COUNCILLORS in Worcester are to be asked to back a new strategy that aims to strengthen the city’s communities.
Worcester City Council’s Communities Committee will meet on Wednesday June 24 to consider adopting the new strategy, which has been developed through consultation with residents, local Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs), councillors and council staff.
The aim at the heart of the new draft strategy is for the Council to work with Worcester’s communities to help residents feel they belong, are respected and can thrive in a safe, inclusive and connected city.
Coun Katie Collier, vice chair of the communities committee said: “The City Council has a key role to play in community engagement in our city, working alongside residents, community groups, parish councils, voluntary sector organisations, and local businesses.
“Through this new draft Strength in Community Strategy we want all Worcester’s communities to feel empowered to shape local decisions, lead their own projects, and take pride in a shared future.
“We want our residents to be heard, be connected, be safe, be well and be inspired.
“I hope the committee will support this important new strategy.”
The three main aims set out in the draft Strength in Community Strategy are to build pride, help communities take the lead and keep communities at the heart of service design.
The new draft strategy sets out how the work of the City Council’s community engagement team can support and strengthen communities in the city, enhancing Worcester’s rich social and cultural programme.
This ranges from helping people to engage with democratic processes like voting to supporting new and existing community groups to develop resources and deliver activities.
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