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Gains Park Make a Difference Day

Make A Difference Day was about bringing the community together to make a real tangible difference to the local environment and community.  Facilitated by officers, Councillors and Community Activists Make A Difference Day would focus on a major cleanup and environmental improvement of Gains Park.  It also aimed to encourage community activities, community consultation of the future of Gains Park and hopefully the recruitment of more community activists.

It is important to encourage community ownership of everything involved in the project, from the initial organising through to the evaluation of the day.  Make a Difference Day was not about one day of fun events, it was about bringing the community together.  Everyone from the area should be given the opportunity to get involved, especially the young people who are the future of Gains Park.

 
Consultation Information
Status:

Closed
Opening Date: 3 August 2002
Closing Date:

 
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Method:

There were a number of community groups, and local organisations and agencies involved who set up information points, displays and stands and fundraising activities on the day.  There was something for everyone.  

The location for the day was the area surrounding the Pensfold Shopping centre, which is very central to Gains Park.
Sample Size:

 
Community Strategy Theme:

Community, Environmental
Results
Number of Respondants: Consultation Forms completed: 46
Audio Survey: 9
Planning For Real: 54
Summary of Results:

 Top 5 issues raised:

  • Litter
  • Dog Fouling
  • Speeding Cars
  • Lack of recreational facilities
  • Abandoned Cars
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Results
Findings / Conclusions
Findings:

 
Outcomes / Actions
Outcomes:
  • Litter bin being placed on cycle track, main area where litter is a problem.  More bins to be requested by Councillors and Community Action Group.  Action Group discussed organising more frequent litter picks.  Contact - SABC 281155.
  • Dog fouling on agenda of Community Safety Partnership.  Bins were given a trial but were used as litter bins and atrract anti social behaviour. 
    Contact Derek Caddy - SABC 281155.
  • Speeding cars - PC John Feast in talks with Brian Wiliams - Road Safety Officer, especially regarding Gains Park Way and the Welshpool Road.  Speed Limit signalling has very recently been improved on the Mytton Oak Road. 
    Contact John Feast - West Mercia Police 232888.
  • Councillor Peter Adams is in discussions with Alan Wallin regarding the Multi Sports Courts and having one in the Gains Park area.  Group of youngsters who are part of the Community Action Group are hoping to get skate ramps similar to those used on the day and some storage space.  Teenage Meeting Point to be delivered on SAHA land in 6 weeks time. 
    Contacts
    Cllr Peter Adams 241078
    Alan Wallin - Leisure Services Manager 358657
    Steve Cunningham - SABC 281044.
  • Over 20 abandoned cars have been recently removed from the area.  Councillor Peter Adams will carry out checks every 2 months or so to check for abandoned cars. 
    Contact     Steve Cunningham - SABC 281044.
Decisions: It was very encouraging to see and hear people's responses to the day.  The Community Action Group are keen to set up similar events annually.
Find Out More
Contact:

Andy Goldsmith
Assistant Chief Executive
andy.goldsmith@shrewsbury.gov.uk
01743 281017
Author: scharman Date of last revision:  21 November 2007 Date of expiry:  none