Community Liaison Forums

Community Liaison Forums (CLF's) are consultative bodies which draw together representatives of all tiers of local government (the County, District and Town and Parish Councils) along with other partners in the community.

Meetings are held in public and focus on community needs and concerns, dealing with issues that cannot be dealt with by one tier of local government or partner alone. By bringing together community representatives to act as the local voice, they encourage members of the public to participate in meetings and community projects.

CLF's are one way that the County and District Council's consult on the Community Strategy - 'A Vision for Improving the Quality of Life for the Local Community' - drawn up in consultation with local people so CLF's can ensure local people's views are heard by decision makers.

The County Council and the District Council have worked together to develop a Community Liaison Forum, where local communities have expressed a desire to establish one in their area. There are forums across the district which are usually based on Town Council areas or towns and groups of parishes. Please click on the following link for a list of all the CLF's and their contact details. Each CLF has a small budget and grant aid for small community projects in their area. For more information contact the Clerks of each Forum by clicking on the aforementioned link or see the attached document.