Place Shaping and Community Development
The overall aim of Place Shaping is to improve health, independence and wellbeing of vulnerable adults and communities in Staffordshire. This will be achieved by making the place people live, accessible and suitable to meet the needs and aspirations of vulnerable adults and communities.
In 2000, the Local Government Act placed a duty on local authorities to promote health and well-being - and, this has been followed up by further government white papers which all place leadership and the promotion of health, independence and wellbeing with local communities. Thus the principal role of councils is now seen in terms of 'place shaping':
"My description of place shaping reflects my view that the ultimate purpose of local government should be to take responsibility for the well-being of an area and its communities, reflecting its distinctive identity, and promoting its interests and future prosperity. It involves a focus on developing the economic, social and environmental wellbeing of the local community and the local area. It therefore requires councils to take responsibility for influencing and affecting things beyond their more narrowly defined service responsibilities." Sir Michael Lyons 2007
Place Shaping is key in promoting independence, wellbeing and choice, in the promotion of wellbeing and empowerment for individuals and communities to 'Live My Life My Way'.
Further information and support is available from the Health Development Team:
Marc Neeld (Health Development Officer), 01785 278290 - Lichfield/Tamworth, Cannock/South Staffordshire
Shelley Davis (Health Development Officer), 01785 278279 - Newcastle/Moorlands, Stafford/East Staffordshire
If you would like to provide an example of good practice of Place Shaping, within your area please complete the following form and return it to:
shelley.davis@staffordshire.gov.uk|| / marc.neeld@staffordshire.gov.uk||
SAS Evidence Gathering Template May 2010.doc (376KB)||
Useful background documents and other resources include:
Further advice and information can be obtained from:
Staffordshire County Council, Community Services, Health Development Team
14 Martin Street, Stafford, ST16 2LG
Tel: 01785 278422
Minicom: 01785 854156
Email: josephine.bowen@staffordshire.gov.uk||
All of our information leaflets are available in a range of formats and languages, including Braille and large print. If this would be useful to you or someone you know, please contact us.
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