Key Project Area

Goals
(Short = within 1 year (S) Medium = 1-3 years (M) Long = 3+ years (L))

Timescale

Partners

Lead Partner / Individual

Partnership Structure & Delivery

1. Undertake a DMP membership review focussing on non attending committee members (S)
2. Undertake a membership review for the DMP Environment and Communication Sub-Groups (S)
3. Create a policy and guidelines for allocation of DMP funds to other organisations and groups (S)
4. Pursue the possibility of the DMP adopting an incorporated status such as a Limited Company or Community Interest Company Limited by Guarantee, able to hold it’s own finances and apply for funding in it’s own right (S)
5. Develop a communications strategy for both within and outside the Deepings (S)
6. Pursue the possibility of the DMP owning an asset such as a business incubation centre that will generate income for re-investment into their other community projects (M)
7. Develop a website for the DMP to use as a tool for communications with the wider community (S)

1. July 2007
2. July 2007
3. June 2007
4. Ongoing – complete by E.O. 2007 if adopted
5. August 2007
6. April 2010
7. Ongoing but available by August 2007

LCC,
SKDC,
MDTC,
DSJPC,
Voluntary & Community Groups, Residents Association,
Deepings Business Club,
Local Businesses,
Local Media.

1. DMP Chair/TCM
2. DMP Chair/TCM
3. DMP Chair/TCM
4. Incorporation Focus Group/TCM
5. Communications Sub Group
6. DMP
7. Communications Sub Group

Public Realm

1. Pursue installation of ornamental columns housing hanging baskets and Christmas lights throughout the Town Centre (N.B. This project is to be completed in stages allowing for funds to be raised) (M/L)
2. Create a strategy to ensure the Christmas lights and hanging baskets can be sustained year on year (M/L)
3. Complete refurbishment of riverside Welland Gardens to include seating and signage (S)
4. Provide additional signage (directional and information giving) within the Town Centre (M)
5. Create a greater sense of the area as a ‘Market Town’ by supporting a greater number of themed and seasonal markets in the Market Place (M)
6. Support & develop the Town Criers bid (S)
7. Create a strategy to improve the Precincts area, including additional signage to indicate the existence of facilities through the Precincts (L)
8. Create a strategy to increase signage at the gateways to the area (M)
9. Support the development of the Britain in Bloom applications for the area (L)
10. Look in to the possibility of roundabout sponsorship to enhance the gateways to the area (L)
11. Create a strategy to increase the number of litter bins throughout the town as required.

1. Ongoing  – Complete E.O. 2009
2. April 2008
3. September 2007
4. E.O. 2008
5. June 2008
6. Ongoing
7. May 2010
8. March 2008
9. Ongoing
10. April 2010
11. 11. May 2008

SKDC,
MDTC,
DSJPC,
Voluntary & Community Groups, Residents Association, Local Businesses, Heritage Group, Environment Agency

1. Environment Sub Group
2. Environment Sub Group
3. Environment Sub Group
4. Environment Sub Group
5. MDTC/DMP
6. MDTC
7. MDTC
8. Environment Sub Group
9. MDTC
10. 10. DBC
11. 11. DMP

Community Facilities

1. Provide a venue that offers opportunities to exhibit various Arts (such as theatre, music, paint, sculpture and photography) within the area (L)
2. Improve Leisure Centre, through three phases, need & consultation, development & management, and sustainability (L)
3. Further promote access to the river within the Town Centre by creating a riverside walk through the area (S)
4. Improve and expand the CCTV provision within the Town Centre (M)
5. Increase the provision of entertainment facilities and other activities for youth and elderly residents of the area by providing a facility able to offer such activity (L)
6. Create a facility that accommodates in excess of 250 individuals for events (L)
7. Support the development of the Deepings Community Centre (L)

1. September 2010
2. April 2012
3. September 2007
4. December 2007
5. September 2010
6. September 2010
7. September 2010
8. January 2011

SKDC,
MDTC,
DSJPC, Voluntary & Community Groups, Residents Association, DBC,
Local Businesses, Sport England, Sports & Arts Foundation, Big Lottery Fund, Youth Groups & Clubs,
Deepings Arts,
Heritage Group, Waterways Authority, Primary Care Trust

1. DMP
2. LCC
3. DMP
4. DMP
5. DMP
6. DMP
7. DCT

Economic Development

1. Provide an updated business directory in both print and electronic formats – intended to increase business to business and individual to business trading within the local area. (M)
2. Instigate a shop front grant scheme that will develop the appearance of the town to visitors and local people alike, and thereby increase spending and footfall figures in the area. (M)
3. Continue to provide small-scale business excellence training packages, aimed directly at traders and small businesses within the town in response to their identified needs  (S)
4. Create an events based package, developing and delivering events such as a farmers market, continental market and alike, in efforts to market and campaign the area better. (M)
5. Continue to support the activities and objectives of the Deepings Business Club as a local business forum providing a united voice for business. (S)
6. Development of a commercial pack marketing the Deepings for interested businesses, and promoting commercial opportunities within the area. (S)
7. Work with businesses to construct a plan for the Deepings retail offer and possibly modify geographical layout. (L)
8. Market the features and heritage of the market town to inform and attract visitors to the town (M)
9. Analyse the need for a business incubation centre within the area, providing managed office space, support and signposting facilities for small businesses and start-ups in the area (M)
10. Create more employment opportunities through the encouragement of new business starts ups, relocations and expansion across all sectors, e.g. retail, office and light industry (M/L)
11. Look at initiatives for improving security and reducing crime within the retail industry, e.g. a Shopwatch scheme (M)
12. Encourage local loyalty to businesses by researching possibilities such as the ‘Wedge’ card (L)

1. April 2008
2. April 2008
3. Ongoing
4. June 2008
5. Ongoing
6. September 2005
7. April 2010
8. April 2009
9. June 2006
10. 10. Ongoing
11. 11. E.O. 2007
12. 12. May 2011

SKDC,
Welland SSP, Business Link, WEA,
EMDA, Lincolnshire Development,
Deepings Business Club,
Investors,
Local Businesses, Banks, Trade Associations , Property Developers,
LCC,
Lincolnshire Tourism ,  Chamber of Trade & Commerce, Market Traders, Local Shoppers, Internet providers (BT), Local Schools,
Job Centres,
Young Enterprise, Deepings Heritage,
EMMTAS,
WMTG

1. DBC/SKDC
2. DMP
3. DBC
4. DMP
5. DMP
6. SKDC
7. SKDC
8. Communications Sub Group
9. TCM
10. WEA/BL
11. DMP/Lincs Police
12. DBC

Transport

1. Continue to monitor and compare car parking provision and usage within the Town Centre, comparing it to other towns and addressing problems as they arise (S)
2. Investigate ways of improving current public transport (L)
3. Develop project to improve signposting of car parks (M/L)
4. Investigate the possibility of the provision of an enhanced cycle route through the area.
5. Investigate the possibility of coach parking provision in the Town Centre

1. Ongoing
2. June 2011
3. December 2009
4. May 2009
5. May 2010

LCC,
SKDC, Police, Road Safety Organisations, Interest Groups (ramblers & cycling etc.) Local Schools, Environment Agency, Local Transport Providers

1. DMP
2. DMP
3. Environment Group
4. Lincs CC
5. Lincs CC

Other

1. Improve awareness of events and facilities in the locality (S)
2. Develop a marketing strategy for the area attracting more events, markets etc. (M)
3. Promote the Deepings as a destination for day/weekend visitors (M)
4. Develop a project promoting civic pride (M/L)
5. Ensure the continuity of the Welland Benchmarking Project within the Deepings (S)

1. November 2007
2. September 2008
3. April 2009
4. February 2011
5. Ongoing each       Autumn

SKDC,
Welland SSP, Local Businesses,
MDTC, Lincolnshire Tourism, Voluntary & Community Groups, Police, WMTG.

1. DMP
2. Communications Sub Group
3. Communications Sub Group
4. DMP
5. DMP