Tong Ward Plan 2022-2025

Ward members: Cllr Matt Edwards, Cllr Kausar Mukhtar, Cllr Celia Hickson
Ward Officer: Rada Mijailovic
Assistant Ward Officer: Dennis Rowe

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Ward Assessments and Plans

The Ward Assessment and Plan is designed to inform ward working, including action planning and decision making. The document summarises the prevalent strengths and issues within the ward. This evidence base includes both statistical information as well as qualitative information gained from consultation, partnerships, and ward partnership meetings. The Council Ward Officer plays a critical role in digesting this information and summarising findings into the most pertinent issues which are presented in the ward plan. Ward plans are approved annually by elected members at the Area Committee and outcomes reported against.

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Co-ordination of local services and devolution of decision making

The ward plan provides an opportunity for the co-ordination of services at a local level. By working in neighbourhoods to connect with and support people to build a vision of a good life, finding solutions to potential or existing problems and drawing on individual and community resources before considering the option of referring into commissioned or statutory services. This ensures that problem solving is effective, utilising local networks to identify concerns and solutions early, resulting in efficiency and improved local outcomes. Central to an effective ward plan is the co-ordination of public sector services such as neighbourhood policing teams, cleansing, social landlords, public health, and youth service to ensure services are tailored to meet local need. In addition, ward officers actively support local networks and partnership involving the public, private and third sector, as well as supporting community driven actions to build on local assets, improve community cohesion and increase social capital.

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Engaging communities

The ward plan is based on several community conversations throughout the year at neighbourhood and ward forums, community events, single issues forums and partnerships. The process does not revolve around what agencies can do alone but what communities, VCS partners and public sector agencies can collectively achieve if they work closely together. Therefore, it is important to have frank and open conversations with the community. We are here to walk along besides you and guide, not to tell you what to do, but rather to offer support. It's up to communities to make the decisions that affect them. By working with the community to define local priorities, the service can begin to enable and empower communities to support preventative approaches and behavioural change, which reduce the demand on public services, and produce improved outcomes for people at a local level. The plan aims to draw the community into solution thinking and begin to reflect on their own contribution and broker a relationship of civic responsibility by asking three simple questions; Can it be done. Can you do this for yourself. Can we do it together.

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Section 1: Introduction to Tong Ward Plan

Ward

Tong Ward

Ward Officer

Rada Mijailovic

Assistant Ward Officer

Dennis Rowe

Partners involved

Three Local Ward Councillors, Bradford South Area Co-ordinator's Office (Area Co-ordinator, Ward Officers, Area Operational Manager and Youth Service Manager), Neighbourhood Police Team,

Social Housing Landlord, CBMDC Traffic & Highways, CBMDC Parks & Landscapes Manager and Community Health Partnerships as well as the local community, Church groups and affiliated organisations, friends of groups, voluntary organisations.

How does the ward plan work?

The ward plans throughout the district engage with the communities identified in the boundary of each ward. The assessment summaries the strengths using both statistical and qualitative information. Each year the plan sets out agreed action in each ward with the support of ward officers to work with others to seek solutions.

Ward plans are agreed and accountable to the Area Committees in each constituency.

How to get involved

If you would like to get involved please contact the Ward Officer or Assistant Ward Officer on 01274 431155 or by email on rada.mijailovic@bradford.gov.uk    or dennis.rowe@bradford.gov.uk

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Section 2: Summary of the Tong Ward Profile

Population 

Tong Ward is one of six wards in Bradford South and stretches from the M606 motorway in the west to the boundary with Leeds in the East. It includes Tong Village and the communities of Holme Wood, Sutton, Tong Street, Dudley Hill and Bierley. The population estimates for mid-2020 show that 22,710 people live in Tong ward.

Population breakdown

• 27.7% of the population is aged under 16. (6,291)
• 61.% of the ward's population is aged between 16 and 64. (13,853)
• 10% of the population of Wyke is aged 65 to 84. (2,271) 1.3% of the Wyke population is aged 85 and over. (295)

Ethnicity and religion

Ethnicity	Percentage
White	84.3%
Multiple/mixed ethnic groups	3.7%
Indian	2.0%
Pakistani	3.2%
Bangladeshi	0.4%
Other Asian	1.3%
Black	3.9%
Other ethnic group	1.2%

Religion	Percentage
Christian	55.2%
Buddhist	0.2%
Hindu	0.8%
Jewish	0.0%
Muslim	4.9%
Sikh	1.3%
Other religion	31.1%
Religion not stated	6.2%

Safer Neighbourhoods

Local policing teams working closely with Ward Officers, organisations, partners, and residents to decide policing priorities. This helps teams find long-term solutions to local problems.

Crime rate, May 2021 to April 2022:

Type of crime	Great Horton	Queensbury	Royds	Tong	Wibsey	Wyke
Antisocial behaviour	14	14	27	17	12	7
Bicycle theft	0	0	1	0	0	0
Burglary	4	3	7	5	3	5
Criminal damage and arson	14	11	18	25	11	11
Drugs	5	3	4	4	3	3
Other crime	2	3	5	4	3	4
Other theft	8	6	8	11	7	7
Possession of weapons	1	1	1	1	1	1
Public order	15	19	23	22	13	14
Robbery	1	1	1	1	1	0
Shoplifting	3	1	4	6	4	2
Theft from the person	1	1	1	1	0	1
Vehicle crime	6	9	12	7	9	11
Violent and sexual offences	58	65	79	85	52	51
Total	131	136	190	192	117	118

(Crime rate (12-month period from May 2021- April 2022) calculated per 1,000 people using data as recorded by police and ONS population estimates).

Tong was the highest for recorded crimes among the wards in Bradford South. This could be for a variety of reasons, but studies show that areas of high deprivation are a contributing factor.

Tong is ranked 8th of 30 wards in the District for the Index of Multiple Deprivation where 1 is the most deprived and 30 is the least deprived. Tong is in 5th place for income deprivation, 3rd place for employment deprivation and 4th place for education, skills, and training deprivation.

In comparison with other wards in Bradford South Tong ward ranks high in all indices of multiple deprivation.

Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) are widely used datasets to classify the relative deprivation (essentially a measure of poverty) within an area.

Localities Engagement Survey March 2022

Results based on 276 responses in BD4 postcode. Residents were invited to respond to the questions by indicating a preference between 1 and 5, where 1 indicated they strongly disagreed and 5 strongly agreed with the question posed.

When asked:

• 58.2% of respondents feel safe in their neighbourhood after dark
• 76.2% of respondents feel safe in their neighbourhood during the day

Environment including housing

The Ward is well served with green space and recreation land such as: St Margaret's Recreation Ground, Knowles Park, Dane Hill Park, Black Carr Woods, Bierley Woods, Hopefield Way Play Area, Tong and Cockersdale Valleys, and Woodlands Country Park and Play Area.

There are 8,783 homes in the Tong Ward

Type of home	Number	Percentage
Long term empty	88	1%
Semi detached	3,952	45%
Detached	1,054	12%
Terraced	2,371	27%
Flats	1,317	15%

A little over one percent of homes in Tong are empty long term, this is lower than the district average of 1.9%. 6.3% of households in Tong ward are living in overcrowded homes, this is slightly higher than the district average of 6.2%.

Fly-tipping in Tong Ward is the highest among the wards that make up Bradford South. The type of waste being found can range from the odd bin bag to large quantities of household items - unwanted sofas, broken washing machines, construction materials and more hazardous waste such as asbestos.

Council reported issues in Tong Ward in 2020

• Abandoned vehicles: 88
• Graffiti removal: 8
• Potholes: 20
• Street lighting: 732

Localities Engagement Survey March 2022

Results based on 276 responses in BD4 postcode. Residents were invited to respond to the questions by indicating a preference between 1 and 5, where 1 indicated they strongly disagreed and 5 strongly agreed with the question posed.

When asked:

• 54.6% of respondents were satisfied with the street where they lived.

Health

Life expectancy

Life expectancy (the average number of years that an individual is expected to live based on current mortality rates) in Tong ward for both male and female is the lowest amongst the wards of Bradford South.

Contributory factors that can influence life expectancy include gender, genetics, access to health care, hygiene, diet and nutrition, exercise, lifestyle, and crime rates. Evidence-based studies indicate that longevity is based on two major factors, genetics, and lifestyle choices.

Incidence of various cancers

Breakdown of incidences of various cancers among the wards in Bradford South with 1 being the first and 6 being the last:

• Tong ranks 5th in terms of incidences of colorectal cancer
• Tong ranks 1st in terms of incidences of lung cancer
• Tong ranks 3rd in terms of incidences breast cancer
• Tong ranks 6th in terms of incidences of prostate cancer

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

Tong Ward has a high prevalence of over 18s with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), with the only other comparable ward, Great Horton.

Adult obesity

Adult obesity in Tong is the highest amongst wards in Bradford South.

Children and young people

The number of children in reception year classified as obese as a percentage of all children measured. This is based on 3 years of measurement, based on the child's area of residence.

The indicator is designed to estimate and monitor the prevalence of obesity in children and will inform the planning and delivery of services for children and ensure that resources are targeted to tackle obesity and help to reduce the prevalence of childhood obesity.

Obese children in reception

Bradford South	2014/15 - 16/17 (academic)	2015/16- 17/18 (academic)	2016/17- 18/19 (academic)	2017/18- 19/20 (academic)
Royds	13.60	13.90	12.70	12.70
Tong	12.10	12.80	13.70	12.60
Wibsey	9.00	10.50	12.30	12.90
Wyke	11.50	11.70	11.00	10.80
Queensbury	10.50	10.60	10.40	10.40
Great Horton	9.70	11.60	11.80	11.20

Obese children in Year 6

Bradford South	2014/15- 16/17 (academic)	2015/16- 17/18 (academic)	2016/17- 18/19 (academic)	2017/18- 19/20 (academic)
Great Horton	24.30	26.00	29.10	29.20
Wibsey	22.70	24.50	25.00	25.50
Tong	22.00	23.10	25.80	28.00
Wyke	21.40	23.10	20.80	21.30
Royds	19.60	21.10	22.40	23.70
Queensbury	19.20	22.40	22.80	23.10

Education, employment and training

Tong Ward is ranked 29/30 across the district in expected Reading, Writing and Maths (reference period 2019) and the proportion of disadvantaged pupils at the end of key stage 2 is the highest among the wards in Bradford South. The number of NEETs (Not in Education, Employment or Training) is higher than the district average (3.86%) with Bradford South wards having the highest number of this cohort compared to other wards in the district.

The graph above is a measure of 16 and 17 year olds not in education, employment, or training. Lower values show that more 16 and 17 year olds are in education, employment, and training (Reference period June 2022).

Localities Engagement Survey March 2022 (8 to 18 survey)

Results based on 276 responses in BD4 postcode. Residents were invited to respond to the questions by indicating a preference between 1 and 5, where 1 indicated they strongly disagreed and 5 strongly agreed with the question posed.

When asked:

• 52.4% replied that they enjoyed going to school
• 68.6% feel healthy in their mind (good about themselves)
• 69.6 feel safe in their neighbourhood during the day
• 54% feel safe in their neighbourhood after dark
• 72.8% feel they have a healthy body
• 47.6% of respondents believe they have a say in decisions that affect them.
• 59% feel they have plenty of opportunities for paid work. (Employment).
• 55.2% replied that they have plenty of opportunities for volunteering in their community.
• 45.2% replied that the streets where they lived are clean and tidy.

Under 18s feel unable to influence decisions affecting them and score low about going to school, however they feel safe in their neighbourhood and positive about themselves, and their own physical and mental well-being.

Stronger

There are several area-based groups that serve the Ward, and who focus on different aspects of well-being: Bierley Community Centre, Sutton Community Centre, the Springfield Centre, Healthy Lifestyle, Step 2 Young People's Health Project.

Faith groups are also very active in the ward for example, St Christopher's Church, the Salvation Army, Holme United Reformed Church in Holme Wood, and the Gateway Centre on Tong Street. Tong Village has St James' Church and in Bierley, St John's Church and the Bethel Chapel. Most of the faith groups run well attended community luncheon clubs as well as activities for younger people.

There are numerous providers for nursery provision across the Ward, which include Pippins Childcare & Education based in Holme Wood and the Life Nursery, in Bierley.

There are seven primary schools in the ward: Knowleswood, Carrwood, Ryecroft, St Columba's Catholic Primary, St John's CofE Primary, Newhall Park and Woodlands CofE Primary. Secondary School: Tong Leadership Academy.

Bradford Council's Youth Service also provide a range of activities and support for young people, mainly aged 13-19. They work in partnership with many organisations such as Emerge, Dance United, Clarion Future Communities, The Valley Project. The Youth service are based at the TFD Centre on Broadstone Way, in the middle of Holme Wood. The centre is currently undergoing major renovation work to accommodate a much- needed hub. which will deliver a range of high-quality public services from one site for the local community. It will to bring together teams from the Council's Neighbourhood and Youth Service, Children's Prevention and Early Help Services, Bradford District Health Trust and NHS, providing community health and midwife services.

There are major employers located on Tong Street such as Next Distribution Centre and Princes Soft Drinks, adjacent to Tong Retail Park.

Over half of the Euroway estate, just off the M606, is in the Ward with the Marks & Spencer distribution centre on the Prologis site. The supermarket chain Morrison's fresh food packaging and distribution centre is just off Dudley Hill roundabout. McBrides on Rook Lane develop and supply household products for sale under retailers' own brands.

Many residents of all backgrounds have issues with people making a living from collecting scrap metal. This practice is associated with keeping horses on communal land and other nuisance, such as burning off wires for copper. This practice has significantly decreased over the last few years, but horses are still tethered on Council land, particularly in Holme Wood and Bierley.

The Holme Wood and Tong Partnership Board supports the Holme Wood and Tong NDP (Neighbourhood Development Plan) endorsed by the Council on 20 January 2012. The plan identifies a need to diversify housing tenure in Holme Wood, to attract owner-occupiers and more economically active residents; this diversification is felt essential if local shops, services, and amenities are to be properly supported. In turn, this would create new retail and leisure uses, providing new employment opportunities for the local community.

The NDP Delivery Plan has been produced and distributed to stakeholders. It captures how the Council, and its partners will contribute to the on-going delivery of this plan.

Localities Engagement Survey March 2022

Results based on 276 responses in BD4 postcode. Residents were invited to respond to the questions by indicating a preference between 1 and 5, where 1 indicated they strongly disagreed and 5 strongly agreed with the question posed.

When asked:

• 64.6 % feel they can access services they may require close to where they live. (Doctors, local amenities, etc.)
• 53.2% of respondents believe they have a say in decisions that affect them.
• 55% responded that there is a good range of activities for the elderly.
• 46.6% replied that children and young people have enough to do where they live.
• 64.6% responded that they feel able to access services near where they live.
• 61.8% responded that there were places to go with friends and family.
• 80.8% replied that their neighbours are friendly and helpful.
• 58.6% replied that there were opportunities to volunteer where they live.
• 80.8% found they work, training, education, or volunteering satisfying.

BD4 residents feel positive about their friends and family ties, but they feel that there is not enough to do for children and youth in the area. There is also a sense that public transport could be improved to take and advantage of local amenities. The survey found that the highest concern over the next 12 months was the cost of living.

The cost of living ‘crises' refers to the fall in ‘real' disposable income that is, adjusted for inflation and after taxes and benefits.

Sustainability

While rising energy prices will affect most households across the Bradford district, they are more likely to disproportionately affect those on the lowest incomes. Office for National Statistics (ONS) figures show that after the energy price cap rose in October 2021, consumer prices for gas and electricity rose by 17.1% and 8.7% respectively. Currently 12-month inflation rates for gas and electricity are at their highest level since early 2009, with gas at 28.1% and electricity at 18.8%.

While rising energy prices will affect most households across the Bradford district, they are more likely to disproportionately affect those on the lowest incomes. Office for National Statistics (ONS) figures show that after the energy price cap rose in October 2021, consumer prices for gas and electricity rose by 17.1% and 8.7% respectively.

Localities Engagement Survey March 2022

Results based on 276 responses in BD4 postcode. Residents were invited to respond to the questions by indicating a preference between 1 and 5, where 1 indicated they strongly disagreed and 5 strongly agreed with the question posed.

When asked:

• 78% of respondents were concerned about climate change.
• 87% of respondents were concerned about the cost of living over the next 12 months.

The cost of living ‘crises' refers to the fall in ‘real' disposable income that is, adjusted for inflation and after taxes and benefits that can be used to purchase everyday items such as food, fuel, gas, and electricity.

Data sources

City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council Population Intelligence Bulletin 16 March 2022 (2011 Census, Mid-year population estimates, Indices of Deprivation 2019 Link: www.ons.gov.uk www.nomisweb.co.uk. For more information about population and deprivation at ward level see Understanding Bradford District, Bradford Council Power BI, Data.Police.UK.

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Tong Ward Plan

1.0 Safer Neighbourhoods

Code	Priority	What can services contribute?	What can people do?	Named person responsible
1.1	Work in partnership to reduce ASB and criminal behaviour (Anti-social behaviour). Includes the spates of stone throwing incidents	Regular updates from Police on hotspots at the Ward Place meetings Promote 101, Crimestoppers Promote youth activities Wardens to work with local schools to get to know pupils and help to promote diversionary activities Wardens to liaise with Tong Leadership Academy for example, if pupils are identified by Wardens when on patrol, they can inform the school Provide regular communication and updates to residents on anti-social behaviour and crime issues Tackle speeding vehicles and nuisance quad bikes on roads and open land by encouraging reporting	Community groups and individuals to gather and report incidents of drug taking/dealing in their areas. Use 101 number to report incidents/ASB Join/form Neighbourhood Watches	Council Ward Officers Police Ward Council Wardens Neighbourhood Watch Co-ordinator Local Schools Tong Leadership Academy Police Bike Team Youth Service and other Youth Providers Social Housing Landlords Bus operators Residents/ Community
1.2	Work in partnership to reduce number of incidents of criminal damage	Regular updates from Police on hotspots at the Ward Place meetings Promote the Neighbourhood Policing Team website to residents Encourage reporting Educate and reassure residents Regular communication and updates to residents on anti-social behaviour and crime issues	Community groups and individuals to gather and report incidents of drug taking/dealing in their areas. Use 101 number to report incidents Join Neighbourhood Watches Use Crimestoppers to report issues	Ward Officers Police Council Wardens Neighbourhood Watch Co-ordinator Residents/ Community Social Housing Landlords
1.3	Tackle high rate of Domestic Violence (DV) incidents	Establish links with agencies to raise awareness. Work with partners to support victims of DV	Refer people affected by DV to relevant services	Staying Put / Domestic Violence Unit Social Housing Landlords Police Ward Officer Residents/ Community
1.4	Develop new strategies regarding nuisance quads, bikes, abandoned caravans and other vehicles on roads and open green land/ spaces	Encourage reporting of nuisance quads and bikes, and where they are kept Identify locations which could be secured or access restricted Days of action co-ordinated with the Police (bike team) and partners	Report locations where nuisance bikes are kept, log nuisance vehicle registration numbers and other intelligence Wardens to regularly check gardens and other possible hiding places Report locations suffering damage	Police Ward Officers Council Wardens Highways Ancillary Services Police bike team Landowners Partners Residents/Community
1.5	Support multi-agency approach to tackle horses on Council land	Identify hotspots Carry out horse audits Follow through at Place meetings Support multi-agency partnership to tackle this issue Promote the reporting of horse related issues Keep residents informed of actions taken	Community Groups and individuals to gather and report incidents in their areas Use 101 number to report incidents Encourage neighbours to report incidents Give witness statements	Ward Officer Police Environmental Enforcement Social Housing Landlords Highways Officer Council Wardens Providers (Tenancy Enforcement)  Legal Departments Residents/ Community

2.0 Environment

Code	Priority	What can services contribute?	What can people do?	Named person responsible
2.1	Improve cleanliness of specific areas across the ward to include rubbish in gardens	Develop plans with partners to clear rubbish, cut back snickets, tidy up communal areas Make Community Payback Referrals and Environmental Taskforce Continue to develop and co-ordinate grass cutting, clearing hot spot areas with In-Communities Identify areas for installation of CCTV cameras to protect land and gather evidence Promote successful prosecutions for fly tipping Promote recycling/eliminate side waste and rubbish in gardens, using household waste sites or bulk refuse service Encourage residents to keep their area clean by providing litter picking equipment etc.	Report fly-tipping to the Council Take responsibility for your own area rubbish and garden Litter-pick your own street or in front of your house Share car journeys to the waste sites to help neighbours Agree to host cameras where appropriate Good Neighbours - offer support to older vulnerable residents who can no longer maintain gardens	Ward Officers Area Operation Manager Council Warden Environmental Enforcement Officer In-communities/ Private landlords Residents/ Community
2.2	Tackle low rate of recycling across the ward	Promote recycling in the ward Work with Recycling Team to identify specific areas Council Wardens to undertake door to door initiatives Work with schools on this agenda Promote Household Waste sites Promote charities who operate furniture recycling schemes	Community groups and organisations to support local campaigns and initiatives. Resident groups to disseminate information in their local areas. Become Recycling champions	Ward Officers Council Wardens Recycling Team Youth Service Social Housing Landlords Schools Residents/ Community
2.3	Develop strategies to tackle inconsiderate parking issues (for example Pavement Tong Street) Schools Neighbourhoods	Erecting street furniture to deter parking on pavements Educate/ Talk to perpetrators about safe parking Enforce existing laws	Work with shop owners to suggest alternative safe parking. Report vehicles to parking services/ wardens Businesses to advise customer to park safely	Local Councillors Ward  Officer Assistant Ward Officer Council Wardens Police HCPH Service Highways Residents/ Community

3.0 Health

Code	Priority	What can services contribute?	What can people do?	Named person responsible
3.1	Promote and support awareness of good nutrition and healthy lifestyle choices, and physical activities	Promote health interventions such as flu jabs, health checks and falls assessments Establish cook and eat sessions working in partnership with local community groups Encourage more outdoor play Support and promote existing activities Encourage local people to use local attractions and promote local walking groups Support local primary schools in developing and delivering activities and linking to walking groups Promote outdoor activities being delivered Promote sports and facilities at Tong Leadership Academy to local families	Offer opportunities to try cooking and eating healthier food with help from other organisations such as Healthy Lifestyle Local shops to offer good food choices/fresh vegetables Encourage residents to buy fresh produce from St Christopher's Church Encourage each other to join/set up informal exercise classes and walk in Black Carr Woods and Bierley Woods Community groups to provide affordable activities for residents Church groups/uniformed service groups run a range of activities for all age groups across the ward	Ward Officers Council Wardens Community Organisations The Valley Project Local Schools Doctors' Surgeries Community Health Partnership Adult Services Youth Service Residents/ Community
3.2	Increase level of engagement of older people to reduce isolation and loneliness	Support communities, local organisations, and businesses to work towards becoming Dementia Friendly Promote activities suitable for older people in the community Wardens to identify isolated people and carry out welfare checks	Community Organisations to organise and promote activities providing transport if required Join schemes to have access to help if needed Neighbours to look out for older people living alone Sign up to become Dementia Friendly organisations	Ward Officers Community Groups Social Housing Providers
3.3	Encourage use of local green spaces, parks and woodland	Establish Link with walking groups Encourage people to set up walking groups Champions show the Way	Explore the local area (get outdoors and enjoy the green spaces)	Voluntary organisations Council Wardens Residents/ Community

4.0 Children and young people

Code	Priority	What can services contribute?	What can people do?	Named person responsible
4.1	Work with young people to explore how they can make positive contributions to community life	Engage in consultation Encourage young people to be involved in the democratic process Involve young people in People Can activities Engage with parents/grandparents The youth service will provide targeted intervention to help reduce antisocial behaviour and the fear of crime	Promote and encourage young people to join youth activities across the ward Offer opportunities to young people attending youth clubs. Youth Service (Outreach work)	Youth Lead/ Workers Ward Officers Council Wardens Local schools Voluntary organisations Residents/ Community
4.2	Concern for the number of Children and Young People that are not in education and at risk of exploitation	Early interventions to support Children and Young People to maintain attendance and participation in education and community Nursery Early Years provision in Holme Wood. (5 to 11 years) Clarion Youth Sports Project collaborating with different communities and community groups to engage with Young People	Council Wardens patrol parks and play areas during school opening times and liaise with Schools/ pastoral Youth Services (Outreach work) Parents/ families seek help at an early stage if truancy is occurring	Youth Service (Lead) Schools Council Wardens Police Partners
4.3	Children and Young People (CYP) to access their local Youth Offer and participate in local provision.	Promotion of how to access local support, activities, assistance, and access to expertise for developing clubs and groups and using local spaces for all To increase the number of volunteers supporting the Youth Offer To develop a wide range of Peer Led Support groups for vulnerable young people To work in partnership with schools to support student wellbeing, attainment, and attendance To create more opportunities for communities to come together and support one another (specifically: Changing Places and NCS) The above will be the focus for the Youth Service and in addition to the key features of the Youth Offer: information, advice and guidance support for vulnerable young people open access youth provision Active Citizen Youth Voice	Design, develop and deliver bespoke interventions that respond to local needs. Residents to take up volunteer opportunities to support provision Community Groups to organise youth activities and events Celebrate success and support fundraising	Youth Service Lead Officer Ward Officers Schools Youth Services Voluntary groups Residents/ Community

5.0 Stronger

Code	Priority	What can services contribute?	What can people do?	Named person responsible
5.1	To revisit and revise the vision of the Holme Wood and Tong Neighbourhood Development Plan	Organise meetings Develop action/steering groups Encourage employers to employ local people Promote investment opportunities in the ward Strategic Directors to take the lead and liaise with appropriate bodies such as West Yorkshire Combined Authority	Encourage local companies to work with the Council Community groups/organisations offering skills programmes Focus on developing local people in Holme Wood Develop local skills across all age groups	Strategic Directors: Place, Planning, Regeneration Incommunities Holme Wood & Tong Partnership Board Local employers Area Co-ordinator Residents/ Community
5.2	Engage with local people to communicate with the Council and look for opportunities to help residents mix from different backgrounds	Publicise and promote positive images of people in Holme Wood Door-to-door engagement with the local community Attend luncheon clubs and coffee mornings Support community events and activities which bring people together in their neighbourhood Use Holme Wood & Tong Partnership as a means of sharing information about voluntary and statutory service provision within the ward	Support and participate in local and area wide events Organise events and fun days which are welcoming and inclusive, for example, community lunches/galas such as at the Bierley Life Centre and St Christopher's Organise fundraising events Use and value resources Share information about events to spread across the ward	Ward Officers Council Wardens Neighbourhood Police Holme Wood and Tong Partnership Community Sector (VCS) Residents/ Community
5.3	Encourage residents to take up volunteering opportunities	Undertake mapping exercise to identify projects and groups that support volunteering Support and build capacity where required Support and promote projects in developing volunteers Promote People Can initiatives	Voluntary organisations and local churches can offer work placements and opportunities for volunteers Encourage people to attend informal groups such as the Friends of Holme Wood and Centre Point Participate in People Can activities	Council Ward Officer CABAD: Volunteering Bradford Residents/ Community

6.0 Sustainability

Code	Priority	What can services contribute?	What can people do?	Named person responsible
6.1	Share information to help residents to increase energy efficiency, reduce bills and recycle better.	Disseminate information through the various channels Offer training to partners and community leaders on support available Promote available support for people on pre-payment meters via housing and advice agencies	Be aware of their own energy use, monitor and reduce use where they can Share knowledge and information, signpost people to help Help others complete relevant applications	Voluntary Community Sector (VCS) Faith groups and charities Advice services Housing Providers Landlords Libraries Ward Officers Council Wardens Residents/ Community
6.2	Help people to save money on fuel, signposting to practical help with energy efficiency and insulation, including advice worker support	Collate relevant information and share with partners and residents (in appropriate formats) Work with existing groups (VCS) Debt/ money advice	Promote existing support Create new support (such as fuel banks) Report loan sharks	Voluntary Community Sector (VCS) Advice services Partners Ward Officers Council Wardens Police
6.3	Support and develop sustainable food provision across Bradford South for people in crisis	Encourage the growth of food pantries where people can purchase essential items at reduced price Identify and promote funding opportunities to support this priority	Link people with food growing opportunities in their neighbourhoods and develop new ones.	VCS projects Faith groups and charities Schools Ward officers Public Health/Living Well