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CPO’s, Local Partnerships and Viable Alternatives

"The practice of conservation must spring from a conviction of what is ethically and aesthetically right, as well as what is economically expedient.

A thing is right only when it tends to preserve the integrity, stability, and beauty of the community, and the community includes the soil, waters, fauna, and flora, as well as people." -Aldo Leopold

Members of C4S have had amazing success in challenging CPO’s and supporting those who are involved in the process. Therefore the team has a wealth of experience should you require our assistance.

C4S aims are to offer viable and cost effective alternatives rather than opposing for oppositions sake. We strive to work in partnership with politicians, agencies and local authorities to ensure that the voice of the local residents is fully represented in any changes to their geographical and community environment.

Additionally John Earnshaw has worked hard to develop the Local Partnership approach and C4S fully supports him in promoting the benefits of this system and we are working with local authorities to formally adopt the principle.

LIVERPOOL: LOCAL COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP BRINGS NEW LIFE TO GRANBY

An innovative partnership has been formed to help shape the future and the completion of one of Liverpool's longest-running regeneration programmes.

In April, Liverpool City Council approved outline plans for the reconstruction and remodelling of 165 existing homes and building 70 new homes in the Granby 4 Streets area.

Continuing engagement with residents was seen as an essential part of the process in order to meet the needs of local people as far as possible.

In a pioneering, groundbreaking move, Granby Residents Association has entered into an agreement with the council and the appointed developer Lovell to oversee design proposals for the area.

The Granby Local Community Partnership (GLCP) has been created and set-up under the chairmanship of former Empty Homes campaigner, John Earnshaw of Lansdown Housing & Regeneration Consultancy and includes council officers, ward councillor representation and local residents of Granby.

Councillor Marilyn Fielding, who has special responsibility for housing and neighbourhoods, said: "It is wonderful that these important plans will be developed in conjunction with local people."

A Granby residents representative added: "We are pleased that the Council and Lovell have agreed to work with us and we hope that at long last this community will be given a new life and a happy future."