The Big Pickersleigh
Project
“Our Goal is to increase the ambition and aspiration
of people in Pickersleigh. To build confidence and help establish
the area as a balanced sustainable community, and make a real
difference to the quality of life for residents”.
The Big Pickersleigh Project is overseen by a number of agencies
and volunteers working in the Ward, below is a link to see the
Projects "Terms of reference".
The Big Pickersleigh Project -
Terms of
Reference.
2011
Annual Report
The Themes
The project is split into four themes for investment, these
are:
Empower local People - Theme Lead Sue Heelas,
Head of Communities & Housing, Festival Housing Group
Enable local people to get involved and have a say on issues
affecting their local area so that people feel a real part of their
community.
Transforming Neighbourhoods - Theme Lead John
Williams, Head of Policy & Performance, MHDC
Reconnecting people with the housing and job markets wherever
possible.
Improving Liveability - Theme Lead Jane
Francis, Divisional Inspector, West Mercia Police
Tackle crime, fear of crime and anti-social behaviour, improve
the quality of the physical environment and provide adequate access
to leisure facilities for Pickersleigh residents.
Improving access to Local Public Services
- Theme Lead Francis Howie, Assistant Director of Public Health,
Worcestershire PCT
To bring services closer to people and make them more
personal
Community
Chest
The Community Chest programme is intended to help voluntary,
community and resident groups in Pickersleigh set up new exciting
projects or existing with a starter grant of up to £500.
Applications are assessed by the Empower local people group,
which include paid staff, volunteers and local residents. If you
would like more information on the Community chest please
contact:
Ruth Heywood - Big Pickersleigh Project Coordinator on 01684
862434 / 07809547971 or email ruth.heywood@malvernhills.gov.uk.
We strongly advise that you get in touch to discuss your idea,
we are only to happy to help.
Community Chest
Application,
Community
Chest Guidance Notes
Useful Documents
Knowing Your Community
Pickersleigh,
Pickersleigh
Summer Activities Guide 2011,
Newsletter Edition Summer
2011.
Newsletter Edition Christmas 2011
