Long-Term Stewardship
Long term, effective management of a development and encouraging a vibrant community.
Long term, effective management of a development and encouraging a vibrant community.
Governance
An appropriate stewardship body (consisting of members of the community, key stakeholders and professional advisors such as a Community Development Worker) will be established to set up, manage and deliver the long-term stewardship strategy for the Garden Village.
Asset Management
The advantages long term stewardship can bring to the support of a safe, healthy and confident community is recognised. All opportunities for asset management by the stewardship body will be assessed to ensure the most effective and sustainable options are chosen which offers the best chance of success. These assets could include but are not limited to public open space, community buildings, leisure facilities, allotments, etc.
Good Estate Management
Long term building and development controls which pay regard to the integrity and appearance of community land, buildings and amenities will be established and enforced. It is envisaged that estate management will also encompass the management of community activities such as a farmers’ market, community theatre, sports and leisure clubs etc.
Community Empowerment
Long term stewardship will create a community where individuals and the community as a whole are empowered and motivated to take ownership of their community and take part in decision making.
Long Term funding
Funding opportunities will be identified to fund and manage community assets, community buildings and community land in perpetuity. The aim being to ensure that sufficient assets are vested, and sources of funding secured to allow money to be generated by the facilities run by the stewardship body to be reinvested back into the community.
Communication
Dialogue with residents will be central to the long-term stewardship of the Garden Village. Residents will know what is happening in their community and they will know how to get involved in decision making and how to engage with the stewardship body. This is likely to be by means of a dedicated website, regular newsletters and a Community Development Officer, etc.