A PARTNERSHIP campaign is being launched in a bid to address inequalities in the Wee County.

The Clackmannanshire Alliance, which brings together organisations such as Clacks Council and the emergency services, is currently engaging with communities on its Local Outcomes Improvement Plan (LOIP).

It is seeking to craft a 10-year plan that would help reduce inequalities in the area and ensure Clacks is a place where all people can prosper.

As part of the process, the alliance has set out seven draft wellbeing priorities with residents being urged to have their say.

The priorities set out for wellbeing have been labelled as economic opportunity; fair work, particularly for females; sustainable place; outcomes for young people; climate and environmental sustainability; health and wellbeing; as well as poverty.

Alliance chair, council leader Ellen Forson, said: “Engaging with groups and the wider public in Clackmannanshire on the Local Outcomes Improvement Plan will ensure the final document will reflects local needs and aspirations.

“The LOIP is a great example of partnership working and this approach with our partners will help to ensure Clackmannanshire is a place where all our people can prosper, no matter their social circumstances.”

Clackmannanshire Alliance are partners who are working together to develop the plan and include Police Scotland, Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, NHS Forth Valley, Scottish Enterprise, University of Stirling, Clackmannanshire Third Sector Interface and Clackmannanshire Council.

The alliance has also been working with the Scottish Government to develop a “wellbeing economy” for the Wee County through community wealth building.

It is part of the national mission to create “new jobs, good jobs and green jobs”.

Those behind the plans explained that it is a people-centred approach to local economic development, which redirects wealth back into the local economy, and places control and benefits into the hands of local people.

The initial key actions for action in this area have been developed and labelled as quality of employment; transport and local connectivity; skills for employment; earnings and fair pay; mental health; physical health; and harnessing power of local anchors such as major employers and organisations.

A survey seeking feedback is live until August 19.

To complete it, visit tinyurl.com/4rmjadav.