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Historically,
the Cliffburn Association of Residents (CAR)
was formed on 15th September 2002. It was borne
out of the desire to involve the local community
in the planning of a regeneration project organised
originally by Angus Council.
CAR expanded its area of responsibility in October
2005 taking in the Hayshead estate after consultation
with local residents. The association name was
then changed to include Hayshead becoming the
‘Association of Residents of Cliffburn
and Hayshead’ or ARCH for short.
Over five
years ago Cliffburn was designated an area of
regeneration falling into the bottom 15% of
wards in Scotland according to the Scottish
Index of Multiple Deprivation. A number of research
documents and surveys have been conducted, for
example, Community Capacity Building Research
Survey, by Angus Council; The Dearle & Henderson
Survey: NHS Deprivation in Tayside; and Cliffburn
Community Profile. These show a number of key
recommendations,
Population
21% of
the areas population is under 16 years of age
with no facilities for recreation. A housing
policy is needed to redress the balance of the
high percentage of lone parents and single males
creating a transient community.
Housing
Replacement
of some apartments with family housing to improve
the social mix. Future development must redress
the adverse effects of poor housing stock; lack
of play areas; and lack of any communal facilities.
Economic. Emphasis be placed on creating employment
opportunities through regeneration and links
with Angus College to improve local training
opportunities. Unemployment and those not working
through disability is double the national average.
Health
Stroke
rates are the highest in Tayside, levels of
obesity and housing related illness above the
national average. This requires a multi agency
approach and a greater share of outreach workers
to contact target groups. Facilities and play
areas to encourage children to take part in
exercise.
Education
Improve
access to further / higher education. Develop
community sports facilities and provide a local
nursery facility.
Quality
of life
The funding
for the regeneration of Cliffburn and surrounding
areas are not just limited to housing but address
the spectrum of deprivation issues. Greater
facilities for youth are introduced to benefit
the whole community. Opportunities for vandalism
such as vacant properties are kept to a minimum.
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