Introduction
As a new council we want to take a fresh look at how we support our local economy and our communities. A chance to renew, strengthen and build on sustainable and inclusive growth.
Working with businesses, organisations and residents, we want to deliver on our aspiration to create an economy that works for local people.
We want to use our assets and our resources to stimulate economic growth to create wealth in our communities.
Improving the health and wellbeing of our communities is our central aim and the quality of places is one of the key contributing factors. So, in partnership with local communities, public agencies, and third sector, we are leading the development of a place-based approach to planning for the future of our city and towns.
Our place-based approach is aimed at encouraging better collaboration and community involvement. It is about understanding the issues, opportunities and relationships in a place, so we can work effectively together to improve the quality of life for our communities.
The delivery of our Place Plan programme is now underway, and we are supporting a number of local communities in the development of their own local place plans. These set out proposals for how to make their place better, agree priorities for the future and the identification of projects that will drive economic regeneration and build wealth locally.