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Dawn Phillips Public Health Manager North Tyneside Council Dawn.phillips@northtyneside.uk

Creating Healthy Places. Dawn Phillips Public Health Manager North Tyneside Council Dawn.phillips@northtyneside.gov.uk. 19th century Waggonways network once used to haul coal to ships on the River Tyne. North Tyneside Assets. 1329 metres.

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Dawn Phillips Public Health Manager North Tyneside Council Dawn.phillips@northtyneside.uk

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  1. Creating Healthy Places Dawn Phillips Public Health Manager North Tyneside Council Dawn.phillips@northtyneside.gov.uk

  2. 19th century Waggonways network once used to haul coal to ships on the River Tyne North Tyneside Assets

  3. 1329 metres A Child born in the more deprived areas of North Tyneside on average lives 10 years less than a child born in the least deprived area of the borough

  4. The Obesogenic Environment Its often difficult to make healthy lifestyle choices in the environments that we live in!

  5. Public Health Returns to the Local Authority 2013 Key Drivers An opportunity to change the focus from treating sickness to actively promoting health and wellbeing

  6. The National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) 2012 Demonstrates how the planning system can play an important role in promoting healthy communities, leading to reductions in health inequalities, better access to healthy food, reduced obesity, more physical activity, better mental health and wellbeing, and improved air quality.

  7. North Tyneside Local Plan Establishes a framework for sustainable development in the Borough up to 2032 Sets out the policies and proposals to guide planning decisions Covers wider range of policy matters, including: • The homes and jobs needed in the Borough • Retail, leisure and other commercial development • Infrastructure provision for transport, telecommunications, waste management, flood risk etc • Provision of health facilities, community infrastructure etc • Conservation and enhancement of the natural, built and historic environment

  8. Local Plan: Murton Gap and Killingworth Moor • Approx 3000 homes at Murton / 2000 homes at Killingworth • 17 hectares of employment land on Killingworth • Convenience retail of approx. 1500sqm • Primary schools at both sites • Secondary school at Killingworth • New link roads through both sites • Connected, safe and secure cycle and pedestrian links • Retained, connected and enhanced biodiversity • Well integrated and strategic green spaces for recreation • Potential metro stations at both sites

  9. Murton Gap and Killingworth Moor Concept Plan

  10. Concept Plan Masterplan Planning Application Local Plan/Concept Plans Detailed Masterplan Planning Application

  11. Creating Healthy Places Workshop Objectives:- • Communicate a vision for Killingworth Moor and Murton Gap • Highlight evidence and good practice in planning for health • Identify and explore design features of environments which can contribute to health and wellbeing • Explore opportunities for further partnership working between housing, planning, health, adult social care and others in the future

  12. Murton Gap and Killingworth Moor Workstreams Education Transport Waste Energy ICT/Digital Health

  13. Green Space Local authorities play a vital role in protecting, maintaining and improving local green spaces and can create new areas of green space to improve access for all communities Benefits improved mental health and wellbeing Lower overweight and obesity levels Lower BMI Increased longevity

  14. Murton Gap and Killingworth Moor Workstreams Health & Wellbeing Board Education Transport Waste Energy ICT/Digital Health

  15. Healthy Design Principles / priorities… Social and community service hub, potentially comprising co-located health services, village hall and other potential services Inclusive estate wide design –toilets, benches, pavements, crossings, signage, lighting etc. Pedestrian prioritisation – reduced speed zones, car free zones, parking control, reduced car parking provision etc Green space for multiple use – community gardens, allotments, sensory gardens, play spaces, outdoor sports/leisure space etc Healthy and inclusive housing design – lifetime homes standards, dementia friendly design, technology etc

  16. Public Health and Planning: A developing relationship… Creating Healthy Places W’Shop Healthy Town Bid Health & Wellbeing Board Action Days Oct 2015 Ongoing Nov2015 Nov 2016 Nov 2015 Sep 2016 Feb 2016 A5 Takeaway Policy Research & Meetings Local Plan Inspection TCPA

  17. Next Steps… • Secure healthy design features through relevant departments in the council • Secure remaining design features via negotiation and community levy's with Land owners/Developers Infrastructure only takes you so far… • Public health, education and engagement with the community critical

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