Big Society

Role of Parish & Town Councils

10 June 2011

Parish Council Role

Community Planning– Priorities– Catalyst– Involvement / driver

Community consultation and engagement Community ownership Community delivery Community trust

Eden Valley Vanguard Projects

Neighbourhood Planning Renewable Energy – AD / Hydro / PV/ Wind Affordable Housing Broadband Delivery Footpath & Cycleway Development Neighbourhood Planning Community Ownership of Facilities. Delivery of Services

Why Local Delivery ?

Knowledge of local issues Communication Local ownership & participation Tailored services Flexibility of approach Delivery savings Value for money

Barriers

Legislation Departmental silos and inflexibility Community confidence and inspiration County / District engagement Prohibitive contracts Over prescriptive processes Flexible support network

Upper Eden

Lyvennet

£50,000

£100,000

£150,000

£250,000

£200,000

£290,000

Purchase

It's ours

Contacts

Upper Eden Community Plan – Libby Batemanprojectofficer@uecp.org.ukwww.uecp.org.uk07759665233

Lyvennet - David GrahamChair – Lyvennet Community Trust + Publct@crosbyraven.freeserve.co.ukwww.lyvennetcommunitytrust.org07825 148 853