| Broaden & widen engagement,
& eliminate barriers to
participation in civic, voluntary
and community life and
decision making |
1. Increase turn out rate at local elections by
10% compared to the position pre-postal
elections |
26.7% (2002) |
5% inc (2008) |
10% inc (2010) |
National |
| 2. Increase percentage of people who feel
service providers are good at involving the
public in decision-making processes |
22% (2005) |
23% (2006) |
25% (2008) |
National |
|
| Develop local democracy at a
neighbourhood level, devolving
powers & resources &
increasing opportunities for
engagement |
3. Increase percentage of citizens who feel
well informed about local affairs* |
39% (2004) |
42% (2006) |
45% (2008) |
National |
| 4. Increase percentage of adults who feel they
can influence decisions affecting their local
area* |
33% (2004) |
35% (2006) |
38% (2008) |
National |
|
| Continue to promote and
support the growth of the
voluntary & community sector,
enabling the sector to make a
vital contribution to future
service delivery |
5. Increase percentage of people who
participate in local voluntary and
community sector organisations |
22% (2004) |
25% (2006) |
30% (2008) |
National |
| 6. Increase percentage of people who have
helped or been helped by others (unpaid &
not a relative) (i) over the past year &
(ii) once a month or more over past year |
Baseline being
assessed 2006 |
Target tbc 2006 |
Target tbc 2006 |
National |
|
| Develop the borough’s identity,
building on its existing
economic, cultural, social and
environmental assets to
strengthen local pride in and
connection with Rotherham |
7. Increasing % of people satisfied with their
area as place to live* |
63% (2004) |
70% (2006) |
75% (2010) |
Local |
| 8. Increase number of people with an active
interest in Rotherham culture, heritage &
arts (no of people on Muse mailing list) |
587 (2005) |
+25% (2008) |
+30% (2010) |
Local |
|
| Support boroug-wide initiatives
that promote strong and
cohesive communities, and
encourage dialogue and
understanding amongst
Rotherham’s citizens |
9. Increase number of people who feel a
strong sense of belonging to their
neigbourhood and to the Borough |
Baseline being
assessed 2005 |
Target tbc 2005 |
Target tbc 2005 |
National |
| 10. Increase the amount of carer services
provided |
Baseline being
assessed 2005 |
Target tbc 2005 |
Target tbc 2005 |
National |
|
| Develop stronger and more
positive relationships between
people from different
backgrounds, breaking down
barriers and building mutual
trust |
11. Increase percentage of people who agree
that people of different ages get on well
together.* |
58% (2004) |
59% (2008) |
61% (2010) |
Local |
| 12. Increase percentage of people who agree
that people of different backgrounds get on
well together in their local neighbourhoods* |
45% (2004) |
47% (2007) |
50% (2010) |
Local |
|
| Celebrate cultural diversity, and
encourage and support
individuals and communities to
share their different cultures
and experiences |
13. Increase the representativeness of users of
cultural services in comparison to the local
population profile |
33 (2005) |
50 (2007) |
Target tbc 2006 |
Local |
| 14. Increase percentage of residents who have
participated in cultural events from a culture
other than their own |
Baseline being
assessed 2005 |
Target tbc 2005 |
Target tbc 2005 |
Local |
|
| Provide opportunities for
people and communities to
celebrate their achievements
and progress, and ensure that
good practice in what works is
shared |
15. Increase year on year the number of
nominations for the annual Excellence in
Community Achievement awards |
35 (2005) |
45 (2007) |
60 (2010) |
Local |
| 16. Increase year on year the number of
nominations for the Better Together for
Rotherham Standard |
Baseline being
assessed 2006 |
Target tbc 2006 |
Target tbc 2006 |
Local |
|
| Improve the external & internal
perceptions of Rotherham &
encourage more people to
become Ambassadors for
Rotherham - be they local
residents, public sector leaders,
successful business people or
celebrities |
17. Increase year on year the number of
Rotherham Ambassadors |
300 (2005) |
450 (2007) |
600 (2010) |
Local |
| 18. Increase year on year the number of
Rotherham Ambassador events staged |
1 (2004) |
4 (2008) |
6 (2010) |
Local |
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