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Cambridgeshire’s Vision 2007 – 2021
Countywide Sustainable Community Strategy
Working together to improve
the quality of life for all who live, learn,
work and travel in Cambridgeshire
Cambridgeshire’s Vision 2007 – 2021 Countywide Sustainable Community Strategy
CONTENTS
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FOREWORD
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VISION STATEMENT
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VISION IN CONTEXT
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INTRODUCTION TO THE COUNTY
The Five Themes:
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MANAGING GROWTH
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ECONOMIC PROSPERITY
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ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY
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EQUALITY AND INCLUSION
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SAFER AND STRONGER COMMUNITIES
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PARTNER ORGANISATIONS
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FOREWORD
This vision sets out the commitment from partner organisations to provide high quality cost effective
public services that meet the needs of the people of Cambridgeshire now, and in the future.
Cambridgeshire is a good place are met. The priorities in this vision We will continue our joint work
in which to live, learn, work and document have been identified to tackle the issues that are most
visit but it is also a county facing through the input and engagement important; and we want to work
many challenges, not least of which of different partnerships with you to achieve this.
is the anticipated housing and and organisations, under the
population growth. We can meet coordination of an overarching The Cambridgeshire
these challenges by working Board that brings together high Together Board
together to improve the quality level representatives from key
of life for everyone. organisations across the public,
private and voluntary sectors
We have set out in this document involved in the delivery of local
our collective vision and the priority services. This Board is called
areas we will be focusing on to Cambridgeshire Together.
ensure the needs of all our residents
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VISION STATEMENT
Our vision is for Cambridgeshire to be a county of strong, growing, prosperous and inclusive communities supported by excellent
services where people can fulfil their potential; live longer, healthier lifestyles; and influence decision-making.
We will deliver this vision by ❚ Equality and Inclusion – educational standards increase, the ❚ Focusing on our citizens and
focusing on five key goals, supporting vulnerable groups health of our communities improves celebrating Cambridgeshire’s
each with a set of priorities and enabling them to participate and the general quality of life is diversity by promoting social
to achieve them. These are fully in community life, and improved. inclusion;
(in no particular order): encouraging healthier and more
sustainable lifestyles Cambridgeshire Together ❚ Recognising and supporting the
❚ Growth – accommodating has a clear and strong role of the voluntary sector in
growth, creating flagship ❚ Safer & Stronger commitment to: service delivery and community
communities and ensuring Communities – engaging and citizen involvement
the benefits of growth and citizens in service planning and ❚ Recognising geographical,
infrastructure are enjoyed by improvement and ensuring our social and economic differences We already have a number of strong
all communities communities enjoy good quality within the county and responding partnerships within the county such
of life and health, with low crime, appropriately to challenges as the Children and Young People’s
❚ Economic Prosperity – low unemployment, and free from and needs; Strategic Partnership (CYPSP) and
supporting the special role of discrimination and inequalities. the Cambridgeshire & Peterborough
Cambridgeshire as a centre ❚ Working in partnership at Waste Partnership (RECAP) among
of knowledge and innovation, The need to ensure sustainability the local, sub-regional and many others. We want to build on
especially in low carbon through our actions is an underlying regional level; existing examples of good practice
technologies principle through this vision. The by conducting a review of our
social, economic and environmental ❚ Empowering our local governance arrangements, linking
❚ Environmental Sustainability – aspects of the priority outcomes in communities to engage in to the Local Area Agreement (LAA),
meeting the challenges of climate this vision have to be considered to shaping service planning to ensure these are fit for purpose
change while maintaining a high ensure that our goals are achieved and delivery; and enable us to achieve an even
quality environment and sustained, i.e. incomes rise, more integrated approach to service
planning and delivery.
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OUR SHARED VISION FOR CAMBRIDGESHIRE IN CONTEXT
A local, regional and national drive for partnership and locality working
The purpose of this vision is to three years to ensure our objectives and power to improve their lives. organisations, and develop shared
set the long-term priorities for remain relevant and challenging. The White Paper emphasised the responses to improve the delivery
Cambridgeshire, which will promote need to deliver better public services of services.
the well-being of local people, the Cambridgeshire’s Local Area through a rebalancing of the
economy and the environment. Agreement (LAA) will be the three relationship between central What we do is set within the wider
We need to build on successes and year delivery plan for this vision. government, local government context of national and regional
move forward in an ever changing The LAA, alongside the Action and other public service providers, policy. We will consider key policy
environment, emerging trends and Plans developed by other key and local people. developments and strategies such
changes in government policy that partnerships, will focus on the as the Comprehensive Spending
are moving partnership working to delivery of outcomes that will Effective action depends on local Review (CSR 2007) setting out the
the core of what we do, as local make a difference on the ground. public service providers having the Government’s long term review
agencies tackle issues together to freedom and ability to adapt and of public sector spending; the
achieve better results and greater For thirty years or more, successive change what they are doing, and Regional Spatial Strategy (RSS)
efficiency. governments have acknowledged on strong joint working at the local laying out the framework for planning
that many of society’s most level that facilitates the reshaping and development in the East of
The priorities in the five district-based intractable problems can only be of services to meet the different Enland to the year 2021; the
Sustainable Community Strategies dealt with by agencies working needs of different communities. Regional Economic Strategy
have provided the building blocks together to tackle them at (RES) setting out how the region
for this document, which covers community level. We recognise the opportunities can maintain its position as a leading
the period from 2007 to 2021. and challenges the national agenda UK, and global, region; and the
The aim is to bring together the In October 2006 the Local sets out for Cambridgeshire and Review of Sub-National Economic
ambitions and aspirations of all Government White Paper, Strong we will respond to this agenda for Development and Regeneration
Cambridgeshire’s communities and and Prosperous Communities, was change by continuing to strengthen (SRN) while keeping the needs and
the organisations providing services pubished setting out government’s our commitment and approach to aspirations of our local communities
to them. We expect this document ambitions to give local people and partnership working, improve the at the heart of what we do.
to develop and to be reviewed every local communities more influence capacity of partnerships and partner
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Vision for Cambridgeshire, the Local Area Agreement (LAA) and the
Local Strategic Partnerships (LSPs) – How it all fits together
Cambridgeshire’s Vision Cambridgeshire’s
National Countywide Sustainable Local Area
Priorities Community Strategy Agreement - LAA
(Cambridgeshire Together) (Vision’s delivery plan)
Regional
Priorities
Local
Priorities District Sustainable Sustainable
Community Community Strategies
Strategies Action Plans
(Local Strategic Partnerships)
OUTCOMES
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Overview of governance arrangements and partnerships involved
in the delivery of outcomes:
Local Area Agreement Joint Accountability Committee (Scrutiny)
Cambridgeshire Together Board (*) LOCALITY WORKING
Cambridgeshire
Chief
Executives’
Liaison Group
(CELG) District Local
LAA Reference Group (*) Strategic Neighbourhood Parish Plans
(LAARG) Partnerships Panels Neighbourhood
(Support to the Board) (LSPs) Management
Key Thematic Partnerships (*)
❚ Community Safety Strategic Group
❚ Children & Young People’s Strategic Partnership LSP thematic
(CYPSP) partnerships
(*) Governance ❚ Economic Development Forum / Greater
arrangements
under the Local Cambridge Partnership
Area Agreement ❚ Cambs Care Partnership and Adult Task Group
are undergoing a ❚ Health and Well Being Partnership (new)
review at the time
of producing this ❚ Climate change & environment partnership (new)
document ❚ CVSIC
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INTRODUCTION TO CAMBRIDGESHIRE
Cambridgeshire’s population has grown by 26% since 1981i and the county The Office for National Statistics At a time of major growth in the
is forecast to be among the fastest growing in the country over the next fifteen produces official population economy and housing needs of
yearsii. 73,300 new homes are planned between 2001 and 2021iii. Population projections, based on historical Cambridgeshire, sustainability is
forecasts linked to this increase suggest that Cambridgeshire’s population trends, which form an element of key for the county to meet the
will grow a further 15% between 2006 and 2021iv. The population is ageing the calculation used to allocate pressures development puts on
rapidly; the number of people aged 85+ is forecast to increase by 58%, government funding to local the environment, infrastructure and
compared to a national average increase of 53%. authorities. These projections other supporting services such
suggest that Cambridge City’s as schools and health services.
Forecast population change 2006-2021 (Source: Cambridgeshire population will grow by 9%, A 40% increase in the delivery rate
County Council Research Group) East Cambridgeshire’s by 20%, of new housing and the doubling
Fenland’s by 18%, of affordable housing is needed
Year Total Population Population Population Huntingdonshire’s by 13% and to support growth. Investment
Population aged 0 - 19 aged 20 - 64 aged 65+ South Cambridgeshire’s by 15%2. in social infrastructure must also
Alternative forecasts are produced meet the demands of growth in
2006 578,800 138,000 352,700 88,100 locally that are based on the development in order to tackle
2011 621,900 141,300 377,900 102,700 planned distribution of new housing. social deprivation. In addition, the
2016 650,400 142,400 384,500 123,500 These policy-based forecasts potential effects of climate change
2021 664,800 143,300 381,300 140,200 suggest that Cambridge City’s are of particular significance with
population will grow by 31%, East many areas at risk of flooding.
Cambridgeshire’s by 6%, Fenland’s
by 11%, Huntingdonshire’s by 3% Cambridgeshire has already
and South Cambridgeshire’s by embraced a strategy for increasing
24%4 This distribution of growth the rate of housing development as
reflects a policy-led concentration set out in the Cambridgeshire and
of development in and around Peterborough Structure Plan 2003,
Cambridge and in the market towns. reiterated and strengthen in the
emerging Regional Spatial Strategy
(RSS – the East of England Plan).
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The increase has already been Cambridgeshire is the home to these are needed as at present only Migrant workers are making up an
witnessed by the actual housing one of Europe’s leading and most one quarter of Cambridge City increasing proportion of the local
completions of recent years. dynamic high technology clusters residents can afford even the labour market and the City has
Cambridgeshire is part of the that is also the focus of economic cheapest 25% of housing in the the highest volume of internal and
London – Stansted- Cambridgeshire growth in the East of England. Cityv. Housing growth also brings international migration per 1,000
– Peterborough growth area. opportunities for investment in population in the countryviii. The
The strategy for growth specified Cambridge City has a national sustainable transport and new minority ethnic population in the
in the Structure Plan and RSS seeks and international reputation as community facilities and open City is the highest proportion in
to deliver 73,300 homes between a centre of learning with its world spaces. This growth, however, will the county, with 11% of people
2001 to 2021, concentrated in and famous university, and research also put pressure on the city and from ethnic groups other than
around Cambridge and in the supported by the emergence of increase demands on community White Britishix. Over 40 different
county’s market towns. high technology industries in and facilities and public services. languages are spoken in the City
around it. The relative prosperity reflecting its diverse communities.
Planning new communities in of the City together with its history There are marked differences
Cambridgeshire is fully integrated, and the quality of its built and in levels of income between South Cambridgeshire
combining infrastructure provision, natural environment make it a communities living in different parts consists of approximately 900
housing strategy and economic desirable place in which to live and of the city. Nearly one person in square kilometres of countryside
growth. We have implemented work and to visit. The City sees nine and one child in five lives in that surround the city of Cambridge.
a new programme designed to significant commuting into the city a household claiming Housing or It is predominantly a rural area
ensure progress is kept on track for employment as well as four Council Tax Benefit, with half of all that contains no towns, but has
and issues are tackled in a timely million tourist visitors each year. claimants concentrated in a fifth of a number of smaller settlements
manner. Partnership working the geographic areavi. People living and 101 parishes. The district is
between agencies is coordinated A substantial number of new homes and working in the city are amongst part of one of the government’s
by Cambridgeshire Horizons, will be built in and around the city the most highly qualified in the four “growth” areas identified for
the local delivery vehicle. over the next few years. Growth country but a significant proportion substantial development over the
brings opportunities for building of economically active adults (16%) next 10-12 years.
well-designed affordable homes – do not hold any qualification at allvii.
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Population forecasts predict the East Cambridgeshire is The largest single factor affecting in the district as a result of the
district will grow by 24% by 2021 essentially rural in nature with the the area is the impact of population declining traditional industries,
from a population of 138,200 people three market towns of Ely, Littleport growth. East Cambridgeshire has limited public transport access
in 2006x. Although the population and Soham. The character of the been one of the fastest growing and rural isolation. According to
of the growth areas is likely to be area is mixed, with the Southern districts in the Country. This the 2011 Census, just 2% of East
younger and economically active, area around Newmarket being population increase brings with it Cambridgeshire’s population is from
the population in the rural areas is relatively prosperous whilst some challenges - particularly concerning ethnic groups other than White. The
likely to become older. Population parishes in the north of the district the availability of affordable housing largest ethnic minority population
forecasts show an 87% increase have previously received European and the increasing pressure on the in the district is Travellers.
in people aged over 65 by 2021. transitional area funding. The City transport infrastructure, particularly
of Ely with its outstanding cathedral the A10 corridor and the rail route Fenland is a rural district in the
The district has, once again, been is an attraction for national and to Cambridge and London, related north of the county. It is an area
ranked in the top ten places to live international tourists. Overall, the to out-commuting. The last census of unique and beautiful landscapes
by Channel 4’s Location, Location, quality of life in East Cambridgeshire revealed that almost half of all and has a thriving local community.
Location. The programme stated is high, and in a recent national employed residents commute to Fenland’s four market towns of
that it is a quiet place to live, with survey Ely was rated one of the work outside the district. This Wisbech, March, Whittlesey and
exceptionally low crime figures and 10 most desirable places to live pattern has been confirmed by Chatteris, provide the main service,
an impressive 100% of residents in the UK. The district has a recent local surveys of new housing commercial and social centres for
having a kerbside recycling facility. population of 76,400xi, with an and rail commuters. Overall, the area. However, many residents
The positive comments go on to increasing proportion over unemployment is low, but live in rural settings and therefore
mention the good travel links to retirement age. The traditional employment growth is also low. access to services is a key concern
London and Stansted Airport and agricultural employment of the When measured using the national for local people.
the fact that there is plenty to do Fens is declining and is being Index of Multiple Deprivation, East
in the district, as well as in steadily overtaken by new industries Cambridgeshire is ranked at 285 In the past few years, great progress
neighbouring Cambridge City. such as the biotech and knowledge out of 354 authorities (with 1 being has been made through partnership
based industries spreading north the most deprived)xii. This picture working in improving the quality
from Cambridge. does not, however, reflect the of life for Fenland’s communities.
pockets of deprivation that do exist
10 Data source references can be found at the end of this documentWorking together to improve the quality of life for all who live, learn, work and travel in Cambridgeshire The District does however face Fenland is a fast and growing Technologies, Food and Drink, isolation and poor access to a number of challenges related to district, and there is a need to Manufacturing and Engineering, services and facilities. the area’s high level of deprivation. ensure services and infrastructure and Knowledge Based Business. Teenage pregnancy is higher than are fit to serve Fenland’s growing Huntingdonshire is at the centre across the rest of Cambridgeshirexiii, population, with a large and growing Huntingdonshire is the largest of the Cambridge to Peterborough and nearly one in four children in migrant population, particularly from district within Cambridgeshire by growth area and has experienced Fenland are now considered to live Eastern Europe. There is shortage both area and population size. significant growth in the past 20 in a low-income householdxiv, with of affordable housing with the It is a diverse area of nearly 350 years, which has resulted in an clear implications for their health increase in house prices square miles with approximately imbalance between jobs, houses and educational achievement. Life outstripping increases in average half the population living in four and infrastructure. As a result a expectancy in Fenland has improved earnings. Average full-time wages market towns – Huntingdon, large number of people commute in recent years, particularly for men, in Fenland are comparably low St Neots, St Ives and Ramsey – out of the area to work and a there but remains lower than the rest of compared to the rest of the county and the remainder in key is a lack of facilities in some Cambridgeshire. Life expectancy (£421.90 per week compared to settlements and villages in varied communities. Growth has led to for women in Fenland is around Cambridgeshire’s average of and attractive countryside. a good mix of new homes that sit three and a half years lower than for £493.00xix). Raising skill levels in Huntingdon and St Neots are the alongside historic buildings and women in South Cambridgeshirexv. the district is a key challenge that largest towns and are the area’s current and future opportunities The average number of premature must be addressed to help break key economic and service centres. to provide strategic open space. deaths is significantly higher than the cycle of deprivation by attracting The district is a generally Provision of affordable housing the Cambridgeshire averagexvi. higher skilled jobs to the area. prosperous area where the majority is a challenge, with average house The high number of deaths is related But there is also great potential for of people enjoy a good quality of prices at more than six times the to poor diet, low levels of exercise, increased inward investment and life. However, there are pockets average annual wagexx and the high levels of smoking, and high of higher relative deprivation within pressures of land availability and level of road traffic accidents. The business growth in priority sectors. the market towns – Oxmoor in funding. Managing the district also has the highest level of Future business growth is most Huntingdon, Eynesbury in St Neots opportunities and pressures obesity in the East of Englandxvii likely to be achieved in sectors and parts of Ramsey – and some from future growth is a continuing and high levels of diabetesxviii. relating to Environmental rural areas are affected by sparsity, focus in the area. Data source references can be found at the end of this document 11
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Other challenges facing the county that will require all partner agencies to work together to tackle them include:
Community Safetyxxi In Cambridgeshire alcohol use
amongst young people increases Cambridgeshire – Recent Trend in Total Crime
Domestic violence is the most with age and is more prevalent in
60000
common form of violence in rural girls than boys. For year 8 pupils
areas. Much has been done to (12 to 13 year olds), 26% of males 50000
Number of Crimes
support victims in the county, but and 28% of females reported having
it remains a largely under-reported drunk some alcohol in the week 40000
crime and a crime with the highest before survey. This figure rises to
30000
proportion of repeat victims. In 47% of males and 50% of females
Cambridge and Huntingdonshire for pupils in year 10 (14 to 15 year 20000
it is the top reason for referrals to olds). Fenland and South
Children’s Services, the second Cambridgeshire have noticeably 10000
highest reason in Fenland and higher rates than the county
0
East Cambridgeshire, and third average.
2003/04 2004/05 2005/06 2006/07
in South Cambridgeshire.
Neighbourhood Panels across the Year
Alcohol misuse is also a growing county have identified other areas
problem in the county, which requires of public concern: antisocial
partnership working to address. behaviour and inappropriate speed.
In addition to the health implications, Parking is also a cause for concern
alcohol misuse increases the risk in built up community areas. These
of an individual becoming involved, are all issues where partnership
either as a victim or offender, in a working can make a significant
range of serious offences including contribution to finding solutions.
sexual assault, rape, domestic
abuse, physical assault and robbery.
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Climate change To tackle climate change we need
to move to a low carbon economy,
Tackling climate change is one reduce emissions, and adapt to
of the most difficult challenges known impacts including summer
facing the county. drought and flooding.
The current and expected rate Cambridgeshire is a relatively
of growth poses a challenge but low-lying county susceptible to
can also be an opportunity to both fluvial and (potentially)
build sustainability into new and coastal flooding.
expanded communities.
High levels of motor traffic and
carbon emissions need to be
mitigated with minimum impact
on quality of life in local
communities. We must also
capitalise on an advanced and
dynamic economy with excellent
potential to grow and to lead
in low carbon technology and
businesses.
Dark blue shows area that could be affected by flooding
from a river, if there were no flood defences.
Source: Environment Agency
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Education The achievement of children and
young people cannot be measured
Educational achievement continues solely in terms of educational
to be of very high importance achievement. We recognise the
to the life chances of individual huge impact of health inequalities,
children and young people in social factors and economic
Cambridgeshire. circumstances on the life chances
of children and young people and
There are relative differences in we will work to address these
attainment across the county, most where they exist.
notably in Fenland. In 2007, 47.7%
of pupils in Fenland achieved
5+GCSEs (or equivalent) at grades
A* to C compared to 61.1% for
the whole of Cambridgeshire
and 62% in England.
We must extend educational
opportunity across the county
by promoting rich environments
for learning in schools, colleges,
libraries and homes.
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Migration The increase in diversity has
brought enormous economic and
International migration is now social benefits, but change and
a bigger factor in the growth of the migration can also create some
national population than natural challenges. Many migrant workers
change. The demographic impact are working below their skill level
is greater in some parts of the even though the skills they possess
country – of which Cambridgeshire can be in areas where there are
is one. skills shortages. The well-being and
integration of migrant workers is
Migrant workers range from the affected by their financial situation,
highly educated and skilled, to access to adequate and affordable
those who are highly motivated accommodation and access to
but have no formal education; from English language courses designed
migrants who come as seasonal to meet their needs.
workers, to those recruited by
overseas companies to work in High levels of migration can also
international businesses, to others put immediate pressures on some
who came with their families services. There is a need for all
because there were no employment partners to understand what these
opportunities in their countries changes mean for local public
of origin. services. Coordination needs to
go beyond local authority and
agency boundaries making links
with key agencies in the private
sector such as major employers
and housing providers.
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Diverse needs South Cambridgeshire and East
Cambridgeshire score among the least
The county is a relatively prosperous deprived 20%, Cambridge City scores
place with average earnings in among the least deprived 40%, and
Cambridgeshire above the national Fenland scores among the most
and regional average, although there deprived 40%.
are wide variations across the area.
In the DCLG Index of Multiple Below district level there is considerable
Deprivation (IMD) 2007, variation in deprivation. Three small
Cambridgeshire ranked 135 out of areas in the county (known as Lower
149 shire counties and unitary Layer Super Output Areas, or LSOAs)
authorities, placing it among the least fall within the most deprived 20%
deprived 20% of authorities in the LSOAs in the country. All of these are
country. Prosperity and quality of life in or around Wisbech in north Fenland.
however will not continue as a matter A further ten LSOAs fall among the
of course without growth in the most deprived 25% nationally. Six of
research and hi-tech sectors being these are in Fenland, one is in the
met by affordable housing and Oxmoor area of Huntingdon and three
infrastructure to support its on-going are in Kings Hedges ward in
development. Cambridge.
There are also contrasts in the Inequalities are present in the city and
distribution of wealth across the in rural areas, particularly those that
county with pockets of significant are more remote from cities to the north
deprivation present in both rural and and east of the county. These areas
urban settings. Out of the 354 district tend to experience lower levels of skills
councils and unitary authorities in the and income and greater health
IMD, Huntingdonshire, inequalities than the rest of the rural
or urban economy.
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OUR PRIORITIES:
1 MANAGING GROWTH 2 ECONOMIC PROSPERITY 3 ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY
4 EQUALITY AND INCLUSION 5 SAFER AND STRONGER COMMUNITIES
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1 MANAGING GROWTH
We need to ensure the effective The supply of good quality and KEY POINTS
management and delivery of new affordable housing has an important
communities, the growth of impact on the ability of the local ❚ 73,300 new homes are planned for Cambridgeshire between 2001
existing communities and consider area to attract skilled workers and and 2021.
the impact upon quality of life and secure labour mobility. ❚ Between 2006 and 2021 there is a forecast total population increase
environmental sustainability that of 15% (compared to the England average of 8%).
this will have in Cambridgeshire. New settlement growth also needs ❚ The number of young people (0 to 19) is expected to increase
to be planned in a way that helps by 4% (compared to the England average of a 2% drop).
This requires an understanding maintain low crime levels. In The increase in the number of young people is forecast for
of the long term impact which addition, we need to provide growth areas and market towns with decreases in rural areas.
growth will have on the services we infrastructure that encourages ❚ The number of older people (65+) is expected to increase by
deliver. This includes determining physical activity such as walking 59% (compared to 31% across England) with the following breakdown:
the things we need to do to deliver and cycling and environments that ❚ 64% increase in 65 – 74s
sustainable growth (such as support social networks, which ❚ 53% increase in 75 – 84s
providing affordable housing), have a positive effect on mental ❚ 58% increase in 85+s
and the things we need to do and physical health. ❚ ‘Entry level’ house prices have increased countywide from £68,500
to respond to growth (such as in early 2001 to £132,000 in 2006.
employing more teachers and Increases in road traffic volume
nurses). is also a key issue that will need
to be addressed and carefully
managed.
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PRIORITY OUTCOMES HOW WILL OUTCOMES BE ACHIEVED?
1.1 Provision of affordable 1.1.1 Providing new affordable housing and adaptations to existing housing in established communities
housing in new and
established communities
1.2 Appropriate infrastructure 1.2.1 Ensuring early provision of services for children and young people, including schools and children’s centres
for new and established
communities 1.2.2 Ensuring early provision of affordable leisure and appropriate community facilities and social infrastructure
that is accessible to all
1.2.3 Ensuring easily accessible local and strategic open spaces that are safe, clean and rich in biodiversity
1.2.4 Providing a well maintained and managed highways network
1.2.5 Ensuring the appropriate infrastructure and transport networks are in place and maintained to facilitate
and sustain economic development
1.2.6 Supplying new developments with necessary services
1.2.7 Ensuring planned growth is sustainable with job and housing growth running in tandem
1.3 Well designed and well 1.3.1 Improving community safety through well designed and managed developments
managed developments
1.3.2 Ensuring high sustainability standards are present in the design, mix and construction and occupation
of new developments including energy efficiency and more sustainable waste management
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2 ECONOMIC PROSPERITY
The regional economic strategy We also want to foster a culture KEY POINTS
for the East of England identifies where people aspire to train and
Greater Cambridge as one of the learn throughout life, with clear ❚ The Cambridge sub-region is expected to accommodate at least 75,000
seven ‘engines of growth’ for the progression pathways for vocational jobs over the period 2001-2021.
region – a real economic geography training that improves business ❚ In 2006, 78% of the working age population in Cambridgeshire were
that will drive the future economy performance. Education and training in employment.
and growth for the county. provision must meet the needs ❚ Unemployment claimant rate has fallen across Cambridgeshire since
of employers. April 1999. The unemployment figure for the county is 1.2%
The enhanced role envisaged for (December 2007).
upper tier local authorities in the It is important to achieve an ❚ Claimants of Incapacity Benefit have increased over time with significant
Sub National Review of economic equitable distribution of economic parts of this increase being driven by the rise in mental health problems
development will also enable prosperity and social opportunity (from 26% of claims in 1999 to 38% in 2007).
local authorities to lead alongside and address employability issues, ❚ 98,000 people across the county – nearly one in four adults – have
partners in achieving economic by overcoming barriers to economic no qualifications.
development. participation, increasing economic ❚ There are differences in educational attainment across the county.
opportunities for disadvantaged The number of Year 11 School leavers not in education, employment
A successful economy capable of communities, and promoting to or training (NEET) is high in Cambridge City and Fenland.
adapting to changing circumstances employers the value and benefits
must be built on strong foundations. of a flexible, diverse and healthy
More people across the county are workforce.
able to fully contribute and benefit
from its economic growth. We want
to see our communities thriving in
the City, the market towns and rural
areas within Cambridgeshire.
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PRIORITY OUTCOMES HOW WILL OUTCOMES BE ACHIEVED?
2.1 Sustainable growth of 2.1.1 Promoting and supporting the following sectors specific to Cambridgeshire –
business sectors critical ❚ agriculture and food processing;
to the future economic ❚ creative and cultural industries;
success ❚ environmental goods and services;
❚ high technology and advanced manufacturing;
❚ Information and Communications Technologies;
❚ pharmaceuticals and life sciences; and
❚ heritage, tourism and leisure
2.1.2 Developing the supply chain for the environmental and low carbon technology sector from skills and
training through to support for new and established businesses
2.1.3 Exploiting Cambridge’s image and reputation to support the county’s knowledge based economy
and the commercialisation of research and development
2.1.4 Ensuring the appropriate infrastructure and transport networks are in place and maintained to facilitate
and sustain economic development
2.2 A high level of start up of 2.2.1 Promoting the integration of business start up spaces
new and development of
existing businesses and 2.2.2 Capitalising on the opportunities for Local Authorities presented in the Sub-National Review of Economic
social enterprises Development and Regeneration
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PRIORITY OUTCOMES HOW WILL OUTCOMES BE ACHIEVED?
2.3 Economic well-being of 2.3.1 Ensuring all children and young people have a sure start in life and an equal opportunity to thrive and fulfil
children and young people their potential within their families and communities
2.3.2 Reducing the number of children affected by poverty
2.3.3 Supporting young people in transition from early years to school, to further education, employment
or training
2.3.4 Raising the educational attainment of all children and young people, and narrowing the gap for more
vulnerable groups
2.4 Reduced barriers to 2.4.1 Ensuring the skills base of the local labour force is better matched to the needs of employers
employment and enterprise
for all 2.4.2 Addressing the barriers to employment, skill and enterprise for all minority groups and those with a work
limiting illness including adults with learning disabilities and adults in contact with secondary mental health
services
2.4.3 Growing the social economy, particularly capitalising the skills and experience of older people who are
no longer in paid employment
2.4.4 Ensuring there is a skilled, knowledgeable and competent workforce to deliver the support required for
older people and disabled adults1
2.4.5 Supporting lone parents, economically inactive adults / adults without qualifications
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3 ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY
To deliver sustainable communities To tackle climate change the county KEY POINTS
we need to meet the needs of the will need to move to a low-carbon
present without compromising the economy, and reduce emissions, ❚ Residents, businesses, organisations and visitors in Cambridgeshire
ability of future generations to meet as well as adapting to known produce an estimated equivalent of 6.5 million tonnes of carbon dioxide per
their own needs. impacts including flooding, extreme year (this equates to 11.8 tonnes for every person in the county each year).
weather, heatwaves and summer ❚ Around 92% of these emissions come from powering our homes,
Climate change is a fundamental drought. Cambridgeshire is businesses and vehicles.
challenge to our future. The effects particularly vulnerable to these ❚ The Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Structure Plan provides the
of climate change can already be because many areas are low lying framework for land use and new developments in Cambridgeshire up to
seen and the consequences could and we have some of the lowest 2016. Adopted in 2003 it requires that new developments include ‘energy
be catastrophic for the natural world rainfall areas in the UK. conservation measures and energy efficient siting of buildings’.
and society. ❚ Less than 4% of energy used in the UK in 2005 came from renewable
We must ensure current decisions sources. The government is committed to increasing this and has set
The average global surface are robust in the face of climate a target of 10% of UK electricity to be generated renewably by 2010,
temperature has increased by about change. aiming for 20% by 2020.
0.6% in the last hundred years, and ❚ Households in Cambridgeshire generate over 309 thousand tonnes
there is strong evidence that most of waste a year.
of the warming over the last 50 ❚ Climate change is already happening, with warmer wetter winters, and
years has been caused by man. hotter drier summers. More and more severe, “extreme weather events”
This is mainly because of the such as a storms, torrential rainfall and droughts, are expected. Rising
release of greenhouse gasses (such sea levels could affect the low-lying northern parts of the county.
as carbon dioxide) leading to an
‘enhanced’ greenhouse effect.
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PRIORITY OUTCOMES HOW WILL OUTCOMES BE ACHIEVED?
3.1 Adapting to and mitigating 3.1.1 Reducing carbon emissions
the effects of climate
change 3.1.2 Promoting a low energy future and the use of renewable energies
3.1.3 Reducing the reliance on the use of the car by promoting sustainable forms of transport such as
public transport, cycling and walking
3.1.4 Ensuring a more efficient use of resources and more environmentally aware procurement
3.1.5 Reviewing the likely impacts of climate change on the community, services and new development,
and ensuring that adaptation measures are put in place, including climate proofing new buildings
and infrastructure
3.2 Efficient use of resources 3.2.1 Ensuring a more efficient use of resources and more environmentally aware procurement
3.2.2 Increasing recycling and minimising waste
3.3 Attractive and healthy 3.3.1 Protecting and enhancing the environment in open spaces and the countryside for the benefit
environments of people and wildlife
3.3.2 Ensuring consistent, reliable and reasonable journey times and minimising the impact of congestion
on the travelling public throughout the county
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4 EQUALITY AND INCLUSION
Promoting equality, diversity and was recorded as being from an ethnic KEY POINTS
inclusion is a responsibility shared group other than White (with a further
by all the partner agencies in 5% from)White non-British groups). ❚ According to the Index of Multiple Deprivation 2007, three areas in
Cambridgeshire Together. We want Bangladeshi, Pakistani and Black Cambridgeshire are in the most deprived quintile (20%) nationally.
to create a fair society in which Caribbean groups are disproportionately All are in north Fenland.
everyone has the opportunity to fulfil located in the most deprived areas of ❚ Other areas of concern are parts of Huntingdon, other areas in Fenland
their potential and we will target social Cambridgeshire. Travellers form the and the Kings Hedges, Arbury and Abbey Wards in Cambridge.
and economic disadvantage through largest single ethnic minority group. ❚ 15% of Cambridgeshire residents report a limiting long term illness,
the prioritisation of available resources They often experience poorer outcomes although estimates of disability can be as high as 22%
and joined up service delivery. in terms of health, education and ❚ To continue to deliver the same level of service to our ageing population
housing than the population as a whole. by 2021 we would need:
Poverty and social exclusion have ❚ to support an extra 2,000 to live at home
costly implications for the economy We are also experiencing a rapidly ❚ 500 additional places in residential care
and society in terms of ill health, growing increase of migrant workers ❚ 250 in nursing care
fragmented communities, wasted across the county. Their needs vary ❚ 150 extra care housing units
potential, lost income and pressure but research shows rural migrants are ❚ There are clear health inequalities across the county.
on services. often poorer, and more vulnerable ❚ Nearly a quarter of adults in Cambridgeshire are smokers and half of these
to exploitative living conditions. die prematurely of a smoking related ailment.
We must ensure our strategies and ❚ Teenage pregnancy rates remain high in identified small areas, closely
action plans address issues affecting Our aim is to ensure there is fair and linked with socio-economic deprivation.
both urban and rural areas, in a way equal treatment by all local services, ❚ Travellers form the largest ethnic minority group. As a group they have
that meets the needs of our residents, promoting the involvement and inclusion below average life expectancy. Traveller children have worse health
making services accessible to all. of all people regardless of gender, and lower access to preventative services than the general population.
ethnicity, age, religion and belief, ❚ National Insurance Numbers allocated by residence to non UK citizens
Cambridgeshire is a diverse county. and sexual orientation. is up from 4,180 in 2002/03 to 8,810 in 2005/06.
In 2001, 4% of the county’s population
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PRIORITY OUTCOMES HOW WILL OUTCOMES BE ACHIEVED?
4.1 Equality in health for 4.1.1 Reducing inequalities by improving health outcomes, particularly in relation to disabled people, travellers
all communities and new migrant populations
4.1.2 Improving and providing more integrated services for children with learning difficulties and disabilities
and complex needs
4.1.3 Increasing life expectancy , improving quality of life and reducing the prevalence of smoking for
all parts of the community
4.2 Healthy children and 4.2.1 Improving the emotional health and well being of children and young people
young people
4.2.2 Improving the sexual health of young people and reducing the teenage conception rate
4.2.3 Reducing the incidence of obesity and the number of children and young people with an unhealthy weight
4.2.4 Increasing the number of children and young people accessing play and positive activities
4.3 Appropriate access 4.3.1 Supporting schemes to improve rural and community transport
to services for all
communities 4.3.2 Ensuring the needs of migrant workers and their children are addressed., by focusing on improving
language skills and information, advice and guidance with regard to accessing services and
understanding the roles of various agencies
4.3.3 Improving access to and participation in leisure, recreation, lifelong learning and culture
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PRIORITY OUTCOMES HOW WILL OUTCOMES BE ACHIEVED?
4.4 Older, vulnerable or 4.4.1 Supporting carers through the provision of specific services or advice and information.
disabled people are able
to lead independent lives Supporting family / informal carers to continue with their lives, families, work and contribution
to the community
4.4.2 Providing older people with the care and support that they want as close to home as possible,
and minimising the need for emergency hospital admissions and delayed discharge from hospital
4.4.3 Supporting disabled people to lead independent lives, free from discrimination with care and support
to live in and contribute to their local community
4.4.4 Ensuring that housing related support is available to support vulnerable people to secure and maintain
independent living
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5 SAFER AND STRONGER COMMUNITIES
Improving community safety, Greater resident participation in KEY POINTS
creating safer environments and decision-making and an enhanced
making our communities stronger role for community groups will ❚ After three years of reductions, crime increased in 2006/07
by enabling individuals and wider also help the local area to promote ❚ Domestic violence is the most common form of violence in rural areas
communities take a greater role community cohesion by supporting in Cambridgeshire.
in service planning and delivery the development of shared futures ❚ Between April 07 and mid July 07 there were 310 referrals to Children’s
is important to us. and emphasising what binds Services related to domestic violence in the family.
communities together. ❚ In 2006 the total number of people killed or seriously injured on roads
We want to provide strong local in the county was 423. In 2006 the total number of children (aged less
leadership and quality responsive A new focus will be placed on than 16) killed and seriously injured in the county was 32.
services. Our communities will enabling and supporting the role ❚ According to the 2006 BVPI User Satisfaction survey:
have more of a say and influence of voluntary sector in campaigning ❚ 32% of respondents think vandalism, graffiti and other deliberate
through a range of options to and providing a voice for many damage to property or vehicles was a very big or fairly big problem
engage with service providers such vulnerable groups to ensure their in their local area
as neighbourhood panels, parish views are reflected in our policies, ❚ 22% of respondents think that people being rowdy or drunk in public
planning and parish arrangements, strategies and plans. The role of the places was a very big or fairly big problem in their local area
and neighbourhood management. sector in improving public services ❚ 69% of respondents agree that the local area is a place where people
Our residents will be active needs to be fully recognised by all from different backgrounds get on well together.
participants in the shaping of partners. ❚ 30% of respondents felt they can influence decisions affecting their
their future. local area.
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PRIORITY OUTCOMES HOW WILL OUTCOMES BE ACHIEVED?
5.1 Low level of crime and 5.1.1 Reducing levels of crime, especially serious violent and sexual crimes, domestic violence, terrorism,
reduced fear of crime and anti-social behaviour including inappropriate vehicle use and re-offending
antisocial behaviour
5.1.2 Providing reassurance and building public confidence
5.2 Communities that are safer 5.2.1 Reducing the number of injuries and preventable child deaths
5.2.2 Reducing the number of children and young people experiencing bullying in and out of school
5.2.3 Reducing the number of people killed or seriously injured
5.2.4 Reducing the harm caused by drug, alcohol and substance misuse
5.2.5 Reducing the incidence of family breakdown by supporting families through the provision
of appropriate services
5.3 Cohesive communities that 5.3.1 Promoting community cohesion
make the most of diversity
and demonstrate a high
level of trust
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THE PARTNER ORGANISATIONS
Cambridgeshire Together is the partnership bringing together representatives from the public, private and voluntary sectors.
It directs and oversees progress on delivering this vision and its three year delivery plan – the Local Area Agreement – and has
a key role in providing community leadership and effective, efficient and joined up delivery of services.
The successful delivery of this vision and Cambridgeshire’s Local Area Agreement will require the joint working of many partner
organisations and groups, such as:
❚ Cambridgeshire County Council ❚ Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Association of Local Councils (CPALC)
❚ East Cambridgeshire District Council ❚ Cambridgeshire ACRE (Actions for Communities in Rural England)
❚ Cambridge City Council ❚ Young Lives
❚ South Cambridgeshire District Council ❚ Age Concern
❚ Huntingdonshire District Council ❚ Cambridge Council for Voluntary Services
❚ Fenland District Council ❚ East Cambridgeshire Council for Voluntary Services
❚ Cambridgeshire Primary Care Trust ❚ Fenland Council for Voluntary Services
❚ Cambridgeshire Police Authority ❚ Huntingdonshire Forum of Voluntary Organisations
❚ Cambridgeshire Constabulary ❚ Cambridgeshire Infrastructure Voluntary Sector Consortium
❚ Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Authority ❚ Greater Cambridge Partnership
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DATA SOURCES
Introduction xv Office for National Statistics, life expectancy at birth 2004-2006
i Cambridgeshire County Council Research Group population estimates 1981-2006 xvi Age standardised all cause mortality for people aged under 75, 2004-2006,
ii NCHOD
Office for National Statistics 2004-based population projections (trend-based)
xvii Synthetic estimates of obesity prevalence 2007, Information Centre for Health
iii EERA draft East of England Plan, December 2004
and Social Care
iv Cambridgeshire County Council Research Group 2005-based population forecasts xviii Quality and Outcomes Framework 2006/2007, Information Centre for Health
v Cambridge Sub-Region Strategic Housing Market Assessment, 2007. and Social Care
26% of Cambridge City residents can afford the average price of the lowest xix Median weekly gross income of full-time workers. Office for National Statistics,
priced quartile of homes.
Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings 2007
vi Mapping Poverty in Cambridge City 2006 xx Cambridge Sub-Region Strategic Housing Market Assessment. Ratio of average
vii 2001 Census earnings to average house prices is 6.15.
viii Office for National Statistics, Migration Indicators by Local Authority Areas, 14 Community Safety
2001-2006
Partnership Strategic Assessment for Community Safety, October 2007,
ix 2001 Census Cambridgeshire County Council
x Cambridgeshire County Council Research Group 2005-based population forecasts Child referrals to Social Services Report, August 2007, Research Group,
xi Cambridgeshire County Council
Cambridgeshire County Council Research Group mid-2006 estimate
xii Indices of Deprivation 2007, Communities and Local Government Education
xiii Public Health and Health Inequalities Dataset 2007, ONS conceptions in girls aged Cambridgeshire County Council, Office of Children and Young People’s Services
under 16 and under18 2002-2004 Management Information
xiv 23% of children in Fenland live in a household where an adult claims at least
Diverse Needs
one key benefit. Source: Department of Work and Pensions May 2007 benefit
claimants; Cambridgeshire County Council Research Group mid-2006 Indices of Deprivation 2007, Communities and Local Government
population estimates
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Priorities
1 MANAGING GROWTH 4 EQUALITY AND INCLUSION
❚ EERA draft East of England Plan, December 2004 ❚ Indices of Deprivation 2007, Communities and Local Government
❚ Cambridgeshire County Council Research Group 2005-based population forecasts ❚ 2001 Census
❚ Land Registry property sales Jan-March 2006 and Jan-March 2001 ❚ Population Growth and Capacity Planning for Health and Social Care. 2nd Edition,
January 2006. Anglia Support Partnership and Cambridgeshire County Council
Research Group
2 ECONOMIC PROSPERITY
❚ Synthetic estimates of obesity prevalence 2007, Information Centre for Health
and Social Care
❚ EERA draft East of England Plan, December 2004
❚ Office for National Statistics Annual Population Survey 2006 ❚ Cambridge Sub-Region Traveller Needs Assessment, 2006
❚ Office for National Statistics Claimant Count Unemployment December 2007 ❚ Department for Work and Pensions, National Insurance Number Registrations
❚ Department for Work and Pensions Benefits, May 1999 and May 2007 to non-UK nationals, 2002/3 to 2005/6
❚ 2001 Census ❚ Joint Strategic Needs Assessment: Children & Young People (draft) Cambridgeshire
❚ Cambridgeshire Connexions destinations of Year 11 school leavers in 2006 PCT/ Cambridgeshire County Council
❚ Joint Strategic Needs Assessment: Older People (draft) Cambridgeshire
PCT/Cambridgeshire County Council
3 ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY
❚ Cambridgeshire County Council’s Climate Change Strategy 2005 5 SAFER AND STRONGER COMMUNITIES
❚ Partnership Strategic Assessment for Community Safety, October 2007,
Contacts for further information Cambridgeshire County Council
If you would like a copy of the text in this document in large print, Braille,
❚ Child referrals to Social Services Report, August 2007, Research Group,
audio tape or in another language, please contact Cambridgeshire's County
Cambridgeshire County Council
Council Corporate Development Service:
❚ 2006 Joint Road Casualty Data Report
By phone 01223 699159
By post RES1206, Shire Hall, Castle Hill, Cambridge CB3 0AP ❚ 2006 Road Safety Monitoring Report
By email policy@cambridgeshire.gov.uk
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