the value of leisure and culture to enfield
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Better Enfield Partnership. The value of leisure and culture to Enfield. 13 th January 2004 Nikki Enoch, Mike Collins & Simon Parkinson. Value of Leisure and Cultural Services Project Brief. Commissioned October 2003 to Summarise available national research Apply research locally - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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The value of leisure and culture to Enfield
13th January 2004
Nikki Enoch,
Mike Collins & Simon Parkinson
Better Enfield Partnership
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Value of Leisure and Cultural Services
Project Brief
Commissioned October 2003 to Summarise available national research Apply research locally Identify priorities and partnerships with the ESP
thematic groups
Funded by Neighbourhood Renewal
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Improving the quality of life
Leisure Matters Arts Libraries Tourism Parks and open space Sport
Better Enfield Matters Housing Local development
framework Spatial strategy Street scene Sustainable development Transport
Attractive environment + Personal health & well being
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Context
Me! Strategic and land use planner Experience of developing (and protecting): land,
facilities & people Specialist knowledge of sport & leisure
Still struggle with relative priorities!
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Presentation
Context Summary of national research
• Parks and open space• Health• Crime
Priorities of the Leisure and Cultural Partnership Better Enfield
• Citizens Survey• Unfulfilled potential • Good practice• Joint action
Information sources Your views
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Value of Parks and Open Space
“The lungs of the City”
“Increase in death rates in 1930s prompted demand for more open space” (Patmore 1983)
“Parks and gardens were considered effective ways of contributing to the quality of life” (Morgan 1991)
“In the Victorian era parks and gardens were at the forefront of urban development – today often an afterthought” (Greenhalgh & Worpole 1996)
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Value of Parks and Open SpaceNational Evidence
Social
Physical /
Environment
Health &
Well Being
Educational
•Important social space•Sense of continuity and local identity
•Amenity value – contrast to the urban environment•Positive psychological effects - people•Removal of toxins from air – ecological
•Antidote to stress – improved mental health •Unrealised potential – ‘health orientated experiences’•Concerns about safety and security - need addressing
•Aiding learning and personal development•Tackling juvenile delinquency
Source: Coalter 2001
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Value of Parks and Open SpaceUsage
Park Life Research - National(2003)
66% visited parks 50% for children’s play 33% for sport 50% travel < 10 minutes 38% not visited in 3 years 8% cited safety as an issue
(13% from vulnerable groups)
Fresh Fields – Enfield Strategy (2002 - 2004)
60% residents use parks 70% users visit weekly 300,000 visits to Pymmes Park &
Trent Country Park 127 sites & 42 playgrounds Lack of open space in the SE Emerging management plans No playing pitch strategy
Beacon status
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Health and Well Being – The Evidence
1. Strong trends with physical health
2. Close association with mental health
3. Strong correlation with deprivation
4. Fast payback
Medical profession (e.g BMA 2002)
Sports profession (e.g Balyi 2002)
Leisure profession (e.g LGA 2001)
Education profession (e.g Nat. Curriculum)
BHF National Centre for Physical Activity & Health www.bhfactive.org
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Physical Activity
Health Benefits
Our bodies were made to move!
Require:
5 x 30 minutes
every week
Home, work & hobbies
Sport & exercise
Government Target (DCMS 2002)
70% population ‘active’ by 2020
Current level: 32% and static!
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Increasing Prevalence of Obesity
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
1980 1985 1990 1995 2000 2005 2010
Year
% o
bese
(BM
I >30
) men
women
N.A.O. 2001
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Increasing Inactivity Levels
0102030405060708090
%
16-24y
25-34y
35-44y
45-54y
55-64y
65-74y
Age
Men
Women
HSE ‘98
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Evidence of Health Risks
Source: Britton & McPherson
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Prevalence of CHD Risk factors
0
20
40
60
80
% o
f P
op
ula
tio
n
men
women
Source: Joint Healthy Survey Study 1999
Economic Cost of CHD
£7.06b annually
Source: Liu, Maniadakis, Gray & Raynor 2002
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Enfield Residents
0
100
200
Year
% Obese
Cars (per house)
TV viewing(hrs/wk)
Source: Prentice & Jebb ‘95
Estimates extrapolated from national government studies
Enfield residents:37% are sedentary = 101,200 22.5% are obese = 61,500
Savings from 10% increase in activity:10% = 17,200 residents311 lives£10.5m
•£1.9m NHS•£4.3m loss of earnings•£4.3m premature mortality
Source: DCMS: 2002 Game Plan Implementing the Government’s Strategy for Sport
Obesity and Inactivity Indicators
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A Multi Dimensional StrategyHow can Better Enfield help?
East and South, poor, single parents, C2DE women, Pakistani/Bangladeshi, older
Focus on the highest risk (highest savings)
Best start for young people
Reducing drop out
Reaching out for older
adults
Making it easier for
those at work
Strategic and social marketing
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Reducing Youth Crime
Diversion Leisure & Culture Activities ‘Magnet’ projects, Positive Futures, SPLASH, Homework Centres, Black History Month
need to ensure continuity of Restorative Justice scheme 46% affected in C2DE groups by kids ‘hanging about’ (res2003)
And Structural Changes 70%of youth crime committed by 7- 8% youths
• Broken social and fragmented, unanchored leisure lives• Drugs and poor health
Examples: Scott and Jason life histories
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Strength of the Evidence
Personal Health - halves CHD risk P,L, C - reduces blood pressure P,L, C - controls body weight, diabetes P,L, C - reduces risk of falls, back pain P,L, C - reduces risk of colon cancer P,L, C - reduces anxiety/depression P,L - enhances mood, self-esteem P,L, C, A - promotes imagination & vision A, C Socialisation, tolerance and team working A, C Social cohesion A, C Leadership & organising skills A,C
Rating
Strength of evidence
P Population studies
L Laboratory studies
C Case studies
A Anecdote
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Strength of the Evidence
Communal/social increases family/local links A, C
reduces NHS costs A, C
reduces crime and disorder costs A, C
community identity through history/culture A, C
increases participation by poor, disabled, ethnic minorities P, A, C
increases social networks/active citizens P, A, C creates jobs P, A, C
improves environment A, C
Rating
Strength of evidence
P Population studies
L Laboratory studies
C Case studies
A Anecdote
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Leisure & Culture Partnership
Emerging Priorities
Agreed on 10th November 2003: Addressing health issues Activities for young people
(divert from crime and anti-social behaviour)
Capacity building and organisational development
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Better EnfieldCitizens Panel Survey
Biggest problems
Street scene
Priorities
Access
Play
Traffic (62%); neighbours (24% ); road works (22%)
Street lights (86%); road maintenance (83%) pavement maintenance (76%)
86% have easy access to parks and open space 62% have easy access to sport and leisure facilities
72% used parks and open space 72% play ground in the park 38% sports facilities 12% holiday play schemes 9% after school clubs 5% play ground on housing estates
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Better Enfield Unfulfilled Potential
Usage• Nearly 40% are non users• Spare capacity for use of schools and clubs
Fitness – limited initiatives Safety – eliminate ‘fear factor’ Social marketing – community engagement
Needs: Investment in human and physical development
Community involvementPro-active management
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Better Enfield Good/Emerging Practice
Early years & school links Walking to health Walking bus routes Young people:
• Involvement• Diversion activities• Mentors
Integrated physical and human development
Raynham Park
•Community engagement
•Young people involved in design & development
•Genuine partnership
•Promising results
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Funding Support
1. Craig park project – joint priority
2. United Estates – add sports and physical activity dimension
3. Playing pitch strategy – accurately assess need and contribute to spatial strategy
Champion for joint working
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Conclusions
Proof of benefits exists and is nationally accepted Enfield has the parks and the open space Unfulfilled potential Opportunities for joint action and influence
Better environmentBetter environment
Better personal health and well beingBetter personal health and well being
Better quality of LifeBetter quality of Life
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References (1)
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Arts Council for England (2002) Arts in health London:ACEBritton, A. and McPherson, K. (In Press). Monitoring the progress of the 2010 target for coronary heart disease
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References (2)
DCMS (1999) Sport and Arts: Policy Action Team 10 report London: DCMS
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Department of Health (2002) Tackling health inequalities: consultation on a plan for delivery London: DoH
Enfield Council (2001) Sports strategy for Enfield 2001-2005 Enfield: LB Enfield
Enfield Council ( 2002a) Enfield’s future, draft Community strategy Enfield:LB Enfield
Enfield Council (2002b) Leisure strategy Enfield:LBE
Enfield Council (2002c) Neighbourhood Renewal Strategy: Residerts in priority neighbourhoods Enfield:LB Enfield
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Enfield Council (2003a) Enfield residents 2003 Enfield:LB Enfield
Enfield Council (2003b) Voluntary and community sector funding paper Cabinet meeting 25.6.03
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