Lewisham Local Assemblies

Lewisham Local Assemblies The role of co-ordinating groups and equalities

Agenda 6.00pmWelcome and objectives 6.10pmProgress Report Paul Jackson6.15pmFeedback from questionnaire6.25pmGroups - Experience so far + co-ordinating group priorities7.15pmReport back from groups7.30pmEqualities issues for assemblies7.45pmGroups - Championing the needs of all8.30pmInteractive feedback 8.40pmSummary and next steps9.00pmClose

Objectives of sessionInformation on the Assembly programme

Share experience of initial groups

Identify challenges, barriers and develop ways to overcome them

Explore issues around priority setting

Ensure awareness of equalities issues and develop practical strategies for implementation

Inform Assemblies team about needs

Progress so far

Paul Jackson Local Assemblies Programme Manager

Assemblies PurposeComing together

Finding out

Discussing the issues

Setting priorities

Getting action

Where have we got to?1550 people attending (45 -180)

27% Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic

Young, old, people with disabilities

Issues unique to the ward & borough-wide

Community now setting assembly agendas

Timetable Meeting

Time frameMeeting to cover1March July 08 1st meeting likes, dislikes, solutions & who

Identify any quick wins for their area

Form 1st Coordinating Group

Introduce Locality Fund

2&3Sep Dec 08

Round 2 / 3 Assembly meetings

Decide ward priorities

Start to develop actions

Ideas for Locality Fund

Delivery and quick wins

Begin charter development

Permanent Coordinating Group

Emerging prioritiesIssueFreqAssEnvironmental issues2617Traffic, transport + parking3117 Crime, ASB & safety2016Facilities for young1515Local economy1512Community cohesion 1110

Resource materials and supportLearning from each other

Resource materials available for all

Ongoing support for participants

Questionnaire feedback

Main challengesBuilding a cohesive and confident group that is clear about its role and its goals

Interesting and involving local people in their neighbourhood,

Getting quick wins so that we can demonstrate to the community that assemblies can make a difference

What would assist you?Officers supporting the work of the group, minutes, logistics, follow-up activities

Being well-enough informed about what local people really think (statistics, data from consultations and resident surveys)

A good understanding of how local authorities and other service providers work

InformationA grasp of the basic ideas behind the working/effectiveness of the group.

Clarification as to how co-ordinating groups fit into the big picture.

A structure/hierarchical flowchart which depicts the roles within the Council.

What support you would find usefulWould expect training in any specialist areas and support depending on the tasks

Good access to information and to relevant council officers and good responses from them.

Value on-going training, support and whatever else there is to ensure that I do the task justice.

Equal opportunities prioritiesGetting a representative panel of people in the assembly and co-ordinating groups so advertising to all is key.

That the group actively seeks views from hard to access groups.

All members should respect one another, and aim for a good understanding of all different cultures

All interested parties/stakeholders invited to contribute on issues that concern the community and that this is reflected in the evaluation process

Why you got involvedMaintain the area as a friendly and safe place for families and young people. I am a Mum who works part time from home and I enjoy the group work. I love my community and feel part of it - would be happy to help make it even better.

Perhaps I was just p****d off with the lack of community and lack of care that most people seem to have for the area.

Am interested in my local community and an opportunity to share experiences and learning with other parties, with a view to influencing change and improving my knowledge.

Groups how has it gone?Identify three things that have gone well and three things that might need attention to improve

Role of co-ordinating groups

A LOCAL ASSEMBLYPlace to: keep informed; meet others; discuss local issues; decide priorities for action / Locality Fund

A COORDINATING GROUPPlanning meetings

Plan and structure meetings

Advise on engagement

Promote assemblies

Reach out to under represented groups

Ensure meetings are representative

Provide advice on relevance, accessibility and enjoyable

Ensure priorities reflect community aspirations

Provide information to assist in making priorities

Maximise impact

Ensure actions match priorities

Connect with other networks

Consider assembly in relation to ward profile data

Groups - Role of co-ordinating groups

Groups - prioritiesInvolving people throughout the community

Turning words into action dealing with priorities

Functioning effectively and keeping it on track

Report BackInvolving people throughout the community

Turning words into action dealing with priorities

Functioning effectively and keeping it on track

Ice breaker - equalities

EqualitiesWhat do we mean by it?

Why is it important?

What can we do about it?

Our vision for LewishamLewisham - characterised by diversity.

34% of residents from Black and minority ethnic background.

Over 200 individual faith groups.

Genuine equality of opportunity means not excluding on basis of race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief or age.

Promoting diversity is respecting and valuing differences.

Our vision is: together, we will make Lewisham the best place in London to live, work and learn.

Championing the needs of allMapping our neighbourhoods

Meeting the challenge of differences within the community

The role of the co-ordinating group to ensure equal opportunities

Practical ideas for making sure assemblies and co-ordinating groups are inclusive

FeedbackPractical ideas for making sure assemblies and co-ordinating groups are inclusive

Your NeedsIdentify 3 things you would like support and training on

Identify 3 things that you think your co-ordinating group needs to work on to improve

Local Assemblies Support PackagePart of the Member Development Programme 2008/09

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