Derry City & Strabane District Council Community Planning The journey so far. Karen Phillips Director of Environment and Regeneration
This morning s presentation An overview of the new Derry City and Strabane District Council Community planning and the link to heritage An update on the preparations in DCSDC for community planning so far.
Local Government Act (2014) Reduction of 26 Councils to 11 Councils on 01 April 2015. Increased powers relating to community planning, planning, urban regeneration and community development, off street parking, economic development, tourism and the power of general competence. New Performance Management Regime.
Our Key Statistics 1,342 square kilometres (approx. 834 square miles) A population of 147,720 (8.16% Northern Ireland s population) 40 Councillors elected in May 2014 One year in shadow operation 7 new functions Approximately 950 employees Combined budget in excess of 50 million Proposed capital programme of c 150 million
Derry City and Strabane District Council The Need Low Economic Activity Social Deprivation Peripherality Rurality Poor Connectivity Lack of Investment The Opportunity Build on progress to date Larger and united Amalgamated Staff and Budgets New Partnerships and Alliances New Powers and Functions: Planning Community Urban Regeneration etc.
The new Council strives to be: One new unified Council with the needs of local communities and business at the core of what we do. A centre of excellence and innovation with a clear focus on outcomes and delivery. Working in partnership with statutory and community sectors to achieve economic, social and environmental regeneration. Driven forward by effective leadership and highly motivated and valued staff who have clear sense of purpose and place. Balancing urban and rural diversity. Committed to clear and timely communication and celebrating our achievements.
Importance of Heritage to Derry City and Strabane District Council Legacy Councils Derry City Council and Strabane District Council recognised the role of heritage in driving regeneration This will be taken forward and is key within the community planning process
Derry City Council Walled City signature destination project Improved signage/lighting/events Restoration of key buildings Development of museums Conservation/management plan for walls Development of Ebrington Conservation areas
St Columb's Cathedral
Lighting on City Walls
Restoration of Guildhall
Conservation/management plan for the Walls
Restoration of Ebrington Square
Strabane District Council Landscape/Sperrins archaeology Industrial heritage Conservation Sion Mills Sperrins heritage centre Castlederg Centre
Restoration of Sion Mills House Stables
Sperrin Heritage Centre and Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
Before Community Planning The One-Plan - Team Derry Aims to deliver Economic, Physical and Social Renewal Mainstreams Equality and Sustainability - the Freiburg Charter. Step Change in planning and implementation Five Transformational Themes Employment and Economy, Education and Skills, Building Better Communities, Health and Wellbeing and Sustainable and connected City Region
Community Planning - Co-design process to date Council Elected in May 14 Annual Meeting in June First CP Stakeholder Plenary in July Second Stakeholder plenary in September Task and Finish Working Group 20 Nov 20 Jan Third Stakeholder plenary 25.02.2015 Establishing Thematic Working Groups
STRATEGIC SOCIAL Wellbeing Health & Communities ECONOMIC Wellbeing Business & Culture ENVIRONMENTAL Wellbeing Environmental & Regeneration EQUALITY CROSS CUTTING: Good Relations Sustainability Rural Development Connectivity and Access Communications Community Development: Partnership Shared space Diversity and ethnicity Neighbourhoods Communities Health and Wellbeing: Health education and promotion Promotion, control and enforcement Community safety Sports development Leisure Services Early Intervention UNICEF Child Rights Family Support Literary & Numeracy Life Stages Child Poverty Entrepreneurship, Enterprise and Regional Competitiveness: Job creation Start-up, inward and indigenous investment Innovation, R&D Marketing Specialisation & Industry clusters Social economy Strategic alliances Education and Skills: Employability Lifelong learning New technologies Manufacturing Schools, colleges, university Tourism, Arts, Culture: Assets growth and promotion Festivals, Arts and Events Language development Creativity Physical Regeneration: Planning and physical regeneration Villages, town and city centres Social and Affordable Housing Natural and built environment Conservation Promotion Infrastructure, Energy and Transport: Integrated transport Renewables Waste Broadband
Lead by DCSD Council Community Planning Co-ordination Group 3 Thematic Pillars Groups Social Pillar Economic Pillar Environmental Pillar 8 Thematic Working Groups Community Development Health & Wellbeing Entrepreneurship Enterprise & Regional Competiveness Education & Skills Physical Regeneration Infrastructure, Energy & Transport Early Intervention Tourism Arts & Culture
Process for Development of the Plan 4 th June Preliminary Meeting of thematic working groups Consider baseline/relevant strategies Workshop 1 - July Discuss scoping study/identify key strategic priorities and long-term outcomes Workshop 2 - August Consider indicators needed to assess progress/agree outcomes Workshop 3 - September Assess activities required/partnerships/lead partners
Moving on... Compilation of information from thematic groups to develop Community Plan Consult/agree CP Establish local area partnerships area plans Begin process of implementation Report after 2 years Review after 4
Overall Vision for Local Government Reform A thriving, dynamic local government that creates vibrant, healthy, prosperous, safe and sustainable communities that have the needs of the citizens at their core.
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