Social Value Community Conversation

On Monday 23 May members of the public joined in a Community Conversation on Social Value in Lancaster. This conversation explored the general understanding of social value and Sustainable Development Goals and focused on establishing local social value priorities in the Lancaster district in relation to social, economic and environmental wellbeing. Social values are principles such as reduced crime, improved health or social wellbeing.

Throughout the evening it was clear that local businesses want to help develop Community Wealth Building and engage with social value but require support in understanding local priorities. Attendees agreed that continued community engagement will assist in setting a social value priority scale, and developing Community Wealth Building capabilities with-in partners and stakeholders.

A number of key areas were identified including: 

- Fair Work 

- Young people and the creation of opportunities for work and wellbeing 

- Carbon Reduction - The Closing Loops Project as a Case Study of Carbon Reduction, reducing food waste and working in partnership with Food Futures. 

If you’d like to be involved in the community conversations around the Lancaster district, please visit https://keepconnected.lancaster.gov.uk/community-conversations-2