Introduction
THIS PLAN REPLACES THE COMMUNITY ACTION PLAN THAT WAS ADOPTED IN 2009 FOLLOWING A MARKET TOWN HEALTH CHECK AND RESULTS FROM A REVIEW AND CONSULTATION WITH THE COMMUNITY UNDERTAKEN IN 2017.
The Review
This produced some 400 suggestions which were filtered, prioritized and
then grouped into the four categories presented in the revised Plan. Outstanding
items in the original 2009 Plan were also reviewed and carried forward.
The Outcome
There are four underlying themes to the outcome:
- Improvement of community assets which will serve the needs of a population that has
grown to over 6500.
- A clean, tidy and well maintained village.
- Improving the appearance of the village centre, coupled with a desire to be recognized
as a nature friendly village.
- A focus on attracting visitors to the village and its surrounds, in turn helping
to maintain the economic viability of the village.
The contents of the Plan are a faithful representation of the suggestions received,
although in some instances have been widened to embrace a review of facilities etc.
for the whole village.
Implementation
- Overall responsibility for implementation rests with the Little Chalfont Community
Association (LCCA), which incorporates the Little Chalfont Revitalisation Group.
- In practice, the LCCA will liaise closely with the Little Chalfont Parish Council
and specific actions or projects will be taken forward by either body individually
or jointly as circumstances dictate. Such decisions will usually be driven by the
organisation best placed to achieve the desired outcome, including access to funding.
- Wherever possible, members of the community will be involved in the delivery of
their aspirations.
- Some aspirations could well prove to be challenging but have nevertheless been included,
to ensure that they can be explored and researched.
- Copies of the Plan will be made available through the websites of the Community
Association and the Parish Council, with printed copies supplied to anyone who wishes
to have one.
- Regular updates of progress will be publicised to the community through newsletters, websites and social media.
Resources
In support of the Improvement Plan, a pack has been prepared as a source of reference for those implementing specific actions or projects. This contains illustrative comments received during the consultation and a complete list of the suggestions.
Acknowledgements
To Sian Lloyd and Rose Crabb for leading the review, consultation and preparation of the Plan.
To John Aberson for recording and analysing all the responses.
To the committee members of the Community Association and all who assisted at the consultation events.
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