“Community planning is about how public bodies work together, and with local communities, to design and deliver better services that make a real difference to people's lives" (Scottish Government).
Effective community planning focuses on where partners’ collective efforts can add most value for their local communities, with particular emphasis on reducing inequalities.
'Community Planning Partnership' is the name given to the group of services involved. In Shetland, this The Shetland Partnership. The Shetland Partnership is made up of a variety of partners and community bodies working together to deliver our ambitions for the future.
What is the role of the Shetland Partnership?