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State of the District 2013 (Wellesbourne/Kineton Locality) Councillor Gillian Roache. INTRODUCTION. Stratford on Avon DC has an annual State of the District Debate as per the Council’s Constitution – this is the start. Consultation with the public and with Councillors.
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State of the District 2013 (Wellesbourne/Kineton Locality) Councillor Gillian Roache
INTRODUCTION • Stratford on Avon DC has an annual State of the District Debate as per the Council’s Constitution – this is the start. • Consultation with the public and with Councillors. • This year public consultation through the Community Forums and SDC website. • Will report back to Autumn Forum on issues raised and proposed actions.
WELLESBOURNE/KINETON LOCALITY CENSUS HIGHLIGHTS Comparison with all 30 localities in Warwickshire • Wellesbourne/Kineton Locality Population = 15,741 • Lower % in the 20 to 39 age group (20.3%) vs. County (24.4%) • Higher than average % of “white British” at 95%, County 89% • Have 2nd highest number of rooms per household for any locality – 6.54 vs 5.70 (County) • 7.2% of those in work do so mainly at or from home, the 4th highest % in County (4.3%) • More likely to have two or more cars (54% vs. 42% County) and live in a detached house (42% vs. 28% County) • Above average % of adults educated to degree level or higher (35% vs County 29%)
WELLESBOURNE/KINETON LOCALITY RESIDENTS SURVEY HIGHLIGHTS Comparison with rest of District • Above average number feel people from different backgrounds get on well together (75%) • Satisfaction higher than average with their local GP (88% vs District Average 84%) • Satisfaction with services dealing with sports/leisure, parks & open spaces, play areas, toilets, bus services and local transport information were all below the District Averages.
NUMBER OF FIRMS IN STRATFORD DISTRICT VS NOS OF EMPLOYEES 2006-2012 EMPLOYEES FIRMS Source: TBR Observatory 2012
NUMBER OF FIRMS IN DISTRICT BY SECTOR AS AT JUNE 2012 – TOP 10 Source: TBR Observatory 2012
% REDUCTION IN NUMBER OF FIRMS IN DISTRICT BY SECTOR 2006 TO 2012 (20% OR MORE) % Source: TBR Observatory 2012
LOCAL UNITS IN VAT AND/OR PAYE ENTERPRISES MARCH 2012 HIGHER PROPORTION OF SMALL BUSINESSESTHAN REGION % % Source: UK Business, Size and Location, ONS
LOOKING FORWARD • Local Government Funding • Local Council Tax Reduction Scheme • Localisation of Business Rates • Council Tax Referendum • Spending Review 2013 • Neighbourhood Planning Continues • Intelligence for Decision Makers from • Further in-depth analysis of 2012 SDC Residents’ Survey • 2011 Census Data • District-wide Business Survey • SDC Customer Satisfaction Index
CORE STRATEGY TIMETABLE • Proposes 9,500 homes (2008-2028) As at end 2012: 4,135 built, under construction or have planning permission – net figure 5,365 • To be considered at Council meeting on July 22nd • Six week period for making representations (September/October 2013) • Submitted to Secretary of State (January 2014) • Examination in Public (Summer 2014) • Inspector’s Report received (November 2014) • Adoption by end of 2014
WHAT DO YOU THINK? • Using feedback from the last Residents’ Survey in 2012, this locality said • Likes – cleanliness, education provision, access to nature, parks & open spaces, health services, low level of crime, shopping facilities • Needs Improving – affordable housing • For the review, send any local data your organisation may have to Simon Purfield at simon.purfield@stratford-dc.gov.uk • Go to our State of the District link on the Council webpage and air your views (www.stratford.gov.uk)