GROUNDWORK “PHASE 2” PROGRAMME UPDATE:
A presentation from the Environmental Services Assistant Director (Recreational Services).
Minutes:
The Groundworkprogramme in Haringey was described; phase 2 of the programme of the projects was now underway improving access and the quality of open space. A 3 to 6 year business plan was in place, with the ability to access other funding.
Groundwork was looking at deprived communities across London, whilst moving towards cross borough and inter borough relationships. They aim to align priorities to local area agreements. Their role was in joining things up at the local level, whilst pooling resources. The environment was used as a tool within local communities, involving both the private as well as the public sector, in local regeneration projects.
Phase 1 was completed at the end of 2005, bringing new resources into the borough. The final report was due in October 2006, including the final programme. 6 projects in Haringey projects were used as examples, with 12 businesses in Wood Green involved in recycling. It was proposed to develop the programme and projects over a 3 year period with the priorities being proposed by the theme group. Suggestions were, therefore, required from the theme board. Success depended on support from LSP and theme boards, with a commitment from the authority. Groundwork was effectively playing a communication role to a wider audience.
Note: Colour copies of the slide presentation are appended to these minutes, as technical malfunction did not permit their showing at the meeting.