2. What we do
• Create community owned assets
• Build networks
• Develop community enterprise
3. Street Ambassadors
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Started in Blaengarw
Delivered one days training to local people
Provided information pack
Organised talks with community workers e.g
PCSO, dog warden
• Ongoing support but also self-supporting
4. Across the county
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Network across Bridgend
326 people
Help their neighbours
Address environmental problems/incivilities
Community safety
Tackle other problems
Convey and distribute information
5. How it works
• Work is timebanked
• Up to time credits per month
• Spend on a range of activities on rewards
menu
• Monthly meetings involving local
councillors
• Attend PACT meetings
• High status in the community
6. How it is managed
• Part-time co-ordinator working 16 hours
per week
• Supported by other active citizens
• Partnership with police
• Partnership with elected members and
community councillors
• Meets with Trading Standards
7. Social impacts
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Environment improves
Sense of wellbeing improves
Anti-social behaviour reduces
Community spirit grows
Community governance structure created
Communication improves
Councillors and police have community
support system