The original Ask Meltham engagement, led by Meltham Town Council took place in 2019 as part of a working partnership with Kirklees Council where 709 people took part in the whole process. The results were used to put together a 3-year action plan, which was then delivered by the Town Council working with local partners.
The re-engagement will continue the Ask Meltham conversation with local people, asking residents, businesses, local groups and visitors what they think about Meltham and how they and other organisations can make it a better place for everyone.
This gives us the opportunity to assess progress and respond to changes in the community since the engagement in 2019.
The results will inform and assist with the development of a new Meltham Town plan for the forthcoming 4-5 years.
The Town Council, working with Kirklees Council, are drawing up these plans to ask residents, businesses, local groups and visitors Local volunteers, with support from the Town Council and Kirklees Council staff will be out and about in Meltham from the 30th September until the 31st October 2024.
Volunteers will get a chance to find out about how the ‘Place Standard’ approach works and practice at local training sessions and they will also be invited to a ‘thank you’ event hosted by the Town Mayor.
If you are interested in volunteering please contact -:
Cllr Kate Buchanan on kate.buchanan@melthamtowncouncil.gov.uk you can also register your interest at the Library.
During December all the data collected will be analysed and the results will be shared online and at a public meeting.
The Town Council will use the results to ensure that its plans reflect the priorities identified by Meltham residents, businesses and local groups – but the information will also be used by other organisations in Meltham.
Further information will be available in the Councils newsletter which is sent out to all households in Meltham in November and on News – Meltham Town Council
For more information contact -:
Cllr Kate Buchanan on kate.buchanan@melthamtowncouncil.gov.uk.
