Stewardship is ‘the art of taking care of, or managing, something’.
Communities have many assets, including green and open space, woodlands, community buildings, housing, and many others. Long term stewardship means managing these assets in a way that builds community resilience, and meet needs.
Through asset transfers, community ownership, or creating new governing structures, local people are able to shape what happens in their area…
Some examples:
– Community Management Organisation in NW Bicester Ecotown
– Community Land Trust, Chipping Norton
– Local Trust at Spade Oak Quarry
There is a growing recognition of the importance of stewardship for:
- Local climate response
- Social cohesion
- Health & wellbeing
- Active citizenship
We believe that places are best shaped by the people who live there. A shared, collective for vision for a place has benefits for all involved; communities, local authorities, developers, and landowners.