Infrastructure Delivery Plan (Feb 2013) - Runnymede Borough Council

Future provision
14.107 There is no planned expansion of this type of infrastructure in the Borough at this time
(in terms of physical infrastructure or facilities). Changes to how these services are
accessed and the need of young people along with budgetary pressures means it is
unlikely any new provision will occur. Capacities are currently not full and as such, a
need to adapt and revise existing provision is the most likely outcome over the plan
period to offer an attractive service to meet the needs of young people and to provide
the resultant benefits in associated areas of education, employment and a safer
community.
Costs and funding sources
14.108 This section is not applicable in this instance given that there is no known planned
expansion of this type of infrastructure in the Borough over the plan period.
Risk Assessment
14.109 Based on conversations with officers from this sector, the main impacts and risks to this
type of infrastructure are considered to be whether it can remain user-friendly and
accessible. Other infrastructure such as public transport already impact on how young
people access the various services, restricted by existing bus services. Further
reductions in bus services would further impact on those who are most deprived and
disadvantaged.
Conclusion
Risk ID Description Probability Severity
IDPR053 Reduced accessibility to youth centres Medium High
14.110 The challenges within this area do not so much relate to lack of provision but to
continuing to develop this offer to keep it relevant and engaging with young people in
the Borough in order to sustain its provision over the plan period.
Places of worship
Existing conditions
14.111 Seventy five percent of Surrey’s population said they were Christian in the 2001
census. The next largest religion in the County at this time was Muslim, which made up
1% of the population. A national study has shown however that of those who claim to
be Christian, only 32% of Christians actively practice their religion, compared with 80%
of Muslims. The Borough in Surrey with the largest Muslim population is Woking, and
that with the largest Jewish population is Elmbridge. (Surrey i-2001 census: key
statistics for Surrey and Districts, and JSNA chapter-Religion, May 2011).
14.112 In Runnymede itself, in 2009, 81.5% of the population identified themselves as white
British (JSNA chapter, ethnicity). In addition small percentages of other ethnicities such
as Indian, Pakistani, Bangladeshi, Black Caribbean, Black African and Chinese were
reported.
14.113 Surrey Faith Links estimated in 2010 there were in the region of 45 faith organisations
and places of worship across the Borough. Whilst the majority of these are Christian
places of worship, the Surrey Muslim Centre is located in Albert Road in Addlestone
(previously St Augustine Church of England) and there is also a Society of Friends
(Quakers) meeting house in Egham. There are no synagogues within the Borough,
although the nearest two synagogues are located in Horvath Close, Weybridge (The
North West Surrey Synagogue) and in Westbrook Road, Staines (The Staines and
District Synagogue),
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Runnymede IDP DRAFT – February 2013