Corsham Neighbourhood Plan: Vision and Objectives Survey

We have begun work on the Corsham Neighbourhood Plan for 2024-2038

Please help shape the future of Corsham by completing this short survey on the draft vision and objectives for the Neighbourhood Plan.

Our Vision:

Our vision for Corsham, in 2038, is a place that is welcoming, vibrant, inclusive and engaged, with equal opportunities for all.
Corsham will be a sustainable community that unifies the environmental, social, cultural and economic aspects of our lives and seriously addresses climate and ecological issues.
By 2038, Corsham will be recognised for excellence, with high-quality housing and robust educational and healthcare facilities and opportunities. Corsham will have a thriving local economy supported by enhanced transportation infrastructure and environmentally conscientious practices. This will have been achieved while preserving the town's rich heritage.
Corsham will be a place where people enjoy living and working and plan to spend their future.
1.Do you agree with this vision?
2.The vision will be delivered through achieving the following overarching objectives. Corsham will be a town which:

Has a focus on sustainability and climate change. The objective is to minimise the effect of development on the environment as we move towards carbon neutrality. This could include adapting to the effects of climate change and ensuring carbon reduction measures are included in all new development.

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3.Corsham will be a town which has improved ecology and biodiversity. The objective is to protect and improve our local ecology and diversity, and minimise the town’s impact on our natural environment.

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4.Corsham will be a town which promotes business and the economy. The objective is to value what is already here and support those who choose to live and do business in Corsham. This Plan promotes investment in the town centre to ensure its future as a vibrant, creative, enterprising and accessible place which meets the needs of all our residents and is inviting to visitors.

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5.Corsham will be a town which cares for the health and wellbeing of everyone in the community. This objective recognises and caters for the needs of disabled people, young people, and enables everybody to age well.

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6.Corsham will be a town which respects its heritage, historic environment and culture. This objective promotes a positive sense of place which highlights the town’s history, the Arts and cultural opportunities for all sectors of Corsham’s community.

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7.Corsham will be a town which enables a more sustainable transport network. This objective has a focus on active travel, road safety and affordable, well-connected and regular public transport.

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8.Corsham will have a well-connected community. The objective is to have suitable infrastructure with accessible facilities and services to meet the needs of residents and visitors.

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9.Corsham will be a town which recognises its responsibilities within the wider community of Wiltshire.

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10.Is there anything we have missed from the objectives?
11.Do you have any other comments? Please provide them below