Community Development
This team plays a leading role in driving forward many of the district's priorities including youth and community participation.
Community Development is about building active and sustainable communities based on social justice and mutual respect. It is about removing the barriers that stop people from steering the issues that affect their lives. Councils used to decide what they were going to do for their communities; Councils now listen to what their communities want. Community Development Officers help people and organisations get their views heard.
Community Development Officers
- Work with residents and appropriate statutory and voluntary organisations to identify and respond to needs and issues that concern the development and enhancement of community wellbeing.
- Improve the ability of people to participate in voluntary groups and activities
- Enable people to build the knowledge, skills and confidence they need to participate in local democratic processes and to promote mutual aid
- Support the work of Elected Members as they respond to the wishes, aspirations and needs of their constituents
For further details contact:
Stuart Izzard - Acting Head of Community Development & Cultural Services
Tel: 01462 474854
Alternatively e-mail service@north-herts.gov.uk 
North Hertfordshire Compact
The North Hertfordshire COMPACT is an agreement between local government and other statutory organisations, and voluntary and community organisations, to work together for the maximum benefit to the local community.
