To present a draft engagement framework for Herefordshire for comment, consideration and approval, following its development through Herefordshire Partnership

THAT:

a)                  Cabinet approved in principle the draft engagement framework; and

b)                 Delegated to the Chief Executive final approval, taking account of the views expressed by parish councils.

The local vision for Herefordshire through the implementation of this framework is to work closely with Herefordshire people as partners to build empowered communities across the County who are able to take responsibility for their own well being and develop sustainable communities.

To continue with the present arrangements of unco-ordinated and unconnected approaches would not realise the efficiency savings needed, and also not achieve the aspirations and aims of the emerging locality strategy.