What is the Central Area Partnership?

The Central Area Partnership will be main driver in bringing all the key partners and aspirations of the community together, it is also essential that it maintains a position of inclusivity with the community as a whole and is able to reach agreement and make key decisions. 

With Shropshire changing and a new Unitary Authority being formed on 1st April 2009 a new Central Area Partnership will also be launched in July 2008. This will be a strategic partnership of public, private and voluntary organisations formed to deliver real improvements of importance for the people of the area.

Presently each of the five district partnerships across Shropshire have different characteristics and levels of activity.  It is therefore important not to lose active partners during now and the vesting day of the new unitary authority in 2009.  Therefore a more inclusive structure which will strengthen relationships with non-council partners is presently being established. 

The county will have 3 distinct areas, North (Oswestry and North Shropshire), South (South Shropshire and Bridgnorth) and Central (Shrewsbury), through which neighbourhood based services will be delivered and new locality working practices established.  This is preferable to a five area approach, based on existing District boundaries, as it will be more streamlined and efficient, whilst retaining a strong sense of place, largely related to parliamentary constituencies. Three new area partnerships will also be established to mirror the new north, central and south areas.

For further details on the Area Partnerships for Shropshire please refer to the Shropshire Partnership website or see the links our 'see also' box on the right of this page.

If you feel that you or your organisation would like to be part of the new Central Area Partnership and help us to reinvigorate the Partnership to lead us forward and ensure improved 'quality of life' for all Shrewsbury and Atcham residents please fill in our online Contact Details form so we can keep you informed.

If you prefer to download the form you can email it to either; sue.last@shrewbury.gov.uk or hywel.benbow@shrewsbury.gov.uk

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or post it to;

Central Area Partnership
C/O Policy Team
Shrewsbury and Atcham Borough Council
The Guildhall
Frankwell Quay
Shrewsbury
SY3 8HQ

Revised Community Strategy 2005-2012

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Community Strategy 2002-2012

• Economic Wellbeing
• Environmental Wellbeing
• Community Wellbeing
• Life Long Learning

• Shrewsbury and Atcham Community Safety Partnership
• Shropshire Partnership
• Shropshire IEG Partnership

What is the aim of the Community Strategy?

Our combined aim is to improve significantly the quality of life for all who visit, work or live in the Borough of Shrewsbury and Atcham.

To achieve this aim the partnership are focussed on delivering the following key priorities:

Attracting businesses and trade, which will provide employment and ensures a progressive future for the workforce and especially young people.

• Developing a highly trained and skilled workforce.
• Stimulating voluntary and community activity which will lead to people understanding the diverse needs of others as well as themselves and also strengthen the community influence on the services they receive.
• Providing increased numbers of low cost affordable homes and community facilities.
• Promoting healthy and environmentally sensitive lifestyles.
  Stimulating an environmentally sustainable approach to our growing economy.

Running through our revised Community Strategy is a theme reflecting a strong consensus view that Shrewsbury and Atcham should strive to become A Borough of Environmental Excellence. A good environment is a key component of an improved quality of life and together with a vibrant culture, encourages young people to stay in the area and attract growing companies.

To deliver the key objectives and priorities within the strategy, the Partnership have established the following Thematic Groups which are focussed on the key pillars underpinning the strategy:

1. Economic Wellbeing

• Business Development
• Rural Businesses
• Shrewsbury Town Centre
• Tourism
• Workforce

2. Community Wellbeing

• Community Safety
• Health
• Social Inclusion
• Vibrant Communities

3. Environmental Wellbeing

• Building and Conservation
• Energy
• Resources and Waste
• Transport
• Wildlife and Landscape

4. Lifelong Learning

• Learning and Skills Development

How can I find out more: