Council seeks feedback on its anti-poverty strategy
WOKINGHAM Borough Council is asking for residents’ feedback on its draft anti-poverty strategy.
The draft was developed in partnership with the Hardship Alliance and the strategy is due to be published later this spring.
The alliance is group of four charities,
First Days Children’s Charity, Citizens Advice Wokingham, AgeUK Berkshire and Wokingham United Charities.
Amy Garstang, manager at Wokingham United Charities, said that by working together with the borough council, the alliance hopes to help those suffering hardship and poverty.
“Wokingham is fortunate to have many passionate charities and community groups that already provide assistance and support,” she said.
“It’s vitally important that we represent the ideas and feelings not only of those organisations providing the support, but of the residents of Wokingham.”
Cllr Laura Blumenthal, deputy executive member for anti-poverty, said that the council and voluntary sector recognise that more needs to be done to help people during difficult times.
“By putting in place a clear action plan and holding accountability, we’re demonstrating our commitment to tackling poverty in Wokingham borough,” she said.
“We want to hear from our residents on whether they feel we’re focussing on the right areas.”
The draft first-year action plan of the strategy includes aspects such as communication, employment support, mental health and housing.
The consultation is open until 11.59pm on Monday, February 21.
■ For more information, visit: engage.wokingham. gov.uk