PAGE 1 Meeting 4 – January 14 th 2014 Katy Woodington Gwynt y Môr Offshore Wind Farm Community Investment Advisory Panel Kathryn Harries
PAGE 2 Draft strategic themes >Five year delivery period; >Review led by RWE npower renewables and supported by Gwynt y Môr Community Funding Advisory Group; >Potential for initiatives to deliver across multiple themes; >Suggest more detailed development of guidance under each theme including consideration about how impact could be measured.
PAGE 3 Theme 1 – Building strong, cohesive and sustainable communities >That share a common vision where peoples differences are appreciated and accepted; >Where people have the same opportunities regardless of background; >Where people of different backgrounds can develop strong positive relationships; >Where people want to live and work now and in the future; >That are prosperous, vibrant and improve people’s quality of life; >That are resilient to future economic, environmental and social changes; >That thrive during good times and bad.
PAGE 4 Theme 2 – Developing prosperous, enterprising communities with strong economic growth >Creating new job opportunities in the private and voluntary sector including social enterprise and self-employment; >Sustaining existing jobs; >Helping people to develop new skills required to enter economic activity; >Providing ongoing support and mentoring for people entering training and employment.
PAGE 5 Theme 3 – Reducing poverty and inequality in communities >Reducing unemployment and raising household incomes; >Improving skills of young people and families; >Improving the health and educational outcomes of children, young people and families living in poverty.
PAGE 6 % Saying Which, if any, of these types of projects would you like to see the fund help? (Prompted) Projects to help people get back into work Projects to occupy teenagers/young adults Job Creation Schemes Making use of disused buildings Local Apprenticeship Schemes Base: All Respondents (1081) Regenerating local buildings and landmarks along the coast Aesthetically improving the coastal strip generally Annual music events and festivals to attract tourists Helping the homeless None of the above Reactions To Suggested Funding Themes CAUTION! Controversial to fund projects which come within the Council’s remit however some confusion amongst general public over what falls within statutory obligations of local authorities
PAGE 7 % Saying Please now tell us which, if any, of these ‘general themes’ suggested by Welsh Government & Local Authorities you think the Fund should be assisting? (Prompted) Projects aimed at children and young people Projects to create sustainable local economies Projects that improve local environmental quality Apprenticeships, youth training, education & employment Projects to support health and well being Projects to support town centre improvements Base: All Respondents (1081) Welsh & Local Government Themes “I think this fund could sponsor individual apprenticeships. There are still some companies left who manufacture and I think there is scope for sponsored apprenticeships” (Member of the public, Llandudno)