Community benefits are a core element of all public sector contracts now, but how much do we know about them and can we influence policy? 

Community benefits are now a fundamental element of all construction schemes in Wales. Most public sector projects include a provision for working with local people and delivering sustainable benefits in the form of training and employment for local workers or a tangible impact upon communities via support for schools. But increasingly private sector schemes are also becoming far more aware of the need to work with local people to ensure that their respective developments are delivered in such a way that creates a built environment that is sustainable. But what do community benefits entail? During the summer discussions between construction stakeholders took place building upon the Community Benefits guidance 2014 launched by Jane Hutt AM Minister for Finance.

Thanks to all who took part in the break out discussion groups. The issues raised and views expressed are being considered and will inform both future events and the development of the Community Benefits policy. The various groups covered a range of issues and you can find out more here:

Community Benefits Guidance:
English -  Delivering Maximum Value for the Welsh Pound – 2014 
Welsh - Budd I’r Gymuned – Sicrhau’r Gwerth Gorau am Arian Cymru – 2014 

Hard copies of the guidance will be available shortly and all those delegates who indicated that they would like a hard copy will have one posted to them as soon as they are available. To request a hard copy of the guidance please email the Community Benefits mailbox

A guide to the Community Benefits Measurement Tool Version 6.6 July 2014

All of the above plus other procurement related guidance can be found in the Procurement Route Planner website, Policy & Resources Toolkit