Developing the Scheme
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We have not started from scratch in designing these schemes, but we have looked at the schemes that communities are using in other parts of the UK and the rest of Europe. This has meant ‘borrowing’ some features and adapting schemes to try to create awards that fit the needs of communities in Wales.
Having got as far as devising the bare bones of possible schemes, we have invited one or two communities to join us in designing and trying out the schemes. By working closely with the communities using the schemes, we hope that we will end up with initiatives that really work in practice.
We will report on how well these pilots with communities work out and make suggestions for improvements to the schemes as needed.
We will also talk to the many organisations in Wales that have experience in helping communities work towards sustainability and resilience.