1. City Centre Neighbourhood Partnership Local Community Plan 2014-2017

2. Neighbourhood Partnerships have a vital role in ensuring local communities continue to increase their influence. WE NEED TO: increase accountability and demonstrate the real value that Neighbourhood Partnerships are adding to local communities across Edinburgh.

3. Context Renewing priorities What do we know already? Owned by partners/stakeholders/communities Actioned by sub groups (currently Business/ Environment/Safer Communities)

4. Timescale 2014 Jan- March NP Public Meeting Forum Meetings Initial Consultation - Survey Monkey April Results from Survey Monkey NP Board Meeting May- Aug Community engagement activities Focus groups and events Partnership action planning – WHO/HOW/WHEN Sept- Nov Draft Local Community Plan Finalise and launch Local Community Plan 2014-2017

5. Focusing on where partnership working can make a difference.