Information Classification: CONFIDENTIAL Local Government in Cornwall What does the future hold?
Information Classification: CONFIDENTIAL We are in this together! Photo
Information Classification: CONFIDENTIAL Commission on the Future of Localism “We must change practices, culture and behaviour within local government”
Information Classification: CONFIDENTIAL Power Partnership New research on localism 4
Information Classification: CONFIDENTIAL Localism within Cornwall is Local advanced Councils are key institutions Partnerships are key to of localism maximising resources and mobilising capacity at a local level Localism and Cornwall’s devolution Voluntary Sector are is a key partner in the localism championed landscape in Cornwall
Information Classification: CONFIDENTIAL Localism Summit Wadebridge • 103 delegates • 55 Parishes represented
Information Classification: CONFIDENTIAL Localism Summit Quotes “ just writing to thank you for holding the Localism Summit. It was a great day and the presentations were excellent. It was informative and provided a platform for collaboration, sharing of ideas and networking with other parishes/town councils. It is important that the Community network panels are used to further this experience. We look forward to the next event” Cllr Darren Willcocks MRICS Vice Chairman St Gluvias Parish Council
Information Classification: CONFIDENTIAL “Outstanding “ “Clear we are on the same side “ “Made a lot of links “ Saltash Town Clerk
Information Classification: CONFIDENTIAL Localism Summit questions Given the findings of LOCALITY’s research, how can parishes and Cornwall Council work together to maximise their ability to provide services to our residents. Please consider: 1. How can the findings of the LOCALITY research be used to enhance the community leadership role of your council? 2. How much capacity is there within your councils to unlock the expertise and enthusiasm of your communities? 3. What would you require from Cornwall Council, CALC or the Voluntary sector to realise the ambitions of your councils?
Information Classification: CONFIDENTIAL Workshop 1 feedback Share skills Build expertise of the Parish sector Specific training for clerks and parishes Keep and strengthen Community Network Panel working Capacity of councils is a major issue Joint networking forum with VCSE
Information Classification: CONFIDENTIAL Workshop 2 How do we respond to Climate Change? How do parish councils and Cornwall Council respond to the requests of our communities to provide them with the appropriate leadership, support, information and governance to address local climate change action? 1. What are your communities asking you to support? 2. How can parishes take a lead to put in place their own action plans and support their communities? 3. How can local government collectively support our communities to fulfil their climate change ambitions? 4.How would you like to work with voluntary organisations to support your communities?
Information Classification: CONFIDENTIAL Joined up thinking Shared transport Electric charging points Workshops sharing best practice Make new properties more eco Use CNP’s to help working together Community partnerships PC’s need to know how to get more support PC’s can’t do everything
Information Classification: CONFIDENTIAL What happens now How would you like to see us develop Localism? Future workshops? Potential partnership opportunities? Developing the Localism vision
Information Classification: CONFIDENTIAL Cllr Edwina Hannaford edwina.hannaford@cornwallcouncillors.org.uk Name: Roger Gates Community Link Officer: St Agnes and Perranporth Community Network Area Email: roger.gates@cornwall.gov.uk
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