Area of Development: Social and Community

Issue 6: Improved Opportunities for Young People

Objective

Actions

Success criteria and timescale

Progress

Date

6.

To provide an improved range of formal and informal opportunities and facilities to better meet the needs of young people

6.1 Identify the best site for a full MUGA taking into account the experience gained during the development of the Deermoss Meadow and subsequently build the MUGA.

The formal and informal needs of young people have been well met through the development of specific opportunities and facilities. [S/M]

a] A full MUGA in operation. [S/M]

6.2 Explore opportunities to provide a Youth Café/meeting place.

b] Implications and requirements of providing a Youth Café/meeting place have been fully explored and evaluated. [S]

Stonham Housing examining viability of Youth Café.

Aug 2011

6.3 Explore opportunities to increase provision for young people to participate in regular art, music and drama, and computer and media activities.

c] Young people are participating in art, drama, music and dance activities provided locally. [S/M]

d] Young People are actively engaged with a range of applications of electronic technology and media. [S/M]

d] Grant from LJC to Stonham for 3 computers for general supervised use by young people in Town

Nov 2011

6.4 Review provision of

• green spaces for informal games;
• informal meeting spaces;
• climbing wall and other outdoor activities;
• roller skating, skate boarding and BMX facilities.

e] A review of all the existing facilities has been completed. [S/M]
f] Viable alternatives have been implemented. [M]

TC review of Blackmore Grove play area. Ideas include sensory area for toddlers, unique play equipment to offer more variety in Town.

Discussions with Grantfinder re money available.

Possible Queensway play area upgrade

Nov 2011

Nov 2011

Nov 2011

6.5 Involve clubs, organisations, businesses and the wider community in considering the provision of summer activities and play schemes.

g] Summer activities and play schemes are taking place. [S]

Summer play scheme held at Infant school

Reps of Youth Leaders contacted to attend workshop meeting in Jan 2012

Aug 2011

Nov 2011

6.6

Create more opportunities for young people to join clubs and societies.

h] Young people are welcomed and well catered for by clubs and societies. [S/M]

i] Young people involved in activities associated with the Whitchurch Town and Parish Plan sections: 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 13, 14, 15 and 16. [S/M/L]

Talks with Youth Parliament and Youth Council.  Possible creation of Youth Council to take lead in establishing opportunities inspired by young people.

Nov 2011

7.

To establish a quality, multi-use community facility fit for the 21^st century

7.1

Identify the needs and aspirations of the community and the Council in relation to the Civic Centre Complex and library.

 Whitchurch has a high quality 21^st Century multi-use community facility. [M/L]

a] A thorough consultation with the whole community has established the community’s needs and aspirations for a central civic facility. [S*]

7.2

Consult with Community over plans for the improvement and refurbishment of the Civic Centre.

b] A plan has been drawn up to meet all needs and aspirations. [S*]

Architects being approached with visions for Civic Centre to lead to feasibility study and possible improvements.  Using MTRP funds

Ideas available for public comment end Dec 2011

Aug 2011

Nov 2011

7.3

Alter, improve and refurbish the Civic Centre buildings to meet the identified present and future needs of the community.

c] The chosen plan has been implemented. [M/L]