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The Manton Community Alliance has made remarkable strides in enhancing local life, with 55% of residents noting significant changes. About one-third of the population is actively contributing to community betterment. Recent statistics show a narrowing crime gap compared to other areas, affirming Manton as the Best Community Safety Initiative in the UK (2009). Engagement is high, with 41% of residents feeling influential in decision-making. Over 56% believe the area has improved in the past two years, while participatory budgeting has attracted 1,528 voters, fostering youth involvement and civic engagement.
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Facts & Thoughts from Working Local Pathfinder Area • Locality Approach Works • Manton Community Alliance • an Award Winning Pathfinder
“55% residents said that things had changed because of the Pathfinder” “Extraordinary things are happening in Manton... a third of all the people who live there are actively working at making it a better place” Nottinghamshire County News
Crime Statistics show that Gap between Manton & Other Areas in the Police Division is closing Best Community Safety Initiative in UK Highly Commended Awarded 2009
“You feel safer now” Manton Resident
41% of Residents say they INFLUENCE 11% higher than national average & highest in East of England “People get to choose to change what matters to them” Jackie Keogh resident
56% think Manton has got better over the last 2 years “Manton has got a lot better” Resident
24% of population vote in largest Participatory Budgeting activity in UK 1528 people “Getting young people involved in the democratic process is terrific - it connects the youngsters and makes them feel part of a process that affects their whole area” Peter Hardy Portland School