Meetings for Taskgroups are open for all Residents to attend dates and times are placed on the calendar on the what's on page.
Woodchurch has been chosen as an area to benefit from Neighbourhood Management. The programme has been running from April 2006 and has had an extension until March 2010, with the aims to improve the quality of life of local residents through the improvement of local services.These improvements have happened through building effective partnerships between residents and agencies working in the local area, and maximising the engagement of the community in local decision-making and the evaluation of services.The programme is managed through an Interim Board, chaired by Cllr John George, the membership includes Councillors for Upton and Greasby, Frankby, Irby, local community representatives and service providers. The Interim Board is linked to the Area Forum for Greasby, Frankby, Irby, Upton and Woodchurch. There are five themes as the focus for service improvement. These are liveability (environmental improvements), children and young people's health, educational attainment, alcohol misuse and domestic violence. Anti social behaviour is also identified as a cross cutting theme. Theme groups, involving a range of agencies and local residents, have been established to identify detailed actions to take forward.
Based in the Woodchurch Leisure Centre, Carrbridge Rd. Shelia Henry
Dee Leyland Tel.: 0151 678 7844Residents ForumNeighbourhood Management along with residents have a monthly meeting at the Methodist Centre on Pemberton Road. This is an opportunity for the residents to speak to council officers or invited guests concerning what the council or other agencies are iimplementing in our area. Chaired by local resident Dave Sadler there are also usually two other residents that have been elected onto the Neighbourhood Management Board included on the meeting of local issues.Next scheduled meeting is worth checkign the calendar as dates are liable to change.Woodchurch Partnership MeetingWoodchurch Partnership meets every 3 months, next meeting scheduled for Mon 13th July 6pm at the Pemberton Centre, Pemberton Rd. Membership is open to anyone who wishes to get involved. If you have the type of skills or experience that will contribute to the future development for this estate we would like to meet you.Woodchurch ReachOut ReachOut is a new service delivered to the residents of Woodchurch. It is funded by Wirral Borough Council Neighbourhood Renewal Team.
We aim to bring you FREE confidential Advice & Guidance to your doorstep or in your home at a time that is convenient for you. By doing this we will provide a relaxed approach to dealing with the day-to-day issues you may encounter living in your community.
We will highlight the services available to you and guide you through any problems you may face. We will remain impartial and will point you in the right direction allowing you to make an informed choice for a brighter future.
We will be providing this service to you via door knocking and will be out and about in your local community. When you see us, please feel free to come over and chat - we’re here to help!
Gill and Andrew we will be working in your community to support all residents.
If you feel that you have any issues whilst living in your community or you need support on any of the issues listed, then please contact us for an informal chat.
Office: 0151 678 1630
Mobile: 07804 963 305
Email: reachoutwoodchurch@yahoo.co.uk
Office Address: Woodchurch Methodist Centre, Pemberton Rd, Woodchurch Wirral Partnership Homes is committed to delivering an excellent and continually improving service.
Our performance highlights for 2007/08 include:
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Tenant satisfaction levels in excess of 90%
The Audit Commission
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inspected our services and we were assessed as providing a “One star” “Fair” service with promising prospects for improvement.
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We again secured three green lights from the Housing Corporation for our governance, financial viability and housing management.
Housing repairs will be carried out by Wirral Partnership Homes (Building Services) Ltd. To report a repair call the freephone number 0808 1009596 or email housingrepairs@wphomes.org.uk |
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POPIN helps older people to keep their independence and stay living in their own home.
What can you expect from POPIN?
- A visit from a POPIN advisor to advise you on services including looking at how to make your home safer and more secure, avoiding falls and ensuring that you are claiming appropriate benefits.
- Small assistance aids which are loaned free to those people who need them,
- information about services that help you stay safe in your own home, for example, the Handyperson Service
- Advice on staying healthy
- Referrals to Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service for Home Fire Risk Assessments.
- Information about small items of equipment that will help you with everyday tasks in the home such as - tap turners, helping hands and bottle openers.
- We will also advise you on how to get help with smaller adaptations such as grab rails.
- Looking at new ways of enabling you to continue to do tasks such as shopping, cleaning and laundry.
- Putting you in touch with organisations that put on activities for older people.
- Access to services provided by other organizations and if appropriate, a referral on your behalf to health services or voluntary organisations.
- Information on how to get sheltered accommodation.
- We can advise about grants and loans available to make homes warmer.
You are entitled to an assessment if you are over 65, living in Wirral and need support to remain living in your own home.
Where can I get further information?
For further information, or to make a referral please call
0151 641 8932 or contact CADT on 0151 606 2006, or popin@wirral.gov.uk
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Connexions Service
Greater Merseyside Connexions Service is a free and confidential service offering access to unbiased information, advice, guidance and support to all young people aged 13 to 19 in the Wirral area (up to 25 for young people with special educational needs).
Personal advisers from the Connexions Service can provide information on education, employment and training opportunities. They can also support young people to tackle any barriers that may be preventing them from achieving their full potential.
Personal advisors from the Connexions Service are available in every school in the Wirral area to help young people:
- Review their skills and achievements;
- Talk about their career interests;
- Tackle any barriers to progression; and
- Make the best choices to meet their abilities, needs and ambitions.
Personal advisors are also available at the four Wirral Connexions Centres on the following page and through outreach work in local communities.
The Education Business Partnership for Wirral is delivered through the Connexions Service, based at Bebington Connexions Centre, and co-ordinates work-related activities between schools and local businesses including:
- Work experience
- Professional development activities for teachers; and
- Preparation for work, for example, mock interviews.
For more information on any of our services, please contact us at your local Connexions Centre.
Birkenhead Connexions Centre
Conway Building
Conway Street
Birkenhead
CH41 5BE
Phone: 0151 666 4385
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Family Safety Unit
Wirral's Family Safety Unit is a central point of access for individuals and their children experiencing domestic violence.
Wirral's Family Safety Unit is situated at:
Old Court House,
Manor Road,
Wallasey,
Wirral,
CH44 1BU
Telephone (0151) 606 5440
Email familysafetyunit@wirral.gov.uk
Wirral's Family Safety Unit will provide a central point of access for individuals and their children experiencing domestic violence in the Wirral area.
The principle aims of the FSU are two fold:
- To help victims gain safety from Domestic Violence/Abuse
- To co-ordinate agencies to provide a package of support depending upon need and or risk. Family Safety Unit will either provide or co-ordinate:
- Advice
- Caseworker Support/Domestic Violence Independent Advisor
- Sign posting to specialist counselling services
- Legal Services
- Advice in relation to housing
- Advice with refuge provision
- Co-ordination of target hardening.
- Collection of evidence.range of support services at ne referral point or "One Stop Shop"
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Lifelong Learning Course
Wirral Lifelong and Family Learning Service provides high quality courses for adults in centres across Wirral.
Our aim is to provide introductory courses for adults who have had little or no previous experience in their chosen subject. All our tutors are experienced in teaching and encouraging the complete beginner.
Lifestyle & General Courses
Family Learning
Skills for Life
Computers
If you would like a timetable posted to you, please phone or e-mail your nearest main Local Authority Adult Learning Centre and we will mail or e-mail a timetable to you.
Contact:
Leasowe Early Years & Adult Learning Centre (0151) 630 3486
Young people info and advice
Wirral Youth Service's Advice and Counselling Agency, "Response", offers specialist services for young people. It is their first port of call in times of need or crisis, and everyone is welcomed
"Response"
19 Argyle Street
BIRKENHEAD
CH41 1AD
Phone: 0151-666 4123
e-mail: Response@wirral.gov.uk
Hazardous waste
Streetscene can provide advice on the safe disposal of household and commercial chemicals, and Merseyside Waste Disposal (who are available on 0151 255 1444) can provide advice on how to dispose of other hazardous or unidentifiable waste substances.
It is important that dangerous and poisonous waste is disposed of properly, to prevent any danger to human health or environmental damage. At no times should unknown chemicals or other materials be disposed of down your drains.
Collections
We can arrange for toxic or dangerous household waste to be collected from your home, call us at Streetscene.
Can businesses use this service?
We are able to provide advice only on the disposal of hazardous materials from commercial and industrial premises. In appropriate circumstances, we are able to provide a quotation for the collection of these hazardous materials.
Asbestos
If you want to discard of waste that contains (or you suspect contains) asbestos, we have a specialist asbestos advice service who can provide information on the safest way to dispose of it.
Merseyside Waste Disposal Authority offer a service to dispose of asbestos; please call 0151 255 1444.
Businesses can also contact us for advice on health and safety law and the legal requirement for employers to safely manage asbestos in the workplace.
We are licensed by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and are full members of the Asbestos Division of the Thermal Insulation Contractors Association (TICA). All our team members are fully trained to recommended industry standards.
Emergency removal of dangerous waste
Chemical leakages, fires and incidents involving radioactive materials may require action by the emergency services, the Council and other agencies. These incidents may result in a hazard to public health and/or pollution to the environment.
The source of a chemical or environmental hazard may be:
- a fixed industrial site (e.g. a large chemical works or a nuclear power station)
- a vehicle or container in transit
- an abandoned material on public or private land.
If you are concerned about any of the above you must call the Police or Fire Service immediately.
Animal Welfare Service
Wirral has a comprehensive service to deal with stray dogs, dog fouling and dangerous dogs. The service operates from our Corporation Road kennels in Birkenhead. Call 647 8799
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The Social Partnership - Woodchurch Alcohol Project
Woodchurch Alcohol Project based on the estate for Woodchurch residents.
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Jan Atherton a local resident is the project manager which is a signposting agency dealing with the aftercare of people with an alcohol problem, helping them to remain stable and access training in order to return to the labour market. Residents can refer themselves and can also be referred to appropriate agencies if the resident is still drinking.
The project also gives advice and support to the families who are affected by a loved one’s drinking.
Three outreach surgeries run at the Methodist Church at Pemberton Road on Wednesday 1-3, Holycross Church Thursday 11-1 and the Community Centre Friday 10-2.
The service is based in the Leisure Centre on Carrbridge Road Referral Process Call on: 0151 678 0015
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Woodchurch Youth Inclusion Project
The purpose of this project is to engage the hard to reach youths that are either on ABC’s or ASBO’s (or were heading in that direction).
The Youth Inclusion Project has a Drop In 3 days a week, in the Leisure Centre (Carrbridge Road), that provides advice and guidance as well as activities and training for the youths.
Activities have included fishing, camping, ice skating and trips to Knowsley Safari Park and Chester Zoo.
For more details contact Jamie or Marina on tel: 0151 678 0015
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Taskgroups
Liveability
This task group has a wide range of actions that have been carried out to address the concerns of resident within Wirral’s priority neighbourhoods. Chaired by Steve Eaves from Wirral Partnership Homes and invited guests.
Wirral LSP (Local Strategic Partnerships) recognises the importance of progressing the liveability agenda in order to effectively tackle the issues around crime, antisocial behaviour, housing and the physical environment at a local level. This is therefore seen as a cross cutting theme which needs to be addressed by all the LSP’s Thematic (relating to, or being a theme) Partnerships as set out in Wirral’s Community Strategy.
In addition to the Liveability agenda being addressed by each Thematic Partnership the LSP’s Business Plan identifies that further work will be taken forward to progress effective cross theme working by the Partnerships. This is reflected within the Improvement Plan for Partnership working and will ensure greater joining up of actions across the LSP and this will directly address issues relating to the Liveability agenda.
Health and Worklessness Task Group
From the NM programme objectives, the Health and Worklessness Task Group has a specific focus on:
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Improving self esteem and mental health
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Increasing healthy lifestyles
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Creating positive family learning environments
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Increase the range of learning opportunities for people of all ages
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Improving the skills health and well being of those not in work
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Increasing access to advice and guidance
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Increasing the provisions of development opportunities through volunteering, temporary employment and vocational learning.
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Support the continuation and development of the job club
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Supporting and encouraging enterprise and entrepreneurialism
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