Audits
It is important to undertake audits of the current situation in the local area. They will help to create an understanding of what exists, what the needs are and to prioritise actions for the future.
In particular an audit of the skills of local people, and of the environment and of the natural resources in the local area should be undertaken.
Skills Audit
Carrying out a skills audit will give a better understanding of the skills available within the community and provide an opportunity for everyone to contribute their individual skills. It will create an opportunity for local action to take advantage of those skills and ensure that the project has full access to knowledge and support through educational institutions, local authorities and agencies. Finally, it will create an opportunity for new business ideas to be identified.
It is essential to work closely with the local authority, human resources and enterprise agencies, local colleges and universities when planning and carrying out a skills audit.
Environmental and Natural Resource Audit Carrying out a comprehensive audit of environmental and natural resources will allow a realistic assessment of the crucial natural resources of the area and identify development and enhancement opportunities of the natural features and resources of the area. It will also identify ways in which these natural resources can be exploited responsibly to assist in local development plans and ensure that these development plans are consistent with the good management of these resources for future generations
It is essential to work closely with the local authority, CCW and the Environment Agency when planning and carrying out a natural resource audit
No matter what the method used: undertaking a full inventory of the area’s tourism assets, seeking specialist advice, researching data, and undertaking market assessments are all necessary in order to gain a full understanding of the opportunity and to plan ahead.
Questions to be addressed:
Where are we now? Look at the current provision for tourism and recreation, the state of local business, and the state of the local environment
What is the current situation? Make sure that the current provision of facilities, sites and attractions, and trails and routes suitable for tourism is identified.
Examine statistics that have already been gathered (for example by the council) etc.
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