Southern Fringe Growth Area Summary of outcomes for S.106 funded community development programme 2012-2019 For more information related to the work highlighted in the report, please contact: Vicky.haywood@cambridge.gov.uk
The Southern Fringe involves a cross boundary development at the edge of Cambridge City/South Cambs. The key features include: 4000 new homes 2 x primary schools + 1 x secondary school Co-located community facilities Sports facilities GP surgery relocation and expansion 113 hectares of public open space, playgrounds and allotments As part of this development, S.106 funding was utilised to provide community development support over the early phases of development, supporting the new community integrate into the area whilst developing new resources and capacity. The funds provided: 1 x FTE Community Development Officer 1 x FTE senior play/youth worker Part time support worker role A range of activities was provided including delivery of welcome packs, children and youth programmes, capacity building and kick-starting new community activity
Building Capacity in the local community Communities themselves know what they need to thrive. Building capacity within the community enables it to grow, strengthens community networks and develop local solutions when challenges arise. Time Credits Strengthen Support local voluntary / networks community groups Time Credits create a platform to increase volunteering. This circular At the beginning of construction, Hosting network events has currency improves engagement TRA were the only formed residents created stronger whilst supporting those who might association in the area. Ongoing connections between those otherwise struggle to make that first support has enabled the TRA to: who work in schools, step into volunteering or connecting Double membership community settings and the within their community. Run Trumpington Pavilion voluntary sector. Access grants Champion local concerns 28 x networking events 6 x community partners Develop new initiatives 24 of local groups engaged
Southern Fringe Community Chest Using developer contributions, grants up to £250 have been available to kick start community activity and integrate the new and existing areas. £4049 has been distributed to new projects, clubs or events to date 3 8 5 6 2 Sports / Active Childrens Integration Environment Celebrations Lifestyles Activities projects £6249 remaining. This can fund up to 25 further bright ideas
New Community Activity A key role in supporting the new communities is to encourage new social and recreational activity, either within existing venues or in new facilities. 5 youth 7 pre-school 3 kids 4 uniformed 10+ fitness 3 hobby 5 social activities activities sports clubs groups groups groups groups (All activities created post 2012) Trumpington Football Club established 2015 , has 97 players age 7-11 and will field 9 teams this coming season Trumpington Meadows have a well established residents association and regularly organise talks and social events Local churches have expanded their work in the area and are now running toddler groups, family activities and an international café Trumpington now has a beaver, cub and scout pack utilizing the skills of over 12 local volunteers
Celebrating and supporting children & young people Highlights: Set up community drama club 165 3500 25 young people interviewed the Mayor and took part in local play/youth work attendances activities democracy project recorded per year per year 12 young people organised a ( on average ) community festival ( on average ) Free school holiday activities
Celebrating The Arts Our projects have brought the arts out into the communities, supporting individuals to find their voice and be creative whilst developing self-esteem. Supporting Arts Organisations to develop cultural activities has created many new opportunities. Drama Club Arts Award Trumpington Voices Menagerie Theatre 35 12 captured 50 stories of young people awards gained people who live in to date supported Trumpington, turning them into a verbatum production and sound archive. With our support, Menagerie worked with residents locally, engaging voices often not heard. 1600 10 96 local audience shows children members
Real life stories: A journey of discovery The local history group wanted to share their knowledge of Trumpington, ensuring the stories live on. This collaboration between Trumpington Local History Group and Trumpington Residents Association created a series of walks that tell the discoveries and tales from the bronze age up to recent times. The free pack of walks are available in local community centres and online. Our role: Project support Funding contribution Long term outcomes: History group strengthened History protected Knowledge and interests shared Celebrating what's unique in Trumpington
Public Engagement : Southern Fringe Community Forum The community forum was established as an engagement tool to bring developers, the community and local authority representatives together to share future plans of the 16 events held 70 residents developments and discuss issues of on average per event concern as they arise. Now that the major infrastructure projects are delivered and the final phases of construction are underway, residents will be signposted to seek support Partners include: Key Topics: and guidance from local residents Local authorities housing / phase planning associations, their ward councillors Developers environment or South area committee. Local organisations public transport Parish councils infrastructure / facilities
Real life stories: Empowering citizens to make change Residents had a collective grievance when a local planning application caused concern. Feeling a lack of control, the residents wanted the council to find a solution. A solution was not possible, however, this raised an opportunity to create greater connections in the community and empower citizens to mobilise their own way forward. A street party was held bringing over 100 residents together. The group collaborated with other resident organizations in the area to create a collective voice of concern. The planning application was withdrawn. Residents were galvanised to create their own positive actions going forward. Our role: Advisory / administrative role Funding contribution Long term outcomes: Improved resident engagement Regular events held Peer to peer support expanded
Community Building through Public Art Each new development in the Southern Fringe contributed to the public art fund. The CDO championed the voice of the local community and connected the commissioned artists with local groups, residents and stories, supporting the connection between art and place. A showground of real living explored the meaning of belonging and the challenge of creating community when everything and everyone is new. It led to a Show Home being turned into a public space as well as creating two A showground of real magazines capturing people's living experiences of change. The Bronze House created a four storey sculpture encorporating post holes discovered from Bronze Age. Dust celebrated the history of the land, immortalizing the farmers names on the side of the buildings for generations to come. Dust Bronze House
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