DRAFT North Somerset Sustainable Community Strategy 08 - 26.pdf

What we will do to achieve our shared priorityAim:Enable the development ofsuccessful neighbourhoodsacross North Somerset.‘What’s missing is the feeling ofcommunity. Some villages inNorth Somerset do really well athaving a community identity.They organise events, know eachother and there is often acommunity hub e.g. pub,church. This does not happen inmy community’ – Weston.‘More local facilities will beneeded when houses are built’ –Yatton.related photo to be inserted?Aim:Support the development of theVoluntary and Communitysectors.‘There are many voluntary andstatutory groups working inWeston but there is a need toimprove links with local peopleand making sure there is fundingfor long term services, givingcontinuity’ – Weston.related photo to be inserted?Aim:Ensure all people are able tomake a positive contribution totheir communities.‘Value OUR youth, include themin every layer of decision makingand service provision –encourage them, not disparagethem” – Portishead.Improvements we want to see include:• That new communities are developed withappropriate facilities and infrastructure to supportand encourage a sense of place.• A range of affordable homes with options to rentand buy to promote mixed communities andenable people to remain in, or return to theirhome town or village if they want to.• Good access to key services and facilitiesthrough effective land use and transportplanning.• Development of a wide range of cultural, artsand leisure events and facilities within our urbanand rural neighbourhoods, aimed at residentsand visitors.• Promoting the distinctiveness of North Somerset indesign, local employment, local markets,produce, events and cultural experiences.Improvements we want to see include:• Full implementation and updating of the NorthSomerset Compact.• Further development of the infrastructure for thevoluntary and community sector.• Improved access to Voluntary and Communityservices.• Supporting and encouraging skills developmentin the voluntary and community sector.• Supporting and encouraging the involvement ofthe voluntary and community sector across NSPand its associated bodies.Improvements we want to see include:• Increased participation in volunteeringopportunities and promote volunteeringopportunities for young people.• Helping people to participate in theircommunities, with opportunities to influencedecision making and shape services and facilitieswhere possible including:• greater involvement of children and youngpeople,• ensuring older people’s voices are heard,• encouraging Black &Minority Ethnic and22