The Falkirk Strategic Community Plan, 2005 to 2010, ‘Working in Partnership for the Falkirk Council area’ sets out how all public agencies and community partners will work together to achieve our vision for our area. This Plan provides a strategic framework that sets out a number of broad priorities for the major public sector organisations to deliver over this period. This Strategic Plan demonstrates their commitment to working together to deliver more co-ordinated, high quality public services to the communities in the Falkirk Council area.
2005-2010 and beyond
The Falkirk Community Planning Partnership has reaffirmed the 20 year strategic vision for the period 2005-2010 and beyond. Our vision is:
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The legacy of our past and the potential of our future are protected. We will invest in opportunities that support local communities in a balanced and environmentally sustained way. The principle of sustainable development will underpin all our decisions and actions.
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Our area is at the centre of Scottish life. We will strive to become the focus of a new Scottish network of travel, tourism and employment opportunities.
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Our future is as one of the most culturally diverse and distinct areas in Scotland. Our area has a rich historical, industrial and natural heritage. We will strive to maximise the benefits of this distinct heritage.
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Our future has investment in jobs, learning, homes and leisure for all. We will build on the inherent spirit and pride to help all the communities within our area to thrive and keep their individuality. There will be investment in opportunities for balanced growth in our area throughout all our communities, and involving all local citizens.
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Our area is the place to be in the third Millennium. We will support innovation and forward thinking to take our area’s rightful place at the heart of Scotland.
The table below provides a comparison of the key themes from the Plan covering 2000-2005 and those that have been identified from the review and included in the new Plan covering 2005-2010:
Comparison of key themes
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2000-2005
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2005-2010
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Increase jobs, income and enterprise for all our citizens
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Improving the performance of the local economy and tourism
Enhancing lifelong learning and opportunity
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Create and sustain an environment in which people want to live, work and visit
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Creating a sustainable local environment and improving transport
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Tackle disadvantage and discrimination in all its forms
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Regenerating our communities
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Enable our citizens to live healthily and safely
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Enabling our citizens to live safely
Improving health and wellbeing
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Stimulate working partnerships amongst agencies, organisations, citizens and communities
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This is reflected in each of the themes within the new plan.
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The new themes are more specific, focused and have been designed to more closely reflect the supporting structures that exist within the Falkirk Community Planning Partnership. This will allow the plan to be closely monitored and therefore ensure we are moving in the right direction to achieve our vision. A note of our structures and underpinning strategies can be seen in
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