Community Connector Forums CAN are looking to co-develop new Community Connector Forums as a mechanism to enable productive conversations and collaborations across sectors to take place. This will be a staged approach based on priorities and need. Sustainable Environment Unique and sustainable environment – preserving our outstanding environment Protect and enhance our outstanding natural environment Develop an eco-friendly and active transport network Tackle the climate and ecological emergency Maximise access to our high quality parks and open spaces Dynamic Places Building a dynamic economy – a great place to live, learn, work and visit Revitalise and reinvent our high streets and local centres Create a sustainable, vibrant and inclusive economy Increase productivity through skills investment Develop sustainable infrastructure Support our businesses to operate more creatively Create a 21st century digital infrastructure Connected Communities Strong, healthy and connected communities – creating a climate for community empowerment Reduce health inequalities Strengthen the cultural identity of our towns and places Respect and engage with our diverse communities Encourage intergenerational interactions Reduce loneliness and isolation Ensure our communities feel safe Empower a thriving voluntary and community sector Brighter futures Coming together to give our children the best start in life Work with families and communities to give our children the best start in life Create and environment to enable access to high quality education for all Be aspirational for our children in care Support parents and guardians to care for their children well Fulfilled Lives Helping people lead active, healthy and independent lives Support people to live safe and independent lives Promote happy, active and healthy lifestyles Develop age-friendly communities Value and support carers Enable people to live well through quality social care Tackle homelessness and prevent rough sleeping Promote lifelong learning for all VCS Leaders exCHANGE Bringing together leaders across the voluntary sector to network and collaborate