Comment
Helping Shape the District
Representation ID: 46057
Received: 15/07/2011
Respondent: The Warwick Society
We are also surprised at the omission of any expression of the necessity for improving psychological well-being, or happiness. It appears only obliquely in point 5 and as the negative of 'crime and the fear of crime' in point 10. In our view, improving the quality of life requires a focus on non-materialistic as well as economic success. It can be contributed to by helping cohesion across generations, by broadening opportunities for participation in decision-taking, and by strengthening the sense of place and belonging. This important issue should be added to those to be dealt with in the plan.
5: Health & Wellbeing
We are also surprised at the omission of any expression of the necessity for improving psychological well-being, or happiness. It appears only obliquely in point 5 and as the negative of 'crime and the fear of crime' in point 10. In our view, improving the quality of life requires a focus on non-materialistic as well as economic success. It can be contributed to, for example, by helping cohesion across generations, by broadening opportunities for participation in decision-taking, and by strengthening the sense of place and belonging. This important issue should be added to those to be dealt with in the plan.