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Wilton Eco Park. Wilton Community Land Trust. The first local CLT in Wiltshire Formed April 2012 Owned and directed by local people. The Localism Bill. Aspiration – the “Big Society” The Localism Bill is the mechanism by which it is achieved.
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Wilton Community Land Trust • The first local CLT in Wiltshire • Formed April 2012 • Owned and directed by local people
The Localism Bill • Aspiration – the “Big Society” • The Localism Bill is the mechanism by which it is achieved. • Making your own community self-sufficient and sustainable. • Gaining more control about what goes on in your community.
Climate Change • The global climate is changing • The UK is increasingly vulnerable to extreme weather e.g. flooding • In 2011 The UK green economy was worth an estimated £122 billion
The land… • The former Erskine Barracks (MoD)
Current MoD Planning Scheme • 240,000 sq ft B1 Business space • 270 dwellings • 180 affordable units • Convenience store
The plan…. • Purchase of the land by Our Enterprise and Wilton Community Land Trust • Centre of Excellence in Sustainable Living • Usage defined by local people • Earned revenue stays in the local area • Supports local Community Projects
Timeline of a Community Led Development 2011 NOV APRIL MAY 2012 > MoD outline Planning Originating idea Consultation at local, regional and national level Communication with interested parties Formation of Community Assoc. (WEPDCA)
Timeline of a Community Led Development 2012 JAN/FEB MAR APR OCT 1st proposed date of sale of site Building Organisational Capacity 1st Community Meetings Formation of WCLT 2nd proposed date of sale of site “Great Green Challenge”
This is a completely new way of “partnership” working Partners • Our Enterprise CIC • Sponsoring community led regeneration, e.g. Royal Haslar • Provision of high quality community buildings and facilities • Profits re-invested into the community
Social Impact Ambitions • Rehabilitate young veterans by creating housing, infrastructure, training and jobs to meet their needs. • Create apprenticeship and skills learning opportunities for young people. • Create wealth and assets that stay within the community.
Potential Partners • Building Research Establishment • Housing Associations • Local businesses
What are the opportunities? • Anchor businesses – B1 > B8 • Small cluster business units • Businesses with “green” ambitions • Care home and medical uses • Start-up business space