What Is Community Planning?
Community planning is all about local organisations and public bodies working together—with communities—to shape and deliver services that make a real difference to people’s lives.
At its heart, community planning is about:
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Collaboration: Partners coming together to share knowledge, skills and resources
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Local leadership: Making decisions based on the unique needs of local people
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Better outcomes: Ensuring services work well for everyone—especially those who need them most
In West Lothian, the Community Planning Partnership plays a key role in identifying what matters most to our communities. The Partnership sets clear, measurable goals through the Local Outcomes Improvement Plan, focusing on the priorities that will have the greatest positive impact.
Resources
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Working Together Toolkit – practical guidance on partnership working
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Community Engagement Toolkit – supporting meaningful involvement of local people in decision-making
