Developing the evidence base for the Sustainable Community Strategy

The first stage of the work in developing a new SCS has involved establishing a robust evidence base, including carrying out further survey work and consultation as a basis for testing the suggested new Vision and Priorities. As part of this process the following has been undertaken:-

Preparation of the evidence base, West Oxfordshire Futures
Citizens Panel Survey
Survey of young people at 'Politics in Action' day
Survey of partner organisations, Town and Parish Councils
Internal survey of Council services
Two facilitated joint SCS/LDF Community Forum events, held in January 2008

A summary of the evidence and consultation completed so far can be found in the "File Downloads" section on the right-hand side of this page.

As a result of this consultation, the Steering Group approved a revised Vision and Priorities in February 2008:

Vision

West Oxfordshire: One of the best places to live, work and visit.

Priorities

To sustain vibrant and economically prosperous towns and villages
To maintain and improve the health and wellbeing of all residents in West Oxfordshire
To keep West Oxfordshire as a clean, beautiful place of high environmental quality whilst seeking to reduce the causes of and adverse impact of climate change
To further reduce crime and nuisance and the fear of crime across the District to improve the quality of life in our neighbourhoods
To support individuals and young families who want to stay in the area that they grew up in
To address the specific challenges of living in rural West Oxfordshire in terms of access to services and facilities
To campaign to improve the transport infrastructure
To support and assist young people to make the transition from childhood to adulthood
To support the elderly to maintain their independence and health