The forum will be composed of a core group whose role is to develop and co-ordinate the implementation of the strategy in partnership with relevant stakeholders.
The core group will be chosen from members of the community with professional expertise or strong interests in the areas covered by sustainability. They will co-opt additional members as interests and activities develop.
The chair of the Forum will be chosen by the Forum members.
Whilst the forum is independent of LGCHF, the Forum will be actively supported by the LGCHF, through the direct involvement of a LGCHF trustee or governor and a member of LGCHF staff.
Specialist sub-groups will be set up by the Forum to address specific issues concerned with the development or implementation of the strategy.
The Forum is non-political and does not seek to align itself with any party political or religious interests, in order to work for the benefit of all the citizens of Letchworth.
The primary objective for the Forum is the creation and initiation of a town-wide sustainability strategy for Letchworth Garden City, its residents, establishments, businesses and visitors.
This strategy will be developed in conjunction with the people of Letchworth, the Letchworth Garden City Heritage Foundation (LGCHF), North Herts District Council and Hertfordshire County Council and other relevant stakeholders.
The intention is to make Letchworth a good example of sustainable living in the widest sense, and thereby act as a sound working example of a resilient town.
Strategies will be formulated in terms of objectives and activities that are focused exclusively on the needs and characteristics of Letchworth, whilst taking account of external factors and learning from experience elsewhere.
An important aspect of developing and implementing the strategy will be working with local groups, to seek ideas and support for the strategy and for its implementation.
Working in partnership with other stakeholders, the Forum will initiate courses of action to deliver the strategy.
The Forum is non-commercial. If commercial activities are required to execute the strategy, these will be set up as commercial or social enterprises for the benefit of the whole of Letchworth in accordance with Garden City principles.
The Forum will communicate the strategy and its benefits to Letchworth and the wider community, developing Garden City principles and acting as an international benchmark.
Along with the rest of the world, Letchworth uses resources as if there were no consequences.
Young people have energy and a strong interest in the future.
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