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Southall Project

Southall Project. Southall – Area Based Project. Tackle problems identified by local communities – bottom up problem solving approach Natural links with other DMG projects i.e. Joint assets, high need families

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Southall Project

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  1. Southall Project

  2. Southall – Area Based Project • Tackle problems identified by local communities – bottom up problem solving approach • Natural links with other DMG projects i.e. Joint assets, high need families • unique opportunity for an area based pilot including the statutory/ voluntary sector working in partnerships • Strategic investment – signal LSP commitment to dealing with urgent quality of life issues and providing external funding lever.

  3. What is the Southall Project Combination of new + proposed initiative with four main strands : Safer Communities – a community safety project led by the police, overseeing work to deal with prostitution, enviro – crime, bookmakers, alcohol abuse etc. Healthier Communities – opportunities to tackle known health inequalities and emerging public health agenda Prosperous Communities – as a result of improved car parking facilities, possible development of Business Improvement District, transport improvements and link to possible re-brand of Southall College as business school Connected Communities – deliver work that improves community cohesion and integration, with a focus upon inter- generational work that builds bridges between residents from different backgrounds

  4. Accountability Structure

  5. Accountability Process • SCA arranges meeting of 4 themed Sub-groups – ensuring full resident and VCS participation • SCA provides regular monitoring reports to DMG/LSP about project delivery • Reports prepared by local delivery agencies themselves • Promotion and publicity of success in local media • Annual evaluation of different projects that would be shared with all partner / stakeholders

  6. Partnership Working • LBE • London Fire Bridge • Police • Ealing PCT • Local businesses • Resident participation • Voluntary sector

  7. Benefits • Too many cooks – one group providing co-ordination of various strands of work, allows delivery partners to focus upon delivering high quality work • Value for money – targeted LSP investment can provide foundation to attract external funding to Southall • Improved public confidence in a clearly defined / managed initiative • Provide successful model of working that can be exported to other parts of LBE • Strong and visible cohesion benefit from having Southall residents collaborating / sharing resources to overcome local problems.

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