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Slough Borough Council
Manor Park Community Facilities Consultation Report
June 2017
Zulf Awan
Community Development Manager
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Contents
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1. Context
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2. Introduction & Background
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3. What the community told us
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4. What the hirers/users told us
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5. What the data tells us – Comparisons and Contrasts
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6. Summary
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7. Recommendations
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8. Profile Deprivation Indicators in Manor Park Area
Appendix A
9. Area Mapping – List of Local Facilities
Appendix B
10. Survey/questionnaire Appendix C
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Manor Park Community Facilities Consultation Report
1. Context
1.1 One of the Labour party manifesto pledges is to “plan out and start construction of an
expanded community hub for Manor Park on Villiers Road”. A cross service task and
finish group was formed to take this forward and as part of this work undertook a local
neighbourhood community consultation.
1.2 The results will contribute to the planning of the future of the council’s community assets
within the Manor Park area. For the purpose of the consultation the neighbourhood, which
included areas within the Bayliss and Stoke and Farnham wards was defined as:
Hampshire Avenue/Granville and Lerwick to the South
Cumberland Avenue /Northern Road to the North
Farnham Road to the West
Stoke Poges Lane to the East
1.3 Community profile
1.3.1 The Manor Park Community Centre is located in the north of the Baylis and Stoke Ward.
For the purposes of scoping centre use, we determined two key areas of residential
properties as described in the map beneath:
Zone 1 contains approximately 1,300 dwellings
Zone 2 contains approximately 1,400
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1.3.2 Approximately 26% of Zone 1 properties are rented from Slough Borough Council; for zone
2 this is approximately 2.5%. The natural border between the two zones is the north-south
running cinder track.
1.3.3 Research was undertaken to identify the community profile of the area, and include
information from health services, early years as well as the NOMIS, indices of multiple
deprivation and census data. The key characteristics of the neighbourhood were identified
as:
Relatively high levels of deprivation, with the immediate area falling amongst the most
deprived 30% of the country.
Many residents are income-deprived, even where employed. Many families with children
fall into benefit dependency.
Older people are particularly affected by low income – the area is ranked amongst the
worse 10% of the country for income deprivation affecting older people.
Levels of adult skills and learning are among the lowest 20-30% of the country.
Reported crime levels are also relatively high.
Resident’s health is below average, with high rates of diabetes, obesity and low rates of
physical activity among patients of the local GP surgeries.
The community contains a wide mixture of residents, with a large proportion of families
with dependent children.
Several faith and ethnic groups are represented in the local area, particularly Muslims,
Sikhs and Catholics.
1.3.4 A summary of the key indicators can be found in Appendix A to this report ‘Deprivation
Indicators in Manor Park Area by Lower Super Output Area (LSOA): 2015 IMD Data’
1.4 Neighbouring Community Facilities
1.4.1 Attached as Appendix B to this report is a list of the local facilities most of which are within a
15 minute walk of the Manor Park Community Centre. The list includes the following services:
Local surgeries/medical centres
Local schools
Local churches
Local post office
1.4.2 To add to the list the following local services are within a 15/20 minute walk of the Centre:
Penn Road Children’s Centre, Penn Road, Slough SL2 1PG. Services include:
o Full Day Care
o Sessional Day care
o Age range from birth to 7 years
o Open Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm
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Singh Sabha Sports Centre, Stoke Poges Lane, Slough, SL2 5SS. Services include:
o Yoga
o Bhangra classes for adults and children
o Health talks
o Zumba
o Martial Arts/wrestling
o Exercise classes for older people/young people
1.4.3 With regard to future provision Slough Borough Council is building a new Leisure facility
within 10 minute walk of the Centre on Farnham Road which is due to open in 2018. The
Leisure Centre will have the following facilities:
25 metre x 8 lane swimming pool,
10 x 12 metre teaching pool with moveable floor,
Poolside sauna and steam room,
4 court sports hall,
3 x exercise studios,
135 station gym,
Wet-side changing area,
Male and female dry-side changing facilities,
Treatment rooms,
Café and soft play area.
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2. Introduction and Background
2.1 There are two community buildings and a park in Villiers Road, Manor Park. The
Community Centre building is currently used, primarily, as a nursery and by the local Prayer
Group, organised by the Ujala Foundation, with a total of seven other community groups
also using the facility on a weekly/monthly basis. The second building was, until recently,
used by Age Concern as a day centre for older people. The Age Concern building is very
run down and in need of significant refurbishment. Both the buildings and the park are
owned and managed by Slough Borough Council.
2.2 The Consultation
Between 13 and 27 March 2017, the Council consulted local residents and groups using
these facilities to determine:
Who was using the services and how often the buildings/park were being used
What facilities/groups residents were accessing and what they might like to access
in the future
Survey forms were hand delivered to in excess of 2,700 properties in the local area,
provided to users of the centre facilities, and three drop-in sessions were also held on the
following times/dates:
Day
Date Time Consultees Location
Wednesday 22 March 2017 2pm to 7:30pm All residents Manor Park Community Centre
Thursday 23 March 2017 9am to 2pm All residents Manor Park Community Centre
Thursday 23 March 2017 5pm to 7pm Hirers/users Age Concern Building/MP Hall
Saturday 25 March 2017 10am to 1pm All residents Manor Park Community Centre
2.3 To add to the above the survey was available on line and a dedicated telephone line was
set up for enquiries. During the two week consultation period there was a drop box at the
community centre for members of the community to return their competed surveys at their
convenience.
2.4 The survey primarily focused on existing community use of the three community facilities,
with opportunities in a free text box for respondents to add comments, the decision not to
provide a tick box of possible activities was deliberate, so not to prejudge the outcome. A
copy of the survey can be found as Appendix C to this report.
2.5 Of the almost 3,000 survey forms provided to residents, a total of 596 completed surveys
were returned. Unsurprisingly, and in common with surveys of this type, a large volume of
responses were generated from existing users of the facilities, and a high proportion of
these responses indicated a desire that those existing services continue to be provided
from the site. We must also consider however that some 80% of distributed survey forms
were not returned, possibly indicating that the vast majority of local residents had no
interest in shaping the future of this centre.
The Council will use residents’ feedback to consider how to make best use of these
buildings and/or the site as a whole.
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2.6 It is worth noting that 517 responses (87%) were paper responses with very little use of the
“on line” option of completing the surveys.
2.7 This report provides a summary of the findings from the consultations. The report breaks
down the feedback in to the following sections:
What the community told us
What the service users/hirers told us
What the data tells us – comparisons and contrasts
Summary
Recommendations
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3. What the community told us
3.1 Importance and Usage
We asked consultees how regularly they used the building and the park and how important
each building/space was to them.
How frequently do you use the community centre?
Answer Options Response Percent Response Count
Weekly 88.2% 509
Monthly 1.2% 7
Less Often 2.9% 17
Never 7.6% 44
answered question 577
skipped question 19
Overall, how important is the community centre to you?
Answer Options Response Percent
Response Count
Very Important 87.9% 502
Important 8.4% 48
Not Important 3.7% 21
answered question 571
skipped question 25
3.1.1 As can be seen from the results 88.2% (509) of respondents indicated that they used the
Community Centre on a weekly basis and 96.3% said that the Centre was either very
important/important to them.
3.1.2 The results also indicate that of those who completed the survey 44 (8%) of the total never
used the centre and therefore the majority of respondents were “active” users, with 88%
using the centre weekly. Therefore the results of this consultation are primarily the views of
the existing users.
3.1.3 The tables below show similar results for the Park with 84.8% of respondents indicating that
they used it weekly and 97.1% stating it is either important/very important to them.
How often do you use the park?
Answer Options Response Percent
Response Count
Weekly 84.8% 487
Monthly 4.0% 23
Less Often 4.7% 27
Never 6.4% 37
answered question 574
skipped question 22
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Overall, how important is the park to you?
Answer Options Response Percent
Response Count
Very Important 86.8% 482
Important 10.3% 57
Not Very Important 2.9% 16
answered question 555
skipped question 41
3.1.3 In contrast to the above figures the former Age Concern building is underused by the
community with almost 83% of respondents stating they’ve never used it. However they
value the building as a community asset and 81.4% of respondents have said they think it is
either important/very important to them.
How often do you use the former Age Concern building?
Answer Options Response Percent
Response Count
Weekly 7.5% 42
Monthly 2.0% 11
Less Often 7.7% 43
Never 82.8% 461
answered question 557
skipped question 39
Overall, how important is the Age Concern building to you?
Answer Options Response Percent
Response Count
Very Important 67.3% 363
Important 14.1% 76
Not Very Important 18.6% 100
answered question 539
skipped question 57
3.1.4 In terms of the type of current usage respondents indicated the following, in line with
existing sessions and facilities:
Community Centre
Community Events
Fitness/exercise classes
Friday Prayers
Nursery
Quran Classes
Ujala Foundation
Youth Club/activities
Park Cricket
Football
Swings/slides
Walks in the park
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Age Concern Building
Don’t know what goes on in the building
Mainly for the elderly
Never used
Not open to community
3.2 More usage/new services
When asked what would encourage groups to use the space more, and what type of
services they would like to see in a redeveloped centre, there were several clear messages
evident from the surveys, likely reflecting satisfaction of existing users with the current
sessions /services delivered from the site.
3.2.1 The Community Centre
It was clear from respondents’ feedback that the Olive Tree Montessori Nursery is a valued
service and there were requests to expand the nursery building, extend opening hours and
nursery services.
3.2.2 Comments in the free text section of the survey indicated a desire for dedicated prayer
space for the Ujala Foundation and support of their community work. Additional feedback
related to aesthetics and a lack of knowledge of activities already taking place there. There
was also support for more activities and new equipment including:
Community cohesion events/activities
ESOL Classes/adult education
Exercise classes for adults
Expansion of the nursery service, including, longer hours and after school clubs
Legal and health advice
Library/IT Suite/digital signage
Prayer area/dedicated space for religious events and ceremonies
Tea club/older persons gathering meeting space, activities for older people
Tuition and language classes
Youth club and activities for younger people
3.2.3 The Park
Although local residents valued the space and access in terms of location, a number of
residents complained of anti-social behaviour and drug/alcohol abuse in the park, asking for
increased police patrols to tackle the issues. A number of respondents suggested putting a
fence around the children’s play area to keep dogs out and calls for a path around the park
for walking/jogging. There were also a number of comments relating to there being more
activities and events at the park and new equipment including:
Addressing anti-social behaviour and ‘dangerous dogs’
Community events/activities
Cricket Nets, Football pitch, Tennis Courts
Green Gym
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Improving and fencing off the children’s’ play area
Installing a path around the park for walking/jogging
New swings, rides and play equipment
3.2.4 Age Concern Building
Feedback relating to the Age Concern building confirmed a lack of awareness of what the
building was used for. However, when asked how it should be used in the future, within the
free text section a number of responses suggested that the Ujala Foundation could utilise
the building to further develop their community activities.
3.2.5 When asked about alternative/other centres/facilities used, the few responses we had listed
Montem Leisure Centre and local church groups/activities in the area.
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4. What the hirers/users told us
4.1 We held a separate workshop meeting with existing hirers so they could tell us from their
own experiences what works and does not work for them with the centres/park and what
could be done to improve the buildings and space around it. Groups that could not make
the workshop event were invited to take part in a separate meeting or a telephone call
whichever suited them in terms of time/convenience. Of the groups listed below three
groups attended the workshop meeting:
Aik Saath/YES Consortium (Youth Services):
o Youth group for girls
o Youth group Friday Friends
o Youth Group – Indoor Football
Amaan Group (Women’s only group):
o Knitting Classes
o Lunch clubs
o Ladies only classes
o Chair based exercises
Martial Arts Group:
o Mixed martial arts
Olive Tree Nursery:
o Nursery for children up to 5 years old
o Under 5’s Nursery
o Opening times: Monday – Friday 8am - 3:30pm
Paving the Way (Community Voluntary Group providing activities/events for the
community)
o Mum and Daughter Exercise Classes
o Community cohesion activities/events
o Ladies only classes
Ujala Prayer Group (Islamic Prayer and Community Group):
o Arabic Classes for young children
o Friday Prayers
o Community Cohesions events/activities
o Healthy walks/activities to assist with fitness
Petra Faith Community Church
o Sunday Religious/Church Service
Calvary Healing Ministry
o Sunday Religious/Church Service
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4.2 We asked a series of questions starting with what does/does not work in the Centre and
Park and what they would like to see changed. The summary of the findings are listed
below.
4.3 What works?
Big main hall plus kitchen, community space, smaller room also adjacent to park/MUGA
Location, central to Manor Park, good for the local community, majority of users live locally
Clear demand for service from the community, accessible Hub for the local community
Many events, meetings, clubs run from the Centre including local surgeries
Building works well for privacy due to the double doors and high windows, availability of
tables and chairs
Ease of access for residents and non residents with parking facilities and bus route/stop
Successful events run from the centre including fun days with large turnout
Ladies/women only groups work well out of the centre
4.4 What doesn’t work?
No provision for dividing main hall and only one floor, more space needed
Toilets, safeguarding issues due to other users, impact on extra staffing no baby changing
facility
No storage, sheds damaged and broken in to
Not valued as a tenant/customer, not allowed to put up signs, no main contact at SBC and
bureaucratic decision making
Rent is considered high
Not always advised of other users in the building, this has an impact on the classes
especially for women only sessions
The MUGA is restricted due to disrepair
Staff should be able to shut main hall when its not in use
Parking outside is limited to one hour, does need to be changed for longer sessions
4.5 What would you like to see changed?
Separate toilets for nursey group and entrance/exit needs to be independent for Nursery
Ujala want their own space/hall or building for religious events and regular prayers sessions
Two story main building to maximise space available, multi usage to keep costs down
Refurbished centres, new floor and stage in main hall and option of hiring smaller hall
space/dividers
Security/police patrols in the park
SBC staff need to provide reception service, not the nursery
MUGA needs updating and incorporated in to the Centre
Digital signage awareness of events/bookings and a refurbishment, tidy up
Updated technology, overhead projectors, whiteboards
Outdoor Green Gym area, path to walk around the park, fencing around the play area
Encourage fitness sessions, free to local people
Better rates for regular users, advertising/marketing of the centre to local communities
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More exercise/activities/groups specifically aimed at older people, women and young
people
Spaces to run these activities, options of free community spaces
Parking restrictions removed/changed
4.6 We also asked users what need is there locally for their service and if they have evidence
to support this and what percentage of people are local to the Manor Park area.
4.6.1 Olive Tree Nursery
Meets five times a week during school term.
Currently have capacity for 80 places over 38 weeks
Local people want places at Manor Park, it is currently over subscribed, having to turn
people away
Projected birth rate increase, were advised by SBC be prepared for a massive increase
More investment coming to the town with Crossrail
The planned expansion to create space for funded 2 year olds was stopped due to potential
redevelopment of the site.
Up to 87% of the attendees are from the local area
4.6.2 Ujala Foundation
The Ujala Foundation uses the building for Friday prayers, community activities and Quran
lessons.
Meets every Friday throughout the year for Friday prayers with an average weekly
attendance of 200. In addition other activities such as Arabic/Quran are held five times a
week with an average attendance of 20 young people.
Demand for ceremonies and five daily prayers
Very overcrowded on Fridays and during holidays
Waiting list for Arabic/Quran classes
Need for additional services/space e.g. wedding/funerals and events such as Eid/Ramadan
They have requested their own space based on demand and usage of the centre
Approximately 95% of the people are from the local Manor Park area.
4.6.3 Paving the Way
Community group providing services and activities for local people.
High levels of obesity/financial deprivation in Manor Park
Free services in the park will tackle poverty/access issues
Carried out petition and consultations to evidence need
Facebook page with local support
Activities include women only fitness sessions
Supported by Get Berkshire Active funding
100% of the people are from the local Manor Park area
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4.6.4 Aik Saath/YES Consortium
This part of the Youth Engagement Slough (YES) Service that works with young people
using the centre twice a week.
High levels of obesity/financial deprivation in Manor Park
The group work well with links to Children services
Approximately 85% are from the Manor Park area
4.6.5 Amaan Group
This is women’s group meets weekly at the centre and has an average attendance of 20
people.
High levels of financial deprivation in Manor Park
Need for women’s only group, tackling loneliness and isolation
80% are from MP area
4.6.6 Martial Arts Group
This project is part of the YES Consortium offering a free service for local young people
Meets weekly with an average attendance of 20 young people.
High levels of financial deprivation in Manor Park
50% are from the Manor Park area
4.6.7 Petra Faith Community Church
Local Christian Faith Group use the Centre once a week normally on Sunday afternoon
10 people attend the service on average
60% are from the local community
4.6.8 Calvary Healing Ministry
Local Christian Faith Group use the Centre once a week normally on Sunday morning
30 people attend the service on average
20% are from the local community
4.7 We also asked if alternative locations could be used for providing their activities and the
summary of the findings are listed below:
All the groups stated that the Community Centre being central to Manor Park was key
to their projects/services being successful
None of the groups wanted to move out of the centre but would consider alternative
buildings on the same site for a temporary period
Territorial issues, ‘gangs’, young people do not feel safe outside their area
The main issue was with the Olive Tree Nursey due to Ofsted registration moving them
is more complicated as the group would need to be re-inspected by Ofsted in their new
location. This will require a long lead time, consultation, communication and
involvement with the group.
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4.8 In terms of any additional/new services the groups would like to provide or have delivered in
the area included:
Islamic Cultural/education and community services including daily prayers, weddings
and bereavement services
Partnership work with army and emergency services, promoting British values
Employment mentoring, legal, social and health advice
Community engagement events, breaking down barriers, multi faith & cultural events
Health workshops, activities for all ages/groups
Adult educational and ESOL Classes, IT skills, Silver Surfers, CV sessions
Nursery with extended opening hours to full day care and holiday clubs
Parental support classes, links to Paving the Way, Service user forums
Free Communal space for young people to meet/gather and hang out
Free Communal space and more activities for older people in the community
4.9 On the whole the groups appreciated being involved in the consultation and wanted
ongoing dialogue with Slough Borough Council. The feedback the service users provided is
very useful as they have first hand knowledge and experience of the demands of the
community and their own requirements as they look to continue to provide services for the
local people of Manor Park.
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5. What the data tells us – Comparisons and Contrasts
This section looks at the data gathered during this process and how it compares or
contrasts with what the community and service users have told us.
5.1 From the data we have gathered about the area we are aware that the Indices of Multiple
Deprivation (IMD) take in to consideration the wards and in particular smaller areas within
the wards which are known as Lower Super Output Areas (LSOA). The LSOAs of Manor
Park are some of the most deprived in Slough and in terms of deprivation as noted in
section 1.3 of this report the immediate area falls within the most deprived 30% of the
country.
5.2 One of areas of concern is employment and although it is relatively high, the type of work is
low paid/skilled work. These points are reflected in the issues raised in the feedback from
the community survey and the service users’ consultation as they have expressed a desire
for adult education, ESOL and IT classes. The community also recognised the need for
local Library services at the Centre which would allow for access to books, learning
materials and free use of computers.
5.3 Income deprivation is noticeably high amongst older people within the LSOAs in Manor
Park as they are featured in the top 10% of the most deprived in the country. Lack of
activity and engagement amongst older people can lead to multiple issues including
loneliness, depression and dementia. This is again noted by both the local community and
service users as an area that needs addressing as they have suggested more needs to be
done to provide affordable activities for older people. Access to a free community space or
a library or both would be hugely beneficial for new start up community groups as we have
seen on numerous occasions in areas such as Chalvey.
5.4 With regard to Health the Joint Strategic Needs Assessment (JSNA) for Public Health
states that people in Slough are suffering from obesity issues amongst all age groups. Two
thirds of adults are overweight and obesity amongst children is higher than the national
average. Sport England surveys suggest a particularly low level of physical activity amongst
Slough adults. This is recognised in both the survey and consultation as all parties would
like to see activities to tackle obesity including more activities on the Park, exercise, green
gym, local community walks, healthy eating/cooking advice, women only classes and youth
activities. Having rooms/spaces to hire that are flexible in terms of size/space would be
beneficial to groups who may want to run smaller sessions or focus on particular groups
e.g. women only classes.
5.5 Funded early learning for 3 & 4 year olds extended entitlement. With regard to Early Years
provision in the area the government has committed to doubling the amount of free
childcare from 15 to 30 hours a week for working parents of three and four year olds from
September 2017. They want the 30 hours extended entitlement to have a real impact on the
lives of families, supporting parents who wish to work, or to work more hours, to be able to
do so. Across Slough the government is estimating this will be approximately 1,060
children. A consultation was conducted with 500 families as part of the Childcare
Sufficiency Assessment 2016 and 50 parents specifically in the Penn Road Children’s
Centre area. 78% of parents consulted with at least one 0 – 3 year old were interested in
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accessing the extended entitlement in the Penn Road area. This again has been noted in
the consultations as the nursery have made it clear that current provision will not meet
future demand, more space is needed and facilities need to be updated.
5.6 Census data from 2011 tells us this is a very diverse area with the population breakdown
being as follows:
Baylis and Stoke Farnham
Faith 44.7% Muslim 25.1% Christian 13.2% Sikh 6.2% No religion 4.5% Hindu 0.2% Buddhist. 632 people did not state a religion. 22 people identified as a Jedi Knight.
39.3% Christian 26.1% Muslim 15.1% Sikh 7.2% No religion 5.9% Hindu 0.7% Buddhist. 536 people did not state a religion. 6 people identified as a Jedi Knight.
Country of birth
51.8% of people living in Baylis and Stoke were born in England. Other top answers for country of birth were: 17.6% Pakistan 9.9% India 1.5% Kenya 1.1% Somalia
51.1% of people living in Farnham were born in England. Other top answers for country of birth were: 10.6% India 9.3% Pakistan 1.6% Kenya 1.1% Somalia
Main language
61.8% of people living in Baylis and Stoke speak English. The other top languages spoken are: 12.2% Panjabi 10.4% Urdu 7.1% Polish 1.0% Somali 0.8% Pashto 0.8% Tamil 0.5% Hindi 0.4% Gujarati 0.4% Tagalog/Filipino.
63.1% of people living in Farnham speak English. The other top languages spoken are: 11.1% Polish 10.5% Panjabi 5.9% Urdu 1.5% Somali 0.6% Hindi 0.5% Pashto 0.5% Arabic 0.4% Tagalog/Filipino 0.4% Gujarati.
5.7 There is a need for community groups to help breakdown any potential issues with faith
groups and run inclusive events and activities in this area. This has been highlighted in the
consultation with groups such as the Ujala Foundation and Paving the Way providing some
services but have a desire to do much more in the area. In particular the Ujala Foundation’s
request to do more in the community by inviting members from many different
communities/services to breakdown any barriers, build cohesion and strengthen links with
the local community.
5.8 In relation to anti-social behaviour, following discussion with the Neighbourhood
Enforcement Team, there are a number of Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) in the
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area whose occupants use the park to meet for a drink. The ‘hills’ offer some privacy for
people to do this and to take drugs. In response to residents’ concerns, the team have
raised these issues with the police and will follow up at Tasking Meetings. The Slough
Locality Review published in February 2017 identifies gang related activity in Slough. The
report notes that the cannabis drug market and associated gang activity is centred in Manor
Park. More activity in the Park would look to reduce the amount of ASB and potentially
drug/alcohol abuse in the area. As noted in the survey new equipment such as updated
swings/rides and green gym would encourage more use of the park area and will look to
discourage anti social behaviour.
5.9 It was clear from the feedback that there are some, low level, tensions in the community
with some residents using the survey as an opportunity to express this. It will therefore be
key for the Community Development Team together with other council services and
partners to work with the wider community of Manor Park in partnership with existing
groups such as Ujala Foundation and Paving the Way to build on their relationship with
residents to address this. With any potential redevelopment or changes the need to
manage how messages are delivered and expectations with realistic timescales will be key
as we communicate with the community and interested parties throughout the process.
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6. Summary
6.1 There was a good response to the questionnaire with a 20% completion rate; however of
these responses 92 % of the people who responded used the community centre of which
88 % used it weekly. It is therefore not surprising that there was support for continuing and
expanding some of the existing activities, this again as would be expected mirrors the views
of the user group workshop.
6.2 With reference to the Age Concern building, the lack of awareness and community use is
confirmed, however 81% respondents saw the building as still being “very important/
important” for community use, compared with 96% for the community centre and 97% for
the park.
The survey shows that 93% use the park and 97% see it is as “very important/important”
community asset. The consultation highlighted some areas of anti social behaviour but also
identified some improvements that would enhance the park including:
Updating the park facilities, installing a green gym (potential funding is available for this
type of project)
Fencing around the children’s play area and possibly installing a path.
Addressing the anti-social behaviour by increasing patrols by the Enforcement Team
Publicising activities/facilities available elsewhere in the borough, for example tennis courts
and cricket nets
6.3 Looking at the information provided and the survey results we can draw significant
comparisons in the data provided. The survey gives a number of suggestions regarding
additional activities that the local community wish to see, with many coinciding with the
research and local needs assessment e.g. health related activities, education and learning
as well as wider community activity that bring different sections of the community together.
When looking at the community profile faith and language statistics (5.6) there is a
coloration between this data and the existing activities held at the centre e.g. prayer group.
6.4 The potential development/refurbishment of the site may take some time to come to fruition
and this was made clear to residents throughout the consultation. There is strong support
for a community facility at the site with a significant number of residents expressing a desire
to give back to the community and to bring diverse communities together.
6.5 The Community Development Team will continue to work with the Manor Park community
to explore opportunities for achieving these aspirations.
6.6 As a valued local service it is important to note the implications of moving the Olive Tree
Nursery as this would need careful consideration and planning if any redevelopment was to
go ahead.
6.7 Managing messages and, therefore, expectations will be key to the success of this project
and managing community cohesion. More work must be done to understand the
demographics of the community at Manor Park and the potential impact that any changes
to the community facilities might have.
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7. Recommendations:
7.1 That the Accommodation and Hub Strategy Board, when planning and designing an
expanded facility take into account of:
o The feedback from existing users as detailed in section 4 of this report.
o Suggestions for additional activity and services that may require accommodation and
additional facilities to support the specific needs of service providers e.g. lunch club
will need kitchen/catering equipment and library will need equipment/shelving
o The activities and services that the existing Singh Sabha Sports Centre plus the new
Leisure Centre offer local residents
o The connectivity between the Centre and the Park.
o Consider the balance of lettable space against space that is free to hire/use
7.2 The Head of Wellbeing and Community Services to consider the suggested improvements
identified for the park, exploring the feasibility of a review of the park / open space and the
possibilities of accessing external funding.
7.3. That Neighbourhood Services review their response and options with the Sector Tasking
group regarding a multi-agency solution to the ASB concerns and for this to be monitored
by the Safer Slough Partnership Programme Management Group.
7.4. The Community Development Team to support activities and events to promote community
cohesion including the Great Get Together event in June 2017.
7.5. Adult Social Care in conjunction with SPACE consider how to develop the Wellbeing
prescription service in the area.
7.6. Public Health team to consider providing improved local access to services that address the
needs of the local community eg Cardiowellness4Slough, NHS health checks
7.7. Learning and Community Services explore the possibility of delivering adult education
programmes to upskill members of the local community.
7.8. In future consultations consider how to increase uptake of on line survey usage as only
13% of respondents used this medium on this occasion.
7.9. Consider using alternative survey tools as there was difficulty in extracting the open text
replies from Survey Monkey.
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Appendix A
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Appendix B
Neighbouring Community /Sports Facilities
Community Facility/Service 1.Medical/health centres
Details/further information
Manor Park Medical Centre, 2 Lerwick Drive Slough SL1 3XU
GP Services including:
Antenatal Stop Smoking
Childhood Immunisation
Family Planning & Sexual Health
Health checks for 40-74 yr olds
Cervical smears
Flu Clinic
Minor surgery
Cryotherapy (Warts)
Weight Management
Opening times: o Monday – Friday o 8am - 6:30pm
Shreeji Medical Centre, 22 Whitby Rd, Slough SL1 3DQ
GP Services including:
CHD (Hypertension)
Smear Clinic
Asthma
NHS Health Checks
Diabetes
Stroke/TIA
COPD
Epilepsy
Hypothyroidism
Antenatal/Postnatal Clinic
Contraceptive Services
Menopause Clinic
Smoking Clinic
Mental Health
Cancer
Minor Ailments
Opening times: o Monday – Friday o 8am - 6:30pm
Farnham Road Surgery 301 Farnham Road Slough SL2 1HD
GP Services including:
Diabetes
Asthma
Baby immunisation
Cervical smears
Blood Pressure
CHD / COPD
Travel Vaccinations
Minor surgery
Women’s Health Clinic
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Polscy Lekarze Polish Doctors, 306 Farnham Rd, Slough SL1 4XL 2.Schools
Local GP Service
Baylis Court Nursery School, Oatlands Drive Slough SL1 3HS
Toddler Group from 2years
Godolphin Infant School (Academy) Warrington Avenue Slough SL1 3BQ
Daily after school clubs for current pupils
Godolphin Junior School, Oatlands Drive Slough SL1 3HS
Daily after school clubs for current pupils
Slough Centre Nursery School, Buckingham Avenue East Slough SL1 3EA
Pennwood Primary School and Nursery School, Penn Road SL2 1PH
Daily after school club
Baylis Court School, Gloucester Avenue SL1 3AH
3. Religious Groups/Church
Methodist Church, Hampshire Avenue Slough SL1 3AQ
Church Services
Hall for hire Monday – Friday
4. Post Office Manor Park Sub Post Office, 4 Villiers Road Slough SL2 1NP
Post office services
Opening times: o Monday – Friday: 9am to 5:30pm o Saturday: 9am to 12:30pm
