Part 1: Decision makers’ ideas for change

The 15 key themes

As we have said, the Big Leeds Chat isn’t just about listening – most importantly, it’s about taking action based on what people in Leeds have told us. With this in mind, following on from their Big Leeds Chat we asked decision makers what their initial ideas were to make Leeds a happier and healthier city. 15 key themes came out of their responses, which serve as a useful starting point for discussions about how we can take action based on what people told us.

15 key themes came out of their responses, which serve as a useful starting point for discussions about how we can take action based on what people told us.

01

Adapt services to improve people’s experiences

02

Renew our focus on children & young people

03

Communicate about services and community groups

04

Make sure the community sector can offer a comprehensive, well-supported range of services

05

Protect and maintain public space

06

Refresh our ethos or focus to suit new priorities

07

Develop tailored provision for specific groups of people

08

Review how people access mental health support & what wider provision people need to keep well

09

Help people to feel safer in the community

10

Invest in local areas and their community sectors

11

Make sure everyone can access a safe, suitable home

12

Foster a culture of listening in services

13

Design public transport for the people who use it

14

Work together as a system to improve people’s experiences

15

Make good employment a driver for health and wellbeing