Somer Community in Action (SCAN)
SCAN projects seek to transform an area by
delivering improvements that make a real difference to people’s
lives.
This can only be achieved if residents are fully involved in the
whole SCAN process – helping to establish priorities, identifying
solutions or responding to suggestions and taking on responsibility
for sustaining and building on what has been done. It is also about
much more than physical changes, as through positive community
involvement, a wide range of engagement and social activities take
place that promote community cohesion and a sense of shared
neighbourhood identity.
SCAN projects are prioritised using management data on how an
area is performing in terms of empty properties, requests for
transfers, rent arrears, repairs costs, vandalism, crime and
overall appearance. Residents and staff are also consulted in the
process to ensure resources are targeted where they are most
needed.
SCAN projects in 2006/07
|
Project |
What
happened? |
The
difference it made |
| Snow Hill,
Bath |
Supporting community interest group and other agencies to
deliver services from Centre Track.
|
Low-cost alternative therapies continue to be available to
residents locally.
Parent support group running weekly.
Welfare benefits advice available weekly.
|
| |
Consultation has been carried out
with residents on proposals for more external bin stores. |
Following consultation, three new bin
stores have been agreed. Work to take place during 2007/08. |
| Foxhill,
Bath |
Foxhill Point
Community Group advocated for improved street lighting. A joint
project between the Trust and B&NES renewed and enhanced
lighting around the Quantocks. |
Improved safety
and security. |
| Walnut
Buildings, Radstock |
The final phase of
this project saw the demolition of a row of unpopular garages,
resurfacing of a parking area, an improved bin store and recycling
area, and additional lighting. |
The improvements
have made a big impact in terms of the overall appearance of the
area and also in residents’ perception of safety. Residents are
using the new facilities and disposing of rubbish responsibly. |
| Tintagel
Close, Keynsham |
Residents formed a key part of the project team and helped to
lead the project.
|
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Other residents helped in the details
of the courtyard design. |
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Full courtyard ‘makeover’ is
complete. |
Improved physical environment and the
creation of an attractive area in which to meet and play. |
| |
New metal entrance
gates and security fencing. |
Security works
mean that people feel safer. |
| Conygre
Green, Timsbury |
Consultation with residents.
|
Residents have helped to address some ongoing problems.
|
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Improvements to the rear garden area.
Residents selected from a range of options for their own
garden. |
Tidy rear gardens that can now be
enjoyed.
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Security lighting and fencing. |
Only residents can access the rear of
the flats. |
| |
New planted beds at the front of the
flats. |
The overall environment is more
attractive. |
| Springfield Crest,
Radstock |
Consultation with
residents.
|
Residents shaped the priorities and
details. |
| |
Clearance of rear garden areas and
the creation of three shared gardens.
|
Rear area is now tidy and can be
enjoyed. Opportunities for further planting works in consultation
with residents. |
| |
Remodelling of the front of the
flats.
|
The flats are now more attractive,
but also safer with new railings installed. |
| |
New bin stores. |
Residents are using the facilities
responsibly and a group carried out a tidy-up session before the
new stores were opened. |