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Dec 2010 - South Worcestershire Development Plan

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SOUTH WORCESTERSHIRE ANNUAL MONITORING REPORT <strong>2010</strong>2098.0 SOCIAL PROGRESS8.1 Access to ServicesLocal Schemes to assist in improving access to services include voluntary transportschemes especially in the rural areas, the completion of a DDA compliant ramp atEvesham Railway Station and a footbridge upgrade at Droitwich Spa Railway Station.There have also been improvements to Pershore Train Station with an electronic screenshowing the train arrivals and departures. Other local schemes to address transportrelated issues are highlighted in the Community Strategy 2007-<strong>2010</strong>.Community Strategy 2007-<strong>2010</strong>Make improvements to Evesham and Pershore railway stations.Create a cycle route between Evesham and Pershore off main roads8.3 Local IndicatorWychavon encourages the use of more sustainable forms of transport through PolicySR5, ‘Minimising Car Dependency’. One of the main ways Wychavon has achievedtangible success with this is through developer contributions for cycling provision, usingSection 106 agreements. These contributions fund the provision of better cyclingfacilities in the District, including improved signage, lane marking and the provision ofcycle stands. During 2009 - <strong>2010</strong>, many cycling contributions were agreed throughSection 106 agreements resulting in £47,752.15 towards improving cycling facilities.Quota of eligible open spaces managed to Green Flag Award standardSince the previous AMR, Wychavon have retained their Green Flag status for the threemain parks in the District:Abbey Park, Evesham - 3.25 hectaresWorkman Gardens, Evesham - 1.04 hectaresAbbey Park, Pershore - 7.09 hectaresWychavon currently manage approximately 33 hectares / 82 acres of main parks in thedistrict that could be eligible for a Green Flag Award. Currently the three parkscomprising of 12.19 hectares have been awarded this standard representing 36.9% ofthe total eligible open space.8.5 Local IndicatorsThe provision of, and access to public open space is essential for the health and wellbeing of communities. Policy COM12 in the Adopted Local <strong>Plan</strong> addresses this issue.

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