The new Social Value Strategy launched earlier in the year by Cheltenham Borough Council and HBD describes how “the Golden Valley Development (will create positive impacts for Cheltenham and surrounding areas. It will create opportunities, support local talent, and help the community grow in ways that benefit everyone. By focusing on education, jobs, and community collaboration, Golden Valley will improve quality of life and bring businesses and residents closer together for lasting change.”
It is with this community collaboration in mind that West Cheltenham Partnership and Hesters Way Forum will be running a consultation event for local residents and organisations to work out how the new businesses moving in to West Cheltenham can best support the existing community.
The event will take place at Hesters Way Community Resource Centre on Thursday May 29th and will be run in partnership with Gloucestershire Rural Community Council (GRCC) who are experts in supporting and empowering communities through change.
The event will encourage people to say what they need to make west Cheltenham a better place. It might be improved play areas, more nursery spaces, longer opening hours at the library, employment opportunities and apprenticeships… perhaps more community facilities, sports pitches or financial help. This consultation will offer everyone to have their say . We may not agree on what we need but we probably do agree that having a voice in the process is essential to make positive change for all.
Why not come along and have your say!