East Chilterns Community Board

Priority: Community conversation with Ward Members identified a need for a community based support hub in Amersham for individuals living with life-limiting illness and those who are close to them.

We will do this by working with a delivery partner to provide:

• structured wellbeing activities
• emotional support
• social connection
• accessible information

Priority: Community Conversations highlighted the concerns of older residents about loneliness, lack of easily accessible information and limited opportunities for them to stay connected, active and well-informed about local support.

We will do this by hosting an accessible event bringing together:

• older residents
• council services
• external agencies
• voluntary sector organisations

The event will offer connection, conversation and practical support, as well as a nutritious lunch, in a safe and sociable environment where they can obtain information, learn about local opportunities, discover age-appropriate exercise and nutrition.

Priority: Ward Community Conversations identified a need for targeted youth provision which offers consistent, trusted support that promotes wellbeing, positive choices and community connection.

We will do this by working with a delivery partner to deliver targeted youth provision through outreach, mentoring and safe spaces.

Priority: Community conversations identified a need for residents to learn about local services and how to access support, to promote wellbeing and community connection.

We will do this by hosting a Health in the High Street and Community Activity Day event to provide free and accessible health information from trusted professionals, information from local charities and council services.

Priority: In response to our Community Conversations, we will prioritise strengthening community engagement to foster local connections and promote inclusivity.

We will do this by exploring the use of existing spaces such as Park Parade (Cosy Corner) to host of an outdoor market and craft fayre which enables residents, businesses and local groups to connect.

Priority: Ward Community Conversations identified that Missenden communities need support to feel empowered to foster local leadership, collaboration and shared ownership of community development.​

We will do this by:

• working with a delivery partner to create a project which focusses on physical activity, mental health, independence and healthy lifestyles
• supporting the Prestwood Community Association to conduct a community survey - the outputs of this will provide community insight, help shape locally driven improvements and support evidence based decisions
• working with a local delivery partner to enhance the visual appeal of Chequers Parade, refreshing and re-planting the established planters with vibrant, seasonal and low maintenance plants
• working with residents to gauge their interest in the formation of a new residents’ association in South Heath