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	Consultation Engaging Black and Minority Ethnic Communities in St Ann's - Phase 2 Client - Sure Start St Ann's Area - St Ann's, Nottingham There has long been a recognition by service providers in St Ann's that the significant black and minority ethnic communities in the area are not sufficiently engaging in the Sure Start Programme and other local services. For Phase 1 of this piece of work tanc produced a report documenting baseline data for the different ethnic groups in St Ann's. For this Phase 2; tanc were funded by Sure Start St Ann's to find out possible reasons for the communities lack of engagement in services and make recommendations on how these issues can be addressed. A modest sample of 50 black and minority ethnic families in St Ann's was interviewed to gauge general feelings. Although the issues are complex tanc was able to formulate conclusions and recommendations which are believed to be reflective of the wider population. For copies of the Phase 2 report please contact the Sure Start St Anns or tanc. Communication Strategy Client: Surestart St Ann's Area: St Ann's, Nottingham Surestart St Ann's offer a variety of activities and events for children and families in the area. The team were keen to ensure that all parents and families knew about the project and could access it's services. tanc were commissioned to undertake research on the most effective ways of sharing information in order to then develop a communication strategy for Surestart.work included: Evaluation of Surestart's current practice Research into examples of best practice in other Surestart programmes Consultation with parents to establish most effective ways of providing information on activities / services and engaging with the Surestart initiative Consultation with agencies to establish how informed they are about Surestart services, and willingness to signpost clients Recommendations to improve communications with users and partners/other key agencies Derwent New Deal for Communities Neighbourhood Plan Client: Derwent Community Team Area: Derwent, Derby The Derwent New Deal for Communities initiative was at the end of its first year. The sheer number of initiatives and proposals they were being asked to consider convinced them of the need for a framework to guide them. tanc were subsequently commissioned with 2 other consultancies, Space Syntax Lab and Fluid, to develop a Neighbourhood Plan for the Derwent area. tanc has carried out the majority of the community consultation for this plan, work included: Using a range of consultation techniques including Walk and Talk's, focus groups mind mapping with secondary school pupils and treasure hunts with young children to gather up to date information on key issues of crime, fear of crime and lack of facilities for young people. Working closely with the Neighbourhood Plan Steering Group, NDC workers., Space Syntax and Fluid to encourage discussion and thorough analysis of information Recommendations from the focus group report on crime, fear of crime and anti-social behaviour are now being actioned by the NDC and local Inspector. Proposed action to date includes: a police review re-opening the local police station increasing the number of foot and responsive officers regular monitoring meetings with residents and local businesses The Future of Primary Education in Aspley Client:Education department, Nottingham City Council Area: Aspley, Nottingham The Local Education Authority commissioned tanc to undertake consultation on the future of primary education in Aspley. The aim of the consultation was to enable all interested parties including parents, Heads and Governors, school staff, local interest groups and local residents to consider 4 options for new schools and then make informed decisions on preferred option/s.tanc work included: Interviewing and holding discussion groups with existing users, new users and key people and agencies to identify existing concerns with school buildings and school sites, discussing options and identifying reasons for preferred options. Consulting with parents from the 4 schools using outdoor events, information boards and feedback sheets. Doorstep questionnaire survey of residents living around the existing school site and a newly identified site. This was to identify concerns over building new schools and other facilities and services that residents wanted to be accommodated. Design advice on a new layout of existing and new school site. In the new year the LEA will be making a decision on preferred proposals for new schools based on the information that they have received from parents, Heads and Governors, teachers, residents and local groups. Detailed discussion and design work will then start within each school. Sneinton Real Planning, Nottingham Client: East Area Committee Area: Sneinton An initial consultation exercise to establish broad issues for Sneinton to inform the Community Plan. tanc worked with various agencies within the East Area Consultation Group e.g. Housing Department, Community Development Team, the Police and local groups to undertake a series of Real Planning events. Using a 18ft x 7ft model, made by tanc and local school children, tanc toured venues in the area to give residents the opportunity to raise any concerns they had for their street, their neighbourhood, or Sneinton as a whole. Issues covered included health, leisure, crime and community safety, traffic and transport, work and employment, and community facilities. The issues of over 450 residents were prioritised at a final event attended by residents, councillors, and other relevant City Council Departments and agencies in the area, to compile an Action Plan for Sneinton. Arkwright Meadows Client: Arkwright & Meadows Primary Schools Area: Meadows (Nottinghamshire) Arkwright and the Meadows primary schools in the Meadows area of Nottingham, share a large playing field. Both schools wanted to develop a part of the playing field for community use and already had a few ideas. tanc was commissioned to undertake consultation with local residents to establish the support for these suggestions. City- Wide Construction has been developing these proposals with residents since the completion of the consultation. about tanc team team work contact find get help think tanc think work pricing links