We want everyone to be able to take part in making the places where they live, work and play better. We want to know people in our communities well, understand and appreciate what we and others can offer, and for people to be able to get help when we need it. People should feel valued, respected, involved and listened to.
Champion a place-based approach in all the council's business and ensure our policies reflect one size does not fit all.
Councillor Cathy Scott
Re-shape the relationship between the council and citizens so that people feel more engaged and so that the council takes better community wealth building opportunities.
Councillor Cathy Scott
Oversee the delivery of place standard engagement and the establishment of ward partnerships in Kirklees.
Councillor Cathy Scott
Tenant voice: ensure robust governance arrangements via the Housing Advisory Board, including a clear and effective role for all tenant panel members.
Councillor Cathy Scott
Reflect the changed relationship between the council and citizens in the new Access to Services strategy.
Councillor Paul Davies
This shared goal was created by people from local places across Kirklees, through a series of workshops and online activities. All of us - individuals of all ages, families, neighbourhoods, businesses, community groups, local organisations and Kirklees Council - can share in it and take responsibility for achieving it.
We know that there will always be more work to be done to make this goal truly shared by everyone. We know that not everyone has the same opportunities to get involved, and that there are real barriers to taking part. We recognise that different communities have different needs and perspectives that won't always match up with others. Together with local people, we will keep reflecting, reviewing and improving the way we measure our progress, to reflect the diverse people who live here.
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