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Spennymoor Area Action

Partnership

Annual Report 2016/17

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Contents

Introduction to AAPs Page 3

Welcome from the Chair Page 3

Annual Report Overview Pages 4 - 9

Key Stats

Area Budget Projects

Welfare Reform Projects

Neighbourhood Budget Projects

It’s Up 2 U Projects

Spennymoor AAP Page 10

The Board Page 11

Forum/It’s Up 2 U Event Page 12

2016/17 Priorities Pages 13-14

Task and Finish Groups Page 14

Project Case Studies Pages 15-16

County Durham Partnership Page 17

Consultations, Working in our Communities and Wider AAP Work Page 18-20

Performance Management and Monitoring of Projects Page 21

Plans for 2017/18 Page 22

Thanks You and Contact Details Page 22

Appendices Pages 23-40

1 – Area Budget Projects

2 – Welfare Reform Projects

3 – Neighbourhood Budget Projects

4- It’s Up 2 U Projects

5 – Performance Indicators

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Introduction to AAPs Area Action Partnerships or AAPs were introduced in County Durham in 2009 as part of the

reorganisation of local government. There are 14 Partnerships covering all areas of the

County.

The AAPs bring together local people, councillors and partners to set local priorities and

explore ways to take action to address these priorities. People can get involved in the AAPs

through the AAP Forum or by participating in one of the priority Task and Finish Groups.

Each Partnership has a decision making Board of 21 people and an Area Budget which can

be used to support local projects that address the priority areas agreed on by the

Partnership.

The AAPs are part of the wider County Durham Partnership (CDP) and contribute towards

the CDPs themes of Altogether Wealthier, Altogether Greener, Altogether Healthier,

Altogether Safer and Altogether Better for Children and Young People.

Welcome from the Chair

Foreword from Cllr Pat Lawton, Outgoing Spennymoor AAP Chair Once again Spennymoor AAP has had a very productive year supporting the local area and a year that the AAP should be proud of. Many local groups and local initiatives have been supported financially. You can read in more detail about this support within the main body of the Annual Report. The support from the AAP towards our local groups and organisations has brought about some fantastic community events this year, most notably the Big Brass Bash and the Roald Dahl day along with of course our yearly It’s Up 2 U event. This It’s Up 2 U event sees hundreds of members of the community come through the doors to vote for projects and priorities across our areas, which is important for the community to get involved in. The It’s Up 2 U event takes a huge amount of time and effort to organise and deliver. I would therefore like to take this opportunity, on behalf of the whole Partnership, to thank the Spennymoor AAP Team and the volunteers for their work in making the event a great success. On a personal note, it has been a privilege and an honour to be the Chairperson of Spennymoor AAP. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Spennymoor AAP Team and Board Members for their support, advice and guidance over the previous year. It has been an interesting year and I am sure that the AAP Team and Board Members will continue to be proactive and provide invaluable community engagement and partnership working into the future. Once again thank you.

Cllr Patricia Lawton Spennymoor AAP Chair 2016/17

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Key Stats

Over 2,000

Forum

Members

37 projects given

funding support

Over 800 people voted

at It’s Up 2 U Event

£220,442 Match

Funding gained

26 people supported

into employment

17 Apprenticeships

supported

23 Community

Groups/Buildings

supported

£389,934

funding

allocated

75 people

engaged in

voluntary

work

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Area Budget (AB) Projects

In 2016/17 the Spennymoor AAP received an allocation of £100,000 Area Budget funding.

Below is a list of projects that were approved for delivery in 2016/17 utilising this funding.

Priority Project Details Amount Allocated (£)

Safer, Stronger & Healthier Communities

Learning Library The project involves new building work and maintenance to existing premises. The work includes the removal of damp, remedial work to walls along with the replacement of windows.

8,050

Age UK The Beat the Scammers project prevents older people becoming victims of telephone fraud. Age UK, in partnership with residents, will give people the confidence to protect themselves by installing Call Blocker Units in their home.

9,779

Spennymoor Settlement The scheme will provide three exercise/health classes, thus improving fitness, increasing social participation/reducing isolation and combating obesity.

5,000

St Charles School The funding will see the acquisition of sports equipment along with the erection of permanent storage to house it. The long-term aim is for the equipment and facilities to be utilised by the wider community.

5,000

Sedgefield School Sports Partnership The Us Girls project is designed to increase/sustain young women's participation in sport & physical activity. It will target inactive young girls by running a weekly girl’s only club, delivering a variety of chosen activities.

5,114

Tudhoe Colliery School The project involves the upgrading of laptop computers in the ICT suite, allowing equipment to be loaned to the local community. The project also sees the refurbishment of the ICT suite, including carpeting, decoration, TV & wet room facilities for community use. Finally, the scheme will include the installation of a range of gym equipment for adults and children.

14,000

Town Centre Regeneration

Durham County Council - Neighbourhood Services The project will provide a centralized pot of money that will be available for the Spennymoor AAP (via the work of the Task & Finish Groups) to allocate towards environmental schemes, improving the appearance and aesthetics of the town centre. Consultation will be undertaken with the Spennymoor AAP in relation to areas of the town centre that will benefit from action taken.

20,057

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Welfare Reform Projects

Spennymoor AAP received additional funding of, £10,000 from Durham County Council

(DCC) Welfare Reform monies. Below is a list of projects that were approved for delivery in

2016/17 utilising this funding.

Funder Project Details Amount (£)

Welfare Reform

St Pauls Centre This project will introduce a range of clubs and activities to the centre to promote healthy living and eating for vulnerable members of society. The project would look to introduce a Men's Breakfast Club and Ladies Club to help address the problem of loneliness in Spennymoor, as well as extending the support offered by the foodbank by offering a Holiday Club to ensure that those children who receive food via the Foodbank also receive regular meals during the school holidays.

10,000

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Neighbourhood Budget (NB) Projects

In 2016/17 the Spennymoor AAP worked with local DCC Councillors to progress and

allocate their Neighbourhood Budget (NB) funding. NB funding is a £20,000 allocation that

each DCC County Councillor receives to support local projects. Below is a list of projects

that were approved for delivery in 2016/17 utilising this funding.

Councillor Project Amount (£)

Graham School Food Festival Demonstrations 750

Graham Spennymoor Young Firefighters 770

Graham Durham Christian Partnership - Money Advice Centre 1,341

Graham South Durham Gymnastics - Upgrading of Sprung Floor 2,500

Graham Planting & Environmental Improvements - Tudhoe Ward 2,000

Graham BRASS 2016 1,725

Graham Disabled Play Equipment 6,000

Graham Spennymoor Youth & Community Association 4,306

Graham R Dahl Event 1,130

Graham Tudhoe Colliery - Eco Garden 1,000

Graham Barnfield Road Car Parking Spaces 6,877

Graham Women's Institute Windows 2,000

Graham Defibrillator Scheme 3,875

Graham Tudhoe Cricket Club 1,146

Graham Spennymoor Youth & Community Association - Security Scheme

12,855

Graham Tudhoe Community Centre - Security and Audio Visual Scheme

4,000

Graham 20 MPH Zone 10,500

Foster School Food Festival Demonstrations 750

Foster Spennymoor Young Firefighters 770

Foster Durham Christian Partnership - Money Advice Centre 1,341

Foster South Durham Gymnastics - Upgrading of Sprung Floor 2,500

Foster Planting & Environmental Improvements - Tudhoe Ward - Pipeline

2,000

Foster BRASS 2016 1,725

Foster Spennymoor Settlement - Internal Building Works 2,335

Foster Disabled Play Equipment 6,000

Foster Spennymoor Youth & Community Association 4,306

Foster R Dahl Event 1,130

Foster Tudhoe Colliery - Eco Garden 1,000

Foster Barnfield Road Car Parking Spaces - Pipeline 6,877

Foster Women's Institute Windows 2,000

Foster Defibrillator Scheme 3,875

Foster Tudhoe Cricket Club 1,146

Foster Spennymoor Youth & Community Association Security 10,520

Foster Tudhoe Community Centre - Security and Audio Visual Scheme

4,000

Foster 20 MPH Zone 10,500

Geldard School Food Festival Demonstrations 750

Geldard Spennymoor Young Firefighters 770

Geldard Durham Christian Partnership - Money Advice Centre 1,341

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Geldard South Durham Gymnastics - Upgrading of Sprung Floor 2,500

Geldard BRASS 2016 1,725

Geldard Skatepark 5,000

Geldard Rosa Street 4,250

Geldard Middlestone Moor School Outdoor Library 2,820

Geldard Middlestone Moor - Roundabout Improvements 1,666

Geldard Disabled Play Equipment 6,000

Geldard Clyde Terrace Allotments 7,461

Geldard R Dahl Event 1,130

Geldard Spennymoor & Middlestone Environmental Improvements 667

Geldard Ox Close School Outdoor Library 450

Geldard Defibrillator Scheme 3,875

Geldard Boxing Academy 2,000

Geldard Solon Connor Fawcett 2,870

Lawton School Food Festival Demonstrations 750

Lawton Spennymoor Young Firefighters 770

Lawton Durham Christian Partnership - Money Advice Centre 1,341

Lawton South Durham Gymnastics - Upgrading of Sprung Floor 2,500

Lawton BRASS 2016 1,725

Lawton Skatepark 5,000

Lawton Rosa Street 2,250

Lawton Middlestone Moor - Roundabout Improvements 1,667

Lawton Ox Close School Outdoor Library 2,370

Lawton Disabled Play Equipment 6,000

Lawton Clyde Terrace Allotments 7,461

Lawton R Dahl Event 1,130

Lawton Spennymoor & Middlestone Environmental Improvements 667

Lawton Spennymoor Table Tennis Club 2,500

Lawton Defibrillator Scheme 3,875

Lawton Spennymoor Youth & Community Association Security - 2,000

Lawton Ox Close Entrance Scheme 5,337

Thompson Durham Christian Partnership - Money Advice Centre 1,341

Thompson South Durham Gymnastics - Upgrading of Sprung Floor 1,000

Thompson Middlestone Moor - Roundabout Improvements 1,667

Thompson St Paul's Gardens - Road Verge Improvement Scheme 15,720

Thompson St Paul's Gardens - Trial Holes 2,000

Thompson South View Allotment Association 2,045

Thompson 20mph School Project 15,000

Thompson Clyde Terrace Allotments 7,461

Thompson Spennymoor & Middlestone Environmental Improvements 667

Thompson Byers Green Footpath Scheme 3,576

Williams Croxdale and Hett Highway Improvements 1,096

Williams St Bartholomew's Audio System 667

Williams Croxdale Community Centre Replacement Windows 2,000

Blakey Croxdale and Hett Highway Improvements 1,096

Blakey St Bartholomew's Audio System 667

Blakey Croxdale Community Centre Replacement Windows 2,000

Plews Croxdale and Hett Highway Improvements 1,096

Plews St Bartholomew's Audio System 667

Plews Croxdale Community Centre Replacement Windows 2,000

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It’s Up 2 U Projects

Organisation/Group Project Amount (£)

Spennymoor Town Youth FC STYFC Tudhoe Complex Development 2,500

Spennymoor Gala Committee Spennymoor Gala and Parade 2017 2,500

Spennymoor Boxing Academy Boxfit Juniors 2,500

Tudhoe Cricket Club Playing It Safe 2,500

Blind Life in Durham Reaching Out to People with Sight Loss 2,500

Learning Library Learning Library 2,499

The Oaks School, Spennymoor Sensory Spaces 2,500

Ox Close Primary School Outdoor Sports/Play Equipment 1,891

Spennymoor Town/Youth Band

Spennymoor Town/Youth Band 2,500

North Park Primary School Walk a Mile, Read for a While 2,500

Tudhoe Moor Nursery Cookaway 1,015

Wolf Junior Muay Thai Remodelling of Gym 1,015

Note: Further detail on the projects supported via Area Budget, Neighbourhood Budget, Welfare

Reform and It’s Up 2 U funding can be found in Appendices 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.

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Spennymoor AAP

Situated in the centre of the county, The Spennymoor Area Action Partnership (AAP), stands

above the Wear Valley and is approximately seven miles south of Durham City. The AAP

stretches from Kirk Merrington in the south, to Sunderland Bridge in the north and is centred

on Spennymoor.

The Spennymoor AAP is predominately ‘urban’ in nature with a population of over 23,000.

The Spennymoor Area Action Partnership takes in a number of local communities,

towns, villages and parishes. The full list is as follows:

Barmoor

Bessemer Park

Binchester Moor

Byers Green

Croxdale

Hett

Kirk Merrington

Middlestone Moor

New Town

North Close

Parkwood Precinct

Spennymoor

Sunderland Bridge

Thinford

Todhills

Tudhoe

Tudhoe Colliery

Whitworth

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The Board

The Board is the decision making body of the AAP. It has 21 Members who are made up of

7 members of the Public, 7 Partners and 7 elected Councillors.

Public Partner Councillor

William Davies Housing - Vicky Miller Durham County Councillor - Barbara Graham

Agnes Armstrong

Police – Inspectors Graham Milne, Jon Curtis, Dave Barker & Warren Edwards

Durham County Councillor - Neil Foster

De Hickson Fire Authority - Mick Clark Durham County Councillor - Ian Geldard

Andrew Lamb

Health - Gail Linstead Durham County Councillor - Kevin Thompson

Norman Vaulks

Voluntary Community Sector - Abby Thompson

Durham County Councillor - Pat Lawton

Wendy Minhinnett

Business - Debra Swinburn Spennymoor Town Councillor - Steve Jones

Paul Gillis Durham County Council - Jenny Haworth

Croxdale and Hett Parish Councillor - Kevin Summerson

Former Board Members Cllr Andrew Smith

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Forum/It’s Up 2 U Event

The aim of the Spennymoor Area Action Partnership Forum/It’s Up 2 U Event was twofold, with the opportunity for participants to:

Vote for community based projects.

Have a say on the priorities for the Spennymoor AAP for the forthcoming 2017/18

financial year. In total, 819 people attended the event which took place in the Main Sports Hall of Spennymoor Leisure Centre (10am - 2pm).

Note: - Summary of It’s Up 2 U projects is listed in the Executive Summary

- See Appendix 4 for more detail on each of the projects

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2016/17 Priorities

Spennymoor AAP has been focusing on the following three priorities during 2016/17.

Safer, Stronger and Healthier Communities

Employment & Job Prospects


These priorities have been addressed through the task and finish groups, which have met

regularly, over the course of the year, to discuss related issues and to work with local

organisations to develop projects that impact on the themes.

Task and Finish Groups – Issues discussed, key outcomes

Key Achievements / News etc. / Work outside of AB/NB – Summary of key

things achieved by the AAP over the year.

One of the main aims of the Spennymoor AAP is to work closely with the communities to identify and to combat local issues. Every year consultation with Forum Members takes place to enable members of the public to

provide the AAP Board with a steer as to what priority themed areas they would like the AAP

to target in the forthcoming financial year. At the It’s Up 2 U Event on 21st November 2015

members of the public were given the opportunity to vote for the priorities which they thought

were the most important for the Spennymoor AAP to focus on in the 2016/17 financial year.

The results from the event were as follows:

Priority Votes

Children & Young People 414

Town Centre Regeneration 295

Employment & Job Prospects 264

Crime & Community Safety 246

Support for Older & Vulnerable People 223

Health & Wellbeing 136

Education & Training 118

Environmental Issues 94

Transport, Traffic Management & Highways 40

Communication, IT & Technology 36

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The Board considered the above information, alongside local statistical data, to agree the

following priorities for the 2016/17 financial year:

Safer, Stronger and Healthier Communities (a cross cutting priority that would

incorporate Children & Young People, Support for Older & Vulnerable People, Health

& Wellbeing and Crime & Community Safety)



Task and Finish Groups

The three priority areas for the Spennymoor AAP for the 2016/17 financial year were as follows:




Task and Finish Groups are set-up to consider priority areas. Task and Finish Groups examine priority areas by assessing what services/facilities/programmes/schemes are already available and as a consequence what are the gaps and issues that require attention. This work then forms the basis on which the Task and Finish Groups invite and fund applications. As well as the Task and Finish Groups, the Spennymoor AAP also has an Appraisal Panel Group who assess and appraise all projects which are recommended by both Task and Finish Groups for funding.

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Project Case Studies

Many of the projects approved by the AAP this year will not actually be delivered until the

financial year 2017/18. This also means that a lot of the projects approved in previous

financial years were actually delivered in 2016/17. Information on all previously funded

projects is available from the AAP Team, however here are a couple of case studies to give

you a flavour of what has been delivered over the past year.

Sponsor a Grown Up

The Sponsor a Grown Up programme engages young people and their adult relatives in

physical activity together. The programme helps to increase participant’s physical activity

levels, as well as providing an opportunity for families to spend quality time together in a fun

activity. The Sponsor a Grown Up project was successfully piloted in the Spennymoor AAP

area in 2015, where 13 different activities were offered to 390 participants. The project

proved extremely popular with families and providers. The extension of the project aimed to

engage new families.

The project works with schools, nurseries and professional staff to identify young people to

‘sponsor’ an adult relative to take part in physical activity with them, as well as supporting

sports clubs, coaches and multi-agency professionals to address any barriers and issues

that usually prevents young people and adults engaging in physical activity.

Key Achievements

168 children and young people involved in schemes to help them make healthy

choices

13 voluntary and community groups supported

143 people given access to new cultural/sporting/recreational opportunities

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Spennymoor Savers Scheme

The project supports residents, young people and their families in the Spennymoor AAP

area, through the employment of a Project Officer. The Project Officer engages with local

businesses and schools to raise the financial awareness and capability of young people, by

establishing a savings ‘bank’ within the school and salary savings schemes with local

organisations. This process is used as a vehicle to engage parents, guardians and school

staff in financial issues and education.

The project also focusses on the negative impact that poor financial management can have

on lives. High cost providers who regularly charge up to 1,500% APR on loans, and up to

99% APR on household products, are causing families to become over indebted, thus

spiralling into debt dependency and potential insolvency. Young people, 18-29, are

particularly likely to use payday lenders, whilst families are more likely to use doorstep

lenders and weekly payment stores, with some case studies showing multiply purchases

having a huge impact on budgets and health.

Key Achievements

6 businesses supported/advised

42 people benefitting from schemes that reduce the impact of welfare reform

28 children and young people involved in schemes to help them make healthy

choices

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County Durham Partnership

The AAPs are part of a large County wide strategic framework, with the County Durham Partnership (CDP) as the overarching strategic body. AAPs are seen as one of the key community engagement and delivery mechanisms which provide the local residents of County Durham with an opportunity to get involved and help shape the delivery of services on the ground. The CDP is the countywide Strategic Partnership which brings together key organisations from the public, private and voluntary and community sectors – all aiming to make life altogether better for people in County Durham. The CDP is often referred to as the County Durham Partnership Framework and is made up of the CDP Forum, CDP Board, five thematic partnerships and 14 Area Action Partnerships. There is a strong track record of working in partnership across County Durham, which is evident throughout the Partnership Framework. It exists to ensure local needs and priorities are met and to drive a common purpose and ambition for the County, influence the use of all partners’ resources and ensure a strong focus on the achievement of the County’s priorities.

The CDP Forum brings together key organisations from the public, private and voluntary sectors within the County, representatives of the County’s 14 Area Action Partnerships (AAPs) and a representative from town and parish councils.

For more info on the CDP have a look at their website www.countydurhampartnership.co.uk

http://www.countydurhampartnership.co.uk/

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Consultations, Working in our Communities and Wider AAP Work

A large part of the work of the Spennymoor AAP focusses on engagement with local

residents and communities. Below is a summary of some of the ways in which the

Spennymoor AAP works with and empowers the local community.

Dealing with Neighbourhood Issues

We deal with a range of neighbourhood issues on a regular basis that are raised directly with

the Spennymoor AAP Team.

Organisational and Administrative Assistance

We work with many local organisations and groups to assist them with matters such as

constitutions, systems, processes etc.

Funding Assistance

We work with many local organisations and groups to assist them with financial systems and

processes along with external funding applications.

Attendance at Community Meetings and Community Events

We regularly attend community meetings throughout the AAP area. We also regularly attend

local events to publicise, promote and encourage participation in the work of the AAP.

Forum Meetings

We hold regular Forum Meetings where members of the public are invited to participate in

voting for priorities, countywide and local consultations and voting on local project funding.

Board Meetings

We hold regular Board Meetings where members of the public are invited to participate in

raising local issues, countywide and local consultations and general communication with the

Board and its Members.

Consultations

We are regularly involved in a wide range of local and countywide consultations where we

are seen as an integral facilitator in engaging and empower residents/communities.

Awareness Raising and Signposting

We are constantly working with local organisations and groups to raise awareness of local

matters and signposting organisations and groups to other relevant services and partners.

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Publicity, Communication and Information Sharing

We constantly communicate and share information with as many organisations, groups and

individuals as we can throughout the AAP area via Facebook, website, e-mail, e-bulletins,

www.gospenny.com booklets, leaflets etc.

http://www.gospenny.com/

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Performance Management and Monitoring

The Spennymoor AAP monitors the financial and general performance of the projects it

funds on a regular basis. The information from the project monitoring is summarised and

presented at the relevant Board and Task and Finish Group Meetings.

Detailed performance information on Area Budget, Welfare Reform and It’s Up 2 U projects

are in Appendix 1, 2, 3 and 4 respectively. Combined PI information from all Area Budget

projects can be seen in Appendix 5

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Plans for 2017/18

The priorities for 2017/18 have been set and the Spennymoor AAP will be looking at two key

areas moving forward. The 2017/18 priorities are as follows:


Culture, Your Local Environment , Tourism & Heritage

As always, Task and Finish Groups will meet to progress the aforementioned priority areas.

The Spennymoor AAP Board meets throughout the year and there will also be Forum Events

planned for the 2017/18 financial year that you can get involved in. For a full up to date list

of the meeting dates, times and venues then please contact us on the details below.

Thank You

Spennymoor AAP would like to thank everyone who has supported their work over the year,

especially those who came along to Board Meetings, Task and Finish/Appraisal Groups,

Forum Events, other specifically focused groups/meetings and other events and activities.

Spennymoor AAP would always like more people to get involved in their work so if you

would like to get more involve then come along to one of our Board Meetings or get in touch

with the team on the details below: .

Michael Wilkes Spennymoor AAP Co-ordinator Peter Henderson Community Development Project Officer Lynn Cummings Project Support Officer Green Lane, Spennymoor, Co Durham DL16 6JQ 03000 261 134 e-mail - [email protected] web - www.durham.gov.uk/spennymooraap Spennymoor AAP is on Facebook. Search Facebook for Spennymoor AAP or hit this icon

mailto:[email protected]

http://www.durham.gov.uk/spennymooraap

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Spennymoor-Area-Action-Partnership-AAP/306017572892395

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Appendix 1 - Area Budget (AB) Projects

Safer, Stronger & HealthierCommuntities



Welfare Reform

Combined Priorities

It's Up 2 U Grant Fund

Area Budget Summary Amount (£)

Budget 110,000

Spend/Committed 110,000

Balance 0

Match Funding 90,556

Total Spend 200,556

Priority Key

Number of

Projects

Allocated

Budget (£)

Employment & Job Prospects 0 0

Safer, Stronger, Healthier Communities 7 46,943

Town Centre Regeneration 1 20,057

It’s Up 2 U - Community Grants Fund 12 25,000

Welfare Reform 1 10,000

Combined Priorities 1 8,000

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AAP Priority:


Altogether Theme: Altogether Better For Children And Young People

Project: Dance Classes & Courses

Project Lead: Spennymoor Settlement

Area Budget Funding: £5,000

Match Funding: £462

Total Project Cost: £5,460

Project Start Date: March2017 Project Completion Date: March 2018

Description: The project delivers three exercise/health classes. The classes improve fitness, increase social participation, reduce obesity and combat social isolation of those taking part. The classes include residents from Spennymoor, Tudhoe, Croxdale, Byers Green, Middlestone Moor and Kirk Merrington.

Outcomes:

Older people will receive more support and feel less isolated

Local people have improved access to community facilities and activities

Children will increase the amount of exercise they undertake

Code Performance Indicator Target

AB1 No of voluntary and community groups supported 2

AB2 No of community buildings/facilities supported 1

AB5 No of people given access to new cultural/sporting/recreational opportunities

60

AB6 No of people engaged in voluntary work 2

AB7 No of people involved in local decision making processes 12

CYP5 No of children and young people involved in schemes to help them make healthy choices

30

AH4 No of schemes aimed at improving the quality of life, independence and support for people

2

Additional Information:

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AAP Priority:



Project: Multi Sports Area

Project Lead: St Charles School


Match Funding: £2,250

Total Project Cost: £ 7,250

Project Start Date: March 2017 Project Completion Date: March 2018

Description: The funding will see the acquisition of sports equipment along with the erection of permanent storage to house it. The long-term aim is for the equipment and facilities to be utilised by the wider community.

Outcomes:

Greater opportunities for the community to lead a much healthier life and thus improving their standard of living

To reduce obesity levels in the community


AW5 No of people trained 15


200


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AAP Priority:



Project: Tudhoe Colliery School

Project Lead: Community Computing & Little Gym

Area Budget Funding: £ 14,000



Project Start Date: February 2017 Project Completion Date: September 2017

Description: The project involves the upgrading of laptop computers in the ICT suite, allowing equipment to be loaned to the local community. The project also sees the refurbishment of the ICT suite, including carpeting, decoration, TV & wet room facilities for community use. Finally, the scheme will include the installation of a range of gym equipment for adults and children.

Outcomes:

Children will improve their computing skills and general 'life skills'

Older people in the local community will gain confidence in using computers and improving their quality of life

Stronger community links between pupils and older people in the community

Improved fitness of pupils and their families



AW4 No of advice and guidance sessions 39


AW16 No of IT connectivity initiatives supported 1


200

AH2 No of people involved in initiatives aimed at improving mental health/wellbeing

50


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AAP Priority:



Project: US Girls

Project Lead: Sedgefield School Sports Partnership




Project Start Date: March 2017 Project Completion Date: March 2018

Description: The Us Girls project is designed to increase and sustain young women's participation in sport and physical activity. The project will target inactive young females and run a weekly club that will deliver a variety of activities chosen by the participants.

Outcomes:

Girls aged 11+ becoming more active and improving their health and well-being

Girls aged 11+ engaged in the programme to improve confidence and self-esteem

Identified potential leaders within the group to take on volunteer roles and training






50


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AAP Priority:


Altogether Theme: Altogether Safer

Project: Beat the Scammers!

Project Lead: Age UK




Project Start Date: February 2017 Project Completion Date: March 2018

Description: Beat the Scammers will prevent older people becoming victims of telephone fraud. The project will give older people the confidence to protect themselves against telephone fraud. The scheme will include the installation of Call Blocker Units to those most in need. The project will recruit and train a minimum of 3-4 local volunteers to give presentations to older people on how to deal with cold telephone calls. All participants will receive a ‘Beat the Scammers Information Pack’ with key messages and contacts.

Outcomes:

Older people aged 60+ will feel more confident and better equipped to deal with cold callers

People aged 18+ will feel increased social inclusion as a result of volunteering

Working age volunteers will gain employability skills as a result of training and involvement





AW6 No of qualifications gained 4

AW7 No of training weeks 1.5

AS4 No of people benefitting from initiatives aimed at reducing anti-social behaviour

250

AS8 No of schemes aimed at protecting vulnerable people from harm 1


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AAP Priority:



Project: Building Refurbishment

Project Lead: Learning Library


Match Funding: £0


Project Start Date: April 2017 Project Completion Date: August 2017

Description: The project involves new building work and maintenance to existing premises. The work includes the removal of damp, remedial work to walls along with the replacement of windows.

Outcomes:

Local people will have improved access to community facilities

People of all ages with learning disabilities will be supported through the service

Improved facilities will result in raising the profile of the service




CYP8 No of schemes aimed at improving support and outcomes for families

1


1


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AAP Priority:


Altogether Theme: Altogether Wealthier

Project: Spennymoor Town Centre Improvements

Project Lead: Durham County Council - Neighbourhood Services


Match Funding: £0


Project Start Date: April 2017 Project Completion Date: April 2019

Description: The aim of this project is to provide a centralized pot of money that will be available for the Spennymoor AAP (via the work of the Task & Finish Groups) to allocate towards environmental schemes that will improve the appearance and aesthetics of the town centre. This project has also been devised as a result of the positive impact that campaigns such as the recent Spruce Up initiative has brought to the town centre.

Outcomes:

Increased health and wellbeing of residents/community

Increased pride and satisfaction in town centre/surrounding areas

Increased involvement of the public in decision making processes/direction of localised funding


AW19 No of schemes aimed at creating vibrant and successful towns

1

Additional Information: As an environmental scheme individual beneficiaries are not applicable to this project

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AAP Priority:

Combined Priorities

Altogether Theme: Altogether Wealthier

Project: AAP Task Group Small Grant Fund

Project Lead: Spennymoor AAP


Match Funding: £0


Project Start Date: April 2017 Project Completion Date: April 2019

Description: This project aims to create a dedicated Small Grants Scheme that will be administered through our AAP Task & Finish Groups. The £8,000 has been earmarked by the Board and this will be split equally across the two Task & Finish Groups. Each Task & Finish Group will receive £4,000 for specific activity linked to the further development of actions arising from issues/discussions raised at meetings.

Outcomes:

Task and Finish Groups are able to assist in the delivery of projects

Task and Finish Groups are able to proactively react to needs of local projects/issues

Eligible local organisations are able to access funding



Additional Information: As a grants based scheme individual beneficiaries are not applicable to this project

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Appendix 2 - Welfare Reform Funded Project

Welfare Reform


Project Title: Holiday Hunger & Social Isolation Clubs

Project Lead: St Pauls Centre

Welfare Reform funding: £ 10,000



Project Start Date: January 2017 Project Completion Date: December 2017

Description: This project will introduce a range of clubs and activities to the centre to promote healthy living and eating for vulnerable members of society. The project would look to introduce a Men's Breakfast Club and Ladies Club to help address the problem of loneliness in Spennymoor, as well as extending the support offered by the foodbank by offering a Holiday Club to ensure that those children who receive food via the Foodbank also receive regular meals during the school holidays.

Outcomes:

Local people will have improved health and social skills

Activities will seek to raise low self-esteem and self-confidence

Older people will receive more support, social contact and feel less isolated

Young people/families will have access to food & healthy activities that otherwise may not be available




AB5 No of people given access to new cultural/sporting/recreational opportunities 40



10

CYP8 No of schemes aimed at improving support and outcomes for families 1


1


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Appendix 3 - Neighbourhood Budget (NB) Projects

Councillor Project Project Description NB (£) MF (£)

Geldard

Middlestone Moor School Outdoor Library

The project will create an outdoor reading area in Middlestone Moor Primary School, bringing reading to life in the outdoors and offering a fun and imaginative opportunity which will inspire more children to read independently.

£2,820 £0

Graham Foster Geldard Lawton

Love Food Roadshow The event took place in Spennymoor Town Hall featuring demonstrations suitable for approximately 200 pupils. These roadshows were a fun way to help educate children about healthy eating.

£3,000 £1,000


Spennymoor Young Firefighters

The project involved the setting up of a young fire-fighters cadet scheme in the Spennymoor AAP area. This included looking at tackling anti-social behaviour problems caused by alcohol and drugs.

£3,080 £0

Graham Foster Geldard Lawton Thompson

Durham Christian Partnership – Money Advice Centre

The project involved Durham Money Advice Centre (part of Durham Christian Partnership) in setting up a debt advice drop in session at the Spennymoor foodbank distribution point.

£6,705 £7,275

Graham Foster Geldard Lawton Thompson

South Durham Gymnastics – Upgrading of Sprung Floor

The aim of the project was to provide an Olympic standard sprung floor area for the South Durham Gymnastics facility based at Spennymoor Leisure Centre.

£11,000 £20,400


BRASS 2016 The project involved a free, outdoor music event in Jubilee Park on 15th July with a programme of street performances in Spennymoor Town Centre the week leading up to the event.

£6,900 £8,348

Graham Foster

Spennymoor Youth and Community Association

The project involved remedial work to the Spennymoor Youth & Community Association building, including refurbishment to the sports hall, the replacement of windows, a new door entry system, insulation and LED lighting.

£8,612 £30,000

Foster

Spennymoor Settlement – Internal Building Works

The project involved remedial work to Spennymoor Settlement’s building, both external and internal, including refurbishment to the toilets, the lobby, corridors, kitchen, changing rooms, the back stage area and hall.

£2,335 £6,500

Lawton Thompson

Middlestone Moor – Roundabout

The project provided an aesthetic improvement to a medium sized

£5,000 £2,500

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Geldard Improvements roundabout located at the southerly gateway to Spennymoor, incorporating some permanent structural planting and hard landscaping materials.

Lawton Ox Close School Outdoor Library

The project created an inspirational outdoor reading area in Ox Close Primary School, bringing reading to life in the outdoors and offering a fun and imaginative opportunity that will inspire more children to read independently.

£2,370 £0

Thompson St Paul’s Gardens – Road Verge Improvement Scheme

The project aimed to improve the condition of the roadside verges around St Paul’s Gardens. The project replaced some of the grassed areas with tarmac, as well as the construction of bird’s mouth fencing.

£15,720 £0

Thompson St Paul’s Gardens – Trial Holes

The grass verges in St. Paul's Gardens, Spennymoor are regularly used by residents for parking and people picking up and dropping of at the school. The project addressed concerns on the location of public utilities on site and used trial digs to assess the situation.

£2,000 £0

Graham Foster

Spennymoor Town Centre Improvements (Tudhoe Ward)

This project carried out improvements to Spennymoor Town Centre, specifically to the Oxford Road, King William Street and Cheapside areas.

£4,000 £0


Disabled Play Equipment The project will provide play equipment, safety surfacing and landscaping to the area, as well as publicity and advertising of the equipment to ensure that it is well utilised.

£24,000 £6,000


Roald Dahl Celebration On Friday 14th October 2016, 11 schools took part in a Roald Dahl themed parade through Spennymoor Town Centre, followed by an evening event in the town.

£4,510 £0

Graham Foster

Tudhoe Colliery Everybody’s Eco Garden

The project aimed to create a community eco enterprise scheme encouraging the school community to participate in regular afterschool & weekend gardening

£2,000 £16,608

Graham Foster

St Andrews Road Parking Provision

The scheme improved pedestrian and traffic safety in a congested residential area. Creating six parking bays in a location where cars park either side of the junction/access into the cul-de-sac

£13,754 £0

Graham Foster

Window Shutters for WI House

The project provided anti-vandal electrical roller shutters to cover the

£4,000 £0

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windows of WI House, along with anti-climb paint preventing roof access.


Defibrillator Provision The project is to provide seven defibrillator machines installed in various locations across the area, along with waterproof cabinets and signage. Publicity and advertising will also be provided.

£15,500 £0

Graham Foster

Tudhoe Cricket Club The project looks at providing training for coaches qualified to ECB Level 2 standards. Opportunities will be provided for parents and young senior team players to assist those coaches by undertaking ECB Coach Support Worker courses.

£2,292 £2,704

Graham Foster Lawton

SYCA Windows, Doors and Security Upgrade

Windows and doors to the main entrance were replaced providing easier disabled access to the building. The door access system was upgraded and a CCTV system installed.

£25,375 £6,262

Graham Foster

Tudhoe Colliery and North Park Schools

The purpose of the project is to reduce traffic speeds during school drop off/pick up times by introducing 20mph speed limits. It is hoped this will improve road safety for vulnerable road users, as well as making walking and cycling to school more attractive.

£21,000 £0

Geldard Lawton

Skate Park Lighting The project aims to provide efficient general purpose area floodlighting equipment, specifically designed to illuminate the skate park in an eco-friendly way.

£10,000 £9,864

Geldard Lawton

Rosa Street Outdoor Play Provision

The aim of the project was to provide a safe space for pupils to play on the school site after school. A large bespoke sandpit was provided so children and families could use it all year round.

£6,500 £2,541

Lawton Thompson Geldard

Clyde Terrace Community Garden

The project transformed an uncultivated allotment site into a community garden including a flagged circulation path, seating, green house and community meeting /training room.

£22,383 £0

Lawton Thompson Geldard

Spennymoor & Middlestone Environmental Improvements

The projects aim was to carry out improvements to Spennymoor Town Centre. Comprising the replanting of large planters in the High Street and James Street, along with replanting of the shrub beds on Carr St/High St roundabout

£2,001 £2,001

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and adjacent roads.

Lawton Spennymoor Table Tennis Club

The project paid towards an experienced Level 2 Coach working with the more experienced players and those who want to continue developing their game. A table tennis robot was also purchased to help all users of the group.

£2,500 £340

Thompson Allotment Lighting and Security at South View

The project upgraded the facilities on the South View Allotment site by installing solar panels, along with internal/external lighting and CCTV.

£2,045 £676

Thompson Middlestone Moor Primary & The Oaks, Middlestone Moor, Part Time 20mph

The purpose of the project was to reduce traffic speeds during school drop off/pick up times by introducing 20mph speed limits. It is hoped this will improve road safety for vulnerable road users as well as making walking and cycling to school more attractive.

£15,000 £0

Graham Foster

Tudhoe Community Centre Audio/ Visual and Facility upgrade

The purpose of the project was to install a CCTV System for the centre, improve kitchen facilities and install an electronic projector, screen and sound system.

£8,000 £0

Geldard Spennymoor Boxing Academy New training/ Competition Kit

The project involved the purchase of new items of championship standard sports clothing for competitors.

£2,000 £1,120

Lawton Ox Close School Security Enhancements

The project involved installing a secondary internal security door behind the front entrance along with a new door access system.

£5,337 £0

Thompson Byers Green Footpath Scheme

The project involves footpath improvements throughout Byers Green.

£3,576 £0

Geldard Treatment Room Refit and Equipment – Solon Connor Fawcett

The project involved fitting and refurbishing the cancer drop-in-centre.

£2,870 £0

Blakey Plews Williams

Croxdale and Hett Highway Improvements

The project provided two traffic calming schemes to address particular road safety issues in Croxdale and Hett.

£3,288 £0


St Bartholomew’s Church The project provided a sound enhancement system into St Bartholomew's Church.

£2,001 2,845


Croxdale Community Association

The project will provide replacement windows in Croxdale Community Centre.

£6,000 £3,409

Key: Neighbourhood Budget (NB)

Match Funding (MF)

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Appendix 4 – It’s Up 2 U Projects

Organisation/Group Project Description AB (£) MF (£)

Spennymoor Town Youth FC

STYFC Tudhoe Complex Development The aim of the project was to improve the environment for the players during training and games. A physical barrier would allow for better crowd management and team coaching.

£2,500 £2,500

Spennymoor Gala Committee

Spennymoor Gala & Parade 2017 The project aimed to provide a community gathering for young children, culminating in a huge parade that wound through the main street/high street of the town, finally ending in Jubilee Park.

£2,500 £0

Spennymoor Boxing Academy

Boxfit Juniors The project aimed to purchase vital training and safety equipment, as well as a team kit to enable the girls to become carded boxers.

£2,500 £0

Tudhoe Cricket Club

Playing it Safe Tudhoe Cricket Club hoped to purchase a portable protection cage. The purpose of this equipment is to stop balls travelling across fields when batters play shots.

£2,500 £55

Blind Life in Durham Reaching Out to People with Sight Loss The project aimed to help visually impaired or blind people in the area, as well as their partners, family and carers play an active part in the community.

£2,500 £1,400

Learning Library Learning Library The aim of the project was to purchase specialist sensory items for children and adults with special needs living in the Spennymoor AAP area.

£2,499 £0

The Oaks School, Spennymoor

Sensory Spaces The project is based around developing resources within a hydrotherapy room, funds would be used to enhance the lights, sound and sensory experiences for the young people.

£2,500 £5,000

Ox Close Primary School Outdoor Sports/Play Equipment The project aimed to purchase sporting equipment for the new MUGA in the grounds of Ox Close School to include an outdoor table tennis table, bats and

£1,891 £0

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balls, rebound nets and many more.

Spennymoor Town/Youth Band

Spennymoor Town/ Youth Band The aim of the project was to purchase new pieces of music along with engaging a professional tutor to support the band’s entry to the National Brass Finals of Great Britain qualifier.

£2,500 £600

North Park Primary School Walk a Mile, Read for a While The project will promote the emotional and physical health and wellbeing of the school community. Children will be encouraged to walk a mile each day and at the end of the mile will be an outdoor seating and reading area.

£2,500 £9,350

Tudhoe Moor Nursery Cookaway The project provided children and families with the opportunity to learn a range of cooking skills. They were involved in the co-production of a recipe book, based around all the recipes that were tried during the project.

£1,015 £11,094

Wolf Junior Muay Thai Remodelling of Gym The aim of the project was to provide uniform matting throughout the gym.

£1,015 £485

Key: Area Budget (AB)

Match Funding (MF)

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Ref Altogether Better Durham (Overarching theme) – Performance Indicators

Forecast Figures


AB2 No of community buildings and facilities supported 11

AB3 No of people accessing new/improved community buildings and facilities

270

AB5 No of people given access to new cultural/sporting/recreational opportunities

860


AB7 No of people involved in local decision making processes 22

Altogether Wealthier

AW1 No of jobs created 0

AW2 No of jobs safeguarded 0

AW3 No of people supported into employment 0

AW4 No of advice and guidance sessions 39


AW6 No of qualifications gained 4

AW7 No of training weeks 15

AW8 No of apprenticeships supported 0

AW10 No of businesses supported/advised 0

AW11 No of tourism initiatives supported 0

AW16 No of IT connectivity initiatives supported 1

AW18 No of schemes aimed at nurturing business creation, development and growth

0

AW19 No of schemes aimed at creating vibrant and successful towns 1

AW20 No of schemes aimed at improving the housing offer 0

AW21 No of people benefitting from schemes that reduce the impact of welfare reform

0

Altogether Better for Children and Young People

CYP5 No of children and young people involved in schemes to help them make healthy choices and give them the best start in life

875

CYP8 No of schemes aimed at improving support and outcomes for families

4

CYP9 No of children and young people involved in schemes to help 20

Appendix 5 – Performance Indicators (PI)

Please note the figures below are combined forecast figures for those projects supported

in 2016/17 via Area Budget, Welfare Reform and It’s Up 2 U funding.

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Please note that information on achieved PIs can be obtained from the Spennymoor AAP Team by

using the aforementioned contact details.

them realise and maximise their potential during the early years, school years and into employment and training

Altogether Safer

AS3 No of schemes aimed at reducing inter-generational and repeat offending

0

AS4 No of people benefitting from initiatives aimed at reducing anti-social behaviour

250

AS6 No of road safety initiatives 0

AS7 No of people benefitting from alcohol and substance misuse reduction initiatives

0

AS8 No of schemes aimed at protecting vulnerable people from harm

2

AS9 No of schemes aimed at preventing violent extremism and terrorism

0

Altogether Healthier

AH2 No of schemes aimed at improving mental health and wellbeing

60

AH4 No of schemes aimed at improving the quality of life, independence, care and support for people with long term conditions

6

AH5 No of people benefitting from schemes aimed at reducing health inequalities and early deaths

50

Altogether Greener

AG4 No of schemes aimed at reducing carbon emissions and adapting to the impact of climate change

0

AG5 No of schemes aimed at maximising the value and benefits of Durham’s natural environment

0

AG6 No of schemes aimed at delivering a cleaner, more attractive and sustainable environment.

0

AG7 No of schemes aimed at promoting sustainable design and protecting Durham’s heritage

0

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