Issue - meetings

This report sets out a proposal for developing a longer-term vision for the borough, bringing together the views and aspirations of those that live and work in Epsom and Ewell.

The Committee approved the approach set out in the report to develop a long-term vision for the Borough and that £20,000 of Housing & Planning Delivery Grant be used to part fund the visioning work, estimated to cost up to £45,000.

The Committee approved the approach set out in a detailed report to develop a long-term vision for the Borough and that £20,000 of Housing & Planning Delivery Grant be used to part fund the visioning work, estimated to cost up to £45,000.

The report highlighted that bringing together the views and aspirations of those living and working in Epsom and Ewell would have a valuable role in:

·                     Further demonstrating this Council’s vital community leadership and resident engagement role and that the Council was not just thinking about today but also had a keen  eye on the Borough’s future;

·                     Developing a clear evidence base of demographic, economic, social and technological drivers impacting on the future success and wellbeing of the Borough and its residents;

·                     Positive resident engagement – listening to the views and aspirations of local people about what they enjoyed most about living in Epsom and Ewell and what they wanted to see in the future for their children and their children’s children;

·                     Speaking with key organisations in Epsom and well to understand their emerging plans and aspirations for the future and ensuring that this contributed to and was aligned with the emerging longer-term vision for the Borough.