Vision
The DCLG guidelines for Coastal Community Teams are to:
· Encourage greater local partnership working in coastal areas
· Support the development of local solutions to economic issues facing coastal communities
· To work together and with Government to tackle issues facing coastal communities,
· Encourage the sustainable use of heritage/cultural assets to provide both a focus for
· community activities and enhanced economic opportunities.
Objectives
The Dover Coastal Community Team is a delivery group designed to drive forward positive change reflecting these guidelines. We will do this by:
· Establishing a shared set of principles, policies and operating standards Working together to
· make our Coastal Community a better place to live and work in, and to visit
· Developing and delivering a strong Dover Coastal Community Economic Plan
· Establishing links with Further Education and Higher Education establishments to improve
· relevant skills within the area
· Being inclusive of and transparent to stakeholders
DCLG priorities for the Coastal Community Teams are to focus on, but not be limited to:
· Enhancing the attractiveness and accessibility of public areas
· Providing increased community facilities
· Promoting the visitor economy
· Encouraging sustainable uses of heritage/cultural assets
· Creating links to support the growth and performance of the retail sector
· Supporting the development of relevant skills in the district