Whitchurch Town and Parish Plan

Area of Development: Civic Leadership

Issue 18: Civic Leadership

Objective

Actions

Success criteria and timescale

Progress

Date

18.

To create a dynamic and vibrant community led by a quality Council with a clear vision for the future of Whitchurch.

18.1

By using the Town and Parish Plan and other consultations develop a clear vision for the future of Whitchurch.

The whole community is aware of the Town Council vision for Whitchurch. [M]

a] Further community consultation and reference to other relevant sources has taken place to inform the vision. [S,M,L]

b] The Council has developed a series of position statements on all aspects related to the development of Whitchurch. [S,M]

18.2

Set up a fund raising strategy group to ensure the Vision and Town Plan for Whitchurch can be successfully delivered.

c] A fund raising strategy has identified and accessed resources in order to successfully deliver the Vision and the Whitchurch Town and Parish Plan. [S*, M, L]

18.3

Creatively explore and develop processes which allow two way consultations between the Town Council, Shropshire Council and the people of Whitchurch.

The people of Whitchurch feel fully consulted by the Town and Shropshire Councils. [S, M, L]

Whitchurch Town and Shropshire Council use a wide variety of methods to consult and listen to the views of the people of Whitchurch. [S, M, L]

Mayor exploring ways to consult and relate to community. Meeting held on implementation of Action Plan July 2011

Aug 2011

18.4

Explore alternative ways of organising Town Council meetings to encourage greater public attendance and participation.

There is increased public attendance and participation in the Town Council meetings. [S, M, L]

18.5

Ensure that the Town Council always responds to consultations about issues affecting Whitchurch.

The Town Council always responds to consultations about issues affecting Whitchurch. [S, M, L]

A mechanism is in place to ensure that there is always a response to consultations. [S]

18.6

Improve the lines of communication to the public about the work of the Town Council and Shropshire Council through such means as the press, newsletters, website, and information boards in supermarkets.

The people of Whitchurch feel well informed about the work of the Town and Shropshire Councils. [S, M, L]

The Town and Shropshire Council use a wide variety of methods to accurately inform the public about their work. [S, M, L]

18.7

Improve and continuously update the Town Council website and link it to a website for Whitchurch Shropshire. See 13.1

The Town Council website provides high quality regularly updated information. [S*]

Work started on improving Town Council website

Aug 2011

18.8

Ensure that the Whitchurch and Prees Area Local Joint Committee is continued, fully supported and funded.

Whitchurch and Prees Area Local Joint Committee meetings are taking place regularly. [S, M, L]