1. St Albans & District Strategic Partnership Annual Community Conference 2012

2. Welcome Councillor Julian Daly Chair, St Albans & District Strategic Partnership

3. Shaping our District together

4. Over the past 12 months the Strategic Partnership has supported a variety of community projects. These projects have aimed to make the District a better place to live, work and learn

5. Over £500k has been distributed to a range of innovative projects. We’d like to share some of these with you…

6. Local Services Hub

7. Bringing together advice and information services to better support some of our most vulnerable residents Easier access for customers Greater joint working between partners More effective cross referrals Local Services Hub provides…

8. Individual enquiries dealt with during Phase 1 Felt they received an excellent service Phase 2 will see strategic partners co-located at the Civic Centre

9. The Dragons Local business leaders Turn £100 into £1,000 for local charities The Dragons’ Apprentice Teamed with local students The Apprentices The Challenge

10. Young People gain new skills and valuable business experience Raised in the three years since the challenge began Raised for local charities during the last programme…

11. Wheathampstead Heritage Trail

12. A project to promote the history and rich heritage of Wheathampstead 21 historical properties on the trail all within easy walking distance of each other including...

13. Wheathampstead House Wall The Bull Inn Place Farm Crankle Crinkle

14. A series of activities to promote participation by local people in democracy and decision making 18 District Councillors visited six local secondary schools to take part in ‘Question Time’ panels. 'Local Democracy Wall' capturing residents views on what they would do if they were a councillor for the day Local Democracy Week

15. A collective voice so that they can have their say on matters that are important to them Bringing together young people from a range of backgrounds Youth Forum

16. Neighbourhoo d Action Teams Youth Councils Young Carers Support Group Faith Groups School Councils BME Youth Groups Shy Young People NEETS Young People with special needs

17. Celebrating the contribution that older people make in our communities Older People’s Forum to be set up so individuals can have their say about decisions that affect their quality of life. National Older People’s Day

18. That was just a few of the many projects and groups we have supported…

19. Rainbow Association The Base FROG Youth Group St Albans Macular Group MLD SLD Fundays Parkinsons dance classes Fleetville diaries Batford Community Action Group Cruse Bereavement Care Trestle Active Lifestyles St Albans City Youth Age Concern Dawn to Dusk Whacky Wheels Regency Training Centre 33 Mind in Mid- Herts Community Meeting Point Homestart Harpenden Seniors Forum Computer Friendly Pioneer Club Mediation Herts Groundwork Community Clear up Herts Rape Crisis

20. Shaping our District together has seen many achievements over the past few years Further examples of these excellent projects can be found in your delegate pack and on the community wall in the foyer…