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A Neighbourhood Action Plan for Longthornton

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

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A Neighbourhood Action Plan for Longthornton

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  1. A Neighbourhood Action Plan for Longthornton A vision from 2009 to 2011

  2. 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’

  3. 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

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

  5. Consultation so far..... • Fun Day in Oakleigh Park - commissioned to Commonside Trust • Meetings with local councillor & Longthornton Re-development Working Party • Online Consultation until end of September

  6. Identifying Priorities • Safer & Stronger Communities • Healthier Communities • Older People • Children and Young People • Economy & Environment

  7. 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

  8. PROVISIONAL TIMETABLE • October : Neighbourhood Plan devised • November :Consultation on Plan (Focus groups & online)/ noticeboards • December onwards : action neighbourhood plan & distribute newsletter to residents

  9. Useful Information Online consultation form http://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

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