Principles met
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Maximising social value
We will support the development of a framework and criteria for social value, giving substance to the concept and supporting Councils with the tools to ensure better local social and economic outcomes.
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New models of meeting priority needs
In exploring new ways of meeting the priority needs of our communities we will encourage models, such as co-operatives and mutuals, which give greater influence and voice to staff and users. in designing and commissioning public services and in determining the use of public resources.
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Social partnership
We will strengthen the co-operative partnership between citizens, communities, enterprises and Councils, based on a shared sense of responsibility for wellbeing and mutual benefit.
It’s long been an ambition of Burntwood’s Town Council to set up a handyperson service to respond to the day-to-day minor repair issues that can languish for many months on report systems for higher-tier councils – from overhanging hedges and damaged signs to littering to unsightly gullies. But with the appointment of a new Chief Officer in January 2022, booster rockets were put under the idea leading to our new Burntwood Response & Repair Team, BuRRT for short.
For further information contact:
Cllr Sue Woodward
Leader of the Council
Burntwood Town Council