Further objectives of the BCoN Alliance establishment project
- Action plan for delivery in Bordesley and Highgate Ward, including Identification of existing resources to support delivery
- Action plan for deliver in 5 other wards: Gravelly Hill, Balsall Heath West, Pype Hayes, Castle Vale and Nechells.
- Identify, engage, and involve at least 1 Green Champion for each of the five sites in Bordesley and Highgate Ward (5 Green Champions). Green Champions are members of the community who will help deliver actions on site and or advocate for environmental justice and green spaces. They may be volunteers or professionals such as teachers who have a green focus. Training will be provided as appropriate.
- Community Involvement activities with early years children and local schools, monthly activities offered during Spring Term.
- Community involvement activities for individuals and families offered in at least the 5 Parks in Bordesley and Highgate ward 2 occasions per month March to December 2022 on site delivering activities including Healthy Parks, walks, exercise, and mental health mindfulness activities.
- Physical landscape improvements including wildflower areas and tree planting appropriate for each site – being developed through the action planning process, will be identified by December 2021.
- Sustainable Finance Strategy to ensure there is funding to keep comms, engagement, volunteer point of contact and CRM in operation after March 2023. A proposal of how the Alliance could raise money for the 5 subsequent wards to deliver some elements of place and people.
- Communications Plan and delivery to engage local residents and businesses. Monthly newsletter, social media at least three times per week, monthly press releases, parks content webpages created for the POS sites within the 6 red wards (within BCC website).
