Lisa Gibson is our Rural Support Manager.<\/p>\n
Lisa has been working within rural North East Lincolnshire to:<\/p>\n
Provide development support to rural groups and organisations<\/strong><\/p>\n From Tenant & Resident Associations and Friends of groups to schools and clubs, development support is available to all.<\/p>\n The use of\u00a0a SWOT Analysis<\/strong> can help to determine\u00a0a groups Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats. Once identified this information can be\u00a0used to identify\u00a0like minded organisations with a view to making relevant introductions, helping to widen the\u00a0groups network<\/strong>. It can also be used to\u00a0\u00a0inform an action plan<\/strong> with a view to making positive changes within the group. The aim is to encourage creative<\/strong> thinking and proactivity with a view to enabling the group to become\u00a0sustainable<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Want to find out more? Contact Lisa now on 01472 503191.<\/p>\n Provide development support to Town and Parish Councils<\/strong><\/p>\n Support is available\u00a0to identify ways in which community development can be integrated into Town and Parish Council practices in order to bring about positive change. Here are some examples of things that have worked in North East Lincolnshire:<\/p>\n Social media<\/strong> is one way of increasing transparency, encouraging participation and\u00a0a step towards becoming truly\u00a0representative of the\u00a0views\u00a0of your community.<\/p>\n Action Planning <\/strong>is a way of holding those responsible for an action, accountable when working within a large team or wider partnership arrangement. It also enables a group to gather information about its achievements which in turn can be used to support funding applications.<\/p>\n Case Studies <\/strong>are a way of celebrating your successes and aiding others to achieve similar things in their communities. They can also be used to support future funding applications as they help to demonstrate the skills and experiences you have gained in order to achieve success in the past.<\/p>\n Lisa is on hand to support your development and can demonstrate a flexible approach\u00a0to meeting\u00a0your needs. Call her today on 01472 503191.<\/p>\n Encourage the use\u00a0Planning For Real\u00ae <\/strong><\/p>\n Planning For Real\u00ae is an eye catching hands on method of engaging and consulting communities. Using a 3D model of the neighbourhood, information is gathered that reflects the needs and aspirations of the community and is used to inform an action plan that is entirely led, influenced\u00a0and agreed by the community. Once agreed, the community are encouraged to take\u00a0 action together to\u00a0resolve some of the issues identified. \u00a0Whilst other issues will require expert advice and attention. The plan\u00a0will also provide\u00a0the evidence required to succeed in harnessing funding to take the more costly actions forward.<\/p>\n Lisa is the lead for Planning For Real\u00ae\u00a0in North East Lincolnshire and with the support of 13 trained Planning For Real\u00ae practitioners\u00a0is keen to\u00a0develop and\u00a0support the execution of\u00a0community owned action plans throughout the Borough with a view to \u00a0making North East Lincolnshire a better place to work live and visit.<\/p>\n