Objective 2 Action Plan for Hillfields 

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Introduction

What is the Hillfields Action Plan?

The Hillfields Action Plan is a framework document that provides the reasons why extra resources are needed to continue the regeneration of Hillfields. It explains what has already been achieved and where investment is still needed to help realise the vision that local people aspire to: 

“Hillfields will be a desirable and positive place to live and to work in; a place that people value and where they are prepared to invest their time, energy and money. People will see Hillfields as “the village community in the heart of the city”

Source: Extract from The Vision for Hillfields

The Action Plan was submitted to Government Office for the West Midlands in July 2002. The Action Plan asked for a grant of £4.6 million from the European Union to support projects between 2002 and 2008. The Action Plan was approved in January 2003 and a call for projects was issued in February 2003. A total of 56 Expressions of Interest were received and 32 of these have been invited to submit detailed application forms. 

What does it mean for local people?

Approval to the Hillfields Action Plan means that local people will continue to benefit from a wide range of projects to help improve social, economic and environmental conditions in the area. It will make a real difference to Hillfields by:

·        Strengthening the local community and fostering community leadership;

·        Providing support to local people and helping them realise their potential;

·        Giving people living in Hillfields a strong voice and a stake in the future of their neighbourhood;

·        Reversing social and economic decline.

By 2008, Hillfields will be a very different place. It will be more attractive, a safer community and one which supports a vibrant population. Poverty will reduce, and more people will have jobs. The neighbourhood will be better connected and local people will be in a stronger position to contribute to the future prosperity of the city as a whole.

Who is involved?

The Hillfields Partnership Board is responsible for ensuring that the money is spent wisely. This Partnership is made up of members of the Learning and Skills Council, Coventry and Warwickshire Chamber of Commerce, Coventry City Council, the West Midlands Police, Coventry Primary Care Trust, Whitefriars Homes North, the Citizens Advice Bureau and six community representatives through WATCH Ltd. Their job is to ensure that local needs are kept to the fore and addressed in accordance with the wishes of the community.

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