Biscot Ward

Biscot - The story so far....

'Your Say, Your Way' in Biscot began in April 2011. We were a part of the Denbigh High school fun day on Saturday 2 July 2011 and the CYCD youth charity event on Wednesday 27 July 2011. During these events, we were gathering information from the local residents about what they thought of the area and what they want to see changed, improved or to kept the same. To see the information gathered, please see the Mapping Priorities attachment.

We also gathered 150 face to face surveys around the Biscot Ward. The surveys were completed by Police Community Support Officers and Community Development Officers.

The information gathered from the surveys and mapping priorities all played a part in giving us a picture of the ward and what local people want to see happening.

Community Planning Decision Days

We held a Community Planning Decision Day in October 2011 at Bury Park Community and Resource Centre. The event saw residents come together and meet with Council workers and partner agencies to discuss their issues and possible solutions. The event ended with voting on the priorities people wanted to see taken forward by the Council and its partners at the Luton Forum - including the police, primary care trust, fire and rescue service, the Luton Assembly, other public service providers and the business community.

The top 3 priorities identified for Biscot were:

1. Comprehensive action plan for managing traffic in the area
2. Better health promotion/ early identification (all groups)
3. More localised services to manage conditions e.g. diabetes, sickle cell, blood pressure etc

Next steps

The opportunity for the community, local groups and the voluntary sector to apply for funding is now open and the application and supporting documents are attached below. Please contact us if you would like an application in Microsoft Word format.

The closing date for Biscot projects is Friday 27 January 2012.

The Community Funding Decision Day Event will take place on Saturday 10 March 2012 at the Bury Park Community and Resource Centre from 10.00am - 1.00pm. Arrivals are welcome from 9.45am and refreshments are provided (please see advertising below).  To book a place at this event, contact Heather James on 01582 548780 or email YourSayYourWay@luton.gov.uk

Want to get involved?

If you would like to be involved with 'Your Say, Your Way' or for further information on the programme, please contact us on the contact details below.