disconnected from community life; and personal development programmes in community venues Build relationships with young people prior to carrying out a youth survey Explore potential for a detached youth worker, in partnership with other villages Medium; Year 2 High; Year 1 £n/a £n/a Volunteer development There is currently a lack of volunteers to undertake youth work in the village Liaise with Volunteer Now and Youth Service Host volunteer recruitment events to encourage potential volunteers across all groups High; Year 1 Medium; ongoing £n/a £n/a - All groups Sub Theme: Older People To ensure that all older people are kept informed of activities and opportunities The threat of loneliness has been identified as a major concern among older people Hosting of information events and information sharing by all groups Day time activities – Reminiscence events, arts/crafts and cultural activities Befriending and signposting High; ongoing High; ongoing Medium; ongoing £n/a £5,000 £n/a - Awards for All - All groups; COAST; NACN Building relations Fear of anti-social behaviour among older people Inter-generational projects, including Lad’s Pad/Men’s Shed activities eg woodwork history projects Medium; Year 2 Medium; Year 3 £15,000 £5,000 Peace IV Heritage Lottery Home safety measures Safety and security concerns have been identified as a on work already carried out by Historical Society Medium; ongoing High; Year1 £n/a £n/a - Historical Society; Community
concern for older village residents Liaise with PCSP and COAST on their home safety and security measures Association; COAST Sub Theme: Cloughmills Community Networking To ensure of activity and delivery of Village Plan actions and develop linkages with other groups/areas Establishment of a Village Forum representative of all local groups Sharing of plans and information Liaise with other villages and learn from their experiences Medium; ongoing quarterly Medium; ongoing Low; ongoing £n/a £n/a £n/a - Network Council All local groups Theme: Environment and Infrastructure Rationale: There is great opportunity to promote environmental awareness and education through the Old Mill complex, including the community allotment garden and bio-park, providing opportunities for all residents to benefit from its activities. Project Action Why is it an Issue? How Will it be Tackled? Priority and Timeframe Indicative Cost £ Potential Funding Sources Potential partners (inc. lead) Linkages to Community Planning Outcomes Enhanced village profile and appearance To maximise the visual impact of the village for residents and visitors, building a sense of pride in village life Recruitment of more volunteers for village tidy up Provision of more litter bins, including for dog fouling Ongoing flower planting at Old Mill and public areas in the village Improved village and Old Mill signage Medium; ongoing High; Year 1 Medium; ongoing Medium; Year 2/3 £n/a £1,000 £3,000 £10,000 Council RDP All groups Outcomes 1 & 5 Health & wellbeing; Positive relationships
Environmental education To showcase the work being undertaken at the Old Mill Ongoing development of the community garden and fridge project through engagement programme and events Further development of community allotments to facilitate disability access Nature walks and environmental programmes at Old Mill, including work with schools Medium; ongoing Medium; Year 2 High; Year 1 ongoing £5,000 £20,000 £2,000 Lottery Peace IV Charitable trusts CCAT Outcomes 1, 5, 7, 8 Health & wellbeing; Positive relationships; Accessibility; Environmental sustainability Theme: Communication and Participation Rationale: By working together, groups can learn from each other and ensure that all sections of the Cloughmills community are catered for and have an opportunity to participate in village life. Project Action Why is it an Issue? How Will it be Tackled? Priority and Timeframe Indicative Cost £ Potential Funding Sources Potential partners (inc. lead) Linkages to Community Planning Outcomes
Community support and signposting Lack of access to services and support agencies in areas, including lack of public transport increasing difficulty in accessing services Old Mill website to promote opportunities, including volunteering Event flyers and community Newsletter Community Directory compiled lists village services Ongoing networking with other groups, local and regionally Info clinics and outreach – advice on benefits etc. Medium; ongoing Medium; ongoing Low; Year 2 Low; Year 3 High; ongoing £n/a £1,000 £1,000 £n/a £5,000 Council Awards For All CCAT; All groups; Elected representatives Outcomes 1, 2, 3 & 5 Health & wellbeing; Children & young people; Access to services; Positive relationships Programme of community based activities To build community cohesion and tackle the risk of rural isolation Calendar of events drawn up Programme of community based activities and social/entertainment activities developed and delivered Explore feasibility of a Community Cinema at the Old Mill complex Medium; ongoing Medium; Year 3 £5,000 £5,000 Council All groups Outcomes 1, 2, 3 & 5 Health & wellbeing; Children & young people; Access to services; Positive relationships Community Health and Well-Being Rationale: This theme combines the themes of Health and Fitness and Community Safety which were included in the previous 2014 Village Plan. This approach enables the action plan to link a number of action areas and provides some co-ordination in the field of community health and well-being where many organisations have a role and remit. It seeks to maximise the potential of existing Cloughmills assets such as the Old Mill community garden and bio park, recognising that fit for purpose facilities are required to deliver programmes and promote inclusion.
Project Action Why is it an Issue? How Will it be Tackled? Priority and Timeframe Indicative Cost £ Potential Funding Sources Potential partners (inc. lead) Linkages to Community Planning Outcomes Signposting and interpretative panels To encourage more participation in physical exercise in order to gain both mental and physical health benefits Installation of signage and panels on cycling/walking paths at Old Mill trails High; Year 1 £10,000 RDP Village Renewal CCAT Outcomes 1, 2 & 5 Health & wellbeing; Children & young people; Positive relationships To provide recreational facilities for the local community, especially young people, to promote community health There is a lack of activities/facilities for sports groups and young people; the existing play area caters for younger ages Feasibility study to explore the potential of pitch/recreational provision in the village – behind the Old Shirt factory is a potential site High; Year 1 £5,000 Council CCAT; all groups Outcomes 1, 2, 3 & 5 Health & wellbeing; Children & young people; Access to services; Positive relationships St Brigids GAC have identified a need for improvements at their grounds Provision of new changing facilities at existing grounds Medium: Year 2 £50,000 Sport NI Council St Brigids GAC The Old Mill is host to a range of community programmes and events Investing in facilities at the Old Mill - installation of heating in Men’s Shed and office; installation of defibrillator Develop links with Health Centre and Pharmacy – Community Pharmacy partnership Improvements to access routes (pathway and lighting) High; Year 1 Medium; ongoing High; Year 1 £10,000 £n/a £70,000 Peace IV RDP CCAT
encourage traders to support village and community activity and promote businesses in the village Develop local business directory Low; Year 3 £1,000 Sponsorship Business growth; Innovation and entrepreneurship Community education To provide opportunities to develop local skills and community links Programmes at all centres e.g. Grow Your Own, arts and culture, environmental programmes, life skills Hosting of school visits (from across the Borough and beyond) through local history and environmental programmes Medium; Year 2/3 £10,000 £5,000 Awards for All All groups Outcomes 1, 2 & 5 Health & wellbeing; Children & young people; Positive relationships Volunteer car drivers There are challenges in accessing services including prescription delivery due to rural isolation Explore to recruit volunteer drivers to assist with transport to appointments and prescription delivery Medium; Year 2 £n/a - COAST Local groups Outcome 1 Health & wellbeing Prioritisation: In to proceed with implementation, potential Village Renewal actions have been prioritised as follows:- Heating in Old Mill facilities - Men’s Shed Access improvements to Old Mill (pathways and lighting) Development of youth drop in space Signage and interpretation panels