We support and work alongside residents and local emerging groups within these new communities, as well as the wider residents of Milton Keynes to connect with ongoing plans for growth, to ensure all voices are heard at the right decision-making levels. We communicate with those in new communities and the voluntary sector to ensure they are kept up to date with all short and long term plans.
We work with new housing developments in Milton Keynes as part of our Strengthening Communities work to enable strong communities to grow and thrive, fostering connections and enabling collaboration to happen within these communities in order for them to thrive.
Our aim is to bring people together within their communities to encourage and enable connection and to promote collaborative action in their communities.
Directory
If you are a resident in need of support, you can view our comprehensive list of local and national organisations, and their services, in our directory. Click the button to the right to access and view the directory.
New Communities
We support residents and voluntary groups within Milton Keynes to connect with ongoing plans for growth, to ensure their voices are heard. We also work to communicate with citizens and the voluntary sector to support them to stay up to date with short and long term plans. Our approach is underpinned by the Community Development Principles and co-production. We believe that, with a bit of help, voluntary groups and communities can do great things!
Community Development Principles
Our work is underpinned by the community development principles. In practice, we:
- Offer help to set up new community groups and projects
- Make and foster connections between residents, voluntary groups and other key local agencies. Partnership working and collaboration are at the heart of our work!
- We provide volunteering support and encourage people to volunteer in their communities and across Milton Keynes
- We share information and resources about the key developments and encourage residents to have their say about the local plans, and consultations.
NHS BLMK Healthcare Channel on WhatsApp:
BLMK ICB (Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board) have a dedicatged WhatsApp channel. It features a range of information, including videos, to support people to stay well, particularly through the Winter. WhatsApp channels can be found in the ‘Updates’ section on the menu bar at the bottom of the WhatsApp app. Please click here to access the channel and see the attached email for further details.
Winter Wellbeing Toolkit
The BLMK Suicide Prevention Campaign Group and Public health have pooled together and created a toolkit for residents and community members to keep well this winter, and look after their wellbeing. For more information, please email kelsey.broomhead@milton-keynes.gov.uk