Neighbourhoods and communities aren’t defined by lines on maps. They are formed of groups of people who have meaningful relationships, common interests, and a shared sense of place, identity, or purpose.
That said, a defined project boundary is needed to help the Board to concentrate their efforts and maximise outcomes. It will also help them to monitor and evaluate the success of interventions and identify trends in data.
In some circumstances a Board may determine that interventions may extend beyond the project boundary, so long as it benefits and reflects the preferences of the resident population.
As a guide, the key considerations are whether interventions:
- remain within the spirit of the programme
- have the agreement of the Board and a clear rationale
- benefit the residents of the neighbourhood within the agreed boundary
- involve a key community asset used by residents of the original neighbourhood
Help the Neighbourhood Board decide the boundary
The project boundary will be determined by the Neighbourhood Board but must be informed by the community. It also must contain the default area.
The local community know the neighbourhood the best. As members of the community, you can help the Board see the neighbourhood through your eyes by co-designing a tour of the area during our upcoming engagement events or designing your own tour online.
Links
Co-design a tour with members of the community (in person) – coming soon
Design your own tour (online) – coming soon
The default area – Explore the detail
The default area has been provided by central government. It is derived from a statistical geography called a Middle Super Output Area (MSOA). MSOAs and other output areas are set by the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
MSOAs were the geographies used to inform the selection methodology for phase 2 Pride in Place scheme. Twerton and Whiteway is part of phase 2.
By co-coincidence, the default area matches the previous Twerton ward boundary. Ward boundaries are set by Local Government Boundary Commission for England (LGBCE). In other Pride in Place areas default boundaries straddle two or more Wards.
Using the map below you can explore the different boundaries. Once the final project boundary has been agreed by the Neighbourhood Board we will add it to the map.
You can find out more information about the Project Boundary on the FAQs page.
You can find out more about the selection methodology for phase 2 on the central government website by following this link.