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State of the District 2013 (Alcester/Bidford Locality) Councillor Maurice Howse

State of the District 2013 (Alcester/Bidford Locality) Councillor Maurice Howse. 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 (Alcester/Bidford Locality) Councillor Maurice Howse

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  1. State of the District 2013 (Alcester/Bidford Locality) Councillor Maurice Howse

  2. 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.

  3. ALCESTER/BIDFORD LOCALITY CENSUS HIGHLIGHTS Comparison with all 30 localities in Warwickshire • Alcester/Bidford Locality Population = 21,488 • Higher % in the 60 to 79 age group (25%) vs. County (20%) • 2nd highest of all localities for % of Christians at 73% • Highest number of people living in static homes (5.5% vs. 0.7% County) • 7% of those in work do so mainly at or from home, the 6th highest % in County (4.3%) • Have 2nd highest number of households without central heating at 2.8% (County 2.0%) • Higher than average % of self-employed workers (20% of males & 10% of females)

  4. ALCESTER/BIDFORD LOCALITY RESIDENTS SURVEY HIGHLIGHTS Comparison with rest of District • Affordable housing is still a major issue in this area • Higher numbers (42%) agreed they were able to influence decisions that affect local area (Average 33%) • 60% in this locality compared to average of 43% were satisfied with car parking • 46% living here were satisfied with public toilets (District Average 33%) • Above average satisfaction with WCC’s local transport information (56% vs. 48%) • Above average satisfaction with libraries (72% vs. 66%) • More residents in this locality (28%) did think teenagers hanging around streets were a problem (Average 22%)

  5. NUMBER OF FIRMS IN STRATFORD DISTRICT VS NOS OF EMPLOYEES 2006-2012 EMPLOYEES FIRMS Source: TBR Observatory 2012

  6. NUMBER OF FIRMS IN DISTRICT BY SECTOR AS AT JUNE 2012 – TOP 10 Source: TBR Observatory 2012

  7. % REDUCTION IN NUMBER OF FIRMS IN DISTRICT BY SECTOR 2006 TO 2012 (20% OR MORE) % Source: TBR Observatory 2012

  8. LOCAL UNITS IN VAT AND/OR PAYE ENTERPRISES MARCH 2012 HIGHER PROPORTION OF SMALL BUSINESSESTHAN REGION % % Source: UK Business, Size and Location, ONS

  9. 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

  10. 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

  11. 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 • Needs Improving – affordable housing, shopping facilities, public transport • 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)

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