Town Plan
What is a Town Plan?
A Town Plan is a document that sets out the community’s issues, needs and aspirations. It sets out what you need (future) and what you value (present) based on the community’s opinions which will form an action plan to prioritise issues. It is a community project that is supported by the Town Council.
Why?
· Town councillors need to know what the community wants and it shows them what may be missing from the town.
· It shows how many people would use more facilities.
· It enables local people to shape the future of their village and influence local change – local solutions to local problems.
· Town Plans help funding organisations as they evidence need and provide information about who wants their money.
· It gives everyone an opportunity to contribute, not just those who are the most confident, and gives the whole community a louder voice.
· Town Plans help service providers to plan how to deliver services better.
· Reinvigorates local democracy by stimulating interest in local affairs creating a stronger and more cohesive community (= community spirit!)
· Helps communities become more sustainable