Inclusive Society
An Inclusive Society in the Winchester District is a key outcome that the WDSP want to achieve through working together. Below in bold are the priorities for action agreed by the WDSP. Our Inclusive Society Group will oversee the delivery of these priority areas. What we will do will be set out in the Inclusive Society action plan.
People are able to access services and information that meet their needs
What will we do?
- Publicise and increase take-up of Dial-A-Ride and community transport schemes across the District
- Produce guidance for all WDSP partners on what is meant by an accessible service, consulting with existing groups on user views of best practice
- Set up multi-agency working party to support, publicise and develop work being undertaken on financial inclusion, including fuel poverty and debt in the Winchester District
People have access to housing that meets their needs
What will we do?
- Promote independent living and provide support for vulnerable and disadvantaged households, in particular homeless households with complex needs, and older persons.
- Improve the supply of affordable homes to meet local needs
- Promote high standards in private and affordable housing, including taking action to tackle climate change, of which improving energy and water efficiency and recycling, and encouraging the use of renewable energy shall be important
elements.
People are active in their communities
What will we do?
- Increase participation in regular volunteering by developing employer supported volunteering and increasing numbers of older volunteers
- Increase the number of people who feel they can influence decisions in their locality by supporting work on parish and town plans
- Support a thriving third sector by continuing work to link the voluntary sector with statutory partner and by reviewing the local voluntary sector Compact