A new strategy to strengthen communities across the city is being put forward for approval.
Worcester City Council’s communities committee will consider adopting the draft Strength in Community Strategy at a meeting on Wednesday, June 24.
The strategy has been developed in consultation with residents, local Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs), councillors and council staff.
It aims to make Worcester a place where people feel they belong, are respected and can thrive in a safe, inclusive and connected city.
Councillor Katie Collier, vice chair of the communities committee, said: “The city council has a key role to play in community engagement in our city, working alongside residents, community groups, parish councils, voluntary sector organisations, and local businesses.
“Through this new draft Strength in Community Strategy we want all Worcester’s communities to feel empowered to shape local decisions, lead their own projects, and take pride in a shared future.
“We want our residents to be heard, be connected, be safe, be well, and be inspired.
“I hope the committee will support this important new strategy.”
The document sets out three core aims: to build pride, belonging and shared identity – helping people to feel proud of Worcester by celebrating its people, places and everyday life through valuing everyone who lives, works or studies in the city;
To help communities take the lead – giving people and local groups real chances to take part, share ideas and help shape what happens in their communities;
And to put communities at the heart of service design – listening to what people need and want, to make sure their voices help guide the Council’s decisions and the services it provides.
The strategy also highlights how the work of the city council’s community engagement team can support and strengthen communities in the city, enhancing Worcester’s rich social and cultural programme.
This ranges from helping people to engage with democratic processes like voting to supporting new and existing community groups to develop resources and deliver activities.
The council’s community engagement team can be contacted at community@worcester.gov.uk.
