Share views on public services in communities

THERE is an opportunity for local people to share their views regarding plans to improve communities in both Gwynedd and Anglesey, and to have their say on how public services can work together to this purpose.

The Gwynedd and Anglesey Public Services Board – which includes the two County Councils, North Wales Fire and Rescue Service, Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board and Natural Resources Wales as well as other organisations – has drawn up its Draft Well-being Plan 2023-28, aimed at improving the area’s social, economic, environmental and cultural well-being. There is an opportunity for local residents to have their say by completing a short questionnaire.

The Public Services Board has identified three well-being objectives and wants to know if local people believe that the plans will help improve local communities or not.

There is also an opportunity for people to share ideas regarding how Board members can work together for communities, in accordance with the Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015.

The draft Plan has been put together following Well-being Assessments research and in Gwynedd the ‘Ardal Ni 2035’ engagement exercise, which provided an overview of the needs and aspirations of individuals and local organisations.

Aled Jones-Griffith, Chairman of the Gwynedd and Anglesey Public Services Board, said: “We have strong and proud communities, with a tradition of cooperation and helping each other. The role of local communities will be central in achieving the objectives set out in the draft Well-being Plan. We are very keen that local opinions are incorporated as we agree on our goals so that we can improve the well-being of our residents. All comments submitted will be taken into account.”

You can fill in the online questionnaire at llesiantgwyneddamon.org/ en/Cynllun-Llesiant/ Paper copies are available at your local library and at either Siop Gwynedd or Cyswllt Môn. To request a paper copy by post or in an alternative format, please contact post@ llesiantgwyneddamon.org or 01766 771000. The questionnaire is available until 6 March 2023.