| Broaden and widen engagement, and
eliminate barriers to participation in civic,
voluntary and community life and
decision making |
Implement Community Development Strategy, providing
a framework for effective community involvement. |
Rotherham Partnership |
Mainstream |
| Develop & sustain the Rotherham CEN to widen
participation in local decision-making processes. |
VAR/CEN |
External Funding |
| Develop a Volunteer Bureau for Rotherham to enable
individuals to play an active role in their community. |
VAR |
External Funding |
|
| Develop local democracy at a
neighbourhood level, devolving powers
and resources and increasing
opportunities for engagement |
Review the role of Area Assemblies to enable them to
play a lead role in Neighbourhood Management. |
RMBC |
Mainstream |
| Develop a definition of Neighbourhood Management
which is agreed by Partner organisations. |
Rotherham Partnership |
Mainstream |
| Support development of community groups and
partnerships which are diverse, inclusive & sustainable. |
RMBC/VAR |
External Funding |
|
| Continue to promote and support the
growth of the voluntary and community
sector, enabling the sector to make a vital
contribution to future service delivery |
Roll out Community Planning Model to encompass all
geographic communities & communities of interest. |
RMBC/Local
Partnerships |
Mainstream |
| Develop a voluntary & community sector development
strategy to broaden capacity for delivery of services. |
VAR |
External Funding |
| Develop a procurement support service for the
voluntary & community sector e.g. HR, legal, quality,
etc. |
VAR |
External Funding |
|
| Develop the boroughs identity, building
on its existing economic, cultural, social
and environmental assets to strengthen
local pride in and connection with
Rotherham. |
Promote & celebrate Rotherhams cultural landmarks
through developing plans to restore & refurbish these. |
RMBC/Local
Partnerships |
External Funding |
| Strengthen the engagement & input of rural
communities in the wider regeneration of Rotherham. |
RMBC/CEN |
External Funding |
| Develop strong relationship with the local press as a
key ally in achieving Rotherham Proud. |
Rotherham Partnership |
External Funding |
|
| Support borough-wide initiatives that
promote strong and cohesive
communities, and encourage dialogue and
understanding amongst Rotherhams
citizens |
Strengthen relationships between the public, private,
voluntary & community sectors for mutual benefit. |
Rotherham Partnership |
External Funding |
| Develop specific initiatives with organizations &
partnerships to promote strong & cohesive
communities. |
Rotherham Partnership |
External Funding |
| Provide support to individuals & communities to care for
their most vulnerable members. |
RMBC |
Mainstream |
|
| Develop stronger and more positive
relationships between people from
different backgrounds, breaking down
barriers and building mutual trust |
Develop opportunities for young people from different
backgrounds to meet, work &/or play together. |
RMBC |
External Funding |
| Support the further development of the Rotherham
Interfaith Forum to promote dialogue between faiths. |
Rotherham Partnership |
External Funding |
| Raise awareness & dispel myths around the culture &
lifestyle of particular marginalized groups. |
Rotherham Partnership |
External Funding |
|
| Celebrate cultural diversity, and encourage
and support individuals and communities
to share their different cultures and
experiences |
Promote & raise awareness of Rotherham as a place
where diverse cultures are valued & welcomed. |
Rotherham Partnership |
External Funding |
| Build on success of Rotherham Diversity Festival as a
means of developing community cohesion. |
Rotherham Partnership |
External Funding |
| Build on success of Rotherham Arts Festival as a means
of celebrating culture in the Borough. |
Rotherham Arts |
External Funding |
|
| Provide opportunities for people and
communities to celebrate their
achievements and progress, and ensure
that good practice in what works is
shared |
Work with schools to develop appropriate ways of
recognizing achievement in younger children. |
RMBC/Schools |
Mainstream |
| Build on the Future of Rotherham Conference to
celebrate a wide range of community achievements. |
Rotherham Partnership |
External Funding |
| Develop appropriate ways to recognise businesses
working in partnership with the community. |
Rotherham Partnership |
External Funding |
|
| Improve the external and internal
perceptions of Rotherham and encourage
more people to become Ambassadors for
Rotherham - be they local residents,
public sector leaders, successful business
people or celebrities |
Improve the appearance & perception of the Borough
through targeting key gateways into Rotherham. |
RMBC |
Mainstream |
| Sign up key people who can use their profile positions
and/or influence to promote Rotherham. |
Rotherham Partnership |
External Funding |
| Develop a partnership approach to marketing the
Borough to achieve maximum impact externally. |
Rotherham Partnership |
Mainstream |
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