Neighbourhood Planning in a Modern World

Learn how communities can actively participate in Neighbourhood Planning, pick up practical tips, and delve into how technology and AI are transforming local democracy.

Neil and Katerina from GoCollaborate share their wealth of experience in community engagement and innovative solutions to support local councils.

1. 24
th
July 2024
Neighbourhood
Planning in a
modern world
Empowering communities and generations

2. Neighbourhood Planning in a modern world
Katerina SukstulNeil Kirkland
GoCollaborateLimited
Head of Platform Delivery,
Social Media and
Engagement
GoCollaborateLimited
CEO and Financial Director

3. Session aim and focus
What you will learn –three things
1.Neighbourhood Planning and Neighbourhood Plans –what can
communities do
2.Top tips for delivering successful engagement
3.The future -how is local democracy changing –the impact of
technology (and AI)
New government -things may change …
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4. Understanding Neighbourhood Planning &
Neighbourhood Plans
Neighbourhood Planning is the process that gives communities power
to develop a shared vision for their neighbourhood and shape the
development and growth of their local area.
Neighbourhood Plans(also known as Neighbourhood Development
Plans or NDPs) are legal documents created through neighbourhood
planning thatset out the vision for the area and the planning policies
for the use and development of land within the area.
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5. •Local empowerment
•Increased Influence
•Supporting Sustainable Development
•Preserving Character
•Addressing local needs
•Community cohesion and stregthening
Not easy to deliver but most agree well worth the effort
Benefits of Neighbourhood Plans (NDPs)
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6. Neighbourhood Plan limitations
•Cannot override national or local planning policies
•Core focus of the Neighbourhood Plan is planning matters
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7. Neighbourhood planning –other things that
communities can do
Awaiting primary legislation …
•Neighbourhood development orders / Community right to build
•Street Vote orders / Local Priority Statements
Requires no legislation
•Community projects / Affordable housing
•Precept raising powers
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8. •Basic Grant Funding up to £10K
•Technical support package unlocks the
additional Grant Funding for up to £8K
•Significant other funding opportunities also
available for community development
Funding available
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9. Understanding and responding to communities
•Whatever is to be done has to reflect what communities need, want
and prioritise
•Requirement for this to be demonstrated
Highly quality community engagement critical
Latest tech makes this easier
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10. Top tips for achieving engagement
GoCollaborate’sexperience of getting results …
•Clearstrategycomingfromstakeholderanalysis
•Multi-channelapproach
•Resourced and skilled working group
•Leverage local leaders and established groups
•HarnessTechnology and social media
•MaintainMomentum
•Track your progress and adapt
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11. Value of social media –it amplifies your
reach and fostering a two-way
communication.
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Better targeted outreach
with FB Advertising

12. Three broad areas to be
considered
•Pre-consultation stage
•Dialogue stage
•Post consultation stage
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13. •Explore existing conversations
•Identify key stakeholders and digital communities
•Warm up the community
•Plan your resources and activity online
•Look at need for expert support
Pre-consultation activities
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14. •Monitor the progress and Inclusivity.
•Continuously promote your consultation.
•Support consultees through social media
•Address the misinformation and ‘fake news’
During the consultation …..
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15. •Social media Analytics
•Feedback loop
•Showcasing outcomes and next
steps
•Communicating decisions
Post consultation –maximising value
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Identify audiences your posts have engaged

16. The future -how is local democracy changing
In ten years', time, modern democracy is likely to be
shaped by several key trends:
•Increased Digital Participation
•Data-Driven Decision-Making
•Artificial Intelligence in Governance
•Decentralization and Localism
•Focus on Sustainability and Resilience
•Transitioning and Hybrid Working
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17. Thankyou
Questions/Discussion time

18. Empowering communities and generations to work
together to create better, more sustainable places.
Anytime, anywhere engagement.
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