We’re using a tool called the “Place Standard”. This is a way of helping to get conversations going about any place (it could be your street, neighbourhood or town), by using some simple questions. The Place Standard is already widely used in Scotland, to help citizens and organisations talk about local places.
We began by testing out the Place Standard in Golcar, Cowlersley, Milnsbridge and Longwood for two weeks in July 2018. Staff from Kirklees Council and local councillors were out and about in the area during that time. We also contacted lots of local organisations to ask people to join in.
This showed us how valuable these local conversations can be.
Since then, we’ve been supporting other communities in Kirklees to use the Place Standard. In some areas, community organisations and volunteers are running the activities, and in other areas these activities might be run by Kirklees Council’s staff, councillors or partners.
Everyone can get involved.
Why we’re doing it
If you’re interested in using the Place Standard to start conversations about your place, we can offer advice and help. You’ll find examples of current Place Standard activities in Kirklees on this website, along with the results and action plans from previous activities.
We are all keen to know whether you find this approach useful.
If you have any questions or comments, please let us know.
Contact us
Our thanks to Glasgow City Council & NHS Health Scotland
for the use of the Place Standard tool.
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