In 2005 West Lancashire was allocated 3.7 million from the
Safer, Stronger Communities fund (SSCF).
The funding was given to three neighbouring
wards within West Lancashire - Digmoor, Tanhouse and Moorside.
These wards are known as the SSCF neighbourhood.
Aims
The aim of the Safer and Stronger Communities
Fund is to embrace four national outcomes. These are:
- To provide diversionary /
positive activities for children and young people
- To reduce crime and the fear of crime
including, perceptions of anti-social behaviour and harm caused by
illegal drugs.
- To create cleaner, safer, greener
public spaces
- Encourage community engagement and
empowerment
To meet these goals a Neighbourhood Board -
made up of seven locally elected community representatives and five
Elected Members – was set up. The board makes decisions on
how the money is allocated, based on the needs of the
local community.
Your community matters
Due to the success of ‘BeatSweeps’ in
2008 the events are back for 2009 with a new name - 'Your
Community Matters'.
Your Community Matters activities can include
anything from community litter picks to fire safety talks.
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