On-going. demographic participation Assembled design teams on projects over 50 homes to include a specialist in community -led design and engagement, with a specific focus on youth engagement. consultation efforts. Co-design can always be improved and the department will look at up-skilling opportunities, utilising the councils in-house Urban Design team and working with organisations that specialise in this type of engagement. Right now, engagement efforts are not specific to school children only, but more effort will be placed on reaching out to schools to undertake engagement on schemes. This was especially successful during the local plan regulation 18 consultation where a large number of schools were engaged. 2025 update:

Consultation expanded to include broader groups. Copley play space co-design: 40+ equipment options, 4-week consultation, residents led final decision. Increased RSG frequency (e.g., High Lane moving from quarterly to bimonthly). Early work with schools to involve children/families in