The Royal Borough 2028
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What is the aim of the project?
The 'Royal Borough 2028' project has sought to determine what
changes the Royal Borough might be subjected to over the next 20
years, the type of borough the Council would wish to see at the end
of this period and how the decisions it takes today can be informed
by the consideration of the long-term future.
How was it done?
This project has benefited from proven methodologies and
techniques applied by specialists in this area of work. To find out
more see The Futures
Company.
The output of this work has involved many people and
organisations in the Borough, including Cabinet, Councillors,
residents, officers and young people. Over the course of twelve
months a variety of meetings took place between these groups. As a
result there were a range of views - outlined in the final report -
about the future of the Royal Borough. The final report
explains the project in detail and can be obtained by contacting
the Council at the address below, or by downloading a copy:
The outcome
The project has moved through a series of phases and each of
these is explained, with the help of diagrams, on a summary leaflet
as well as in the final report. In each phase, the project is based
on a thorough understanding of the history of the Royal Borough and
the position it currently finds itself in. For more information
see:
Drivers of Change
The first formal phase of the project was to establish what
might drive change in the Royal Borough over the next 20 years.
Through careful analysis of a wide range of sources, various
factors (the drivers of change) were established as being the most
impactful on the Borough. A long list of drivers, 48 in total, was
initially produced. Following this, work was done with Cabinet to
prioritise this long-list and a set of 24 drivers of change
emerged.
Future scenarios
Five scenarios were constructed on the basis of the impact and
influence of the drivers. These scenarios are described in detail
in the final report and are also summarised in the leaflet. By
thinking about the future in different ways, the scenarios help the
Council to learn more about what the future might hold for its
residents.
Vision for 2028
From understanding the various assumptions and risks that are
present in the scenarios it was possible to create a 'Vision',
which reflects a realistic version of the Royal Borough in 2028.
The vision is built around five central themes, outlined in the
report and the leaflet, that were agreed as being the most
important to the future of the Royal Borough. Implications for the
Royal Borough and its decision-making processes are also captured
in the report and leaflet. These implications ensure that the
future of the Borough is kept at the forefront of the mind when
making important decisions today.
Further information
For futher information about the 2028 project, please
contact:
vision2028@rbkc.gov.uk