Myszków
The Borough of Broxtowe has entered into a Friendship and Co-operation agreement with the Myszków County in southern Poland.
A delegation of Councillors and Officers from the Borough, led by the then Mayor, Councillor Doug Wilcockson, visited Myszków between 22nd and 25th August 2006 to formally sign the agreement.
What is a Friendship and Co-operation Agreement?
The Friendship and Cooperation agreement is a modern version of the traditional "Twinning" process in which Broxtowe has been involved for some 27 years with the town of Gütersloh in Germany.
This agreement is the culmination of a year's work, which has already seen preliminary investigatory visits by both Broxtowe and Myszków delegations.
What are the benefits of having a Friendship and Co-operation Agreement?
The main benefits to both communities that are incorporated into the document are:
- Improved service delivery by learning from others
- Demonstrating how communities can work together to access funding
- Increased awareness of cultural diversity
- Member development; exchanging experiences with colleagues in other countries
- Bringing communities together, increasing international understanding and promoting community partnerships
- Civic pride; by promoting the benefits of our own communities
- Enhancing youth activities; as an experience of life in other countries, as an aid to future international employment
- Education; providing real possibilities for communities to learn in new environments
- Economic and business development, including co-operation to support and promote tourism.
The Friendship and Cooperation agreement with Myszków County was signed at 11.00am on Wednesday 23rd August 2006. The signing took place in the Myszków Council Chamber.
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