Wyke Ward Plan 2022-2025

Ward members: Cllr Sarah Ferriby, Cllr Joan Clark, Cllr Andy Walsh
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 Wyke Ward Plan

Ward

Wyke 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,

In communities Housing Manager, CBMDC Traffic and Highways, CBMDC Parks and 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: rada.mijailovic@bradford.gov.uk  and  dennis.rowe@bradford.gov.uk

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Section 2: Summary of the Wyke Ward Profile

Population

Wyke ward is one of six wards in the Bradford South area. It extends from Staygate roundabout in the north to the boundary with Calderdale and Kirklees in the south. It includes the communities of Delph Hill, Low Moor, Lower Wyke, Low Moor, Oakenshaw, and Odsal. The population estimates for mid-2020 show that 15,180 people live in Wyke ward.

Population breakdown

• 20% of the population is aged under 16. (3,036)
• 60.3% of the ward's population is aged between 16 and 64. (9,153)
• 17.5% of the population of Wyke is aged 65 to 84. (2,656)
• 2.2% of the Wyke population is aged 85 and over. (334)

Ethnicity

Ethnicity	Percentage
White	91.5%
Multiple/mixed ethnic groups	2.5%
Indian	1.3%
Pakistani	2.5%
Bangladeshi	0.0%
Other Asian	0.6%
Black	1.1%
Other ethnic group	0.5%

Religion

Religion	Percentage
Christian	61.3%
Buddhist	0.2%
Hindu	0.5%
Jewish	0.0%
Muslim	3.1%
Sikh	0.7%
Other religion	0.2%
No religion	28.2%
Religion not stated	5.9%

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 to April 2022) calculated per 1,000 people using data as recorded by police and ONS population estimates).

The crime rate in Wyke was among the lowest when compared to other wards in Bradford South. This could be for a variety of reasons, but studies show that areas of high deprivation are a contributing factor.

Wyke is ranked 19th out of 30 wards where 1 is the most deprived and 30 is the least deprived. Wyke is in 18th place for income deprivation,18th place for employment deprivation and 17th place for education, training, and skills deprivation.

In comparison with other wards in Bradford South Wyke ward consistently ranks lower in 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 194 responses in BD12 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:

• 74% of respondents feel safe in their neighbourhood after dark
• 86.4% of respondents feel safe in their neighbourhood during the day

Environment and Housing

There are 6,798 homes in the Wyke Ward

Type of home	Number	Percentage
Long term empty	68	1%
Semi detached	3,399	50%
Detached	680	10%
Terraced	2,175	32%
Flats	476	7%

A little over one percent of homes in Wyke are empty on a long-term basis and 3.3% are overcrowded, both of which are lower than the district average of 1.9% and 6,2% respectively.

Fly-tipping in Wyke Ward was less than the other areas of Bradford South. Nevertheless, residents share the frustration of illegally dumped waste. The type of waste found can range from the odd bin bag to large quantities of household items, such as unwanted sofas, broken washing machines, construction materials and more hazardous waste like asbestos.

Issues reported to council in 2020

• abandoned vehicles: 49
• graffiti removal:14
• potholes: 17
• street lighting: 508

Localities Engagement Survey March 2022

Results based on 194 responses in BD12 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:

• Are the streets where they live clean and tidy 78% of respondents replied yes.

Health

Life expectancy

Life expectancy in Wyke is among the highest for both men and woman when compared against other wards in Bradford South. Life expectancy is the average number of years that an individual is expected to live based on current mortality rates.

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:

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

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

Wyke Ward has a lower prevalence of over 18s with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) than other wards in Bradford South.

Adult obesity

Adult obesity in Wyke is the lowest 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

Wyke Ward is ranked 24/30 across the district in expected Reading, Writing and Maths (reference period 2019). Among the wards in Bradford South, Wyke was 4/6 for the proportion of disadvantaged pupils at the end of key stage 2. The number of NEETs (Not in Education, Employment or Training) was 2.37% which is lower than the district average 3.86%.

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.

Localities Engagement Survey March 2022 (8 to 18 survey)

Results based on 194 responses in BD12 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% replied that they enjoyed going to school
• 71.8% feel healthy in their mind (good about themselves)
• 78.4 feel safe in their neighbourhood during the day
• 61.4% feel safe in their neighbourhood after dark
• 74% feel they have a healthy body
• 54.6% of respondents believe they have a say in decisions that affect them.
• 57.6% feel they have plenty of opportunities for paid work. (Employment)
• 67.4% replied that they have plenty of opportunities for volunteering in their community.
• 58.4% 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 communities

Wyke ward is a mixture of more expensive housing adjacent to pre-war back-to-back and 1920-30 terraced housing. There are also several former council estates, now predominantly owned by the social housing landlord, In communities.

People living in the local area have access to the following schools: Appleton Academy from 3 to 16, Worthing Head Primary, Low Moor CofE Primary and Shirley Manor Academy (4 to 9).

Youth Services (CBMDC) also provide a range of activities and support for young people in 13 to 19 year age groups across the Ward.

Each of the localities has a range of local shops and businesses, with a central hub in Wyke village that includes cafes, takeaways, and a supermarket. There is a public library adjacent to Appleton Academy, doctors surgeries, an optician, and dentists. The Wyke Community Centre is also a central resource for the local community.

There are many key employers based across the ward such as Solenis and Nufarm, and other larger companies on the Euroway estate, just off the M606 motorway. In addition, the area is served by bus services to Bradford, Leeds, Halifax and Huddersfield. Low Moor Station opened in Spring 2017 and footfall continues to increase.

There are two local parks: one in Wyke, with a rugby pitch and bowling green and one in Oakenshaw, also with a bowling green. There are two village greens, one at Odsal Top and one in Wyke village.

A £6 Million sports village has been built on a former school site (Wyke Manor School). The new venue will house a new cycle track that can be used to host competitions and events, a pavilion, an all-weather pitch and three grass sports pitches.

Sedbergh Sports and Leisure Centre opened in November 2019 and is an aquatic, sport and leisure facility serving the district. Judy Woods, Toad Holes Beck/Railway Terrace and Dealburn Road Woodland Walk also offer recreational facilities for residents.

There are a large range of community activities, organisations, church groups, friends of groups, sports groups, and uniformed groups across the ward to cover all ages and interests. All of them organise events and encourage local involvement and participation. Wyke Wanderers, Wyke ARLFC, Odsal/ Sedbergh Rugby Club, Woodlands Cricket Club and Bankfoot Cricket Club are long standing sports groups that operate in the area, 

along with a range of other sports clubs, elderly groups, mums and toddlers' groups and scout associations. New Horizons, Friends of Judy Woods, Friends of Wyke Recreation Ground, Low Moor /Oakenshaw Conservation Group, Oakenshaw Residents' Association, Sedbergh Youth and Community Centre, Odsal Area Residents' Association, Low Moor History Group, Oakenshaw History Group. LOWER and Friends of Low Moor Station.

Similarly, there are very active churches that run a range of activities for all sections of the community: Wyke Christian Fellowship, Lower Wyke Moravian Church, St Mary's, Low Moor Holy Trinity, St Andrew's, Westfield United Reformed, Wyke Methodists and Aldersgate Methodists.

Overall, the Ward can be described as having an active community sector.

Localities Engagement Survey March 2022

Results based on 194 responses in BD12 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:

• 78.6% feel they can access services they may require close to where they live. (Doctors, local amenities, etc.)
• 53.6% of respondents believe they have a say in decisions that affect them.
• 72% responded that there is a good range of activities for the elderly.
• 60.2% replied that children and young people have enough to do where they live.
• 78.6% responded that they feel able to access services near where they live.
• 77.2% responded that there were places to go with friends and family.
• 77.6% replied that their neighbours are friendly and helpful.
• 80% replied that there were opportunities to volunteer where they live.
• 86.4% found they work, training, education, or volunteering satisfying.

BD12 residents have a positive feeling about their friends and family ties, respondents feel they have a say in the decision-making process. The area obtains high scores for cleanliness and a sense of security with good local amenities. The survey found that the highest concern over the next 12 months was the cost of living.

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.

Localities Engagement Survey March 2022

Results based on 194 responses in BD12 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:

• 82.4% of respondents were concerned about climate change.
• 91% 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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Wyke Ward Plan

1.0 Safer Neighbourhoods

Code	Priority	What can services contribute?	What can people do?	Named person responsible
1.1	Tackle issues of inconsiderate parking and improve road safety	Identify hotspots Council Wardens/PCSOs patrol jointly at schools/problem areas Distribute educational materials Improve signage Facilitate meetings with schools/school councils Engage with residents and businesses to raise awareness of the issues and possible solutions Highways to use data capturing device and speed surveys to identify problem areas To deploy CCTV car on rotation Educate parents/carers working with schools.	Report issues to the Council Be considerate road users and park safely Take part in Speed watches	Ward Officers Police Ward Officer Highways Officer Schools Road Safety Partnership Residents/ Communities
1.2	Identify suitable locations for HGV overnight parking and deal with inconsiderate parking of HGVs across the Ward	Facilitate meetings with appropriate partners Arrange consultation meetings with residents Identify suitable parking areas	Local companies can: Liaise with freight carriers from Europe for safe parking in the Ward Attend business watch meetings Residents report issues re HGVs	Ward Officers Police Highways Officer Local companies
1.3	Respond to the impact of the potential increase in traffic volumes in the Lower Woodlands, Oakenshaw, and Low Moore, due to large due to large scale industrial development on Cliffe Hollins Lane	Encourage residents to report issues Encourage residents to attend meetings to voice their Liaise with local schools Facilitate meetings with appropriate partners Enforce existing road traffic laws Extend residents parking zones Improve cycling infrastructure	Report issues Observe traffic conventions Walk to school Turn of engines (no idling outside schools) Cycle	Ward Officers Highways Kirklees and Bradford Councils Local councillors
1.4	Initiatives to reduce/ drug dealing / violence/ Acquisitive Crime / ASB	Encourage reporting information to Crimestoppers Promote and encourage residents to join Neighbourhood Watch schemes Work young people to raise awareness of drugs use and their effects Publicise enforcement action taken	Build up community relations, so that residents feel confident reporting crime. Promote neighbourhood watch schemes Better engagement with social media	Ward Officers Police Ward Officer Schools Partners Residents/ Communities
1.5	Develop strategies/ initiatives regarding nuisance quads, bikes, abandoned caravans and other vehicles on roads and open green land/ spaces	Encourage residents to report locations to Police where nuisance vehicles are being kept Identify hot spot locations (where nuisance is happening). 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	Police Ward Officers Council Wardens Highways/ Ancillary Services Landowners

2.0 Environment

Code	Priority	What can services contribute?	What can people do?	Named person responsible
2.1	Tackle issues of litter and fly tipping across the Ward	Identify hotspots Educate residents Increase signage Work with environmental enforcement Install cameras Support residents with clean-ups Work with landlords and make them aware of their responsibilities Work with recycling team Talks in schools	Report fly-tipping Discourage dropping of litter Get involved by keeping your area tidy More awareness of what can be recycled Offer to host cameras to help identify perpetrators	Ward Officers Council Wardens Environmental Enforcement
2.2	Tackle incidents of dog fouling on footpaths, public spaces and in parks	Identify areas Deploy clean teams Provide information to residents on how to report dog fouling Erect dog fouling signage in identified areas	Monitor parks and liaise with local groups such as: Oakenshaw Residents' Association Friends of Wyke Park Friends of Judy Woods Report incidents and monitor areas/parks/woodland	Council Warden Parks and Cleansing Manager
2.3	Protect green spaces across the Ward- monitor and keep them clean with residents and organisations	Continue to support Friends of Judy Woods/Oakenshaw Residents' Association/Friends of Wyke Recreation Ground/Low Moor/Oakenshaw conservation Group LOWER	Join in with clean ups Join Friends of groups Report incidents of fly tips and fires Be vigilant when walking in Woodland areas alone	Ward Officers Parks and Cleansing Manager Council Warden

3.0 Health

Code	Priority	What can services contribute?	What can people do?	Named person responsible
3.1	Encourage development of projects supporting physical activity to improve fitness levels and to tackle obesity for all residents	Improve play areas and community recreation space Develop activities and promote new initiatives for young people for example cycling projects Healthy lifestyle advice delivered in community settings: smoking cessation Support initiatives in the local parks and help residents to develop new ideas	Provide affordable activities for residents Promote activities that Church groups/uniformed service run for all age groups across the Ward Community groups such as Oakenshaw Residents' and Friends of Wyke Park can promote facilities available in the local parks	Ward Officers Youth Service Local Schools Council Wardens Community Health Partnership Parks and Recreation
3.2	Tackle isolation and loneliness across all ages. Increase level of engagement of older people to reduce isolation and loneliness	Mapping exercise to identify existing provision Encourage groups to become dementia friendly Promote and support well-being cafes locally Work collaboratively to address factors in isolation – reassurance work, visibility, well-lit areas Partners to be aware and share information re vulnerable clients and prioritise in times of crisis situations and promote Warm Home Scheme Support young people and signpost to Buddies project	Church groups/voluntary organisations run a variety of activities for older people across the ward to include luncheon clubs which they can promote Host intergenerational events Sign up to become 'Dementia Friendly Wyke' and other initiatives that address problems in older age Be Good Neighbours and look out for each other, particularly, older people Befriending Services that offer talking therapies, shopping, home help. Join Walking Groups/ Friends of Groups	Ward Officers Council Wardens Adult Services Alzheimer's Society Community Health Partnership Youth Service
3.3	Connectedness	Create support networks within neighbourhoods Focus on what can alter un-healthy eating and lifestyle choices Promote Mindfulness and mental well being Shift priorities towards identifying opportunities for collaborative working.	Be kind/ look out for one another Follow principles of Asset Based Community Development (ABCD) Be aware of changes in the circumstances of elderly neighbours, friends and family	Ward Officers Council Wardens Adult Services Alzheimer's Society Community Health Partnership Youth Service

4.0 Children and young people

Code	Priority	What can services contribute?	What can people do?	Named person responsible
4.1	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 practitioner) Ward Officers
4.2	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 ASB 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
4.3	Concern for the number of CYP that are not in education and at risk of exploitation	Early interventions to support CYP to maintain attendance and participation in education and community provision	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

5.0 Stronger

Code	Priority	What can services contribute?	What can people do?	Named person responsible
5.1	Engage with local people to communicate with the Council and take up volunteering opportunities	Publicise and promote area wide events Promote People Can Initiatives Leaflet areas to inform of events Door-to-door on action days Support community events and activities which bring people together in their neighbourhood	Support and participate in local and area wide events Organise fun days, community events which are welcoming and inclusive Participate in People Can activities such as litter picks, tidy ups	Council Wardens Ward Officers Police
5.2	Support the development of community groups/business watches to create a strong identity for Wyke Village	Support groups in developing the identity of the Wyke Village Promoting community activities in Wyke	Join in events and fundraising Social media groups	Community groups Ward Officers Ward Councillors Shops/ businesses
5.3	Stay connected and help to develop plan for second car park at Low Moor Railway Station and ensure request for additional train services remain high priority	Facilitate meetings with appropriate partners Arrange consultation meetings with residents Identify suitable sites/ destinations	Local companies and residents attend consultation meetings. Put request to appropriate bodies: Network Rail, WYCA, train companies	Ward Officers Ward Councillors Traffic and Highways Network Rail Partners

6.0 Sustainability

Code	Priority	What can services contribute?	What can people do?	Named person responsible
6.1	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	Walk/ Cycle to schools (if Schools are nearby) Turn off vehicle engines (stop idling engines when vehicle is stationary, especially outside of schools. Seek debt advice at an early stage from electricity and gas providers. Report loan sharks/ money lender Recycle	Voluntary Community Sector (VCS) Advice services Partners Ward Officers Council Wardens Police
6.2	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) Advice services Partners Ward Officers Council Wardens
6.3	Support and develop sustainable food provision across Bradford South for people in crisis	Maintain and update a directory of contact details (crisis numbers)/ emergency numbers of organisations (such as social services, food banks, churches, charities) and council contacts. Healthy eating/ cooking classes	Food banks/ food pantries where people can purchase essential items at reduced price Signpost to VCS organisations, Faith groups, Residents-signposting	Voluntary Community Sector (VCS) Advice services Partners Ward Officers Council Wardens