Arlen Hill is a reasonably affluent county and many key indicators such as life expectancy, levels of employment, average income and educational outcomes are above the national average. However, the overall prosperity hides considerable variation across the county and there are pockets of deprivation, with some areas and some groups achieving less positive outcomes. We would like to hear from you on what we can do to improve the lives of those with experiencing of poverty in Arlen Hill. 

How to take part

Please read the following prompt questions and review the ideas that have been aded to the discussion so far before adding your own ideas, comments and ratings: 

1. What are the major challenges for those with lived experience of poverty?

2. What can be done to address poverty in Arlen Hill?

3. If you could do only one thing to tackle poverty in your local area, what would it be?

Please add your comments to the discussion by 30th September 2021.

The ideas will be reviewed and prioritised, and the top ten will be invited to speak to the partnership group to discuss their ideas further.