Neighbourhood Renewal
In June 2003, Government launched its “People and Place – A strategy for Neighbourhood Renewal”. The strategy seeks to target those communities throughout Northern Ireland who are suffering the highest levels of deprivation. It is also about bringing together the work of all Government Departments in partnership with local people to tackle disadvantage and deprivation in all aspects of everyday life.
The total population affected by deprivation throughout Northern Ireland is approximately 280,000 – an average of one person in 6.
A key element for the strategy is the establishment of Neighbourhood Partnerships in each Neighbourhood Renewal area as a vehicle for local planning and implementation. Each Neighbourhood Partnership should include representatives of key political, statutory, voluntary, community and private sector stakeholders. Together, they will be expected to develop long term visions and action plans designed to deliver improvements to the area.
The top 10% of deprived neighbourhoods across Northern Ireland has been identified using the New Noble Multiple Deprivation Measure. Following extensive consultation, this resulted in a total of 36 areas being targeted for action. The areas include:
- 15 in Belfast,
- 6 in Londonderry and
- 15 in other towns and cities across Northern Ireland.
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