 
Planning for Real in Whitmore Reans
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Name of person who posted the project:Edward Andersson
Location of project:United Kingdom
Date when the project started:2003
Date when the project ended/project ongoing:2003
Background to project:Whitmore Reans in Partnership (WRiP) is a community network set up to promote and support community organisations in Wolverhampton.In the summer of 2003, with training and support from the Neighbourhood Initiatives Foundation, WRiP carried out a large-scale consultation exercise using Planning for Real Purpose of project:The aim of the consultation was to get a clear indication of local needs and priorities. The information that came out of this process was later used in the development of the Local Action Plan for the area. Thanks to a tremendous preparation effort on the part of volunteers and officers the Planning for Real event was a huge success.Project activities:Local participants placed over 1500 suggestions on the 3D model, not including the over 2000 ideas or issues identified by local school children as part of the event. Many agencies carried out further consultation as a result.Local people who attended the consultation were then invited to take part in prioritising the information gathered at the consultation event. Attendance was again good and there was a clear sense of ownership by the community of what needed to be done. Project results:As a result of the way it was created the Whitmore Reans Local Action Plan is a precise and detailed tool, focusing on real issues, priorities and actions. The plan lists actions that will be undertaken, the agency or service provider involved and time scales. The participation of local people has ensured that the information is transparent and focused on their priorities.The Planning for Real process in Whitmore Reans has been recognised nationally as a good example of community engagement. Contact details:The Neighbourhood Initiatives FoundationThe Poplars, Lightmoor, Telford, TF4 3QN Telephone: 0870 7700339 Fax: 01952 591771 Web: www.nif.co.uk |
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