Community planning
Community planning is the process by which communities are consulted on and input to decisions about the provision of local services. Local authorities have a duty to initiate, facilitate and maintain this process.
Consultation results in the production of a Community Plan, a strategic document that sets out the vision for an area, along with strategic aims and objectives. Community Planning Partnerships are formed of key national and local agencies and organisations. They work to deliver the community plan through the Single Outcome Agreement (SOA), acting as a bridge between national and local priorities.
Culture and community planning
Where culture is recognised within a community plan, exciting opportunities exist for museums to get involved and play a role. A good starting point is to find out what your local planning objectives are, and to consider how the existing work of your museum might progress towards them. You might look in particular at how you can deliver against themes such as lifelong learning, tourism and the economy, stronger communities etc.
Working with other heritage, cultural or community learning partners can make a more significant contribution possible. By seeking out or responding positively to partnership opportunities you can add value to your museum’s current activity, potentially introduce new audiences to your services, and enhance your museum’s profile. The case study on this page show how effective this wider involvement can be.
To find out more . . .
Find out how MGS works with the Scottish Government.
The Scottish Government has produced guidelines, information and advice on community planning.
To find out more about Community Planning in your area, visit Scotland's Community Planning website.
