Supporting people and communities

Helping our communities respond to local challenges

What you said:

Communities will not feel safe, connected and resilient if they do not feel heard and listened to.

We will support our local communities to build on their excellent Covid response and become even more resilient and better connected.

Continuing to work with and support voluntary, community and social enterprise organisations to address the impacts of increasing costs of living.
Working with partners to tackle social isolation and loneliness particularly among older people, young people, those with disabilities or living with long-term chronic conditions.
Coordinating the Devon’s Homes for Ukraine scheme.

Increasing numbers of people receiving the support they need through community networks and from community, voluntary organisations and social enterprises.
Numbers of refugees welcomed to Devon and provided with safe and secure accommodation.