Agenda item

Report:  Community Engagement Strategy

Presented by: Cllr. Ray Morgon, Leader of the Council

Cabinet:

Approved the attached Community Engagement Strategy 2024 - 27

Report:  Community Engagement Strategy

Presented by: Cllr. Ray Morgon, Leader of the Council

Summary:

The Community Engagement Strategy attached at Appendix A aims to:

·        Build reputation and trust by listening to residents and acting on concerns

·        Demonstrate community leadership

·        Encourage participation and involvement in delivery of community services (community clean ups, mentoring of pupils, parks Friends groups, library groups, etc.)

·       Develop consistent approach to community consultation and engagement, embedding Gunning Principles and encouraging collaboration

·        Strengthen engagement in development and delivery of health and wellbeing services and programmes

·        Provide intelligence to support council-wide policy development

·        Evolve service over time from information and engagement to empower residents

Cabinet:

Approved the attached Community Engagement Strategy 2024 - 27