West Dunbartonshire Council is launching a new approach to community engagement to give local people the chance to have their say regarding their local area.
Led by the Community Planning Partnership, the neighbourhood
listening events will give residents the opportunity to describe
what matters most to them on a range of issues including
employment; health and wellbeing, care of our elderly and the
environment.
People will also be asked for their views on what's already
happening in their local area and what more they would like to be
involved in.
Convener of Corporate Services, Councillor Kath Ryall said: "We
know we have many residents who are very active in their
communities and have a wealth of knowledge and experience. We would
like these people to share their ideas so we can build on them and
improve our communities. These listening events will be a chance to
enable communities to tell us what matters most to them. By working
together we hope to transform areas and kick-start the regeneration
in our neighbourhoods. Firstly, we need people to come along to the
meetings and share their passion and ideas and together we can
discuss the issues that are a priority in our area."
Councillor Thomas Rainey, Depute Convener of Corporate Services
said: "It is in everyone's interest to come along to the meetings
and share their views on how to improve West Dunbartonshire. The
council is fully committed to the regeneration of our communities
and we can only succeed with your help. The meetings will be an
informal discussion, where everyone can speak openly about what
they would like to improve in their area and how the council can
help to achieve it."
Full details of community engagement events are available
here.