Item 13 - Appendix 2 Community Development Alliance Action Plan
West Dunbartonshire Council · 21 November 2024
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Community Development Alliance Action Plan The Community Development Alliance Priorities are: • Community Development Alliance Priority 1: Raise awareness, knowledge and understanding of community empowerment. • Community Development Alliance Priority 2: Increase confidence for community empowerment. • Community Development Alliance Priority 3: Set standards for how we work and behave in the context of community empowerment. • Community Development Alliance Priority 4: Ensure clarity of roles for effective collaboration among Councillors, Council officers, community planning partners, volunteers and communities. • Community Development Alliance Priority 5: Develop skills for community empowerment. • Community Development Alliance Priority 6: Ensuring that there are sufficient resources, facilities and support to encourage community empowerment. Table 1:Community Priority 1: Increase Understanding of Community Empowerment Action *WD Community planning outcomes Lead timescale National Community Development Outcome Method/ Measure of success progress Refresh Community Empowerment Communications Plan and implement findings of Communications Plan Consultation Promoting Active Citizenship Delivering Community Led approaches WD Communities Team YR1 Communities are confident resilient and optimistic for the future. Communities manage links within communities and to other communities and networks. information sessions / consultation and findings report. Hold Community Empowerment Drop ins and Surgeries in Communities Promoting Active Citizenship Delivering Community Led approaches WD Communities Team YR 1 Communities are confident resilient and optimistic for the future. Tracking of enquiries/ conversations. Community case studies. ITEM 13 - APPENDIX 2
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Table 1:Community Priority 1: Increase Understanding of Community Empowerment Action *WD Community planning outcomes Lead timescale National Community Development Outcome Method/ Measure of success progress Communities manage links within communities and to other communities and networks. Review and implement improvements to raise awareness of the community empowerment strategy/agenda Promoting Active Citizenship Delivering Community Led approaches WD Communities Team YR 1 Communities are confident resilient and optimistic for the future. Communities manage links within communities and to other communities and networks. events hosted by CPWD and engaging local groups in active participation Accessible information finalised and uploaded to website Continue to promote the use of the Place Standard in communities across WD Delivering Community Led approaches WDC Planning WD Communities Team YR 1 Communities are confident resilient and optimistic for the future. Community members identify their capacities, learning and skills, enhance them and apply them to their own issues and needs Qualitative data on approaches being taken across WD (e.g. 20-minute neighbourhood, Shaping Places for Wellbeing)
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Table 2: Community Priority 2: Increase Confidence for Community Empowerment Action *WD Community planning outcomes Lead timescale National Community Development Outcome Method/ Measure of success progress Continue to support communities with Locality Planning. Promoting Active Citizenship Delivering Community Led approaches. WD Communities WD Community Council Forum YR 1 Communities are confident resilient and optimistic for the future. Community members identify their capacities, learning and skills, enhance them and apply them to their own issues and needs. Number of opportunities created for communities to engage with community and locality planning. Develop and deliver future phases of Participatory Budgeting and Mainstreaming. Promoting Active Citizenship Delivering Community Led approaches YR 1 Community members perspectives are broadened through new and diverse experiences and connections. PB phases and value delivered, evaluation of phase. Scottish Government Report on Contribution to 1% Community Choices target.
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Table 3: Community Priority 3: Set Standards for how we Work and Behave Action *WD Community planning outcomes Lead timescale National Community Development Outcome Method/ Measure of success progress Awareness and training on the National Standards for Community Engagement for the Council, Community Planning partners and communities. Promoting Active Citizenship WD Communities WDCVS YR 1 Community members identify their capacities, learning and skills, enhance them and apply them to their own issues and needs. Increase in number of registrations to CLD Standards Council. National Standards for Community Engagement are adopted for Community engagement and service delivery Table 4: Community Priority 4: Ensure Clarity of Roles for Effective Collaboration Action *WD Community planning outcomes Lead timescale National Community Development Outcome Method/ Measure of success progress Ensure clarity of roles and effective collaboration amongst Councillors, Council Officers, CPP partners, volunteers and Communities. Promoting Active Citizenship WD Communities YR 1 Communities manage links within communities and to other communities and networks. Clear online information about everyone’s roles. Accessible information finalised and uploaded to website.
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Table 5: Community Priority 5: Develop Skills for Community Empowerment Action *WD Community planning outcomes Lead timescale National Community Development Outcome Method/ Measure of success progress Offer capacity building and development support to emerging and established community groups/ organisations. Promoting Active Citizenship Delivering Community Led approaches WD Communities Yr1 Community members identify their capacities, learning and skills, enhance them and apply them to their own issues and needs. No of development opportunities offered. No of people/ groups engaged in Community activity. Table 6: Community Priority 6: Ensure Sufficient Resources, Facilities and Support Action *WD Community planning outcomes Lead timescale National Community Development Outcome Method/ Measure of success progress Access to information, support and advice on community empowerment for local communities. Promoting Active Citizenship Supporting Local Regeneration and Environmental Sustainability WD Assets WD Communities YR1 Communities manage links within communities and to other communities and networks. Published clear policy and guidance on • Asset Transfer • Participation Requests • Asset Register • Common Good Register and other aspects of community empowerment legislation.
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Table 6: Community Priority 6: Ensure Sufficient Resources, Facilities and Support Action *WD Community planning outcomes Lead timescale National Community Development Outcome Method/ Measure of success progress Ensuring good quality, affordable and accessible spaces for community activities. Promoting Active Citizenship Delivering Community Led approaches Supporting Local Regeneration and Environmental Sustainability WD Communities WD Greenspace WD Leisure Trust YR1 Community members identify their capacities, learning and skills, enhance them and apply them to their own issues and needs. Communities manage links within communities and to other communities and networks. Continuation of investment in Participatory Budgeting, co- producing improvements With local communities. No of community spaces supported through PB process.
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By doing so, CLD services will connect with CPWD outcomes and guiding principles by: • Addressing Barriers to Opportunity: • CLD staff will work to overcome barriers faced by individuals, families, and communities. They will facilitate access to learning opportunities, employment, and community resources for young people and adults. • By providing tailored support, CLD staff will empower residents to overcome challenges related to education, employment, poverty and social inclusion. • Improving Life Chances: • CLD interventions will focus on raising aspirations and improving life outcomes. They will equip individuals with essential skills, knowledge, and confidence. • Through lifelong learning, CLD staff will enhance personal development, employability and overall well-being. • Promoting Active Citizenship: • CLD staff will foster a sense of community engagement and active participation. • They will encourage residents (young people and adults)to be informed, involved, and contribute to local decision-making processes. • Delivering Community-Led Approaches: • CLD initiatives are community driven. Staff will collaborate with residents, identifying their needs and aspirations. • By empowering learners and communities, CLD practitioners will create sustainable solutions aligned with people’s goals. • Supporting Local Regeneration and Environmental Sustainability: • CLD will contribute to community regeneration and environmental sustainability by revitalising neighbourhoods, promoting social cohesion, and enhancing quality of life. • Practitioners will support residents to engage in projects that improve physical spaces, social connections, and economic opportunities. • Safeguarding the Learner • CLD contributes to protecting learners’ rights to live in safety, free from abuse and neglect while respecting their right to privacy through our approach to safeguarding. • CLD practitioners will promote compliance with Human Rights requirements; rigorously apply safeguarding policies; and ensure data gathered is consistent with data processing requirements. • Developing the Workforce • CLD has a coherent set of practices defined by identifiable competences and deliver learning and support in a variety of settings.
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• By supporting workforce development and empowering practitioners, we will support them to manage resources and develop collaborative working in communities to provide good quality learning and development opportunities in a range of contexts. Appendix 2: The CLD National Outcomes Table 7: CLD national outcomes Youth Work Adult Learning Community Development Outcome 1: Young people build their health and wellbeing Adults are confident resilient and optimistic for the future Communities are confident resilient and optimistic for the future Outcome 2: Young people develop and manage relationships effectively Adults develop positive networks and social connections Communities manage links within communities and to other communities and networks Outcome 3: Young people create and apply their learning and describe their skills and achievements Adult learners apply their skills, knowledge and understanding across the four areas of life community members identify their capacities, learning and skills, enhance them and apply them to their own issues and needs Outcome 4: Young people participate safely and effectively in groups and teams Adult learners participate equally, inclusively and effectively Community members form and participate equally, inclusively and effectively in accountable groups Outcome 5: Young people consider risk, make reasoned decisions and take control Adult learners are equipped to meet the key challenges and transitions in their lives Communities consider risks, make reasoned decisions and take control of agendas Outcome 6: Young people grow as active citizens, expressing their voice and enabling change Adult learners express their voices, co-design their learning and influence local and national policy Communities express their voice and demonstrate commitment to social justice and action to achieve it Outcome 7: Young people broaden their perspectives through new experiences and thinking Adult learners critically reflect on their experiences and make positive changes for themselves and their families Community members’ perspectives are broadened through new and divers experiences and connections.
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