Cumberland Council recognises that a strong relationship with our stakeholders is key to achieving our priorities and building long-term success into our communities. Since LGR, and the resulting changes to council structure, it has been necessary to re-build existing relationships with many key stakeholders. Pre-LGR, each council had its own relationship with stakeholders, often with different contacts. These relationships must now be streamlined to remain functional.
LGR has also resulted in the need for the housing team to create new, innovative relationships to ensure that the council meets its wider remit. For example, we now collaborate with local NHS Integrated Care Boards to ensure services meet the needs of residents.
The results of the GNHS indicate a need for building relationships with rural housing enablers, and small and medium enterprise builders. The Stock Condition Study shows a need to develop relationships with sustainable warmth providers.