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Roads and Footpaths Continue to prioritise transport improvements identified in the local area blueprints including: Pedestrian-friendly main street masterplans in Thames, Whitianga. Installation of additional pedestrian crossings in specified areas in Thames and Tairua. 1.5 Combine implementation with DS actions #40, #41 and #42, which provides for accessibility audits of Council managed footpaths and pedestrian crossings. Staff time. Methodology for accessibility audits to be confirmed by Disability Focus Group. 2013/2014 Roads and Footpaths Consider providing for appropriate scooter parking during town centre upgrade projects. 1.7 Combine implementation with DS action (DS #48). Staff time. To be costed. As opportunities arise Social Development Support the newly established Thames Branch of Age Concern Hamilton in offering services to older people within the Thames-Coromandel District . 1.6 No opportunity for combined implementation. The Branch is now established and the on-going level of support is yet to be determined. In the very least, staff will maintain an awareness of the work of Age Concern. On-going Social Development Support service providers and social service agencies to seek funding that requires territorial authority support. 2.1 This doesn't specifically align to an action in the DS. However, there are opportunities to make funding information available to stakeholder groups. Staff time. On-going and as opportunities arise Social Development Provide for formal representation on Agewise and/or positive ageing strategy network, including participating in meetings and reporting back to the Council. 2.5 No opportunity for combined implementation. Elected member time. Staff support. On-going Social Development Ensure the Council has an understanding of the social services and support provided in the District and any gaps that it might help address. 2.6 No opportunity for combined implementation. Staff time. 2012/2013 and on-going Social Development Promote other organisation's initiatives such as the (anti) Elder Abuse Day (annually on 15 June). 2.9 No opportunity for combined implementation. Marketing through existing Council communication channels. Staff time. On-going Social Development Communicate opportunities for older people to make positive contributions to their community through 4.3 No opportunity for combined Utilise existing Council publications. On-going
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