Baildon Ward Plan 2022-2025

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Baildon Ward priorities

Bradford District Priority Outcomes Ward Priorities
Better Skills, More Good Jobs and a Growing Economy
  1. We will promote initiatives that support training development and upskilling to increase opportunities for employment
  2. We will support apprenticeships and development opportunities for young people within the local economy
  3. We will work to support and encourage ‘shop local’ initiatives
Decent Homes and Environment
  1. We will support initiatives that demonstrate how to cut energy costs and promote energy efficiency and climate change
  2. We will support activities to keep the Ward clean and free from litter and detritus
  3. We will work to support social landlords to encourage residents to keep their gardens and surrounding areas clean and tidy
Good Start, Great Schools
  1. We will promote and support information and activities for parents with young children
  2. We will work with partner agencies to ensure families have access to the appropriate support and guidance
  3. We will support agencies who work with young people to ensure their voices are heard and respected
Better Health, Better Lives
  1. We will work with the Community Partnership to improve access to health services
  2. We will work with partners to identify local mental health needs and work alongside social prescribers to give support
  3. We will support and encourage healthier life choices by promoting activities for all age groups and abilities using free public spaces
Safe, Strong and Active Communities
  1. We will work with partner agencies to ensure residents continue to feel safe in their homes and neighbourhood
  2. We will, through the ward partnership meetings continue to collaborate to address concerns around ASB/ burglaries
  3. We will work to support and encourage residents to take an active role in their communities
A Sustainable District
  1. We will work to support and promote local carbon reduction methods
  2. We will promote and encourage active communities to maximise use of green spaces
  3. We will work to encourage and support activities that reduce, reuse and recycle

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Better Skills, More Good Jobs and a Growing Economy

Actions Outcomes Indicators
* Key partners
1. We will work to encourage 6th form schools and colleges to promote access to volunteering further education and training 1. Greater up take of training courses and increase in young people taking up apprentices and employment 1. More young people gaining accredited outcomes for training and voluntary work * Youth Service, Area Office, Economic Development Unit
2. We will work with local businesses to encourage young people to take on PT paid work 2. Young people are able to gain skills and experience at a local level and feel valued 2. More young people employed locally and able to play active role in the community * Youth Service, Area Office, Economic Development Section
3. We will work with Baildon Town Council to promote activities and events that will support Baildon businesses 3. Increased footfall in to the Town Centre thereby increasing revenue to the local economy 3. Fewer empty shops and business closures. Fewer businesses forced into online provision only * Area Office, Baildon Town Council

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Decent Homes and Visible Environment

Actions Outcomes Indicators
* Key partners
1. We will work alongside partner agencies such the ‘Green Doctor’ to promote energy efficient schemes and the effect of climate change. Also promote initiatives such as the EC04 scheme to ensure shared response to current crisis 1. People are aware of the available resources and the relevant agencies to provide assistance and support . People have an awareness of cost cutting measures. 1. Greater awareness of how and where to get advice and support * Sustainability Housing & Energy Efficiency Officer
2. We will work in partnership with social landlords to identify areas that require a collaborative approach to addressing concerns of high risk vulnerable residents 2. Agencies are able to communicate effectively and utilise knowledge to avoid people falling through the net 2. Confidence in a multi agency approach to resolving problems * Incommunities, Clean Team, Bingley Bubble
3. We will work with partners and ‘Friends of’ groups to safeguard the environment and maintain the current high standard of cleanliness 3. Residents continue to have a sense of pride and ownership in their environment 3. More people taking an active role in their neighbourhoods and maintaining a sense of pride.
4. We will work with waste collection team and Incommunities to resolve concerns with bin store and missing lids across the ward. 4. Reduction in contaminated bins. Reduced excess litter on bin days. 4. Reduction of reports to council contact
* Area Office, Incommunities.

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Good Start, Great Schools

Actions Outcomes Indicators
* Key partners
1. Promote activities and courses run by Keighley and Shipley Family Hub and partner agencies 1. Parents are aware of the support available to them and how to access additional information 1. Parents have a good awareness of the programmes/ interventions available to them * Shipley & Keighley Family Hub, Youth Service, Area Office
2. Communicate information on school holiday schemes/ programmes 2. Children have opportunities to be active 2. Children/ young people are happy with the available resources * Youth Service, Area Office, Shipley & Keighley Family Hub
3. Support Youth in Mind Programme. Local agencies to work together to ensure wider appropriate youth provision and support 3. Young people feel emotionally supported, Local agencies are confident in identifying gaps in provision of appropriate facilities for young people. Young people have the opportunity to engage in age related activities 3. Young people they have a voice that is listened to. Parents and young people are happy with the provision * Shipley & Keighley Family Hub, Youth Service, Area Office

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Better Health, Better Lives

Actions Outcomes Indicators
* Key partners
1. We will work with the Community Partnership to promote local, regional and national health schemes 1. Informed community able to take preventative measures to monitor and improve health conditions 1. Reduction in people with advanced health needs * Bingley Bubble, Area Office
2. We will work in collaboration with Bingley Bubble and local health service providers to identify specific local health needs 2. The community has access to a range of quality joined up services and activities that promote mental health and well being 2. Increase uptake of local activities. More referrals through GP practices to social prescribers * Bingley Bubble, Area Office
3. We will support and encourage the use of the facilities and activities offered by the 4 Community Hubs as well as promoting the use of outdoor spaces , for example Shipley Glen, Baildon Moor, Canal towpath 3. People feel able to make healthy lifestyle choices without being impacted financially. Greater uptake in outdoor activities for families. More people signing up to local groups such as Walkers are Welcome. 3. More people using open spaces and making use of free activities that utilise local spaces * Baildon Community Hubs, Bingley Bubble, Area Office

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Safe, Strong and Active Communities

Actions Outcomes Indicators
* Key partners
1. We will liaise with Neighbourhood Policing Team (NPT) and Shipley Anti Social Behaviour (ASB) Officer when problem ASB persists and coordinate responses through the Baildon Ward Partnership Team 1. ASB is dealt with at an earlier stage 1. Reduction in calls to services and social housing providers * Police, Area Office, ASB Officer – District, Area Office, Ward Councillors
2. We will review the levels of burglaries and work with partners to raise awareness on personal and home safety measures 2. Targeted response to community safety concerns. Residents aware of local crime issues 2. Record of burglaries in the Ward * Police, Baildon Neighbourhood Watch, Area Office
3. We will support Baildon Neighbourhood watch to increase membership and raise awareness of new and emerging crimes locally and nationally 3. Community are well informed and able to take evasive measures to mitigate risk 3. Reduction in recorded crimes * Police
4. We will continue to work with NPT and highways to address concerns around traffic and quad bikes 4. Partners are confident in a collaborative approach to resolving problems and achieving a satisfactory outcome 4. Fewer reports to services * Police, Area Office

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A Sustainable District

Actions Outcomes Indicators
* Key partners
1. We will work with partners to identify and promote local car charging point and promote the ‘No idling’ campaigns around schools 1. Raise awareness of the local network of electric car charging points also parents are aware of the potential risks to health and the environment by leaving engines running 1. Reduce carbon emissions from private vehicles particularly around schools * Area Office
2. We will raise awareness of activities organised by local groups and organisations 2. Informed communities that are active and informed 2. More events and activities raising awareness about the impact of climate change * Area Office
3. We will work with local groups and organisations to encourage more recycling by households and businesses as well as to highlight the effects of climate change 3. Joined up approach to addressing concerns that impact on residence sense of well being. Residents have an awareness of how they can help the environment by reducing their reliance on imperishable products 3. Improved recycling targets and less litter * Waste and Recycling Team, Area Office, Neighbourhood Wardens

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