Safer & Stronger Communities

Stronger Communities

Introduction

The Stronger Communities part of the Safer and Stronger Communities Block was revised in the 2007 refresh of the LAA. A Stronger Communities conference in June provided an opportunity for 80 people from a wide variety of voluntary sector and statutory sector representatives to explore together the key criteria for successful communities and to begin to map out the activity necessary to support them. The result has been agreement amongst partners on the key outcomes which this block is seeking to achieve.

Governance

The Stronger Communities block of the LAA has suffered from not having a clear governance structure. This is now being rectified and an interim steering group is in place which includes 50% VCS membership. By 30th April 2007 a Stronger Communities Theme group will be established in conjunction with Common Ground which is the Devon Strategic Partnership's social inclusion group. Under the new governance arrangements [link to governance page] for the Devon Strategic Partnership, this block will fall under the Sustainable Devon Group.

LAA Outcomes

The 2007-2008 LAA Outcomes are:

Strengthening the voluntary and community sector
Active and empowered neighbourhoods
Effective and accessible services
Greater choice and influence over local decision making
Fair and just communities
People feel, and are, safe from crime, anti-social behaviour and harassment
Economically strong communities
Sustainable and lasting communities
Improved quality of life in Ilfracombe (Transform Neighbourhood Management Pathfinder)

See the Safer & Stronger Communities Table of Outcomes.

Block Lead Contact Details:

Sue Craythorne
sue.craythorne@devon.gov.uk