A Neighbourhood Action Plan for Longthornton

-A vision from 2009 to 2011

What is a Neighbourhood Action Plan?

• Part of the Merton Neighbourhood Renewal Strategy which focuses on ‘bridging the gap’ between the East and the West of the borough

• Deriving from the national strategy ensuring that ‘no-one is disadvantaged by where they live’ more importantly that every individual has equal access to services such as good education, community safety, clean environment etc.

• 2 year action plan developed in partnership with local agencies and across council departments – project focused responding to issues on what residents would like to see improved in their area – ‘shaping your neighbourhood’

Making a Difference Longthornton

• Joined-up approach to delivery of local services

• Produce community activists

• Encourage innovation projects

• Act as a lobbying tool for resources

• Cricket Green (Phipps Bridge Estate)√• Abbey (High Path Estate) √• Lavender Fields√• St Helier√• Longthornton – in progress• Figge’s Marsh• Graveney• Ravensbury

• Fun Day in Oakleigh Park - commissioned to Commonside Trust

• Meetings with local councillor & Longthornton Re-development Working Party

• Online Consultation until end of September

Identifying Priorities

• Safer & Stronger Communities

• Healthier Communities

• Older People

• Children and Young People

• Economy & Environment

What are the findings so far?

• More activities & facilities for Children & Young People in local parks

• A need for a Community Centre• More activities for older people e.g.. Lunch club• More benches in Parks• Increased Police patrols• Cleaner streets • Outdoor Gym needed • More community events• Section 106 money to be spent locally• Local training courses to be available

PROVISIONAL TIMETABLE

• October : Neighbourhood Plan devised

• November :Consultation on Plan (Focus groups & online)/ noticeboards

• December onwards : action neighbourhood plan & distribute newsletter to residents

Useful Information Online consultation formhttp://www.merton.gov.uk/community/lsp/nrs

Jacqui Cayenne - Principle Regeneration Officer 0208 545 4665

Sue Neville - Community Regeneration Officer 0208 545 3754

Email: regen.partners@merton.gov.uk