The priority areas for action are centred on our commitment to work on collaboration with voluntary and community sector groups towards improving the health and wellbeing of residents across the district.

They have come out of the newly emerging community strategy and are expected to be considered as part of the application process. There is a requirement by applicants to consider the ‘priority areas for action’ in any bid submission outlined below.

Priority areas

• Strengthening communities
• Isolation and loneliness
• Access to support services
• Fuel poverty and cost of living impact
• Digital access and outreach
• Tackling inequalities