Disclaimer : The following reports are not thoughts of any one individual but are the amalgamation of conversations from the community.

The data on accessibility and inclusivity in the West Pottergate & Russell Street community is limited. Of the 176 conversations that took place, only 9 (5%) mentioned accessibility and inclusivity. The language used to discuss accessibility and inclusivity is often deficit-focused, meaning that people tend to focus on what they don't have or what they can't do, rather than on what they do have or what they can do. The Alive Community Café is doing good work to promote accessibility and inclusivity. They actively include people from all walks of life and make them feel welcome. There are some concerns about the increasing trend of online-only events and services. Some people worry that this will make it difficult for people who don't have access to the internet to participate in the community. It is important to note that the data is limited, as it only reflects the conversations that took place in West Pottergate & Russell Street. It is possible that the situation is different in other parts of the community. The data also does not reflect the experiences of all people with disabilities. It is important to remember that people with disabilities are a diverse group, and their experiences will vary. The data is a starting point for understanding the issues around accessibility and inclusivity in the West Pottergate & Russell Street community.

The community in West Pottergate & Russell Street is strong and vibrant. It is diverse and inclusive, with friendly people, well-rounded amenities, and popular green spaces. Local organizations and activities are thriving, and volunteers are a key part of the community. The community is also recovering from the pandemic. However, there are some areas where the community could improve. Some members of the community believe that some local organizations are not being receptive enough. Some community centers are not being used by locals. There is a lack of volunteers. And there is a lack of communication between the community and the council. There are opportunities for the community to improve in these areas. The community could have cross-overs between the micro communities in the area. The council could improve communication with the community. The community could raise awareness of the need for more volunteers. The community could make more use of community centers. The community could involve the Fat Cat in community events. The community could support existing organizations. The community could conduct further analysis of the data. And the community could get feedback from people outside of the space. By addressing these deficits, the community can continue to thrive and grow.

The data set was completed on 30 June 2022, and therefore cost of living has not been mentioned as much as may have been expected. However, it is expected to become more prevalent in future conversations with the current cost of living crisis and growing inflation rates. Of the conversations that did mention cost of living, there was a focus on general finances, advice, and foodbanks. The data shows that there are a number of community groups that are providing support to people who are struggling with the cost of living. These groups offer a variety of services, such as debt advice, food banks, and financial counseling. The data also shows that there are a number of people who are struggling with the cost of living. These people are often facing financial hardship due to redundancy, unemployment, or other factors. The data suggests that there is a need for more support for people who are struggling with the cost of living. This support could come in the form of increased funding for community groups, more government assistance, or other measures.

Crime and anti-social behavior (ASB) are a major concern for residents of West Pottergate / Russell street. The main issues raised by residents are drug dealing and use, and a lack of safety in the area. There are some positive aspects to the community, such as the police patrols and the church-run organization that helps people with drug problems. However, these positive aspects are overshadowed by the negative ones. There are a number of opportunities to address the problems in the area, such as increasing police patrols, providing more activities in the parks, and raising awareness of drug problems. However, there are also some limitations to these opportunities, such as the fact that the subject of crime and ASB is a negative one, and that some residents may not feel safe enough to leave their homes.

The community is passionate about continued learning and creative learning. There are a number of individual assets in the community that are helping to promote learning, such as residents who are teaching basic Arabic and taking their teams on bushcraft survival courses. However, the educational system is seen by some as not being beneficial to students. There are not enough provisions for English courses in the community, and it is difficult for teachers to find work. Some opportunities and suggestions include increasing the availability of English courses or learning material, changing the educational system to make it more student-focused and to provide more secure jobs for teachers. The data set is relatively small, so the conclusions that are being made need more exploration. It is also recommended to contact new routes to see if there are enough provisions for English learning, and to speak to more teachers and students to gather their opinions of the local community and the educational system itself.

The data shows that there is a strong focus on health and wellbeing in the community. There is a healthy split of mentions between both asset-based language and deficit-based language. There is a large proportion of comments based on awareness of the positives of being involved in physical activity as well as the mentions of availability. Community members wanting a positive impact on people’s own health and self-reliance is also a great asset to have in the community. However, there are some areas where there is room for improvement. There is a glaringly obvious problem, which seems to be people saying they can’t do something or used to do something but can’t anymore because of a physical or mental health issue that they are suffering with. One person Has found getting support with alcohol and smoking problems very difficult and has not found the NHS to be very forthcoming in helping or supporting him with either issue. Increased loneliness and social isolation could be a knock-on effect from covid with less groups running since the several lockdowns, people no longer feeling confident to go out and mix with other people due to mental health or general health and well being worries or even on occasions where they are suffering because of the loss of a close family member/partner.

There is the opportunity to be more inclusive with groups for people that suffer with both physical issues such as mobility and also with mental health issues such as loneliness or anxiety. Making a connection with green spaces seems like a big opportunity for the improvement of this community’s health and wellbeing. There was notably a lot less talk of mental health struggles than there was physical health. With regards to the point made in the Asset-based section about the availability of physical activity groups, it is not clear whether these people are already involved or have been involved in groups and exercising during their lifetime and are the groups welcoming and trying to get people that are not involved or haven’t been involved in physical exercise encouraging such behaviour? Overall, the data shows that there is a strong focus on health and wellbeing in the community. However, there are some areas where there is room for improvement, such as increasing inclusivity and making a connection with green spaces.

The data shows that natural and built environment is a topic that is important to the community in West Pottergate & Russell Street. The majority of asset-based language used in this section was people utilising their own gardens to grow produce or expressing their feelings towards their garden(s). Although not significantly mentioned, community members seem excited in the community garden / allotment space. A lot of the deficit-based language used towards natural areas was linked with ASB. The most mentions of deficit-based language was to do around littering and cleanliness of the area with a general feeling of the standard not being up to scratch. One huge opportunity that stands out from the conversations data within the section is the use of the parks. Community consultations, community litter picks and better communication with the council would be further suggestions for the area.

The community has a strong desire to help young people. There is a lot of interest in youth development and creating a friendly environment for young people to engage in activities. However, there are not a lot of activities for young people to do in the area. This can lead to boredom and troublemaking. There is also a lack of job opportunities for young people, which can further contribute to boredom and troublemaking. There are opportunities to create more activities for young people to do in the area. This could include youth clubs, regular events, and activities in green spaces. The data is limited because it does not include the voices of young people themselves. More engagement is needed with young people to find out what they would like to see in their community.