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State of the District 2013 (Southam & Feldon Locality) Councillor Jennie Ellard

State of the District 2013 (Southam & Feldon Locality) Councillor Jennie Ellard. 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 (Southam & Feldon Locality) Councillor Jennie Ellard

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  1. State of the District 2013 (Southam & Feldon Locality) Councillor Jennie Ellard

  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. SOUTHAM & FELDON LOCALITY CENSUS HIGHLIGHTS Comparison with all 30 localities in Warwickshire • Southam Locality Population = 17,217 • Population density amongst the lowest in the county at 1.05 persons per hectare • Lower % in the 20 to 34 age group (13%) vs. County (18%) • 2nd highest of all localities for % of “white British” at 96% • More likely to have two or more cars (53% vs. 42% County) • 52% of people drive to work in a car or van, the 6th highest % in the county (46%) • Have the highest number of rooms per household for any locality – 6.64 vs 5.70 (County) • Higher than average % of part-time female workers (26%)

  4. SOUTHAM & FELDON LOCALITY RESIDENTS SURVEY HIGHLIGHTS Comparison with rest of District • Residents in this area less satisfied with their local area as a place to live (87% vs 92% District) • 54% of those living in Southam locality stated activities for teenagers most needed improving – District Average 41% • More likely in this locality to say road and pavement repairs most needed improving (45% vs 40% District) • 95% of Southam residents are satisfied with refuse collection service provided by SDC (District Average 90%) • 90% of Southam residents expressed satisfaction with doorstep recycling (District Average 86%) • Higher satisfaction levels with the local hospital (86%) compared with District Average 80%

  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 • To be considered at Council meeting on 22nd July • 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. CORE STRATEGY CONTENT • Proposes 9,500 homes (2008-2028) – as at end 2012: 4,135 built, under construction or have planning permission – net figure 5,365 • Development to be dispersed around District • Related improvements to infrastructure and services • Support for local economy and businesses • Protection of countryside, Green Belt, Cotswolds AONB

  12. 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 • Needs Improving – level of crime, 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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