The Parish Council has recently joined forces with the Church and the Village Hall Committee through the Community Working Group to address the priorities raised by residents. This marks the beginning of a more coordinated approach between the three groups, who have traditionally worked more independently. By collaborating in this way, we are better positioned to deliver inclusive, practical solutions that reflect the needs and aspirations of our community.

As part of this work, the Community Working Group has created a Combined Village Mission Statement. This mission statement reflects the views and requests shared by the community and sets out how the Church, the Village Hall Committee and the Parish Council will work together for the benefit of the village.

With this mission statement now in place and published the Parish Council believes its important for the community to see how the Vision Statement related and supports the Combined Village Mission Statement.

How it links to our Parish Vision

The Parish Council will use the new mission statement alongside our Vision for the Badwell Ash Parish Community, which sets out our commitment to a thriving, healthy and safe rural environment. Our vision places importance on inclusive spaces, strong local identity, improved connectivity, support for local businesses, protection of green spaces and sensitive development aligned with future needs 

By aligning the Parish Vision with the Combined Village Mission Statement, we can make sure our decisions and actions are guided both by long term goals and by the practical needs identified by residents.

What this means for the community

This joined approach will help us;

• Plan and deliver projects more effectively
• Improve communication and transparency
• Support village groups in a more coordinated way
• Respond more directly to the priorities raised by residents
• Encourage greater participation in village life

The Parish Council is committed to working openly and constructively with our partners and with the wider community. The mission statement is an important step forward and we will continue to work with the Community Working Group to turn shared ideas into visible progress across the parish.

Community Development Plan