Wokingham Borough’s new Local Area Agreement:
Is a 3 year agreement between central government and the Wokingham Borough Strategic Partnership
Runs from June 2008 until March 2011
Sets out 17 key priorities for the Borough and provides evidence why each priority has been selected
The 17 priorities are:
Sustaining economic prosperity
Environmental sustainability
Supporting culture
Keeping the Borough moving
Supporting the third sector
Affordable housing
Neighbourhood services / community facilities to meet community needs
Reducing crime and anti-social behaviour
Community empowerment
Educational attainment
Reducing health inequalities
Reducing obesity
Reducing the harm caused by alcohol
Protecting children in care
Supporting vulnerable children and their families
Supporting and engaging our ageing population
Housing needs for vulnerable groups
These priorities were developed through discussion and analysis of the needs and aspirations of those who live and work in the Borough
In the agreement there are performance targets to monitor progress towards our aim of improving the quality of life for residents for each priority. Progress will be monitored through the Wokingham Borough Strategic Partnership and published here.
A copy of Wokingham’s Local Area Agreement is attached below.
If you want to understand more about the work of the Local Area Agreement or have any questions about how you or your organisation can become more involved in supporting the 17 priorities contact Josie Wragg by phoning 0118 974 6002 or emailing
josie.wragg@wokingham.gov.uk.
