Statement of Community Involvement

This sets out the standards to be adopted by the City Council for engaging communities and key stakeholders. Its aim is to achieve greater public involvement in decision-making.

Better public engagement in the process will ensure that decision-making is transparent and accountable and reflects local needs. It will also encourage community 'ownership' of plans and policies, including the Local Development Framework.

Where we are

A draft Statement of Community Involvement (SCI) is now available for you to comment on. You can download a copy of the SCI Review 2008 from the documents table below, view a paper copy in the Civic Centre or at your local library. We should receive your comments by 15 December 2008. If you wish to discuss the SCI further please contact 01752 305477 or come along to any of the city centre events. Visit our get involved page for details.

The first SCI was formally adopted on 24 July 2006 by Full Council, following its submission to the Secretary of State on 28 February 2006.

A final version for adoption is expected to go to Cabinet in April 2009.

Keeping in touch

The Statement of Community Involvement states that a list of groups and organisations that will be consulted on all LDF documents will be published on the website. The list of consultees is available from the documents table below, and is constantly being updated. If you know of a group or organisation that should be added to this list, please contact the Strategy Unit on 01752 305477 or email ldf@plymouth.gov.uk.

Venues

We also aim to hold events in places that are as accessible as possible for a wide range of people. When booking events we will consider how accessible the building is, whether it is Disability Discrimination Act compliant, and make this clear on any publicity. Priority will be given to the most accessible venues available. A list of venues that we may use is available below. This list is being constantly updated. If you know of a venue that should be used in the future or would like to make a comment or amendment on this list please contact the Strategy Unit on 01752 305477 or email ldf@plymouth.gov.uk.

Documents

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	SCI Review 2008 - a draft consultation document that can be commented on until 15 December 2008. File format Adobe Acrobat (pdf) - 1.5MB
	Response to SCI Review Survey 2008 - result summary of consultation period on the review of the SCI which ran from 29 April to 6 June 2008. File format Adobe Acrobat (pdf) - 44.5KB
	List of consultees - list of groups that will be consulted on all LDF documents. File format Adobe Acrobat (pdf) - 45KB
	List of venues - list of venues that may be used for consultation events. File format Adobe Acrobat (pdf) - 60KB