The Herefordshire Plan, a 10-year blueprint which maps out the vision of the county over the next 10 years, is under review.
The Plan, which was conceived in 1998 when Herefordshire Council came into being, is a statement of key priorities for the authority and local communities to work towards in partnership.
However, things change over time and the Plan is being reviewed to ensure it is still current and relevant.
As a result, extensive consultation with a wide variety of groups has already taken place to ensure the Plan reflects the rich and diverse mix of communities within Herefordshire.
During April farmers, faith groups, Parish Council networks, young people, market town groups and people with disabilities were involved in reshaping the Plan.
In a bid to throw the process open to as many people as possible, a special consultation event is planned for Monday, June 13.
The “Hereford Conversation” will take place at the Three Counties Hotel, Belmont Street, Hereford, between 9.30am - 12.30pm and 2pm – 5pm.
Local people are being invited to come along and consult with organisations which provide services in the county to decide future priorities for local communities.
Participation is by registration only. To register contact (01432) 383032. The day will consist of a number of workshops, covering issues such as:
· The economy
· Health and well being
· Learning
· Community Safety and Drugs
· Environment, transport and housing
· Communities
“The Herefordshire Plan forms the basis of a great deal of activity and development work within the county,” said Neil Pringle, Chairman of The Herefordshire Partnership.
“It clearly states targets and ambitions which many organisations – including Herefordshire Council, Primary Care Trust, West Mercia Constabulary, the Chamber of Commerce and Business Link Herefordshire and Worcester, the Learning and Skills Council, voluntary and community organisations – are working towards and is a key document,” added Mr Pringle.
THE HEREFORDSHIRE PLAN IS BEING REVIEWED
and as part of the consultation process, you are invited to take part in a major consultation event.
THE HEREFORDSHIRE CONVERSATION
13TH JUNE 2005
THREE COUNTIES HOTEL, HEREFORD
We are inviting LOCAL PEOPLE and SERVICE PROVIDERS (Herefordshire Council, Primary Care Trust, West Mercia Constabulary, Chamber of Commerce and Business Link Herefordshire and Worcestershire, Learning and Skills Council, Voluntary and Community Organisations…) to have a CONVERSATION about FUTURE PRIORITIES FOR HEREFORDSHIRE.
Discussions will be in 6 WORKSHOPS:
· ECONOMY (e.g. earnings, businesses, job opportunities…)
· HEALTH AND WELL BEING (e.g. access to health services, health for young and older people…)
· LEARNING AND LEISURE (e.g. improve vocational training, activities for young people…)
· COMMUNITY SAFETY AND DRUGS (e.g. antisocial behaviour, alcohol related crime…)
· ENVIRONMENT, TRANSPORT AND HOUSING (e.g. affordable housing, recycling, road congestion…)
· COMMUNITIES (e.g. involvement in the community, demographic and cultural mix)
There will be a morning and afternoon session. You can take part in one workshop per session.
IF YOU WANT TO TAKE PART, YOU NEED TO REGISTER BEFOREHAND, AS PLACES ARE LIMITED. FURTHER CONSULTATION WILL TAKE PLACE ONLINE AND IN LOCAL NEWSPAPERS DURING JULY.