Town Partnership Committee

Following the successful completion of the CER package which resulted in the rebuilding of the Community Centre, refurbishment of the Assembly Rooms and regeneration of the town centre it was decided to review all aspects of the local partnerships that had been established during that process. It was agreed the way forward for future enhancements would be most fruitfully achieved if they were derived from an all encompassing Town Plan document. The concept of the original Town Group (re-named as the Town Partnership Committee in July 2009) was borne out of the Iceni Partnerships revised structure which was endorsed in the summer of 2007. It has a unique position on the one hand, being a legally constituted committee of Swaffham Town Council and whilst also being at the heart of the Iceni Partnership. The Town Partnership Committee comprises Town Councillors, Iceni Directors and other members of the community. Four thematic working groups (Economy, Transport, Environment and Social/Community) operate within the Town Partnership Committee structure. The bodys key objective has been to identify a clear vision for the town complemented by a comprehensive 10 Year Action Plan.

The Town Partnership Committee is often promoted as a true partnership between the Council and Iceni. Indeed, the value of this arrangement was recognised in 2008 when the Iceni Partnership was granted the Partnership and Strategic Working Award for the Eastern Region by Action for Market Towns. The Town Partnership Committee is clearly an integral part of both organisations and has succeeded in forging its own identity since its inaugural meeting on the 28th February 2007 at the Assembly Rooms.

More information about the work of the Town Partnership Committee can be found by following the link below: towngroupwebpages.pdf