Presentation to Economic Regeneration and Transport Scrutiny Panel

Background to WMNT £52m NDC funding approved in January 2000 WMNT established as a company in July 2002 Partnership Board with resident majority :- - 9 elected resident trustees - 4 nominated trustees (partner agencies) - 2 accountable body representatives - up to 5 co-opted members

Aims and Objectives Established to bring about the regeneration of West Middlesbrough (as defined by NDC boundary) by delivering against a number of outcomes relating to :- –Raising educational standards –Improving employment opportunities –Reducing crime –Improving health –Improving the environment & housing Engagement of local people are at the heart of everything the Trust does.

Finance ThemeActual £0,000 Theme A Theme B Theme C Theme D Theme E Theme F13958 M & A2747 Total £k

Provide integrated education and childcare Whinney Banks site designated Children’s Centre status Extensive range of Early Years Services 225 Childcare places created Over £2m invested Education & Learning (1)

Raise levels of achievement - Most baselines set to reach Middlesbrough average by Key Stage 178% (WMNT)79% (WMNT) 83% (Middlesbrough)82% (Middlesbrough) Key Stage 274% (WMNT)68% (WMNT) 74% (Middlesbrough)77% (Middlesbrough) Key Stage 346% (WMNT)68% (WMNT) 57% (Middlesbrough)62% (Middlesbrough) Key Stage 417% (WMNT)41% (WMNT) 36% (Middlesbrough)46% (Middlesbrough) Education & Learning (2)

A year pilot to tackle NEETS significantly reduced NEETS YPS to 10.8% compared to Middlesbrough figures of 22% Funded Community Inclusion Centre. Exclusions have fallen by 14.3% since February 2006, chosen as one of only ten partnerships to deliver 30 young apprenticeships in retail Higher Education Bursary Scheme – 24 students enrolled in HE compared to target of 15. Education & Learning (3)

Objectives To engage residents on an integrated and supported route to employment. AT Work Recruitment help 338 local people find jobs in last 3 years Outcome: Clamant unemployment to be 1% above Middlesbrough average by % WMNT5.4% WMNT 6.0% Middlesbrough4.6% Middlesbrough Outcome: Increase proportion of people of working age in employment to Middlesbrough average by % WMNT60% WMNT 62.2% Middlesbrough62.4% Middlesbrough Creating Jobs & Skillful People (1)

To improve opportunities for learning in order to raise the level of residents skills and qualifications – Intermediate Labour Market project resulting in 129 unemployed residents into jobs. 71 residents gained qualifications. –PERTEMPS personal development programme, 91 residents offered PDP to support employment. –Building Bureau – 23 local people gained employment and qualifications in the construction industry. –Middlesbrough Works (partnership At Work/Pertemps/Job Centreplus/Connexions) – 70 people into employment since January 2006 Creating Jobs & Skillful People (2)

Outcome: Increase proportion of adults with NVQ 3 or equivalent to 4% below Middlesbrough average by figures Sept % WMNT33% WMNT 22% Middlesbrough 37% Middlesbrough Outcome: Decrease proportion of adults with no qualifications to Middlesbrough average by 2010 – (reduce by 50% by 2006). 30% WMNT no qualifications compared to 67% in Creating Jobs & Skillful People (2)

To increase number of job opportunities by supporting local business growth –Business grants available to new and existing businesses – 163 business received support (project ended March 2006) – 3 Social Enterprises created –£290k invested in development of Newport South Industrial area. HQ for Siesta and new business units –Further opportunities for inward investment being discussed alongside Council plans Creating Jobs & Skillful People (3)

To reduce the fear of crime and promote confidence in the Neighbourhood Activities – Community Caretakers Neighbourhood Wardens Alley Gates CCTV (Mobile and Static) Strategic Risk Management Group Linked to AIMS Making West Middlesbrough Safer (1)

Outcome 1: Reduce proportion of people who feel the area is unsafe to the Middlesbrough average * 50% WMNT4% WMNT This is 3% below Middlesbrough wide average. Outcome 2: Reduce rate of household burglaries from 22 per 1000 in 2000 to national average (milestone reduce rate of household burglaries to 13 per 1000 by 2006). Burglary rates were falling until 2005, small increase to 21.3 per There is a decreasing trend but 2000 milestone not met. Middlesbrough in similar position. Making West Middlesbrough Safer (2)

To provide health & care services that are more accessible and more relevant to people’s needs and which promote incentives for good health. Range of services provided include treatment for drug and alcohol abuse, school nurse, community health promotion, walking clubs, baby clinics, links to Early years services. Mainstreaming services – a key success. Improving Health (1)

Outcome: Increase proportion of people who say their health is good in the last year to national average in (MORI)Milestone % 76%70% Outcome 2: Reduction in the percentage of adults smoking to 33% by milestone 49% 37% Reduce to 37% Improving Health (2)

Objectives To make the housing market work well for all people and protect vulnerable residents To enpower people as Stakeholders in their homes and communities To improve the environment with the West Middlesbrough Neighbourhood Trust Improving Housing & Living Environment (1)

450 new homes to be built, 350 for private sale to be built in Central Whinney Banks – renamed Acklam Green 130 new homes to be built in West Lane East (25 to rent) Refurbishment of 77 houses in Bell Street area New Community Facilities at Meath Street & Whinney Banks (£4m investment) Newport all weather sports pitch Range of environmental improvements including street lighting, parking and local parks. Improving Housing & Living Environment (2)

Outcome 1: Increase the proportion of people who are satisfied with the area to 5% above Middlesbrough average by % WMNT 85% WMNT 85% Middlesbrough 82% Middlesbrough Outcome 2: Decrease the proportion of people who say the area has deteriorated (to 15% below Middlesbrough average 2010) % WMNT22% WMNT 10% Middlesbrough25% Middlesbrough Improving Housing & Living Environment (2)

To create process which enables a wide range of residents to be actively involved in West Middlesbrough, examples include:- - Information Roadshows - Fun days/activity workshop - Resident Panels - Theme Groups - Young Advisors/Youth Peers/Youth Council - Membership to WMNT - Newsletters - Consultation Events Engaging Communities

Objectives & Principles To design, deliver and manage services in a way that is easy to access and improved standards Encourage resident participation through building confidence and raising aspiration Encourage partnership working built on trust and sharing of knowledge & information Ensuring accountability of leading residents & Stakeholders to the neighbourhood for the achievement of agreed goals and priorities To provide learning about an approach to Neighbourhood Management to benefit other neighbourhoods in Middlesbrough Neighbourhood Management

Annual Performance Management Process Self assessment – moderated by GO at national level WMNT Band A partnership for last 2 years Expected to achieve outcomes Forward strategy geared towards sustainability and becoming independent self financing organisation Performance

New structures being put in place – organisation and staffing to promote sustainability WMNT now employs its own staff Asset Management Strategy to be further developed Accountable Body concerns Identifying sources of future income generation Developing a more robust neighbourhood management approach Partnership Management Issues