Still time to have your say at the Wokingham community conference
Wokingham Residents will be joining community, voluntary, public and private sector organisations next month, when the conference is held, to discuss how the borough should be shaped in the future. There are still approximately 20 places left as more than 80 residents have already signed up to take part.
Anyone who wants to get involved in working together for a better future in the Wokingham borough is welcome to attend the conference on Friday March 7.
The conference is organised by the Wokingham Borough Strategic Partnership (WBSP), which is made up of a range of organisations from across the borough including the borough, town and parish councils, police, fire service, health services, voluntary, community groups and the chamber of commerce.
The conference will be called ‘Shaping Wokingham Borough’ and will take place at Sindlesham Court Conference Centre and it will include:
· A discussion on the community’s priorities
· A debate on the state of the Wokingham borough
· Information how residents can get involved further
· A showcase of what the WBSP does
The WBSP will use the comments raised to shape the Local Area Agreement – which is three-year plan to improve the quality of life for everyone who lives, works and visits the borough, agreed by key community representatives, which are responsible for delivering services.
Anyone can attend the free conference, which will offer the chance to thrash out what should be prioritised through a series of short workshops, including:
· Dealing with anti-social behaviour
· Promoting healthy lifestyles – reducing obesity and the harm caused by alcohol
· Supporting and engaging older people
· Greening Wokingham borough - how you can play your part
· Developing culture in Wokingham borough
· Sustaining economic prosperity in Wokingham borough
· Supporting vulnerable children and their families
Input from the Wokingham community is invaluable to the WBSP so that it can continue to ensure it is addressing the most important issues for the borough.
Sue Roberts, policy manager, said: “The community conference is all about getting your voice heard so that we can ensure the Wokingham Borough Strategic Partnership is working towards the right targets. We have a good idea of what is important to the local community but this is the time to put forward any suggestions and ideas on how everyone can get involved. “
Cllr Dianne King, executive member for Wokingham community development, added: “The conference has been running for several years and is an invaluable way of getting the community to tell us what is important to them and what we need to explore further so we can improve their quality of life.
“A good representation from the community is important and I would urge anyone who would like to join the discussions to sign up to join us on March 7 as soon as possible.”
For more information on booking a place at the conference, which will run from 9.30am to 3.30pm and will include lunch please call Jane Harvey on (0118) 974 6008 or email jane.harvey@wokingham.gov.uk
Wokingham Borough Council
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