A long-term strategic plan for the future of Walsall that was approved by the cabinet earlier this month is now open for public consultation.
The We Are Walsall 2040 strategy plans to make the town “a place where people are proud to live and residents and businesses work with public services to create a thriving borough of opportunity.’ And has been drafted following consultation with residents and businesses.
The plan is split into four different ambitions for local residents and businesses, including:
- Thriving and Happy
- Healthy and well
- Prosperous and innovative
- Proud of our Borough
Each ambition has different areas of focus, showcasing how the council plans to support the goals set out, while also suggesting how residents can play their part in the future success of the town.
“ This is an exciting time for Walsall, and this draft strategy underpins our ambitious plans for the future of the borough. I hope that the public will see that we are working towards a better future, and we have real, solid plans in place to help us get there,” said Councillor Garry Perry, Portfolio Holder for Resilient Communities at Walsall Council.
“The draft plan brings together the views of the thousands of people that took part in our largest-ever public engagement in 2022 and sets out the actions needed over the next 17 years to achieve the future that we know the people of Walsall want.
I want to encourage residents to have their say in the upcoming public consultation so that we can make sure the needs of the people are being met throughout this process.“
To view the full report, check out https://waw2040.commonplace.is/proposals/consultation-draft-waw-2040-borough-plan/step1. Have your say by completing the following survey – https://waw2040.commonplace.is/proposals/draft-waw-2040-borough-plan-have-your-say/step1.
The public consultation closes on 21 March, 2023.