Action Plan for the Social Well-Being of Surrey ... - City of Surrey

Issue Element:
Initiatives to Encourage Citizen Engagement with Social
Issues and Social Planning Activity
Key Gap: Need for more initiatives and processes to increase citizen participation
in addressing social issues
Recommendations – Short-term & Long-term:
• Continue to support and enhance youth engagement processes in which youth
have a meaningful and on-going role in providing input to City services and programs
and policy development of interest to youth.
• Communicate current initiatives in youth engagement
• Maintain and expand consultation with the community on issues related to the
social well-being of Surrey residents, and in the development of social policies relevant
to the City’s mandate and resources.
• Review the City’s current approaches and staff resources with respect to its ability
to maintain and enhance its dialogue with social service organizations, social interest
groups and processes.
• Develop a communication strategy to share information with stakeholders and
the general public on issues and City responses affecting the well-being of Surrey
residents, and on the City’s efforts and involvement in these areas. Ensure that this
communication strategy accounts for the diversity of languages spoken in Surrey.
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