Core Principles

Core Principles of Area and Neighbourhood Working
In terms of the ethos of area and neighbourhood management there are a number of core principles:

• Working with residents as the local experts in their own lives
• Working with the Elected Members as community leaders
• Working in partnership
• Making a positive difference to local communities
• Creating self sufficient and sustainable communities
• Tackling inequality and improving community cohesion
• Developing local commissioning
• Demonstrating flexibility and innovation
• Maximising value for money
• Building capacity in local communities

Last modified: 22 December 2008