place shaping
The Lyons enquiry into Local Government called place shaping 'The creative use of powers and influence to promote the general wellbeing of a community and its citizens'.
'Place shaping' is seen as the responsibility of local government and all the local partners in the public, voluntary and business sectors. It is about creating attractive, prosperous, vibrant, safe and strong communities where people want to live, work and do business.thinkingplace provide an approach and framework which helps to bring together a wide range of stakeholders to help put place to the forefront of thinking and develop a powerful agreed approach to moving forward. Taking this route helps to develop competiveness, provides a framework for change and helps to take the place forward all of which contribute to the general well being of the community and its citizens.