Is there an approach which is transferrable through different communities?
Acorn data is being used to break down information almost by individual streets. However this is a test approach. Trevor Millard and Alison Bond (Halo Works) then gave a presentation on the feedback from consultation with seldom-heard groups. During the presentation, the following points were made: · By their very nature, seldom-heard groups were difficult to reach for consultations. · The Sustainable Community Strategies were the theme of the Consultation. The groups identified by the local authorities commissioning the Consultation were: BME, the elderly, disability groups and young people. Focus groups were used. · In the main, the Strategy had come through the Consultation unscathed and was seen to have the right messages and priorities for local people. · The people involved felt they had suffered a lot from financial cuts and efficiency savings. · Those questioned felt that the Strategy had been written for Central Government, and not for them. · Voluntary organisations provided
