A NOVEL approach to community planning is being taken in Tidworth in September when those behind the community strategic action plan intend to hold a 'brokerage table' meeting.

The prestigious surroundings of Tedworth House have already been booked for the event where key providers of services in the public sector, other agencies and authorities will be invited to pledge their support for strategic plans drawn up for the Tidworth area.

No appeal for funds will be made at the first brokerage meeting.

Val Powley, community liaison officer for Kennet District Council, said: "Invitations will be sent out to these organisations but some have already been asked to keep a date in their diaries for 13 September."

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