Deckham & Highfield Neighbourhood Management Initiative

The Neighbourhood Management Initiative, led by Home Group, has been set up to work with local residents, the Police, Gateshead Council and other organisations to improve the neighbourhood and life experiences of local people. Deckham and Highfield are one of Home Group’s largest estates in the North East and also one of the oldest.  Home Group is committed and passionate about working with local people to improve their neighbourhood and will forge relationships with local partner organisations to do this over the life time of the project.   Delivery of a NMI within Deckham and Highfield will be over 3-4 years and cover: Main objectives: Create a positive sense of place. Introduce a “greener” look and feel to the estate Tackle ASB within the estate Strengthen resident, including youth engagement within the NMI area Engage positively with customers to raise their aspirations for themselves and for the NMI area. Work with partners to provide opportunities linked to training and employment To work with a number of providers to maximise customers income potential   Expected outcomes: Customers feel proud to be identified with Deckham & Highfield Customers have a more aesthetically pleasing Neighbourhood, with green spaces to play and relax in. The fear of crime is reduced. Young people are actively involved in local activities and the barriers between young and old is reduced. Customers are taking responsibility within the NMI area to continually allow the neighbourhood to thrive. Customers have a high skill set and can access better quality job opportunities. Customers receive better value services and are financially more comfortable.   How we will achieve this:   Weekly housing surgeries for Home Group tenants on a Tuesday 5-6pm at 144 Split Crow Road Monthly Joint Estate walkabouts with Home Group, the Police, Local Ward Councillor, Gateshead Council Plan and deliver local events and activities at Deckham Community Centre and The Elgin Centre Promote training and educational opportunities Work with young people and provide opportunities for their involvement