Common use of Thriving Places Clause in Contracts

Thriving Places. An intensive Neighbourhood Approach This SOA includes a commitment by us to support a range of specific neighbourhoods and communities within Glasgow in order to accelerate better outcomes for all our residents. This is driven by clear evidence that shows that inequality persists for some Glaswegians. The approach to be undertaken in these areas will be complementary to those outlined for each of the three core SOA priorities, which we expect to be achieved city-wide. However, the neighbourhood approach recognises that for some neighbourhoods and communities, the issues are often more complex and multi-layered. Therefore the solutions for these neighbourhoods need to be more flexible and focussed. This section sets out an approach that will make best use of the full range of resources and assets of the CPP to deliver better outcomes for these neighbourhoods. The evidence Glasgow is a better place to live, work and visit and the lives of residents have been materially improved since 2004 when the Community Planning Partnership formed – more people are economically active and in work, educational attainment and achievement is at its highest recorded level, health in general has improved and more residents are engaged in healthy behaviours, communities are safer, and our environment is cleaner. The Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation (SIMD) provides a comprehensive measure of relative deprivation across Scotland, and reflects multiple aspects of the lives of residents living in local communities. In 2004, the SIMD indicated that over half (53%) of Glasgow residents lived in neighbourhoods deemed to be amongst the most deprived in Scotland (i.e. bottom 15%). By 2012, this had dropped to 39% of residents, or put another way, 75,000 fewer residents were living in a most deprived area. The reductions were thanks in part to those improvements outlined above – overall, Glaswegians are more economically active, better educated, healthier, and safer. However, inequalities continue in the city and not all Glaswegians have experienced the overall improvements in standards. For too many, the improvements made have not come about quickly enough, and indeed for some, inequalities have actually grown over the same period. The very same evidence that demonstrates the overall improvements in the experiences of ordinary Glaswegians also illustrates the challenges for Glasgow. The city still contains almost half (46%) of the most deprived (5%) neighbourhoods (Data Zones) in the country. Additionally, 124 local Data Zones have remained ‘stuck’ in the bottom 5% ranked most deprived areas across Scotland since every release of the SIMD since 2004 – these neighbourhoods and many of the residents who live there do not appear to have enjoyed the same improvements experienced by fellow Glaswegians. A wealth of data and research has been conducted in Glasgow to examine why some neighbourhoods and communities fair worse than others. For example, the Understanding Glasgow Indicators Project demonstrates persistent and increasing inequalities within Glasgow over the last decade, with some neighbourhoods experiencing poor outcomes across a wide range of indicators. A qualitative research study23 in some of those areas that have remained stuck found just how multi- dimensional and complex issues surrounding persistent deprivation are. Factors such as health, education, employment, crime and housing emerged as key themes. However, the report authors also reflected on a number of other recurring but more intangible themes present - aspects of aspiration, confidence, resilience and self esteem that were expressed throughout their interviews in all areas, coupled with issues of territorialism, insularity and stigma. Research such as this confirms that increased levels of investment in conventional public services cannot alone provide the solutions to addressing levels of inequality in particular communities. Indeed, analysis of investment in public services shows that some of these areas displaying 23 Persistent Poverty in Glasgow: Beyond the Statistics, Xxxxxxx, 2011 persistent and long term deprivation have received above average levels of physical investment. The conclusion for Community Planning Partners is that there is not necessarily a ‘silver bullet’ or one- size-fits-all solution to tackling deprivation in Glasgow. Our Response Consequently, we will adopt a different approach to support for these communities over the next decade. The challenge is to adopt a new way of working amongst service providers, working side by side with communities, to make better use of existing resources and assets, many of which are already embedded in communities themselves. Our aim is to develop and support thriving communities all across Glasgow. We will start by focusing on a few neighbourhoods to begin with. Figure 5.1 illustrates the model of delivery that we will adopt to achieve a range of positive outcomes for local communities in the city – otherwise known as our ‘thriving places’ approach. Figure 5.1 – The Thriving Places Approach within the Glasgow SOA Whole population approach (Tier 3) Outcomes targeted towards all relevant individuals and communities Targeted approach (Tier 2) Neighbourhoods targeted around one or more priorities based on specific local need Intensive approach (Tier 1) more intensive working between community planning partners and residents across a range of possible issues Tier 3 This describes our city wide commitment, or our blanket approach where all individuals and communities in the city can expect to benefit from the range of activities and services described in section 4 (our priorities) to deliver on the outcomes within this SOA.

Thriving Places. An intensive Neighbourhood Approach This SOA includes a commitment by us to support a range of specific neighbourhoods and communities within Glasgow in order to accelerate better outcomes for all our residents. This is driven by clear evidence that shows shoes that inequality persists for some Glaswegians. The approach to be undertaken in these areas will be complementary to those outlined for each of the three core SOA priorities, which we expect to be achieved city-wide. However, the neighbourhood approach recognises that for some neighbourhoods and communities, the issues are often more complex and multi-layered. Therefore the solutions for these neighbourhoods need to be more flexible and focussed. This section sets out an approach that will make best use of the full range of resources and assets of the CPP to deliver better outcomes for these neighbourhoods. The evidence Glasgow is a better place to live, work and visit and the lives of residents have been materially improved since 2004 when the Community Planning Partnership formed – more people are economically active and in work, educational attainment and achievement is at its highest recorded level, health in general has healthy is improved and more residents are engaged in healthy behaviours, communities are safer, and our environment is cleaner. The Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation (SIMD) provides a comprehensive measure of relative deprivation across Scotland, and reflects multiple aspects of the lives of residents living in local communities. In 2004, the SIMD indicated that over half (53%) of Glasgow residents lived in neighbourhoods deemed to be amongst the most deprived in Scotland (i.e. bottom 15%). By 2012, this had dropped to 39% of residents, or put another way, 75,000 fewer residents were living in a most deprived area. The reductions were thanks in part to those improvements outlined above – overall, Glaswegians are more economically active, better educated, healthier, and safer. However, inequalities continue in the city and not all Glaswegians have experienced the overall improvements in standards. For too many, the improvements made have not come about quickly enough, and indeed for some, inequalities have actually grown over the same period. The very same evidence that demonstrates the overall improvements in the experiences of ordinary Glaswegians also illustrates the challenges for Glasgow. The city still contains almost half (46%) of the most deprived (5%) neighbourhoods (Data Zones) in the country. Additionally, 124 local Data Zones have remained ‘stuck’ in the bottom 5% ranked most deprived areas across Scotland since every release of the SIMD since 2004 – these neighbourhoods and many of the residents who live there do not appear to have enjoyed the same improvements experienced by fellow Glaswegians. A wealth of data and research has been conducted in Glasgow to examine why some neighbourhoods and communities fair worse than others. For example, the Understanding Glasgow Indicators Project demonstrates persistent and increasing inequalities within Glasgow over the last decade, with some neighbourhoods experiencing poor outcomes across a wide range of indicators. A qualitative research study23 study22 in some of those areas that have remained stuck found just how multi- dimensional and complex issues surrounding persistent deprivation are. Factors such as health, education, employment, crime and housing emerged as key themes. However, the report authors also reflected on a number of other recurring but more intangible themes present - aspects of aspiration, confidence, resilience and self esteem that were expressed throughout their interviews in all areas, coupled with issues of territorialism, insularity and stigma. Research such as this confirms that increased levels of investment in conventional public services cannot alone provide the solutions to addressing levels of inequality in particular communities. Indeed, analysis of investment in public services shows that some of these areas displaying 23 22 Persistent Poverty in Glasgow: Beyond the Statistics, Xxxxxxx, 2011 persistent and long term deprivation have received above average levels of physical investment. The conclusion for Community Planning Partners is that there is not necessarily a ‘silver bullet’ or one- size-fits-all solution to tackling deprivation in Glasgow. Our Response Consequently, we will adopt a different approach to support for these communities over the next decade. The challenge is to adopt a new way of working amongst service providers, working side by side with communities, to make better use of existing resources and assets, many of which are already embedded in communities themselves. Our aim is to develop and support thriving communities all across Glasgow. We will start by focusing on a few neighbourhoods to begin with. Figure 5.1 illustrates the model of delivery that we will adopt to achieve a range of positive outcomes for local communities in the city – otherwise known as our ‘thriving places’ approach. Figure 5.1 – The Thriving Places Approach within the Glasgow SOA Whole population approach (Tier 3) Outcomes targeted towards all relevant individuals and communities Targeted approach (Tier 2) Neighbourhoods targeted around one or more priorities based on specific local need Intensive approach (Tier 1) more intensive working between community planning partners and residents across a range of possible issues Tier 3 This describes our city wide commitment, or our blanket approach where all individuals and communities in the city can expect to benefit from the range of activities and services described in section 4 (our priorities) to deliver on the outcomes within this SOA.