Community deals to solve local problems

In an attempt to improve services and the environment, tackling issues identified by residents, Staffordshire Moorlands District Council has introduced Community Pride Agreements in two of its wards. The agreements, brokered by locality partnership officers Sue Ebury and Ruth Reeves, set out what citizens can expect from their local services, as well as the contribution that residents are expected to make to improving their environment. The agreements involve the district council, Staffordshire County Council, parish councils, local police and fire services, registered social landlord Moorland Housing and local third sector network the Moorland Community and Voluntary Service, as well as residents. Sue Ebury answers our panel's questions.