06b annually Source: Liu, Maniadakis, Gray & Raynor 2002 Source: Joint Healthy Survey Study 1999

15. Enfield Residents Estimates extrapolated from national government studies Enfield residents: • 37% are sedentary = 101,200 • 22.5% are obese = 61,500 Savings from 10% increase in activity: • 10% = 17,200 residents • 311 lives • £10.5m • £1.9m NHS • £4.3m loss of earnings • £4.3m premature mortality Source: DCMS: 2002 Game Plan Implementing the Government’s Strategy for Sport Obesity and Inactivity Indicators Source: Prentice & Jebb ‘95

16. A Multi Dimensional StrategyHow can Better Enfield help? Focus on the highest risk (highest savings) East and South, poor, single parents, C2DE women, Pakistani/Bangladeshi, older Reducing drop out Making it easier for those at work Reaching out for older adults Best start for young people Strategic and social marketing

17. Reducing Youth Crime Diversion Leisure & Culture Activities • ‘Magnet’ projects, Positive Futures, SPLASH, Homework Centres, Black History Month need to ensure continuity of Restorative Justice scheme 46% affected in C2DE groups by kids ‘hanging about’ (res2003) And Structural Changes • 70%of youth crime committed by 7- 8% youths • Broken social and fragmented, unanchored leisure lives • Drugs and poor health • Examples: Scott and Jason life histories

18. Strength of the Evidence Personal • Health - halves CHD risk     P,L, C - reduces blood pressure     P,L, C - controls body weight, diabetes     P,L, C - reduces risk of falls, back pain     P,L, C - reduces risk of colon cancer     P,L, C - reduces anxiety/depression    P,L - enhances mood, self-esteem     P,L, C, A - promotes imagination & vision A, C • Socialisation, tolerance and team working A, C • Social cohesion A, C • Leadership & organising skills   A,C Rating  Strength of evidence PPopulation studies LLaboratory studies CCase studies AAnecdote

19. Strength of the Evidence Rating  Strength of evidence PPopulation studies LLaboratory studies CCase studies AAnecdote Communal/social • increases family/local links   A, C • reduces NHS costs   A, C • reduces crime and disorder costs   A, C • community identity through history/culture   A, C • increases participation by poor, disabled, ethnic minorities    P, A, C • increases social networks/activecitizens    P, A, C • creates jobs    P, A, C • improves environment    A, C

20. Leisure & Culture PartnershipEmergingPriorities Agreed on 10th November 2003: • Addressing health issues • Activities for young people (divert from crime and anti-social behaviour) • Capacity building and organisational development

21. Biggest problems Street scene Priorities Access Play Traffic (62%); neighbours (24% ); road works (22%) Street lights (86%); road maintenance (83%) pavement maintenance (76%) 86% have easy access to parks and open space 62% have easy access to sport and leisure facilities 72% used parks and open space 72% play ground in the park 38% sports facilities 12% holiday play schemes 9% after school clubs 5% play ground on housing estates Better EnfieldCitizens Panel Survey

22. Better EnfieldUnfulfilled Potential • Usage • Nearly 40% are non users • Spare capacity for use of schools and clubs • Fitness – limited initiatives • Safety – eliminate ‘fear factor’ • Social marketing – community engagement Needs: Investment in human and physical development Community involvement Pro-active management

23. Better EnfieldGood/Emerging Practice • Early years & school links • Walking to health • Walking bus routes • Young people: • Involvement • Diversion activities • Mentors • Integrated physical and human development • Raynham Park • Community engagement • Young people involved in design & development • Genuine partnership • Promising results

24. Leisure and Cultural Partnership GroupFunding Support • Craig park project – joint priority • United Estates – add sports and physical activity dimension • Playing pitch strategy – accurately assess need and contribute to spatial strategy Champion for joint working

25. The value of leisure & culture for healthConclusions • Proof of benefits exists and is nationally accepted • Enfield has the parks and the open space • Unfulfilled potential • Opportunities for joint action and influence Better environment Better personal health and well being Better quality of Life

26. The value of leisure & culture to Enfield References (1) Armstrong, J., Reilly, J.J. & Child Health Information Team – Information Statistics Division, Edinburgh. (2001). Assessment of the National Child Health Surveillance System as a tool for obesity surveillance at national and health board level. www.show.scot.nhs.uk Arts Council for England (2002) Arts in health London:ACE Britton, A. and McPherson, K. (In Press). Monitoring the progress of the 2010 target for coronary heart disease mortality London: National Heart Forum BMA (2002) Priorities for Health Background Briefing Paper, Scottish Parliament Central Council of Physical Recreation (2002A) Saving lives, saving money: physical activity - the best buy in public health London: The CCPR Chinn, S. & Rona, R.J. (2001). Prevalence and trends in overweight and obesity in three cross sectional studies of British Children, 1974-1994. British Medical Journal. 322: 24-26. Coalter, F. (2001a) Realising the potential of cultural services: the case for sport; (2001b) the case for the arts; ( 2001c) The case for libraries; (2001d); The case for museums; (2001e) The case for tourism; (2001f); The case for urban parks, spaces,and the countryside; (2001g) The case for children’s play London: Local Government Association Coalter, F. (2002) Sport and Community Development a manual Research Report 86 Edinburgh: sportscotland Coalter, F. (2003) Measuring the impact of sport (unpublished lecture) University of Stirling Coalter, F., Allison, M.. and Taylor, J . (2000) The role of sport in regenerating deprived urban areas Edinburgh: Scottish Executive Central Research Unit Collins, M. F. (2003) Sport and social capital London: Routledge Collins, M.F. et al (1999) Sport and the arts paper for Policy Action Team 10 London: DCMS Countryside Agency (2001a) Walking for Health –the first randomised trial CR Note 18 Cheltenham: CA Countryside Agency et al (2003) The use of public parks in England Cheltenham: CA

27. The value of leisure & culture to EnfieldReferences (2) DCMS (1999) Sport and Arts: Policy Action Team 10 report London: DCMS DCMS (1999) Libraries for All London:DCMS DCMS (2002a) Game Plan: implementing the government’s strategy for sport London: DCMS DCMS (2002b) Social impact of museums: centres for social change London:DCMS Department of Health (2002) Tackling health inequalities: consultation on a plan for delivery London: DoH Enfield Council (2001) Sports strategy for Enfield 2001-2005 Enfield: LB Enfield Enfield Council ( 2002a) Enfield’s future, draft Community strategyEnfield:LB Enfield Enfield Council (2002b) Leisure strategy Enfield:LBE Enfield Council (2002c) Neighbourhood Renewal Strategy: Residerts in priority neighbourhoods Enfield:LB Enfield Enfield Council (2002d) Toward neighbourhood renewal : a draft strategy Enfield: LB Enfield Enfield Council (2003a) Enfield residents 2003 Enfield:LB Enfield Enfield Council (2003b) Voluntary and community sector funding paper Cabinet meeting 25.6.03 Gorard, S. and Taylor, C. (2001) The composition of Specialist Schools: track record and future prospect School Leadership and Management 21,4 365-81 Health Development Agency (1999) Social capital and health London:HDA Health Education Authority (1999) Physical activity and inequalities London: HEA Health Education Authority (1999) Art for health: Social capital for health summary London: HEA

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29. The value of leisure & culture for health Your views

30. Leisure and Cultural Partnership Group Any further thoughts, evidence or contributions please contact us: Tel: 07989 351047 nikki@vagaassociates.com Thank you