What is the Marshfield Neighbourhood Action Group?
The Marshfield Neighbourhood Action Group is a group of local residents and workers who come together on a regular basis to help improve life in our community.
What is the aim of the group?
We aim to get local people involved and work alongside the council, police, the NHS and Education Bradford and other service providers to improve the delivery of services in the area. From our recent consultations with residents we updated our Action Plan which provides a clear focus of what, how, when and who should be responsible for making changes happen.
What we have done already.
- Developed Neighbourhood Watch schemes.
- Purchased equipment for young people.
- Developed Neighbourhood Fund for residents.
- Funded a homework Club at the Mayfield Centre.
- Networking conferences for Neighbourhood Action Group members living in different boundaries of the BD5 area.
- Anti crime initiatives and anti crime events
The Action Plan 2006-2008 - What we will be doing…
Below are the main points of our Action Plan that we will be working on between now and 2008.
CRIME:
Promote Crimestoppers and encourage residents to get involved.
More education in schools on drugs awareness.
EDUCATION & EMPLOYMENT:
More publicity and promotion for courses.
Contact businesses and encourage them to employ people from the area.
HOUSING:
Encourage residents to take responsibility for the appearance of their properties and gardens.
ENVIRONMENT:
Develop more facilities for young people in the area.
More action on fly tipping.
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT AND YOUNG PEOPLE:
Improve use of play and green spaces, offer more provision for young people.
Continue play schemes and youth residentials with Attock Community Association and Little Horton Youth Programme and other partner agencies that operate in the area.
HEALTH:
Training on the benefits of healthy eating.
Develop initiatives in schools on healthy eating.
Make a difference in your Neighbourhood!
Groups like the Marshfield Action Group play an important part in improving the area and
many services are recognising this. We believe volunteers are a key role in this process and in
return we hope to make the experience at the Little Horton Neighbourhood Action Group
memorable, rewarding and fun!
Why volunteer and be part of the Marshfield Neighbourhood Action Group?
By volunteering for the Marshfield Neighbourhood Action Group you’ll receive some
delightful and useful incentives, such as training, a chance to enjoy free food, socialise, meet
new people, get out and make a positive difference for those you love and care about in your
neighbourhood. You’ll also get a chance to be nominated for our ‘Be the Best Nagger!’ awards
at our local Networking Conferences.
For further information
For further information or to join now, contact the Neighbourhood Action Team on 01274 435491 or email: zahra.niazi@bradford.gov.uk
 
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