Locality Management and Local Area Partnerships Sheffield, Dave Aspinall (Presentation at NANM Open space workshop ‘Five models of Localism: which are you?’ on 4 December 2013, Manchester)
•Download as PPTX, PDF•
1 like•936 views
The new locality arrangements in Sheffield replace the previous Community Assemblies model with a system focused on councillors, ward plans, and local area partnerships. Each ward now has a lead councillor to act as the main point of contact. Ward plans will identify local priorities and help allocate small grants. The city is divided into 7 local area partnerships, each led by an area chair and focused on 3-4 key cross-ward priorities. The partnerships aim to improve services, increase community resilience, and direct resources to areas of greatest need. Locality officers will support councillors and partnerships to develop plans and tackle priorities through engagement, communication, and coordination between community groups, councils, and other stakeholders.
Recommended
Recommended
More Related Content
What's hot
What's hot (20)
Viewers also liked
Viewers also liked (13)
Similar to Locality Management and Local Area Partnerships Sheffield, Dave Aspinall (Presentation at NANM Open space workshop ‘Five models of Localism: which are you?’ on 4 December 2013, Manchester)
Similar to Locality Management and Local Area Partnerships Sheffield, Dave Aspinall (Presentation at NANM Open space workshop ‘Five models of Localism: which are you?’ on 4 December 2013, Manchester) (20)
More from National Association for Neighbourhood Management
More from National Association for Neighbourhood Management (20)
Recently uploaded
Recently uploaded (20)
Locality Management and Local Area Partnerships Sheffield, Dave Aspinall (Presentation at NANM Open space workshop ‘Five models of Localism: which are you?’ on 4 December 2013, Manchester)
- 1. Locality Management and Local Area Partnerships Sheffield November 2013
- 2. What are the new Locality Arrangements? Community Assemblies ceased to exist in March 2013. Cabinet agreed to new approach to ‘Engaging and Involving Communities’ in July 2013. The cabinet report is available on the Council’s website www.sheffield.gov.uk/council-meetings/cabinet/agendas-2013/agenda-17th-july-2013 The new model has four key principles – • • • • Councillors as Community Leaders for their ward Prioritise resources to greatest areas of need Develop effective partnership working Enable communities to help themselves – increasing community resilience
- 3. What are the new Locality Arrangements? The new arrangements will – • Encourage Councillors to take the lead on engaging communities within their ward and ensure services deliverers are responding to local priorities and issues • Have a named Councillor for each ward to act as a first point of contact • Provide Councillors with a ward pot to fund community groups, projects or additional services to tackle the issues and priorities within their ward • Develop ward plans that capture local priorities • Maintain the 7 Service Delivery Areas (consisting of 4 wards) to build on previous partnership working • Create 7 Local Area Partnerships (led by a local Councillor) that will tackle 3 or 4 key priorities that effect a number of wards within the Area
- 4. Councillors • Each Ward has nominated a Lead Councillor – first point of contact for officers / services • Each Area (4 wards) has a Local Area Partnership Chair
- 5. Lead Ward Councillors • Attending the Local Area Partnership to represent their ward • Being the first point of contact for other councillors, service providers and community organisations wishing to discuss ward specific issues • Working with officers and partners to produce an annual ward plan • Ensuring ward councillors are regularly engaging with the residents within their ward • Ensuring the ward budget is allocated appropriately • Ensuring other ward councillors are kept informed
- 6. Local Area Partnership Chair • Leading the Local Area Partnership and other activities supporting the decision making process • Providing a political steer in the development of Area Priorities that will be tackled by the Local Area Partnership • Representing the Local Area Partnership at local / city-wide meetings and events • Supporting other Ward Councillors • Championing innovative approaches to effective Community involvement • Influencing service delivery at a local level • Ensuring the Local Area Partnership operates in a manner that represents the interests of the wider local community • works effectively with service providers to ensure the provision of services that meet local needs.
- 7. Community Engagement - ‘Your Local Area’ • Up to 4 meetings/events per ward per year • Will respond to local issues and priorities • Will be used to inform Ward and Area Plans • Could be a formal meeting, walkabout, workshop or drop in • Could link into existing meetings / events where possible • Just one method of engaging communities – will also use contact lists, website, social media and Cabinet In The Community Website - www.sheffield.gov.uk/yourlocalarea Blog – www.northeastsheffield.wordpress.com
- 8. Councillors’ Ward Budget • £300,000 total fund - to fund the small things that make a big difference (small grants to groups; purchasing ‘one off’ services, etc.) • £2,000 per ward. Topped up according to IMD • Can work together across Wards if appropriate
- 9. Ward Plans • Annual plans listing 4 or 5 local priorities • First version collated in Summer 2013 – available at workshop • Informed by community consultation, local stats and service providers • Informed by Ward Profiles – www.sheffield.gov.uk/your-city-council/sheffield-profile/ward-profiles • Provide basis for allocating ward pots • Will be used to inform Area priorities
- 10. Ward Plan Priorities Burngreave Environment and Public Realm Firth Park Pride in Firth Park Shiregreen Brightside A Cleaner Greener Community Southey Crime and Community Safety Improving Roads and Highways Cohesion and Safety A Neighbourly Community Community Support and Wellbeing Healthy Communities Children Young People and Families Activities for Young People Communication and Engagement with community Debt and Financial Security Employment (Youth)
- 11. Local Area Partnerships x 7 • Led by the Local Area Partnership (LAP) Chair • Supported by the other 3 lead ward councillors • Have 3 or 4 key priorities for the Area that will: – – – Contribute / complement priorities within the ward plans Improve / integrate service delivery Increase community resilience (i.e. helping people to help themselves) • Workshops and Task & Finish group approach • Membership of the LAPs will reflect priority issues identified in each Area • Strong links with Sheffield First Executive Board • Not the vehicle for addressing ‘routine’ service delivery issues.
- 12. Locality Management Team Vince Roberts - Head of Locality Management Angela Greenwood • responsible for North East, East, Central and South East Areas • strategic lead for Cohesion & Migration Martin Hughes • responsible for North, South and South West Areas • strategic lead for Voluntary Sector Liaison Locality Officers • North - Oonagh McClean • North East - Dave Aspinall • East - Mick Fellowes • Central - Naomi Hinch & Jane Bullimore • South East - Nesar Miah • South - Sarah Lucas • South West - Matthew Rush Also includes Team Support Officers (2) and Voluntary Sector Liaison Team (5)
- 13. Locality Officer • Support Councillors in engaging with their communities and in their community leadership role • Support the Councillors, Services Deliverers and local community organisations to tackle agree ward / Area priorities • Communication across wards and Areas – including social media • Co-ordinate the development and implementation of Ward and Area Plans • Monitoring and evaluation of community engagement and activity tackling local priorities • Provide a link between Community Organisations, Councillors and Service Providers to discuss service delivery , consultation, etc.
- 14. Lead Council Officers • 20 Lead Council Officers across city • Assessed against service, Ward Priorities, deprivation, experience and preference. – 4 Lead Council Officers (1 per ward) for the North East & East Areas. • North East Lead Council Officers – – Burngreave - Chris Shaw (Director of Health Improvement) – Shiregreen and Brightside- Jasper South (Assistant Director Housing Support) – Firth Park- - Gillian Charters (Head of Waste Management – Southey –Tony Tweedy (Director - Lifelong Learning, Skills and Communities)
- 15. Lead Council Officers Supporting Councillors at a ward level: • • • • • Identifying 3/4 Priorities for the Ward Providing advice and guidance on the workings of the Council and managing case work Being the first point of contact for addressing issues and problems that require advice and guidance Reporting on progress and issues for resolution Managing difficult situations, conflict and problem solving. Supporting Partnership working at an Area level: • • • • • • Represent the Council on the Local Area Partnerships and act as the Area’s ‘Senior Management Team’. Support the Local Area Partnership Chair on performing their function and role Promote joined up action at the Area and Ward level Help develop the 3 or 4 Priorities for the Area and report on progress Advise on appropriate courses of action and options in terms of addressing priorities within the area. Ensure that the Local Area Partnership is fit for purpose and has clear aims, objectives and representation from the key stakeholders, including the local VCF sector and community advocates.
- 16. Any Questions?