CHECKLIST NO 2.A – WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF THIS CONSULTATION EXERCISE?
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In our Consultation Strategy we have said that we will usually consult about the following areas.
Policies, Strategies and Budgets
Service Delivery / Best Value
Needs of the Local Community
Particular Interest Groups
Think about your objectives for consulting. Which of these do you want to do? These apply even if we are required to consult on a particular issue by statute or guidance.
Policies, Strategies and Budgets
 Find out opinions, views and attitudes in order to draft /develop a policy, strategy or budget
Check out reaction to new ideas or initiatives Look for quality improvements Check opinions, views and attitudes on a draft/existing policy, strategy or budget Assess potential interest in a policy, strategy or budget Set priorities for future spending Check that policies, strategies and budgets will meet the needs of all of Worcestershire’s communities Set priorities for action Set targets for the policy or strategy Monitor targets for the policy or strategy Improve customer relations Other issues – what are they?? |
Service Delivery/Best Value
Look for unmet needs Understand the needs of a particular community/group Challenge the existing service Shape the way the service is delivered Measure satisfaction with the service Check out reaction to new ideas or initiatives Check out reaction to potential changes to the service Set priorities for action Set priorities for future spending Set targets for the service Monitor targets for the service Check that the service will meet the needs of all of Worcestershire’s communities Look for quality improvements Improve customer relations Other issues – what are they?? |
Needs of the Local Community
Look for unmet needs Understand the needs of a particular community/group Check opinions, views and attitudes on local priorities Check that existing services will meet the needs of all of Worcestershire’s communities Set priorities for action Set priorities for future spending Look for quality improvements Improve customer relations Other issues – what are they?? |
Particular Interest Groups
Look for unmet needs Understand the needs of a particular community/group Check opinions, views and attitudes on local priorities Check that existing services will meet the needs of all of Worcestershire’s communities Set priorities for action Set priorities for future spending Look for quality improvements Improve customer relations Other issues – what are they?? |
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