Local Context definition
Local Context. The urban and rural environment of East Ayrshire faces a diverse range of challenges and opportunities. The area has much to offer in terms of natural heritage and scientific interest, and the built environment has a distinctive local character. The decline of mining, textiles and engineering has had a negative effect on our towns and villages. Despite the development which is taking place in many of our communities, East Ayrshire has many empty and run-down properties on its main streets which make the area look unattractive.
Local Context. All sections of the community in East Ayrshire highlight that crime and safety issues should be one of the top priorities for action. 1. ‘Crimes of Violence’ continue to be a focus for the Police within East Ayrshire during 2007/08. Included in crimes of violence there were 17 serious assaults per 10,000 population above the Scottish average of 12. 2. ‘Anti-social Behaviour’ and ‘Acts of Vandalism’ continue to cause problems within communities and during 2007/08 there were 219 crimes of vandalism per 10,000 population, again higher than the Scottish average of 214 crimes.
Local Context. The business industry profile of East Ayrshire is characterised by under-representation of service, technology and business industries; a legacy of ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and despoiled land generally unsuited for the needs of modern companies; and increased commuting to the Glasgow conurbation. In addition, while it is recognised that there are good transport connections, the challenge in respect of transport is to develop an integrated and sustainable transport system to further improve accessibility to town centres, particularly Kilmarnock, and the road and rail links between East Ayrshire communities and beyond. There were 2,600 ‘VAT Registered Businesses’ in East Ayrshire in 2006, a rate of 26 businesses per 1,000 adults (Scottish average is 31/1,000). To achieve the Scottish average in ‘Businesses per 1,000 adults’, an additional 400 businesses would be required in East Ayrshire. Of East Ayrshire’s ‘Working Age Economically Active Persons’, 13.2% had no qualifications in 2006 (Scottish figure is 9.7%). The ‘Business Birth Rate’ in 2005 was 2.5/1,000 adults (below the Scottish average of 2.8) but above the death rate of 1.9/1,000 adults. In terms of ‘Business Survival Rates’, 63% of companies registering in East Ayrshire in 2002 survived for more than three years (Scottish rate is 70%).
Examples of Local Context in a sentence
Context is represented by either a Local Context or a World Context type.
Local Context National Outcome 11 We have strong, resilient and supportive communities where people take responsibility for their own actions and how they affect others.
Specific information relating to each Outcome is included, such as the relevant National Outcome; Community Plan Priority; Local Context; and Indicators to measure progress over time.
One meeting is to take place before June 30, 2016 to discuss the Local Context and Review of Progress on Selected Goals and Objectives portions of the Guided Reflection document.
Highland Council Local Context National Outcome 13 We take pride in a strong, fair and inclusive national identity Gaelic has iconic significance to the Highlands and is an important aspect of Scotland’s ethnic identity.
Highland Council Local Context National Outcome 4 Our young people are successful learners, confident individuals, effective contributors and responsible citizens Effective education services and performance in schools Overall pupil numbers in Highland currently stand at currently stand at 32,163; they have declined significantly in primary schools while experiencing a small increase in secondary schools.
Local Context National Outcome 10 We live in well- designed, sustainable places where we are able to access the amenities and services we need.
Section 5 (Local Context and Challenges) makes it clear that sustainable regeneration is at the heart of North Ayrshire Council’s agenda, alongside the continuous improvement – with our partners – of public services.
The Local Context has to be stored in the PDS, because it can, in future, not be easily found elsewhere.
Highland Council Local Context National Outcome 6 We live longer, healthier lives.
More Definitions of Local Context
Local Context means the possession of a work by people who are native to an area that was at some point subject to either direct or indirect rule by a colonial power.
Local Context. All sections of the community in East Ayrshire highlight that crime and safety issues should be one of the top priorities for action. Over the last 5 years, the ‘Serious Violent Crime Rate’ in East Ayrshire in respect of serious assault was 16 per 10,000 population, which is above the Scottish average (14 per 10,000 population); and slightly below the Scottish average in respect of violent non sexual crime( 27 per 10,000 population in East Ayrshire, compared to 29 per 10,000 in Scotland). The number of ‘Persistent Young Offenders’ has nearly doubled from 26 in 2003/04 to 45 in 2006/07. The number of residents admitted to hospital after ‘Road Traffic Collisions’ is 30% above the Scottish rate. Incidence of ‘Fire-Raising’ increased by 58% between 2002/03 and 2005/06. Crime and anti-social behaviour reduced (FSF) Rate of serious violent crime Annual / Strathclyde Police 28 serious violent crimes per 10,000 population Reduction of 3% in serious violent crime by 2011 Number of persistent young offenders Annual / Scottish Children’s Reporter Administration (SCRA) 45 persistent young offenders Reduction of 3% in number of persistent young offenders by 2011 Percentage of adults who feel threatened by crime in their neighbourhood a great deal or a fair amount Every 3 years / East Ayrshire Community Planning Residents’ Survey 18% (December 2005) Reduction in the percentage of adults who feel threatened by crime by 2011 Community safety in neighbourhoods and homes improved Number of fire related injuries and incidents Annual / Strathclyde Fire and Rescue Injuries: 105 Incidents: 2,877 Reduction of 3% in fire related injuries and incidents by 2011 Community safety in neighbourhoods and homes improved (FSF) Number of people killed and seriously injured in road accidents Annual / Strathclyde Police 140 (1994-98 average remains the Scottish Government baseline) Reduction in casualties for 2010 by 40% from the 1994-98 baseline in line with national targets Required actions/commitment by local partners for these outcomes In East Ayrshire, the Council and its Community Planning Partners are committed to improving community safety by: increasing high profile policing; tackling drug and alcohol related crime through enforcement and partnership working; diverting young people from crime and anti-social behaviour through involvement in education and leisure activities; working with young offenders to divert them from the Criminal Justice System; raising awareness of fire safety...
Local Context. Although the overall health of the population in East Ayrshire is improving, where average ‘Life Expectancy’ for males has increased from 72.8 years in 2000-02 to 73.7 years in 2003-05, this is slightly less than the life expectancy for males across Scotland, which was 73.3 years in 2000-02 and 74.2 years in 2003-05. Female life expectancy has also increased over the same period and is 78 years in East Ayrshire; however, this is lower than the life expectancy of 79.2 years for females across Scotland. In terms of the three main causes of ‘Premature Mortality Rates’ in Scotland, namely cancer, coronary heart disease and stroke, national trends are moving in a downward direction. In East Ayrshire, this downward trend is mirrored for: 1996 - coronary heart disease – 140; cancer – 188; and stroke -140 per 100,000 population; to 2004 - 85, 166 and 28 per 100,000 – but still higher than the Scottish national rate. Respiratory disease is a significant cause of premature mortality within East Ayrshire, with levels consistently above the Scottish average. In 2005, mortality levels in the under 75s were 54 per 100,000 compared with a national level of 41 per 100,000. Although life expectancy as a whole in East Ayrshire is improving, there are emerging health issues, which are giving cause for concern, including the significant adverse ‘Impact of Alcohol on Health’. Within East Ayrshire, there has been a sharp increase in the number of alcohol related hospital admissions, rising by 47% in the last 5 years. ‘Obesity’ is another emerging health issue. In Scotland, 65% of men and 60% of women are now overweight or obese (Body Mass Index greater than 30kg/m2). Levels of obesity in school children have increased over the last five years, with the greatest rise seen in primary 7 children, where 34% were overweight, 19% obese and 11% severely obese in 2004/05. ‘Health Inequalities’ in East Ayrshire appear to be widening. Although the average male life expectancy has increased, the rate of increase has been more rapid in the more affluent areas, with the least affluent areas falling behind. The decline in death rates from common conditions, such as heart disease, has also been more rapid among the more affluent. ‘Deprivation’ is one of the main determinants of health and 31 of East Ayrshire’s 154 data zones are ranked in the worst 0-15% data zones in respect of the Health Domain in Scotland. Examples of health inequalities between the most and least deprived in East Ayrshire...