Priority 3: Creating vibrant, safe and healthy communities of the future
We will work with communities, businesses and public sector partners to enable and support improvements where people’s community, economic and housing needs can be met. This will facilitate a better and more sustainable balance with the natural world that will allow our communities and businesses to thrive in a sustainable and safe way.
3.1. Support all our communities, urban and rural, to be economically ready for the future, with the right infrastructure and protect community identity with a focus on people and environment.
| Ways we will deliver this | Lead portfolio |
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| 3.1.1. Enhance our town centres by working with businesses in place making initiatives, events and active travel to support the daytime and nighttime economy. This will include taking forward the future high street fund and the progression of the creative quarter. | Place |
| 3.1.2. Maximise the opportunities from the confirmation of the designation of the Investment Zone designation and the associated Local Growth Initiative package totalling £90.2m combined with the strategic use of Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) and other capital resource funds to deliver: Energy Improvements to WDC Housing Stock, Support for Home Energy, Improvements for Private Homes, New Low-Cost Low Carbon Housing e.g. Kenilworth School sites, Leamington Town Centre, Transformation e.g. the Parade and associated works, Community Infrastructure e.g. Abbey Fields Swimming Pool, Myton Path/ Cycleway, Relocation of Athletics Facilities, Community Stadium, Transportation improvements e.g. Emscote Road multi modal corridor improvements. |
Strategic Leadership |
| 3.1.3. Promote the district as a location for advanced manufacturing, “green” industries, creative games and hi- tech based companies, building on our national reputation. Work with educational establishments to inspire people to learn new skills, help local people access jobs and opportunities. | Arts, Culture & Economy |
| 3.1.4 Increase the volume of high quality, low carbon, affordable and social housing, with the number one priority being the delivery of new homes and regeneration of the two school sites: Leyes Lane and Rouncil Lane. This will help meet demand for housing and help tackle rough sleeping and homelessness. Ensure Milverton Homes, in partnership with Vistry Linden, is focused on the achieving the expected benefits from the Crewe Lane Joint Venture. |
Housing & Assets |
3.2. Promote vibrant communities, a welcoming atmosphere and good mental and physical health and wellbeing within all our towns and villages.
| Ways we will deliver this | Lead portfolio |
|---|---|
| 3.2.1. Support our creative community, including local artists, dancers, actors, musicians, and history and heritage organisations. | Arts, Culture & Economy |
| 3.2.2. Encourage everyone to have a more active lifestyle by using our leisure centres, parks and open spaces, other sports facilities, and the provision of outreach activities. | Safer, Healthier & Active Communities |
3.2.3. Using our joint Local Plan with Stratford DC to:
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Place |
| 3.2.4. Promote and implement active travel choices as a priority – public transport, walking and cycling. | Place |
3.3. Enhance the biodiversity of the district
| Ways we will deliver this | Lead portfolio |
|---|---|
| 3.3.1. Increase the level of biodiversity on Council owned land and create a network of accessible, linked biodiversity rich spaces. | Neighbourhood |
| 3.3.2. Encourage residents, communities, and businesses to enhance the biodiversity of the district using the planning system, the Biodiversity Net Gain legislation and other opportunities. | Neighbourhood |
3.4. Champion new and innovative ways of working together to improve health, safety, wellbeing and tackle inequalities – focusing on prevention and building resilience in communities.
| Ways we will deliver this | Lead portfolio |
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| 3.4.1. Reduce health inequalities within the district and develop a series of health and community wellbeing hubs. | Safer, Healthier and Active Communities |
| 3.4.2. Develop and implement an asset based community development strategy where the Council and partners will work with communities to build capacity to help address their own health, safety and wellbeing needs, especially those with more deprived socio-economic or isolated backgrounds. | Safer, Healthier and Active Communities |
| 3.4.3. Working with partners to deliver community safety interventions to address ASB and fear of crime. | Safer, Healthier and Active Communities |