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Sustainable Community Strategy

A Sustainable Community Strategy (SCS) is a strategic plan and long term vision for the District which sets out the highest level priorities for the sustainable development of the economic, environmental and social well being of the area.

A Sustainable Community Strategy for the District

Preparation of the Sustainable Community Strategy (SCS) is the responsibility of the West Oxfordshire Strategic Partnership (WOSP). Once completed the SCS will provide the strategic vision for West Oxfordshire as a place, identify shared priorities for action and set out how to address some of the more difficult cross cutting issues. It is an opportunity for organisations working in West Oxfordshire to jointly plan to address community needs in circumstances where partnership action can add value and make a difference over and above what might be achieved individually.

Consultation on the draft Strategy

At its meeting in June 2008, the Steering Group of WOSP agreed a draft of "Shaping Futures" as the basis for consultation. This draft strategy document can be downloaded from the "File Downloads" section on the right-hand side of this page.

We would welcome your thoughts and comments on the draft document. There is also an opportunity to let us know if you or your organisation can help achieve the priorities it contains. These comments can be made until 22^nd September 2008, using this consultation feedback form.

Next steps

The next stage of the process is to evolve a detailed Action Plan to address the priority issues which have been identified.

The new SCS is due to be completed in June 2008, and will link closely to the future spatial planning of the area through the emerging Local Development Framework which will replace the existing Local Plan. This will ensure the community and spatial planning of the District is progressed in a coordinated way.

Oxfordshire 2030

The Oxfordshire Partnership is producing a Sustainable Community Strategy for Oxfordshire, called "Oxfordshire 2030". This links closely to "Shaping Futures", and sets a vision for the future of the County as a whole. The Oxfordshire Partnership is consulting on a draft strategy and delivery plan until 22^nd September, for further details please visit the Oxfordshire Partnership website or email oxfordshirepartnership@oxfordshire.gov.uk.

For more information please complete the General Enquiry Form or telephone (01993) 861521 or write to:
West Oxfordshire Strategic Partnership, c/o Chief Executive, West Oxfordshire District Council, Woodgreen, Witney OX28 1NB