A New Sustainable Community Strategy for Gloucester Cllr Paul James Chair of the Gloucester Partnership

Changing Times…… Major regeneration programme Bringing new social and economic opportunities

Changing Context New emphasis on sustainable communities New local area agreement and sustainable community strategy for Gloucestershire New partnership arrangements at county level Need to align Strategy with Local Development Framework and Housing Strategy

New Strategy

Vision In 2018 we want Gloucester City to be a fair, just and thriving community where no one is disadvantaged, and where: –A vibrant urban economy supports a diverse society –Everyone is able to reach their full potential and feel part of their community and the City –The environment is healthy and safe for all

Aims 1.A place where the future matters 2.A place where all communities matter and people want to live 3.A place where all people matter and we ‘narrow the gap’ in health, poverty and social exclusion 4.A place that thrives

Delivery of the Strategy Sixteen outcomes with outcome measures Shared between Priority Action Groups All linked to county wide partnerships

Equalities and Community Cohesion New proofing and reference group being developed To proof partnership work for equalities and community cohesion issues Members: voluntary and community sector groups

Purpose of Workshops Developing three year action plans ( ) Identifying partnership actions with lead partners, resources and timescales Action plans published in March 2008

“Only by working together will we be able to make Gloucester an even better place in which to live, work and play”.

Delivering the New Sustainable Community Strategy for Gloucester Gloucester Partnership Conference 31 st January 2008