Overview of the Deal Becca Heron, Director – Economy & Skills Kathryn Rees, Assistant Director - Transformation
Wigan Population of 323,000 70% green space 136,000 households 85 th most deprived
The story so far… Since we have saved £131m whilst continuing to improve outcomes for the people in the borough
The story so far…
The Deal principles
The Deal for the future A radical plan: • To transform traditional council services and deliver in new ways • To grow the borough • To form new relationships with residents • To maintain and protect service for the future
Wigan 2020 3% increase in local 60% of working age economy per year residents qualified to NVQ level 3+ 5,000 new jobs created 75% of children ready for school, compared to 64% 5,000 new homes delivered 3.8% reduction in the number of people claiming out of work benefits 30% reduction in looked after children
How we deliver - Growth and Reform
How we deliver – Asset Based
How we deliver – Community Investment invested in communities by £10m the end of 2018 Opportunity for the community to take control and make a difference Focus on: • Innovation and bright ideas • Community driven initiatives • Reducing demand on public services • Capacity building • Flexible approach
How we deliver – Community Investment 59 big ideas external funding £3.9m leveraged recurrent £1.26 savings m Social and economic benefit of £5.6m
How we deliver – Be Wigan Be Positive … take pride in all that you do Be Accountable … be responsible for making things better Be Courageous … be open to doing things differently Because how we do things is just as important as what we do
The Deal for Business • Not just about public services • The Deal for Business is a voluntary agreement between the Council and local businesses, which signifies a shared commitment to supporting the economic growth of the borough • We’re asking all businesses that engage with us to sign up to The Deal for Business and embrace our ambitions for a prosperous and competitive Wigan
The Deal for Business Businesses Commitment: • Business Rates are paid on time and in full • High % of the employees are local residents • Recruit apprentices • Local supply chains prioritised • Community support / social values • Demonstrate proof of investment in the borough • Engagement with Council services
Our progress – achievements Increased staff engagement – Satisfaction with the council best council to work for increased by 59% Childrens services rated Happiest place to live in Good by Ofsted Greater Manchester @ Pioneering council for the Reablement service rated as Duke of York’s iDEA – digital outstanding by CQC skills Getting people home from Public Finance Efficiency hospital quickly - best in the award winner north west Deal for your Street – APSE Recycling rates increased innovation award to over 50%
Through The Deal, we aren’t just saving money… … we are changing lives
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