2008AnnualReviewA YEAR IN CAMP HILL

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3 INTRODUCTION AND MESSAGE FROM OUR CHAIRMAN, PETER YOUNG

4&5PHYSICAL CHANGES – A SNAP SHOT OF ACTIVITY

6GREEN AND SUSTAINABLE

7QUALITY OF LIFE

8&9SIGNS OF SUCCESS

10SUPPORTING CHANGE

11COMMUNITY INSPIRED

12 CREATING OPPORTUNITIES

13BOOSTING ASPIRATIONS – SKILLS AND DEVELOPMENT

14LOOKING TO THE FUTURE

15PROJECT FACT FILE

3Introduction and message from our Chairman, Peter Young

Welcome to the Pride in Camp Hill Annual Review for 2008. How things have changed and improved since I first joined the Pride in Camp Hill team in early 2001! 2008 has seen us build on the progress with our three-legged stool – marking achievements on the physical, social/economic and service delivery fronts.

2008 saw the heart of Camp Hill growing and developing, with the new CHESS Centre becoming a key focal point for the community, for all ages – the library, community café and ‘the hub’ for young people to enjoy, as well as the sports hall and conference suites – all sitting alongside the brand new shops.

We also saw, on the social/economic side, the work with CHEERs and the Opportunities Centre grow from strength to strength, with more people trained and helped into local jobs, plus new businesses created.

Finally, on the service delivery improvements, this year saw the major consultation on the new and improved health services for Camp Hill, the building blocks for the new GP-led Health Centre at the Family and Community Care Centre, which is due to come to fruition during 2009.

Colin Ball I Project Director

INTRODUCTION

CHAIRMAN’S MESSAGEWHEN great football managers are successful they take great delight in congratulating their team of players. They praise their centre forwards for scoring goals; the defensive qualities of full backs and the agility of their goalkeepers in working together as a team to achieve their aspirations.

If we were to align Camp Hill with a Premiership football team I believe the fruits of our activities over the past year would have won the Championship for our Community.

Our team have scored numerous goals in the physical rebuilding of Camp Hill, probably more so in 2008 than any other year to date, because the building of a successful team does not happen overnight.

The team, led by Colin Ball, have never faltered in their belief that life in Camp Hill could be better, their goal has always been to create a Premiership living standard and to see Camp Hill back on the map as a nice place to live and work.

But it is not only the changes on the building skyline that have contributed to our success, our behind the scenes work in improving on the quality of life for residents takes up just as much time and effort.

As you will read further within this review, Pride in Camp Hill has helped create jobs; training; better health care; a cleaner environment and an all-round better quality of life for existing residents and the many new families now moving into the area.

Camp Hill is a name that is achieving national recognition with articles recently in The Times, on radio and TV, and a presence at a number of awards ceremonies.

I personally cannot praise our team enough, but I would also like to thank our many supporters who, in the form of local residents, have supported our goals – well done to you all and let’s continue with our quest – perhaps European recognition next for Team Camp Hill!

Peter Young I Independent Chair

4 Physical Changes 2008

PHYSICAL CHANGES A snap shot of activity during 2008

The Heart of Camp HillThe physical transformation of Camp Hill took a giant leap forward in 2008 with the Village centre development emerging from the ground. This penultimate phase of Camp Hill (Phase 2) will be the focal point of the community, providing a range of retail and community facilities at its heart.

Boots the Chemist, the Co-op and the Post Office opened for business in 2009, with further units following.

The first residents moved into new homes during the Summer of 2008. When Beryl and George Jones moved into a new bungalow in the Village Centre, they were overjoyed with their “beautiful new bungalow – it was worth every bit, and well worth the wait. It’s just lovely”.

On completion, Phase 2 will see the creation of 232 homes, 7 retail units and the CHESS centre.

Phase 3 UnveiledAn open public event took place in October to showcase the designs for the Phase 3 David Wilson Homes development. This gave residents a chance to comment on the plans and for partners to view and discuss the next stage of redevelopment. Residents were also able to have private discussions with staff from David Wilson Homes housing officers and officers from Bromford Housing, who were on hand to discuss the kinds of housing which will be available to rent or for shared-ownership in the new development.

Midland QuarryIt was a busy year for Midland Quarry too, with industrial units rising on the horizon. The arrival of Arleigh International (Europe’s largest supplier of accessories and spares for holiday homes) brings a major boost to local employment opportunities – particularly those linked to manufacturing.

European Arleigh International are the first company to start trading on the site early in 2009. The site is named ‘Century Park’.

5Physical Changes 2008

“I really like the new Co-op, it’s just what this community needed, it’s lovely and looks great”

Kath, Cedar Road

6 Green & Sustainable

PinCH is continuing to ensure quality of life beyond the regeneration programme, including:

Better by DesignNew properties being built as part of Phase 2 are on target for a ‘very good’ rating as per the Eco Homes standard. This is compared to ‘good’ in Phase 1 and provides further evidence of continuing improvement. We are aiming to maintain this standard (if not improve on it!) for Phase 3, which also aims for ‘very good’.

In addition, both kitchen design and kerbside services will encourage householders to recycle. Homes in all three phases will be built to ‘secure by design principles’.

SustainabilityOver a quarter of Camp Hill’s new homes will be affordable housing, delivered on an integrated and ‘tenure blind’ basis. Properties will be sold on a long leasehold basis as part of the overall management strategy.

Supply Chain MileageThe Phase 2 design code favours local, natural construction materials. Local Ibstock brick, natural clay or slate tiles are being used on every property. Keeping travelling miles down applies to all construction trades. All Phase 1 and 2 sub-contractors are regionally based – most within 30 miles but none more than 50 miles.

Reusing Demolition Waste In weight terms, 95% of demolition ‘waste’ is crushed and reused in construction. For example, materials from the demolition of houses in Phase 3 have been used to build the sub-base of the Midland Quarry spine road.

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7Quality of Life

As the rehousing and land assembly programme continues on Phase 3, a range of initiatives have been implemented aimed at improving the quality of life for people living in the area, including:

Vegetation ClearanceA contract with the Camp Hill Gardening Scheme Ltd was in place throughout the year to clear overgrown vegetation throughout the Phase 3 area. The issue was initially highlighted by the Residents’ Forum in 2006 and continues to be monitored as part of the Phase 3 inspections.

Bulky Waste SchemeCamp Hill residents continued to have access to a FREE, weekly collection service for bulky waste items such as furniture and electrical goods. This partnership scheme is supported by Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council and PinCH. The scheme features as a regular item in the Camp Hill News specifically to help reduce fly-tipping in the area.

Skip SchemesOrganised by the Residents’ Forum, the skip schemes are a partnership initiative between Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council, the Residents’ Forum and Camp Hill Gardening Scheme Ltd. The Forum organises regular skip days, every six to eight weeks, targeting problem fly tipping areas across the estate.

Managing Void PropertiesRegular checks of void properties are conducted by PinCH staff and Orbis inspectors. We aim to have any breaches of security repaired within 24 hours.

Garden ManagementA contract is in place with Camp Hill Gardening Scheme Ltd to address issues of ‘overgrown’ gardens’. This service is both reactive and proactive to improve the appearance of the area.

Demolitions When a block of housing becomes wholly unoccupied we aim to demolish it within 12 weeks, although this is also dependent on how quickly utility companies can disconnect supplies.

One Camp HillThe ‘One Camp Hill’ initiative provides enhancements to areas that are situated adjacent to the newly built housing. Initiatives to date have included attractive boundary fencing and exterior wall painting programme.

Open SpacesImproving the local open spaces has been an integral part of the redevelopment of the area. Working in partnership with Warwickshire County Council’s Building Sustainable Neighbourhoods team, a number of projects have been underway including heritage trails, new footpaths at Whittleford Park and tree planting scheme on the Dingle. The Borough Council have also updated the play area on the Dingle providing a new range of play equipment for young children in the area.

Resident SupportSupport for residents affected by the Phase 3 development stepped up a gear, with the introduction of new housing options fact sheets and the appointment of new housing liaison officer, Jo Scotchbrook.

QUALITY OF LIFE

“We played football and did lots of activities and trips. It was great fun. This year will be my second year running”

Arron aged 12

8 Signs of Success

National Praise for SustainabilityMidland Quarry received national praise and has been highly commended by judges at the national Ground Engineering Awards, with particular recognition for the sustainability aspect of the programme.

Regeneration and Renewal RecognitionCamp Hill has been listed in this year’s Regeneration and Renewal top 100 Regeneration projects (based on value) in the UK. The list can be viewed online as an interactive map.

Project ApplaudedPride in Camp Hill regeneration project has been applauded as an inspiration for best practice for its funding approach and partnership working.

The project was hailed as an example of best practice by both Mark Pearce, corporate director for economic regeneration, Advantage West Midlands and Paul Spooner Homes and Communities Agency (HCA) regional director, who praised the project.

National RecognitionPride in Camp Hill gained national recognition for community regeneration with a large profile article in The Times in September 2008.

Going Live!BBC Coventry and Warwickshire broadcast live from Camp Hill for their Money Mega Market. Features included CHEERs and Colin Ball, PinCH Project Director.

SIGNS OF SUCCESS

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Going the Extra Mile AwardJayne Watson, PinCH Community Development Officer, has been commended at a recent awards ceremony held by Warwickshire County Council, for her support to local residents, particularly the Residents’ Forum in raising funds for the Camp Hill Children’s Holiday Scheme.

Jayne was identified as ‘GEM Award’ winner following the commitment and dedication she had shown towards raising funds for a holiday for local young people. Supporting the Camp Hill Residents’ Forum, Jayne helped to forge strong links with Youth with a Mission, Bedworth Christian Centre and Camp Hill Gardening Scheme amongst others to raise awareness of the holiday scheme and secure the necessary funds to send eight young people on a much needed break.

Sharing Best Practice• Colin Ball, Project Director, was a guest speaker at the

RegenWM conference in November 2008 – giving an account of effective community engagement and the PinCH project

• Undergraduate students from Coventry University visited the Camp Hill Project on Friday 27th February. The students took a tour of the CHESS Building before a bus tour of the project. Very positive comments were received from the students who took part; all were very impressed with the scale and work being undertaken at Camp Hill. This was the first student visit from Coventry University which will help secure Camp Hill as a case study for the curriculum on the Regeneration Studies degree. The trip was followed up with a lecture provided by Chris Egan at the university using the Pride in Camp Hill Project as a case study.

• As part of a project to develop links with Coventry University Chris has given a series of lectures using Camp Hill as a case study on topics ranging from Communication and Leadership to Urban Renaissance and Physical Regeneration.

• The Camp Hill Demolition Project has been used as a case study on the MSc Housing Degree as part of their tools and techniques lectures for effective project management. This was followed up with Colin Ball giving a PinCH presentation to students at the University on 18th March.

Local Events• Housing Options Fact Sheets launched July 2008

• Rosemary Goodwin, local author, gave an audience to local residents September 2008

• Phase 3 plans unveiled October 2008

• Local Credit Union collection point launch January 2009

“Thanks to the team at the Opportunities Centre and staff for getting me through my course. I cannot say in words how much this course meant to me and I’m now in a full time job with Ian Neale Construction”

John from Camp Hill

10 Supporting Change

Developing a strong and inspired community is a key part of the regeneration programme. During 2008 there has been a host of activity to improve services to the local residents and boost local aspirations.

A new DVD was launched in the local community centres to raise awareness of the community and voluntary organisations in the area, highlighting the range of support services available to local people.

A Motorsport Rally was organised for local young people who had made significant progress with their Duke of Edinburgh Awards and Warwickshire Challenge Awards. The initiative was sponsored by Lovell and organised through Motorsport in the Midlands. “It was wicked fun and I got to drive the rally car”, said Pia Haley, aged 14.

A new GP-Led Health Centre was a step closer to becoming reality this year. A community consultation took place during the year on future health provision in the area, George Elliot Hospital successfully tendered for the service. “Local people told us they wanted better access to a doctor and this project is about making that happen”, said the PCT. The new service is scheduled to be up and running in October 2009.

Local author, Rosie Goodwin, gave an inspired talk to over 80 local residents in September 2008 outlining her career and origins of her own inspiration. The evening raised over £300 for the Camp Hill Children’s Holiday Fund.

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11Community Inspired

The Residents’ ForumAnother proactive year for the Forum tackling issues that are important to the local community. The Forum organised four skip schemes during the year, focusing on areas outside of the redevelopment.

The Forum also worked tirelessly throughout the year to raise funds for a Camp Hill Children’s Holiday Scheme and organised a number of fundraising events and activities. Enough funding was raised to send eight young people on a much-needed holiday, providing an opportunity for personal and social development, and confidence building.

An open day was held in September for local residents to come along and meet the Forum, shape the future action plan and have a cup of tea and a chat, as well as giving away free light bulbs and shed alarms. Bill Olner MP also attended the event along with Cllr Tooth. Over 50 residents attended the event.

Members of the Forum also worked closely with local County and Borough Councillors and various agencies over the past year to improve local service provision, including the Primary Care Trust, local police, and staff at the Borough and County Councils.

Friends of Whittleford ParkFor the Friends of Whittleford Park, things could be described as ‘business as usual’, that is their unwavering, and untiring efforts to protect the biodiversity and wildlife in the area. They have always raised and continue to raise awareness locally of the dangers and damage caused particularly by anti-social behaviour, fly-tipping and litter.

The Friends of Whittleford Park have also been working closely with partners, and the preferred developer, David Wilson Homes, during 2008. As the regeneration of Phase 3 moves forward, all parties are working to find practical solutions to minimise the environmental impact of the development on Whittleford Park.

St. Mary and St. John’s ChurchThe Church is a focal point in any community, both physically and spiritually, and Camp Hill is no exception. Local people look to leaders of all faiths to provide the reassurances and spiritual support which often surface during times of change and uncertainty. Canon D. Sneath continued to provide bi-monthly messages in the Camp Hill news.

COMMUNITY INSPIRED REGENERATION

“My son really enjoyed the holiday last year – it is a fantastic opportunity for him. He has never had the chance to go away, I can’t afford it myself. He just really enjoys it.” Hayley, Camp Hill

12 Creating Opportunities

Camp Hill’s Opportunities Centre, based on the Camp Hill Industrial Estate in nearby Stockingford Ward is leading the way for the rest of the County with a similar centre now open in Rugby. The centre opened in 2003, and is an inspiring partnership between Warwickshire County Council and North Warwickshire and Hinckley College.

The centre offers landscaping and motor vehicle maintenance, plus full-time construction courses with students actively encouraged to access the Lovell Craft Academy.

Training initiatives for local people have been developed as part of the building programme and in turn are raising the profile of the construction industry in the area.

Early Year’s CentreParent Power was notable in 2008, with ever-improving services and provision at the Camp Hill Early Year’s Centre. 2008 saw the creation of a new outdoor play area at the Centre and the Rainbow Room had undergone a transformation offering more space and modernised facilities to enjoy crafts such as painting, water play, gardening, sand and much more. The Centre continues to offer many of its facilities for FREE.

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13Boosting Aspirations – Skills and Development

CHEERs (Camp Hill Employment and Enterprise Resources) have continued to offer advice and information to local people who need help writing their CV, looking for jobs and preparing for interviews.

Their Business Start up service has also proved popular, with individual help preparing business plans, cash flow forecasts, market research, publicity, and guidance on taxation and insurance.

CHEERs, in partnership with PinCH, David Wilson Homes (Barratt) and the Opportunities Centre launched a Meet the Buyer event, to target local businesses to register their interest to work on the Phase 3 development as a sub contractor or a supplier with David Wilson Homes (Barratt), the Phase 3 preferred developers. This opportunity was open to both sub contractors and suppliers within Warwickshire and over 62 businesses registered.

BOOSTING ASPIRATIONS Skills and Development

“CHEERs helped me apply for jobs, they helped put letters together and draw up a CV for me. I am really chuffed with the service I got, and it meant a lot to me to get the hands on support that I needed”

Anthony, Hillcrest Road

14 Looking to the Future

Key Priorities for 2009/10We have a busy year ahead of us, our priorities for the year are set out below:

Phase 3 – to continue moving forward with the rehousing and land assembly programme for Phase 3 and entering into a contract with the Phase 3 developer

Progressing the next stage of the Phase 2 works, which will see the demolition of the old Camp Hill Community Office (old Clinic)

Working through the current national economic pressures with local developers to maintain stability in a fluctuating housing economy and stimulate the local housing market through the Kick-Start programme

Continuing involvement in Midland Quarry to generate opportunities for business relocation, or development

Supporting initiatives that maintain Quality of Life for local residents, particularly throughout the build programme

Identifying funding to support the One Camp Hill programme. To consider what improvements can be made outside of the redevelopment area

Narrowing the Gaps Delivery Programme. A broader agenda for the Nuneaton and Bedworth area – the Narrowing the Gaps initiative was recently highlighted as a priority by the Warwickshire Public Services Board setting out a commitment, and pro-active approach to make a positive difference to people’s lives and local communities

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“It’s a brilliant service from the Citizens Advice Bureau at FCCC, staff are very friendly and really helpful” Sue, Tudor Road

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15Project Fact File

• Phase 1 – 172 new homes built, by Lovell, (including 25% Affordable)

• Phase 2 – 232 new homes (including 33% affordable)

• New Retail Centre, with Co-op, Boots and the Post Office now trading

• The new CHESS (Camp Hill Education, Sports and Social) centre was opened in May 2007. The £1.9m glass-fronted building houses a library, IT and learning facilities, youth area, and recreation hall

• Phase 3 – to provide over 800 new homes (including, at least, 25% affordable properties)

• Phase 4 – Midland Quarry - 3 hectares of mixed use development incorporating 58,000 sq ft of B1/B2 industrial space

• Development of the Early Years Centre in 2007, providing multi-faceted services to families with young children thanks to funding secured through the Learning and Skills Council

• Brought into Nuneaton & Bedworth £122 million private sector contributions

• Number of jobs created in Camp Hill – 58

• Number of jobs safeguarded – 14

• Around 120 children per year have had extra tuition

• 21 residents helped into self-employment

• Advice and guidance on jobs for over 200 people

• Parents Centre – 567 individuals helped to date

• Safer Neighbourhoods Teams were introduced by Warwickshire Police in 2006, with 33 teams across the county

PROJECT FACT FILE

“With all his ongoing support Ashley has made it possible in so many different ways. As an organisation we really do thank CHEERs and hope they can help many others like us”

Kirk, Project Developer

Camp Hill Family Community Care CentreRamsden Avenue

Camp HillNuneatonCV10 9EB

T 024 7639 9093

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