'Making a real difference 2008-2014'
Wyre Forest Matters is the Local Strategic Partnership (LSP) for the Wyre Forest district and is a partnership that brings together organisations from the public, private, community and voluntary sectors. This includes major public services like health, housing, police and local authorities, organisations within the voluntary and community sector, and regeneration schemes such as the Neighbourhood Management Pathfinder. The key objective of the LSP is to improve the quality of life in the Wyre Forest district by addressing important issues affecting those who live and work here, such as health, community safety, transport and education.
What is the new Sustainable Community Strategy?
“Making a Real Difference” is a “Sustainable” Community Strategy to place greater emphasis on how we will
meet the diverse needs of Wyre Forest’s existing residents and improve quality of life, while also safeguarding the prospects
of future generations.
This strategy has brought together the concerns of Wyre Forest communities under six main
themes which, as a partnership, we need to focus our efforts on in order to improve the social, economic and environmental
wellbeing of the District. These are:
- Communities that are Safe and Feel Safe
- A Better Environment for Today and Tomorrow
- Economic Success Shared by All
- Improving Health and Wellbeing
- Meeting the Needs of Children and Young People
- Stronger Communities
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a copy of “Making a Real Difference” (2,374K)
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a summary version of “Making a Real Difference” (1,498K)
Why do we have to produce a Sustainable Community Strategy?
The Local Government Act 2000 tells us that the statutory duty to produce a Community Strategy sits with local authorities working together with partner organisations. This strategy was drawn up by Wyre Forest Matters, our Local Strategic Partnership, in consultation with a wide range of partners and local people and demonstrates how local organisations and agencies will work together to improve the economic, social and environmental wellbeing of their area.
What is a Sustainable Community?
As a partnership we are committed to helping the Wyre Forest District, and the rest of Worcestershire, to develop in a sustainable way. Sustainable communities are communities that are:- Active, inclusive and safe
- Well run
- Well designed and built
- Well connected
- Thriving
- Well-served
- Fair for everyone
- Environmentally sensitive
What about the district's first Community Strategy?
The first Community Strategy for the Wyre Forest district was launched in April 2004. 'Making a Real Difference 2008-2014' is a refresh of that original, made necessary by changes in the local and national landscape such as climate change becoming more prominent and the introduction of the Local Area Agreement (LAA). The LAA is a set of high level priorities that are important for the whole County and that this strategy will help to deliver.
Download a copy of 'Helping to Transform your Llife' (679K) Wyre Forest
district's first community strategy
Download a summary version of
'Helping to Transform your Llife' (1.8MB)
Is there a Community Strategy for Worcestershire?
Yes, it is known as the: Worcestershire Partnership Community Strategy - Partnership Towards Excellence (2003-2013)
Please click on the links below to view:
* Full Community Strategy document (1.1MB)
* Public Summary version (317K)
How can I find out more?
Contact the Wyre Forest Matters Partnership Manager:
- By email
- By phone on 01562 732928
