Calderdale Assembly

Event: Wednesday 21st March 2012

The second Calderdale Assembly will take place on Wednesday 21st March 2012.

Further details will be posted here in due course.

Event: Thursday 10th November 2011

Delegate Information

Calderdale Wellbeing Strategy, the Assembly and Relationships with other Partners

Delegates are encouraged to read the resource on-line prior to attending the Calderdale Assembly. An on-line version has been made available to reduce the need for printing. A copy of this resource will be in your delegate pack on the day. If you experience difficulties in viewing this resource a printed copy can be posted to you on request (please contact the Partnership Support Team)

What is the purpose of the Calderdale Assembly?

The purpose of the first Assembly is to help develop Calderdale’s first Wellbeing Strategy and support broader strategic planning. This will be achieved by seeking agreement on key issues for Calderdale from the evidence of need presented and collecting views on key priority outcomes for the Wellbeing Strategy from a diverse range of stakeholders.

The second Assembly will look at progress in developing the Wellbeing Strategy and the Assembly’s development, including membership and role and remit.

When is the first Assembly taking place?

The Assembly will meet every 6 months. The first Assembly is taking place on Thursday 10th November 2011.

Who will be invited to the first Calderdale Assembly?

It has been agreed that Calderdale Forward Board members will nominate up to 3 representatives each. If this does not result in a balanced representation of public sector, business sector, voluntary sector and communities of interest representatives, additional invitations will be issued in consultation with Board members. The total number of delegates will not exceed 100.

What evidence will the Calderdale Assembly consider?

Delegates will receive information prior to the event on the evidence of need collated from (i) individual needs assessments where they exist such as the Joint Strategic Needs Assessment, the Local Economic Assessment, the Child Poverty Needs Assessment, the Safer & Stronger Strategic Assessment; and (ii) other key documents such as Local Development Framework Evidence Base and PRG Business Cases.

Information will be gathered under six broad themes:

• Health

• Safer & Stronger

• Housing

• Environment

• Economy

• Child Poverty

Lead Officers from Theme Partnerships will help pull the information together.

What is the programme for the day?

The programme is now available.

There will be five workshops looking at need through a life stage approach:

• Early years

• School age

• Young people in transition

• Adults of working age

• Older people

What will happen after the first Assembly?

• A wider consultation will take place with stakeholders and the public on priorities and action plans in early 2012.
• Work streams will be delivered by the Health & Wellbeing Board, relevant Theme Partnerships and Task & Finish Groups.
• There will be ongoing communication with Assembly delegates and stakeholders via e-bulletins and the website.