 
Keighley Decision Day
Method(s) Used
Name of person who posted the project:Ruth Jackson
Location of project:England
Date when the project started:2006
Date when the project ended/project ongoing:2007
Background to project:In March 2006 it was agreed that the Neighbourhood Partnership for Keighley could use PB for the 2006/07 round of Neighbourhood Renewal Funding. Bradford Vision secured a total of �130,000 to be spent on Children and Young People, Safer and Stronger Communities and the Environment to be spent only in areas of relative deprivation and therefore eligible for NRF funds. A reference group was formed comprising Bradford Vision staff, Keighley Voluntary Services, the council�s area coordinator and a representative from the PB unit. Priorities were established through community events and door to door interviews. Voluntary organisations and local groups were then invited to submit bids which were then scrutinised (to ensure they met the criteria) by a panel made up of local councillors, members of the PB reference group, and staff from local statutory organisations.All residents involved in the bidding process were then invited to a Decision Day where all the projects were presented and voted on. Purpose of project:To involve local residents in the allocation of neighbourhood renewal funds (NRF) and the Local Area Agreement (LAA)funds.To stimulate wider resident engagement with local participatory structures. Project activities:�130,000 was available for local projects from the NRF.Before the event: a reference group was formed from staff at Bradford Vision, Keighley Voluntary Services, Bradford Council and the wider voluntary sector. Spending themes were prioritised by residents � approximately 400 responses were generated from door to door interviews and at community events. Local groups were invited to send in proposals - to bid for the money. Bids were then reviewed by the scrutiny panel of local service providers and councillors. Invitations to the Decision Day were sent to all residents in the eligible areas. At the event: voting took place in 2 parts, 2 sessions in the morning and 3 in the afternoon. Participants were allowed 3 minutes to make their presentation and voting was carried out on paper sheets after every 5 presentations. After the event: funds were distributed to the successful projects by Bradford Vision. Support and monitoring was provided by Keighley Voluntary Services. Project results:The process contributed to community cohesion as there was a coming together of different communities and a greater understanding of each others different needs.Local people directed the allocation of NRF money for their area. A new community role for elected members was highlighted as local councillors were involved in the scrutiny panel, in presenting the Decision Day and in the evaluation process. Contact details:This case study was submitted by the PB Unit who were involved with Bradford Vision in the project and our contact details are below. If you wish to speak with anyone at Bradford Vision or Bradford Council directly we can provide them on request.Ruth Jackson Tel. 0161 236 9321 |
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