DRAFT North Somerset Sustainable Community Strategy 08 - 26.pdf

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Strategies and Plans that will support our progressSub-nationalReviewLearning andSkills StrategyWest of EnglandEconomic Development& Regeneration StrategyFramework forExcellenceTomorrow’sTourism TodayLocalDevelopmentFrameworkRegional EnterpriseStrategyStern Review.HM TreasuryRegionalEconomic StrategyWest of EnglandSkills for Life strategyProsperous economy andenterprising communityLocal Area AgreementWeston Area Action PlanNorth SomersetEconomic Development& Regeneration StrategyLeitchReviewLearning Serviceprovider plans14-19strategyAffordableHousing StrategySingle Plan for Children &Young PeopleDestinationManagement PlanDEVELOPING A STRONG ECONOMY AND ENTERPRISING COMMUNITYHow you can support our work programme:• Support the local economy by buying local products and shopping locally, forexample in local centre’s and Farmer's Markets.• For business advice, information, training and networking opportunities contactNorth Somerset Enterprise Agency on 01934 418118.• Enrol on a leisure or educational course at Weston College. Tel: 01934 411411.• Join the Weston and Area Credit Union. Tel: 01934 429573• Gain experience by volunteering with a local group - Contact Voluntary ActionNorth Somerset on 01934 410910.• Use public transport, cycle, or walk to reduce traffic congestion and greenhousegas emissions.44
Partnership Priority: Living within Environmental LimitsWhy this is a priority• North Somerset’s ‘Eco-Footprint’ shows that we are using more than three times ourfair share of the world’s natural resources.• Climate Change is likely to have an increasingly significant impact on the quality oflife in North Somerset. With increasing extremes in weather, the risk of flooding islikely to increase for both inland and coastal communities• Main land-use issues will include minimising the impact on the natural environment,by ensuring any development is carbon neutral and contributes to the characterand integrity of existing communities.• Another major challenge will be the need to develop more sustainable transportpatterns. Car ownership in North Somerset is currently above the national average,whilst walking and cycling rates are amongst the lowest in the South West.• Significant future transport issues include plans for a South Bristol Ring Road, thepotential expansion of Bristol International Airport and Royal Portbury Dock and theneed to tackle congestion hotspots such as Junction 21 of the M5.• Local people want high standards of street management and maintenance; thisincludes less litter and better maintenance of historic buildings.• People who are socially and economically disadvantaged often live in the worstenvironments. High quality public environments play a significant part in reducingcrime.What our communities told usLocal people were keen to ensure that environmental concerns were tackled. Keyoverarching issues included; protecting the natural environment and addressing actionsthat have a negative impact on the environment. Adapting and restricting the impact ofClimate Change was considered to be very important when planning for the future. Arange of suggestions were given about how we could work together to address theseissues. These included:• Improving and maintaining clean public spaces.• Access to the countryside and coast.• Improved recycling services, both domestic and business.• Encourage alternative/renewable energy sources.• Protecting and maintaining open spaces.• Encourage eco-building practices.• Protecting our natural landscape and encouraging biodiversity.• Managing and enhancing the built environment.• Encouraging community involvement and promoting awareness ofenvironmental issues.• Promoting good farming practices and preserving traditions.• Improving transport infrastructure and sustainable travel options45
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