Let's create shared ambitions for the area

Last year we asked you to tell us about your experiences of living and working in the area to help create a plan for the neighbourhoods, bring benefit for the local community and additional investment to the area.  

We have compiled ambitions based on what changes people would like to see with the aim of creating a vision for the area.  

The vision will reflect Sovereign Hill Partnership’s and the communities’ collective aspirations, values, and priorities, aiming to create a great place for everyone now and in the future. 

Our four emerging ambitions are:  

• Renewed homes & streets where people feel safe- responding to challenges around ageing homes, safety and accessibility 
• A prosperous local community and economy- responding to challenges around financial vulnerability and struggling local shops 
• A resilient, sustainable and healthy neighbourhood - responding to challenges of the climate crisis, health and wellbeing  
• A proud and empowered community - responding to challenges around the loss of community spaces and feelings of a lack of voice 

Tell us your thoughts on these ambitions by answering a few questions. 

Renewed homes and streets where people feel safe

To respond to challenges around aging homes, safety and accessibility, we have some initial ideas for improvements: 

• Homes that are affordable and easy to maintain  

• Variety of types of home for different needs  

• Homes close to local shops and public transport  

• Streets where people feel safe and welcome  

• Streets that prioritise walking and cycling  

• Parking that meets modern lifestyles 

A prosperous community with strong links to a growing economy

To respond to challenges around financial vulnerability and struggling local shops, we have some initial ideas for improvements: 

• A good range of local shops 

• Services and amenities 

• Walking cycling and public transport routes to the town centre and other local employment locations  

• Access to jobs and skills development locally

• Opportunities for younger generations

• Support for entrepreneurs

A resilient, sustainable and healthy neighbourhood  

To responding to challenges of the climate crisis and poor health and wellbeing, we have some initial ideas for improvements: 

• Climate resilience 

• Rich in nature and enhance local biodiversity 

• Food growing 

• Play 

• Exercise and recreation 

  
  

A proud and empowered community 

To respond to challenges around the loss of community spaces and feelings of a lack of community voice, we have some initial ideas for improvements: 

• Active and welcoming community hubs
• Social connections 
• Local places with distinct character and identity 
• Understand and celebrate the local community 
• Ensure residents are actively engaged 
• Ensure youth voices are heard