Go East Presentation Norfolk Challenge 20071031

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The Norfolk Challenge Andrew Limb, Deputy Regional Director, Places Partnerships & Performance, GO-East Glen Mason, Director of Social Care Leadership & Performance, Department of Health

The National Agenda in the Region: 

The National Agenda in the Region

Sustainable Growth & Prosperity: 

Sustainable Growth & Prosperity Raise the productivity of the UK economy Promote world class science and innovation in the UK Deliver reliable and efficient transport networks that support economic growth Deliver the conditions for business success in the UK Improve the economic performance of all English regions and reduce the gap in economic growth rates between regions Maximise employment opportunity for all Increase long term housing supply and affordability Lead global effort to avoid dangerous climate change Secure a healthy natural environment for today and the future

Children, Young People and Skills: 

Children, Young People and Skills Improve the skills of the population, on the way to ensuring a world-class skills base for 2020 Halve the number of children in poverty by 2010-11, on the way to eradicating child poverty by 2020 Raise educational achievement of all children and young people Narrow the gap in educational achievement between children from low income and disadvantaged backgrounds and their peers Improve the health and wellbeing of young children and young people Improve children and young people’s safety Increase the number of children and young people on the path to success

Healthier Communities and Older People: 

Healthier Communities and Older People Address the disadvantage that individuals experience because of their gender, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief Increase the proportion of socially excluded adults in settled accommodation and employment, education or training Promote better health and wellbeing for all Tackle poverty and promote greater independence and wellbeing in later life Ensure better care for all

Stronger & Safer Communities & Better Quality of Life: 

Stronger & Safer Communities & Better Quality of Life Ensure controlled, fair migration that protects the public and contributes to economic growth Build more cohesive, empowered and active communities Deliver a successful Olympic Games and Paralympic Games with a sustainable legacy and get more children and young people taking part in high quality PE and sport Make Communities safer Deliver a more effective, transparent and responsive Criminal Justice System for victims and the public Reduce the harm caused by alcohol and drugs

Key challenges for Norfolk’s LAA: 

Key challenges for Norfolk’s LAA Norfolk a diverse county – some significant inequalities and challenges from increasing diversity Would expect the LAA to focus on locality and inequalities LAA should be ambitious and improve quality of life Needs to maximise opportunities offered by central Govt: New performance framework Funding flexibilities Impact of Local Government Restructuring a risk to delivery

How can the LAA ‘close the gap’ within Norfolk?: 

How can the LAA ‘close the gap’ within Norfolk? Significant pockets of deprivation within the county Marked deprivation in parts of Norwich, Great Yarmouth, Kings Lynn But pockets of deprivation in many rural parts of the county Many of the key challenges concentrated in most deprived areas

Index of Multiple Deprivation 2004: 

Index of Multiple Deprivation 2004

How can the LAA help you reduce health inequalities? : 

How can the LAA help you reduce health inequalities? Marked health inequalities Challenges in reducing differences in life expectancy between those living in the most and least deprived wards Other health challenges reducing smoking obesity reversing teenage conception trends

How can the LAA help to create more inclusive communities?: 

How can the LAA help to create more inclusive communities? Access to services and opportunities Challenging demographics - older people Inward migration – opportunities and challenges Community cohesion Alcohol – crime and health impacts Fear of crime

How can you increase skills levels across the county?: 

How can you increase skills levels across the county?

How can the LAA help to increase skills levels across the county?: 

How can the LAA help to increase skills levels across the county? Skills is a major priority Pockets of underperformance across the county Great Yarmouth & parts of Norwich key hot-spots for skills Particular challenge in maximising skills of migrant workers Attainment in many schools also remains a challenge NEET

How can the LAA help you manage the key environmental & delivery challenges?: 

How can the LAA help you manage the key environmental & delivery challenges? Climate change mitigation a regional priority Norfolk’s aim to be a sustainable growth ‘exemplar’ reducing greenhouse gas emissions Ensure growth is delivered & fully sustainable Efficient management of water

How can the LAA help to drive the county’s economy to enable growth & address deprivation?: 

How can the LAA help to drive the county’s economy to enable growth & address deprivation? Challenging growth targets Need the economy to grow and deliver: Greater productivity More enterprise Economic development critical in raising income levels Underpins Sustainable Communities Strategy

Summary: 

Summary Needs to build on success A number of key priorities, but how can the LAA make the critical difference? New performance framework: Funding flexibilities CAA with focus on outcomes and partnership Duty to co-operate We share your ambition and want to work with you in developing an ‘excellent’ LAA