The Community Development and Planning team is committed to building a strong Community Services Sector in Liverpool that can lead social change. A robust and interconnected community services sector has the power to improve the services that are provided to the local community. A strong community services sector is better able to:
- participate in partnership projects, pool resources and improve referrals and coordination;
- attract more funding and resources to the local government area;
- attract and retain skilled and experienced staff;
- develop innovative responses to community priorities, and seek new initiatives and opportunities;
- engage with local communities and improve civic participation and volunteering opportunities;
- develop innovative responses to community priorities and seek new initiatives and opportunities;
- engage with local communities and improve civic participation and volunteering opportunities;
- support community lobbying and advocacy;
- develop and maintain sustainable governance structures;
- respond to the changing needs and priorities of the community;
- represent Liverpool at regional, state and national levels.
The Community Development and Planning Team is constantly looking for feedback and opportunities to work in partnership with the sector.