Meeting documents

Block

REF

Outcome/Sub-Outcome

Corporate Improvement Priority

Community Strategy Ambition

SSCF

1

Reduce crime (Mandatory)

SSCF

1.1

Reduce overall crime in line with local Crime and Disorder Reduction Partnership targets and narrow the gap between the worst performing wards/neighbourhoods and other areas across the district

Reducing the fear of crime

BE safe

SSCF

1.2

Reduce the impact on communities caused by excessive alcohol consumption

Reducing the fear of crime

BE safe

SSCF

1.3

Expand and improve support options for ex-offenders.

Reducing the fear of crime

BE safe

SSCF

1.4

Reduce violent crime

Reducing the fear of crime

BE safe

SSCF

2

Reassure the public, reducing the fear of crime (Mandatory)

SSCF

2.1

Increase community engagement and cohesion through effective implementation of neighbourhood policing

Reducing the fear of crime

BE safe

SSCF

2.2

Provide reassurance through effective responses to crimes particularly against vulnerable and hard to reach groups

Reducing the fear of crime

BE safe

SSCF

2.3

Increase community confidence by undertaking "deep cleans" in residential areas

Reducing the fear of crime

BE green

SSCF

3

Reduce the harm caused by illegal drugs (Mandatory)

SSCF

3.1

Maintain and improve performance in achieving National Drug Treatment targets for substance misuse services

Reducing the fear of crime

BE safe

SSCF

3.2

Reduce the harm caused by drug taking offenders

Reducing the fear of crime

BE safe

SSCF

4

Build Respect in communities and reduce anti-social behaviour (Mandatory)

SSCF

4.1

Respond to issues of anti-social behaviour in a timely and effective manner

Reducing the fear of crime

BE safe

SSCF

5

Cleaner, Greener and Safer Public Spaces

SSCF

5.1

Improve the co-ordination of public realm activities in our town and city centres

Improving the Public Realm

BE green

SSCF

6

Empower local people to have a greater choice and influence over local decision making and a greater role in public service delivery (Mandatory)

SSCF

6.1

Develop and support the community leadership role of local elected members

Improving customer satisfaction

BE distinctive

SSCF

6.2

Increase participation of parents and carers

Improving customer satisfaction

BE inclusive

SSCF

6.3

Empower children and young people to have a greater choice and more influence over local decision-making, and increasing participation of Children and Young People in service planning and delivery

Improving customer satisfaction

BE inclusive

SSCF

6.4

Increase volunteering in a way that improves local services and strengthens communities

Developing a sustainable economy

BE inclusive

SSCF

6.5

Increase the participation of people with learning difficulties in planning local services

Improving customer satisfaction

BE inclusive

SSCF

6.6

Deliver more services locally, including Children and Young People's services and neighbourhood policing

Improving customer satisfaction

BE distinctive

SSCF

6.7

Increase capacity of Parishes to improve outcomes for local communities, focusing on implementing the Parish Charter

Improving customer satisfaction

BE distinctive

SSCF

6.8

Increase local democratic engagement in Council decision-making structures, particularly through Overview and Scrutiny

Improving customer satisfaction

BE inclusive

SSCF

6.9

Reduce financial exclusion by helping to address debt problems and increasing benefit take-up

Developing a sustainable economy

BE inclusive

SSCF

7

Improve the capacity of the voluntary and community sector to engage in local service delivery and decision-making

Developing a sustainable economy

BE creative

SSCF

8

Improve communities' access to local services

Improving customer satisfaction

BE inclusive

SSCF

8.1

Improve VCS and other organisations' access to translation, transcription and access resources

Improving customer satisfaction

BE inclusive

SSCF

8.2

Improve access to local services such as village shops

Developing a sustainable economy

BE distinctive

SSCF

8.3

Implement Compact Equalities code provisions around monitoring

Improving customer satisfaction

BE inclusive

SSCF

9

Reduce carbon emissions through reduced fossil fuelled energy consumption

SSCF

9.1

Reduce fossil fuel based energy consumption in buildings

Developing a sustainable economy

BE sustainable

SSCF

9.2

Reduce fossil fuel based energy consumption in transport

Improving the quality of public transport

BE sustainable

SSCF

9.3

Reduce the amount of waste produced in the district; to reduce the amount of waste going to landfill and increase the amount of waste composted and recycled

Reducing landfill

BE sustainable

SSCF

9.4

Reduce energy intensity of food production by increasing access to local food

Developing a sustainable economy

BE sustainable

SSCF

10

Increase access to and enjoyment of green spaces and the countryside encouraging community engagement in the management of such spaces

SSCF

10.1

Provide more opportunities for local people to be involved in the stewardship of habitats that support biodiversity

Developing a sustainable economy

BE green

SSCF

11

Enrich individual lives, strengthen communities and improve places where people live through culture and sport, including libraries and the historic environment

SSCF

11.1

Increase membership of voluntary sports clubs and the number of quality qualified coaches in clubs

Developing a sustainable economy

BE inclusive

SSCF

11.2

Improve access to sports and leisure facilities

Improving customer satisfaction

BE inclusive

SSCF

11.3

Develop the library service as a hub for local communities

Developing a sustainable economy

BE distinctive

SSCF

11.4

Improve the range of materials available at libraries

Improving customer satisfaction

BE inspired

SSCF

11.5

Increase the level of participation in and access to cultural events and activities in B&NES, giving priority in year 1 to young people aged 15-25

Improving customer satisfaction

BE inspired

SSCF

11.6

Encourage a thriving Creative Industry sector in B&NES

Developing a sustainable economy

BE better off

SSCF

12

Improve housing conditions

SSCF

12.1

Reduce and prevent homelessness

Facilitating an increase in the availability of affordable housing

BE at home

SSCF

12.2

Improve housing conditions in the private rented sector

Facilitating an increase in the availability of affordable housing

BE at home

SSCF

12.3

Help young disabled adults to live more independently at home

Improving customer satisfaction

BE at home

SSCF

13

Improve the quality of local public transport

SSCF

13.1

Increase usage of bus services

Improving the quality of public transport

BE there on time

SSCF

13.2

Increase usage of dial-a-ride services

Improving the quality of public transport

BE there on time

Block

REF

Outcome/Sub-Outcome

Corporate Improvement Priority

Community Strategy ambition

HOP

14

Improve the health and increase life expectancy of the population of B&NES in relation to Cardio Vascular Disease and Cancer (smoking, diet and physical activity)

HOP

14.1

Reduce cancer death rate in under 75s

Choosing Health (Local Health Plan)

BE assured

HOP

14.2

Reduce death rate from circulatory diseases in under 75s

Choosing Health (Local Health Plan)

BE assured

HOP

14.3

Reduce the risk factors associated with cancer and CVD in the adult population

Choosing Health (Local Health Plan)

BE assured

HOP

14.4

Increase use of leisure centres and the take-up of Sport and Active Leisure opportunities, in particular by people from under-represented groups

Choosing Health (Local Health Plan)

BE assured

HOP

14.5

Increase the take up of Sport and Active Leisure opportunities by adults and young people from priority groups through walking, running and cycling

Choosing Health (Local Health Plan)

BE assured

HOP

15

Improve Health and reduced health inequalities within the local area by narrowing the gap in all age all cause mortality(mandatory)

HOP

15.1

Address the underlying determinants of health

Choosing Health (Local Health Plan)

BE assured

HOP

16

Improve the mental health of the local population

HOP

16.1

Address the underlying determinants of mental health

Mental Health (Local Health Plan)

BE assured

HOP

16.2

Increase access to prevention and treatment services in primary and community settings

Mental Health (Local Health Plan)

BE assured

HOP

16.3

Improve emotional resilience of children and young people

Mental Health (Local Health Plan)

BE assured

HOP

16.4

Raise awareness of mental health issues and reduce stigma and discrimination for people with mental health problems

Mental Health (Local Health Plan)

BE assured

HOP

17

Improve health and well-being of older people in B&NES

HOP

17.1

Increase prevention of falls with reduced attendances at A&E and hospital admissions

Promoting the Independence of Older People

BE assured

HOP

17.2

Increase participation in recreational and skills based learning

Promoting the Independence of Older People

BE inspired

HOP

17.3

Increase participation in localised exercise schemes

Promoting the Independence of Older People

BE assured

HOP

18

Help more people to live independently at home

HOP

18.1

Reduce admissions to residential and nursing care

Promoting the Independence of Older People

BE at home

HOP

18.2

Reduce the number of unnecessary emergency admissions to hospital

Promoting the Independence of Older People

BE assured

HOP

18.3

Reduce dependence on care services over the longer term

Promoting the Independence of Older People

BE assured

HOP

18.4

Improve support to carers (particularly older carers) enabling them to go on caring

Promoting the Independence of Older People

BE assured

HOP

18.5

Offer more choice in living options - extra care schemes with assistive technology

Promoting the Independence of Older People

BE at home

HOP

19

Offer older people more choice and control over their lives

HOP

19.1

Increase number of older people receiving individualised budgets

Promoting the Independence of Older People

BE better off

HOP

19.2

Increase number of older people receiving direct and indirect payments

Promoting the Independence of Older People

BE better off

HOP

19.3

Increase number of older people having easy access to a range of information about facilities

Promoting the Independence of Older People

BE inclusive

HOP

20

Enable all carers in Bath & North East Somerset to feel prepared and equipped to care if that is what they choose to do.

HOP

20.1

Ensure provision is in place so that Carers have access to Information

Choosing Health (Local Health Plan)

BE inclusive

HOP

20.2

Ensure provision is in place so that carers are offered an assessment of their needs

Choosing Health (Local Health Plan)

BE inclusive

HOP

20.3

Ensure provision is in place so that carers know the contingency arrangements in case of crisis

Choosing Health (Local Health Plan)

BE inclusive

HOP

20.4

Ensure provision is in place so that carers have opportunities for breaks from caring

Choosing Health (Local Health Plan)

BE inclusive

HOP

20.5

Ensure provision is in place so that carers have the opportunity for emotional support and support to meet their own health needs

Choosing Health (Local Health Plan)

BE inclusive

HOP

20.6

Ensure provision is in place so that carers can exercise the right not to assume the caring role and to discuss alternatives

Choosing Health (Local Health Plan)

BE inclusive

Block

REF

Outcome/Sub-Outcome

Corporate Improvement Priority

Community Strategy Ambition

CYP

21

Stay safe

CYP

21.1

Provide opportunities for safe places to play and be

Reducing the fear of crime

BE safe

CYP

21.2

Reduce incidents of bullying

Reducing the fear of crime

BE safe

CYP

21.3

Reduce accidental injuries to children

Improving the Environment for Learning

BE safe

CYP

22

Be Healthy - Improve the health of children and young people particularly in school communities and vulnerable groups

CYP

22.1

Increase participation of young people in sport and active leisure

Choosing Health (Local Health Plan)

BE assured

CYP

22.2

Ensure that all 5-16 year olds are spending a minimum of 2 hours a week in high quality physical education within the curriculum plus a further 3 hours per week in extra curricular activities

Choosing Health (Local Health Plan)

BE assured

CYP

22.3

Reduce tobacco harm

Choosing Health (Local Health Plan)

BE assured

CYP

22.4

Reduce childhood obesity (through Healthy Schools Programme)

Choosing Health (Local Health Plan)

BE assured

CYP

22.5

Improve sexual health

Choosing Health (Local Health Plan)

BE assured

CYP

22.6

Increase numbers of children and young people who walk and cycle to school

Improving the quality of public transport....and congestion

BE there on time

CYP

23

Enjoy and Achieve

CYP

23.1

Increase help for pre-school children so that they are ready to attend school

Improving the environment for learning

BE inspired

CYP

24

Achieve economic well-being

CYP

24.1

Increase and improve education, employment and training outcomes for 14-19 year-olds

Improving the life chances of disadvantaged teenagers

BE better off

CYP

25

Make a positive contribution (see under SSCF - these will be cross referenced)

CYP

25.1

Increase participation of parents and carers

Improving customer satisfaction

BE inclusive

CYP

25.2

Empower children and young people to have a greater choice and more influence over local decision-making, and increase participation of Children and Young People in service planning and delivery

Improving customer satisfaction

BE inclusive

Block

REF

Outcome/Sub-Outcome

Corporate Improvement Priority

Community Strategy ambition

EDE

26

Diversify the economic base of Bath and North East Somerset, promoting sustainable future growth.

EDE

26.1

Increase enterprise in Bath and North East Somerset

Developing a sustainable economy

BE better off

EDE

26.2

Key sector growth

Creative Industries

Environmental Technologies

Engineering, ICT and Biomedical technologies

Developing a sustainable economy

BE better off

EDE

26.3

Develop tourism and the visitor economy

Developing a sustainable economy

BE better off

EDE

26.4

Develop carbon sustainable business practice

Developing a sustainable economy

BE better off

EDE

26.5

Improve the competitiveness of the economy

Developing a sustainable economy

BE better off

EDE

26.6

Undertake more proactive work and place a focus on generating diverse employment provision in the Midsomer Norton and Radstock area

Developing a sustainable economy

BE better off

EDE

26.7

Reduce worklessness in BME communities

Developing a sustainable economy

BE inclusive

EDE

27

Increase investment by providing appropriate workspace and infrastructure for the growth of a sustainable economy

EDE

27.1

Develop appropriate modern employment space

Developing a sustainable economy

BE better off

EDE

27.2

Develop the Dyson centre and Bath Spa University on Bath Quays South

Developing a sustainable economy

BE better off

EDE

27.3

Regenerate brownfield land

Developing a sustainable economy

BE better off

EDE

27.4

Improve public realm

Improving the public realm

BE green

EDE

27.5

Improve access

Improve the quality of public transport, roads...

BE there on time

EDE

27.6

Increase housing supply in a sustainable way

Facilitating an increase in the availability of affordable housing

BE at home

EDE

27.7

Develop community cultural facilities

Developing a sustainable economy

BE inclusive

EDE

27.8

Balance residential development with the provision of employment space

Developing a sustainable economy

BE sustainable

EDE

27.9

Develop Bath and North East Somerset's Digital Infrastructure

Improving the public realm

BE green

EDE

28

Provide targeted training to improve skills of the local population

EDE

28.1

Increase ability to of employees to re-enter the workforce quickly following laying off or redundancy

Developing a sustainable economy

BE better off

EDE

28.2

Support those, especially women, in seasonal / short term jobs

Developing a sustainable economy

BE better off

EDE

28.3

Engage with businesses to establish training needs within key sectors and implement

Developing a sustainable economy

BE better off

EDE

28.4

Improve employment standards for migrant workers

Developing a sustainable economy

BE better off

Block

REF

Outcome/Sub-Outcome

Corporate Improvement priority

Community Strategy ambition

29

Arrest the decline in Keynsham town centre vitality

29.1

Improve the public realm in Keynsham town centre

- Targeted business support delivered locally in Keynsham

- Develop a marketing plan for Keynsham

(Extension of Bath and District Crime Reduction Partnership - under Stronger and Safer Communities)

Developing a sustainable economy

BE better off

30

Maintain or improve opportunities in Keynsham for older people

Promoting the independence of older people

BE inclusive

31

Improve environment and facilities in Queens Road area, Keynsham

Developing a sustainable economy

BE distinctive

32

Deliver the Brighter Futures Link Group Community Plan

32.1

Business and the local economy

Developing a sustainable economy

BE better off

32.2

Town and village centres

Improving the public realm

BE green

32.3

The environment

Reducing landfill

BE green

32.4

Transport

Improving the quality of public transport

BE there on time

32.5

Public services

Improving customer satisfaction

BE inclusive

32.6

Housing

Facilitating an increase in the availability of affordable housing

BE at home

32.7

Community safety

Reducing the fear of crime

BE safe

32.8

Equality

Improving customer satisfaction

BE inclusive

32.9

Sustainability

Developing a sustainable economy

BE sustainable

Carer

Someone who provides regular, unpaid help and support to a child, partner, relative, friend or neighbour who could not manage without their help

CYP

Children and Young People, one of the four Local Area Agreement blocks

Deep cleans

An initiative designed to bring together a range of services to address multiple issues in a targeted local area, for example including Highways, Street Cleansing and Parks services.

Digital infrastructure

Information, communication technology equipment and systems that help businesses and others do their work

EDE

Economic Development and Enterprise, one of the four Local Area Agreement blocks

HOP

Health and Older People, one of the four Local Area Agreement blocks

Individualised budgets

Government initiative being piloted by Bath & North East Somerset Council whereby people would receive funding to use as they wish in order to meet their needs. Individuals would be encouraged to look beyond existing services and consider alternative solutions, making the process more focussed on greater independence and individual choice.

Local Compact

An agreement between voluntary organisations and statutory organisations about the way they work together

Neighbourhood policing

New style of policing to be introduced in 2008 with the development of neighbourhood teams to deliver services at a local level

Public realm

The local environment, such as open spaces, streets and pavements in our cities, towns and villages

SSCF

Safer and Stronger Communities, one of the four Local Area Agreement blocks

VCS

Voluntary and Community Sector