ASHTAV is working with Dave Chetwyn, Chairman of the IHBC and Director of DJC1 Planning, to provide a workshop for members focusing on influencing local government. Dave gave a talk at our Oxford event in 2009, and attendees were keen to gain more experience in how to effectively work with their local planning authorities to protect thir built environment. We are currently looking at funding this project for 2010.
Proactive Planning and local societies: The ASHTAV Handbook
Again following the Oxford event, members showed an interest in having a 'how to' guide to proactive involvement with planning. ASHTAV is looking at ways to fund the production of this guide, and will be gathering case studies and experiences from members. As with the training element, Dave Chetwyn is guiding on this process.
Diversity - Involving Young People
Plans for a project focusing on the involvement of young people in the local built environment are still current, withchanges being made due to the unforseen difficulty of working with schools. ASHTAV is now looking at other groups of young people to engage with the project, and has spoken with Girl Guiding UK about the possibility of rolling the project out amongst Guiding groups. We are stilll extremely keen to carry on this work, which is of huge importance for the future care and vitality of our towns and villages.