4.1   Braintree District Council will involve Parish/Town Councils in developing and implementing Community Plans to promote or improve the economic, social and environmental well being of the area.

4.2   The Braintree Association of Local Councils will represent all Parish/Town Councils (non members included) on the PACT (Partners and Communities Together) Executive, the Braintree Local Strategic Partnership.

4.3   Braintree District Council will continue to encourage and support the development and implementation of Parish Plans and Town Centre Health Checks, and will take account of these in developing Community Plans.