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CP in Practice
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The Dumfries Galloway Community Planning Partnership has developed a new measurement scale that allows levels of lifestyle and wellbeing in Dumfries Galloway to be measured. A sample of people were surveyed and asked to complete a questionnaire on health and health-related behaviours. A Report describing the main results of the survey was subsequently produced and launched at a Conference held in July 2007. The Conference proceedings are available online and can be accessed in the attached document.
Establishing regular short walks in local towns and villages with the aim of improving physical and mental health and increasing social interaction.
Providing support to women and men who are on low income, unemployed or who are single parents.
Examples of Community Planning in Angus aiming for a wealthier and fairer society.
Examples of educational initiatives in Community Planning in Angus.
Angus, Focus on Alcohol Project, tackling the problems caused by alcohol.
Health improvement examples of Community Planning in Angus.
Angus Economic Development Strategy reviewed, to adopt the theme of sustainability.
Helping people from overseas who want to live and work in the Scottish Borders.
Encouraging the community to take action to adapt to the impact of climate change.
The Scottish Borders Awards recognise the contributions made by every sector of the community.
Developed to strengthen relationships between the public and voluntary sector.
New Chair appointed to ensure that the key priorities in the community plan are addressed effectively for the benefit of the Scottish Borders.
Bringing together key officers of partner organisations, who have direct responsibility for local service provision, with elected members and representatives from local Community Forums. The aim is ensuring core local service improvements and regeneration activity is delivered within a consistent local framework.
Opening up a promising new future for the people of Glasgow's East End.
