The report describes the Kirklees Inclusive Communities Framework (ICF), a professional facing, partnership approach to creating communities where all people have a sense of security, connection and belonging.
In Our Council Plan (2021-23), we set out how wewant everyone to be proud of the communities in which they live, feel happy, be safe, and get on well. Enabling people to get actively involved in their neighbourhoods and the decisions that affect them will create stronger communities and a more cohesive district. The ICF will be the driving strategy for achieving this in partnership in Kirklees.
It is intended that the ICF will replace and build on the concept of what was previously called the Cohesion Strategy.
The Framework provides guiding principles (our pillars of working inclusively); a toolkit consisting of underpinning knowledge and detailing our 5 Inclusive Approaches with statements, examples and checklists to support ICF implementation; and a self-evaluation tool so that those using the framework can reflect on practice and feed into a continuous learning loop. Links to useful reference material are shared throughout the document.
Background documents;
Inclusive Communities Framework
Integrated Impact Assessment
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Affects 2 or more wards;
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Notice of proposed decision first published: 01/06/2022
Decision due: 13 Jul 2022 by Council
Lead member: Portfolio Holder for Learning & Aspiration
Lead director: Strategic Director - Children and Families
Department: Learning and Aspiration
Contact: Jill Greenfield, Service Director - Communities & Access Services Email: jill.greenfield@kirklees.gov.uk.
Consultation process
· Portfolio Holder, Cllr Pattison
· Executive Team
· OSMC
· Leadership Management Team
Extensive engagement has taken place with stakeholders and partners across Kirklees
Consultees
- Mel Meggs, Service Director Children’s Services
- Councillor Carole Pattison, Portfolio Holder, Learning, Aspiration and Communities
- Communities Board
- Member groups
Members/Officers Involved: Cllr Pattison Overview and Scrutiny Management Committee members Jill Greenfield, Service Director Customer and Communities Jo Richmond, Head of Communities