How can a Community Plan be useful?
A Community Plan can result in:
- An Action Plan for the community
- A chance to influence the policies, decisions and actions of other bodies on issues such as housing, planning, transport or education.
Key ways in which Community Plans can be used:
- To take action to improve quality of life in the area through practical projects such as running a community transport scheme or setting up a youth club.
- To manage change and address local needs through the planning process such as supporting the protection of community facilities or building affordable housing.
- To bid for funding for local initiatives and to encourage effective partnership work.
- To provide additional detail to support the Local Plan through adoption as a Supplementary Planning Document.
- To help influence and inform plans, policies and services as a range of organisations and service providers.
- To enhance a Parish Council’s community leadership role.
What can go in a Community Plan