3.3 How we will contribute to the Community Strategy in 06/07
As a major partner in the South Cambs Strategic Partnership, the Council will support the implementation of the Community Strategy in a range of ways in 2006/07. The actions identified in Table 4 to support the strategy are included in service plans.
Table 4 - Achieving the Community Strategy 2006/07
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Community Strategy Aims |
Actions in service plans |
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Active, safe and healthy communities |
Support the development of parish plans with the target of 15 parishes having plans. Support voluntary organisations through the development of the Voluntary Sector Compact. Improve community cohesion between travellers and the settled community by actions such as further development of the Travellers Liaison Forum and support of a Romany Theatre Company presentation. Address domestic violence by various actions. |
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Building successful new communities |
Agree and implement a consultation and engagement strategy for Northstowe and other new communities. Explore and present proposals for a Community Development Trust at Northstowe. Continue to develop and agree Area Action Plans and other planning policies for Northstowe and new settlements. Provide Arbury Park and Home Farm (Longstanton) community facilities in acc: with Section 106 Agreements. |
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A prosperous district |
Develop policies in the LDF to provide future sustainable job opportunities in the district – an estimated 28,000 new jobs in the period up to 2021. |
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Good access to services |
Continue to improve our web site, allowing an increasing range of on-line transactions such as planning applications and land searches. Improve access to services through Community Access Points through provision of a web-site with easy links. Introduce and publicise customer service standards. |
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Quality homes for all |
Achieve 300 new affordable homes in 2006/07 and 400 in 2008/09. Complete an appraisal of Council owned land to assess opportunities for housing provision. Agree a programme for the use of commuted sums achieved through Section 106 Agreements. Complete Arbury Park phase 1 affordable housing and other schemes that have received Housing Corporation funding. |
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A high quality environment |
Work with partners such as the police and parish councils to address “enviro-crime” e.g. litter, graffiti and fly-tipping. Develop the Northstowe Sustainable Energy Partnership to achieve sustainable and efficient energy generation and use. Adopt a Green Infrastructure strategy to develop green spaces within the sub-region. Improve 15 historic building and contribute to the creation of 4,400 metres of new hedges or hedgerow trees. |