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Our Aims:South Somerset District Council will be a confident, resilient and flexible organisation, protecting and improving core services, delivering public priorities and acting in the best long-term interest of the district. We will: •Protectcoreservicestothepublicbyreducingcostsandseekingincomegeneration.
•IncreasethefocusonJobsandEconomicDevelopment.•Protectandenhancethequalityofourenvironment.•Enablehousingtomeetallneeds.•Improvehealthandreducehealthinequalities.
Our Values:•Puttingthecustomerandcommunityfirstwhendevelopingplansandservices.
•Supportingpeopleandcommunities,enablingthemtohelpthemselves.
•Beingopen,transparentandwithgreateraccessibilitytothosewhoneedtouseCouncilservices.
•Workingwithpartnerstoimproveservices,efficiencies,resilienceandinfluence.
•Embracinginnovationandimprovedtechnologytoimprovecustomerserviceandaccess.
•Empoweringaconfident,flexibleworkforce.
‘Tackling the Challenges’:Council Plan 2016-21
Our Vision for South Somerset:aplacewherebusinessesflourish,communitiesaresafe,vibrantandhealthy;whereresidentsenjoygoodhousingandcultural,leisureandsportingactivities.
Annual Action Plan 2019-20
2019-20
Council Plan themes and Areas of focus for 2019/20
To ensure a modern, efficient and effective council that delivers for its communities, we will:
•Providehighqualitycosteffectiveservicesandtransformcustomerservicesthroughtechnology.
•Takeamorecommercialapproachtobecomeself-sufficientfinancially.
•Developamorecohesiveandambitious,economicallyefficientorganisation.
•Becomeapartnerofchoiceforthecommunityandcommercialsectors.
•Beadesirableandrespectedemployerthatinvestsinitsstaffandattractsthenextgeneration.
•Becomealeaderinitsfield,deliveringhighqualityandeffectiveservicestoitscustomersandcommunities.
To promote a strong and growing economy with thriving urban, rural and land-based businesses, we will:
•Developareputationasagreatplacetodobusiness.
•Ensureagreaterproportionofourcontractsareplacedwithlocalsmalltomedium-sizedenterprises.
•SupportthedeliveryofimprovedinfrastructureincludingtheA303SparkfordtoIlchesterdualling,publictransportimprovementsandsustainabletransport.
•Ensuredeliveryofadequateemploymentlandandpremisestomeetdifferentbusinessneeds.
•Supportourtowncentresinadaptingtothechangesinourhighstreetsandconsumertrends.
•Adviseandsupportinitiativesthatensureworkerskillsmeetemployers’needs.
•Promoteandsupportcommercialinvestmentincludinginwardinvestment,innovationandproductivity.
To keep South Somerset clean, green, attractive and sustainable we will:
•Workwithpartnerstopromoterecyclingandminimisewaste.
•Maintainandimprovetheprovisionandqualityofopenspacesandparks.
•BealeadingcouncilindevelopingandadoptingaGreenAgendatopromotesustainableenvironment,economyandcommunities.
•Keepstreetsandneighbourhoodscleanandattractive.
•Supportlong-termfloodresilience.
•Promoteahigh-qualitybuiltenvironment.
•SupportcommunitiestodevelopandimplementNeighbourhoodPlans.
To enable housing and communities to meet the existing and future needs of residents and employers we will work to:
•Enablesufficienthousinginappropriateplacestomeetcommunityneeds.
•Maximisethenumberofaffordablehomesincludingprovidingmoreaffordablehomestosupportruraleconomiesandcommunities.
•Reducehomelessnessandroughsleeping.
•SupportcommunitiestodevelopandimplementCommunityLandTrusts.
•Matchlifelongindependentlivingwithappropriatepropertysolutions.
•Ensuredevelopmentwhichissustainable,wherepeoplewanttoliveandcommunitiescanthrive.
To enable healthy communities which are cohesive, sustainable and enjoy a high quality of life we will:
•Embedsocialvalueintoallprocessesandactivitiestoensurewemaximisethesupportwegivetoourcommunities.
•Workwithpartnerstokeepourresidentssafeandhelpthemtofeelsafeintheirlocalarea.
•Workwithpartnerstoreducetheimpactofsocialisolationandcreateafeelingofcommunity.
•Workwithpartnerstosupportpeopleinimprovingtheirownphysicalandmentalhealthandwellbeing.
•Enablequalitycultural,leisureandsportactivities.
•Supportresidentsfacinghardship.
HousingEconomy Environment Healthy, Self-reliantCommunities
ProtectingCore Services
One Team, Ambitious for South Somerset To meet our core aim of:
Council Plan themes and Areas of focus for 2019/20 Priority Projects for 2019-20
Healthy, Self-reliantCommunities
EnablingHousing
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Excellent to work with*Commercial mindset*Efficient and effective
Great to work for*Agile and empowered staff*Inspiring people
Delivering forour communities*Resilient services*Customer focused*Data driven*Proactive
Leading the way*Modern and resilient*Adaptable to change*Technology enabled
Toassessoptionsforimprovingcommunitytransportlinks
ProtectingCore Services
Focusing on Economic
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TocompleteandfullyrealisethebenefitsofTransformationandimplementtheCommercialStrategy
TofinaliseplansandprogressimplementationoftheChardregenerationproject
TocontinuetherefreshofYeovilTownCentre
ToimplementthetowncentreactionplanforWincanton
Todevelopproposalstoacceleratethedeliveryofkeyhousingsitesandassociatedinfrastructure
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• Goliveofdigitalofferforcustomers(May2019)• Developcaseforsettinguptradingcompanies
• Feesandchargestoolkitissued
• Serviceredesigncomplete• Buildofredesignedprocessescomplete(December2019)• DeliverBenefitsRealisationImpactReport(December2019)• Leadspecialistsmobilisedtoreviewfeesandchargesandidentifynew
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• Reviewoffeesandchargescomplete• Benchmarkerforfeesandchargesavailablefor2020/21
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Desired 2019/20 project outcomes:
• 100%ofexternalservicesthatcanbe,areprovideddigitallybyDecember2019
• Secure£1.5mnetadditionalannualrevenuefromcouncilinvestmentbyDecember2019(frombaseofzeroatJuly2017)withstretchtargetof£2m
• Todeliveranetminimumof£2.2mperannumofrevenuebyApril2021(withastretchtargetof£3m)throughtheCouncil’sinvestmentincommercialactivityand/orexistingassetmanagement
• CommenceMasterplanningprocessfollowingPre-appdiscussions• CreateOutlinedesignforPublicrealmprojects(Apr/May2019)
• MajorPlanningapplication(Jun/Jul2019)• Completionoffundingbidstosupportbringingforwardthefirstphase
(theleisureelement)
• Subjecttoconsent-CommencementofPhase1demolitionandconstructionworksNov/Dec2019)
• CompletionoffundingbidstosupportallthePublicRealmaspirations(Dec2019)
• ProduceandadoptalocalwalkingandcyclingInfrastructurePlan• AgreeandproduceanimplementationplanofthePublicRealm
recommendationsforthetown’son-streetandoffstreetCarParkingandpotentialareasforpedestrianzones
2019/20 Key Milestones
Priority Project 2: TofinaliseplansandprogressimplementationoftheChardregenerationproject
2Desired 2019/20 project outcomes:
• ProduceamasterplanofthewholeBodenMillandACIsitetoRoyalInstituteofBritishArchitects(RIBA)stage3
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• Produceadetaildesignofthephase1element,theleisurefacilitytoRIBAstage4
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• ToadoptPublicRealmdesignguidethatincludes;aconsistentthemetostyleofstreetfurnitureandprovidesparametersonthecolourandmaterialspalate,tousethroughoutthetowncentreconstructionactivities,suchasthemainregenerationscheme,withintheBodenMillandACIgroundsandothersatelliteschemessuchastheGatewayProjectattheBellmouthofSilverStreetandForeStreet.
• Designpublicspacesaroundnewleisurefacility,BodenMillandHolyroodLaceMill Q4
• Consultationonpublicrealmdesignguide(P1)completeinlinewithStatementofCommunityInvolvement
• AccessStrategy(T1)Transportmodelproduced• CarParkingactionplan(T9)Draftandapprovefixedplatesignagepackage
• Draftpublicrealmdesignguideproducedforadoptionbycouncil(P1)• CreationofoutlinePublicRealmdesign(P2–P6)• PubliceventonPublicRealmdesign(P2–P6)• AccessStrategy(T1)InfrastructurePlanstested• CarParkingactionplan(T9)• AgreeinstallationoffixedplatesignagewithSCC• IdentifypreferredlightingschemeforWestHendford
• DraftdetailedPublicRealmdesigndesignproduced(P2–P6)• AccessStrategy(T1)Draftplanproducedforadoption• CarParkingactionplan(T9)
• InstallimprovedlightinginWestHendford• InstallFixedplatesignagepackage• AdoptLocalWalkingandCycling
InfrastructurePlan(T10)
2019/20 Key Milestones 3Desired 2019/20 project outcomes: Public Realm • AnadoptedPublicRealmdesign
guide(P1)• Anadopteddetaileddesignincl.
fulltechnicaldetailwhichwillprovidethefoundationfordeliveringtheindividualprojectareas(P2–P6)
Transport• AnadoptedYeovilTownCentre
AccessStrategyprovidingthebasisforfuturetransportinfrastructureinvestments(T1)
• AnadoptedLocalWalkingandCyclingInfrastructurePlan(LWCIP)providingthebasisforfutureinvestmentincyclingandwalkinginfrastructure(T10)
• Carparkingactionplan(T9)• Installedimprovedfixedplate
directionalsignage• ImprovedlightinginWest
Hendfordcarpark
Priority Project 3: TocontinuetherefreshofYeovilTownCentre
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• EstablishWincantonRegenerationProgrammeBoard• Feasibilityofrelocationofmobilebanksandprovisionof24hourATM
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• Draftprospectusforconsultationwithstakeholdergroup
• ConsultationprospectuspublishedLandowner(keysites)liaisonundertaken• Obstaclestodeliveryidentifiedandinterventionsagreedattargetlocations• Consentsforrelocationofmobilebanksandprovisionof24hourATMobtained
andimplementationtimescaleagreed
2019/20 Key Milestones
Priority Project 4: ToimplementthetowncentreactionplanforWincanton
4Desired 2019/20 project outcomes:
• Governance&resourcingofstrategyagreed
• Preparationoftowncentreprospectus
• Unimplementedplanningpermissionsbroughtforward
• Improvedprofileofbankingservices
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• Tosetupofacommunityofpractice(expertworkinggroup)• Agreegovernancearrangements
• Scopeandagreeprojectobjectivesandexpectedoutcomes• Establishcriteriaforselectingsites
• Reviewbestpracticetounderstandeffectiveapproachesandpractices• Agreeselectedsitesandassociatedinfrastructurerequirements
• Shareproposalsforidentifiedsites
2019/20 Key Milestones 5Desired 2019/20 project outcomes*:
• Sufficienthousingofalltenuresavailabletothosewhoneedit
• Stalledsitesarebroughtforward• AssociatedInfrastructure
improvesconnectivity
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Priority Project 5: Todevelopproposalstoacceleratethedeliveryofkeyhousingsitesandassociatedinfrastructure
• Scopeoptionsforacceleratingdeliveryofselectedsites
Q4
• Tosetupacommunityofpractice(expertworkinggroup)• Agreegovernancearrangements• Scopeandagreeprojectobjectivesandexpectedoutcomes
• ReviewbestpracticetounderstandeffectiveapproachesindeliveryofCommunityTransportsolutions.
• Reviewofcurrentcommunitytransportprovision
• Districtcommunityconsultationtounderstandtransportneeds• Understandoptionsagainstidentifiedneed
• Shareoutcomesofassessedoptions
2019/20 Key Milestones
Priority Project 6: Toassessoptionsforimprovingcommunitytransportlinks
6Desired 2019/20 project outcomes*:
• Improvedaccesstoessentialservicessuchashealth-care,education,employmentandrecreation
• Improvedaccesstoopportunitiesforsocialinteraction
• Improvedeaseoftravelacrossthedistrict
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Community/NeighbourhoodPlantoaddressbalanceofhousing/employmentlandinCurryRivel.
• PromoteopportunitiesforenhancedservicedeliverythroughSSDCEnvironmentalServicesofferincludingparishwardenscheme.
• DeveloparoundoneHeritageLotteryFundbidtocoverarangeofelementsofheritageandvisitormanagementatHamHill,ensuringitssustainablemanagementforthefuture.
• TourismandCountrysidewillworkwithSCCtodeliveraprojecttorebrandandrelaunchtheRiverParrettTrail.
• PromoteandsupportnewCommunityLandTrustswhereappropriate.
• CompleteHousingNeedsSurveyswhenrequested.
Key priorities for Area North:
• AttracttouristsandincreasespendinandvisitstoAreaNorthandwiderdistrict.
• DevelopandrefurbishCartgateTouristInformationCentre,creatingahubfortouristsandencouragingvisitorstostopinSomerset.
• Continuetosupportindividualbusinessesincludinglocalfoodanddrinkproducers.
• Encourageshopfrontimprovements.
• Encouragesmallandartisanbusinesses.
• Bringforwardsuitablelandforsmallbusinessunits.
• TodeliverimprovementstoSomertonRecreationField.
• Supportarangeofimprovementstocommunitybuildings.
• Programmeofliveschemestobesetoutinthedeliveryplan.
• Increasethenetworkofvolunteerledhealthwalksthroughpromotion,trainingandsupport.
• Deliver8Playdaysintowns/villagesinAreaNorth.
• Improvecommunitytransportlinkstoaddressissuesoflonelinessandisolation.
• Supporttheexistingyouthdeliveryorganisations.
• Workwithpartnerstotackleruralcrime.
TheareachapterpresentsthepriorityworkinAreaNorthforthecomingyear.ManyoftheprojectsareledbyothersworkinginourcommunitiesandSSDCwilltakeanenablingapproachtoprovideadviceandpracticalsupporttohelpothersdeliver.
Area+teamsaremadeupofofficersfromacrossthecouncilwithspecificknowledge,skillsandexperienceneededtosupportthedeliveryoftheAreaChapter.DetailsoftheArea+team,keyactivities,andmilestonestobepresentedinthedeliveryplan.
Area Chapter - Area North
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attractionsinAreaEasttodeveloptheoveralldestinationofferforSouthSomersetandbettermarketthisthroughout2019focusingonuniqueexperiences.
• Worktowardsprovidingemploymentlandandbusinessunitsofappropriatesizesreadilyavailableforuptakebybusinessandresidents.
• ContinuetosupportkeybusinessesincludingworkwiththeChamberofCommerceandotherpartners.
• SupportthecompletionoftheNeighbourhoodPlansinQueenCamelandCastleCary.
• ContinuetosupportvolunteersatMoldramsGround.
• PromoteopportunitiesforenhancedservicedeliverythroughSSDCEnvironmentalServicesofferincludingparishwardenscheme.
• SupportexistingCommunityLandTrustsinQueenCamelandCharltonHorethorne.
• CompleteHousingNeedsSurveyswhenrequested.
TheareachapterpresentsthepriorityworkinAreaEastforthecomingyear.ManyoftheprojectsareledbyothersworkinginourcommunitiesandSSDCwilltakeanenablingapproachtoprovideadviceandpracticalsupporttohelpothersdeliver.
Area+teamsaremadeupofofficersfromacrossthecouncilwithspecificknowledge,skillsandexperienceneededtosupportthedeliveryoftheAreaChapter.DetailsoftheArea+team,keyactivities,andmilestonestobepresentedinthedeliveryplan.
Area Chapter - Area East
Key priorities for Area East:
• Tosupportworktowardsprovisionofanartificialgrasspitchavailabletothecommunityinareaeast.
• Supportarangeofimprovementstocommunitybuildings.
• Programmeofliveschemestobesetoutinthedeliveryplan.
• WorkwithWincantonRecTrusttodevelopsustainablemanagementmodelanduseofthesite.
• WorkwiththeBalsamCentretodevelopalocalserviceshub.
• Improvecommunitytransportlinks.• Increasethenetworkofvolunteer
ledhealthwalksthroughpromotion,trainingandsupport.
• Deliver8Playdaysintowns/villagesinAreaEast.
Area Chapter - Area North
• AttracttouristsandincreasespendinandvisitstoAreaSouthandwiderdistrict.
• ContinuetosupportkeybusinessesincludingworkwiththeChamberofCommerceandotherpartners.
• SupportotherstodeliverTownCentreEvents.
• SeektoresolvealongtermsolutionforthelocationofYeovilTouristInformationCentre.
• Promotegenealogytooverseasvisitors,promotingCommunityHealthAccessCentre(CHAC)andthefamilyhistorycentre.
• MaintainanddevelopYeovilCountryParkasadestination.
• PromoteopportunitiesforenhancedservicedeliverythroughSSDCEnvironmentalServicesofferincludingparishwardenscheme.
• SubmitplansandresearchfundingtoextendtheNinespringsbuildingtomaximisecommunitypotentialfromschools,groups,cafevisitorsandincludenewheritageandvisitordisplays.
• DeliversessionsthatcelebratetheheritageandnaturalhistoryofYeovilandHamHillwhilstalsoincreasinganddiversifyingvolunteeringopportunities.
• PromoteandsupportnewCommunityLandTrustsandcommunityledhousinginitiatives.
• SupportruralparishesinAreaSouthwithHousingNeedsSurveyswhenrequested.
Key priorities for Area South:
• ToworkonapriorityprogrammeofrepairstoexistingyouthfacilitiesinYeovil.
• TosupportworktowardstheincreasedprovisionofaconcreteskateparkorpumptrackinYeovil.
• Supportarangeofimprovementstocommunitybuildings.-Programmeofliveschemestobesetoutinthedeliveryplan.
• Targetsupportwithpartnerstotacklehealthinequality.
• DelivertheNationalPlayDay.• TakeafullpartintheworkofYeovilOne
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Area+teamsaremadeupofofficersfromacrossthecouncilwithspecificknowledge,skillsandexperienceneededtosupportthedeliveryoftheAreaChapter.DetailsoftheArea+team,keyactivities,andmilestonestobepresentedinthedeliveryplan.
• AttracttouristsandincreasespendinandvisitstoAreaWestandwiderdistrict.
• Continuetosupportindividualbusinessesandassociations/ChambersofTrade/TownTeams.
• Supportingruraldiversification.
• MaintainpressuretodeliverStopLineWay.
• Completegatewayhighwayimprovementscheme–ChardForeStreet.
• SupportthecompletionoftheNeighbourhoodPlaninIlminster.
• PromoteopportunitiesforenhancedservicedeliverythroughSSDCEnvironmentalServicesofferincludingparishwardenscheme.
• DevelopChardReservoirasavisitordestination.
• ContinuetosupporttheBlackdownHillsAONB.
• PromoteandsupportanyemergingCommunityLandTrusts.
• CompleteHousingNeedsSurveyswhenrequested.
Key priorities for Area West:
• ToimprovepitchprovisioninAreaWestandparticularlyinChard.
• Supportarangeofimprovementstocommunitybuildings.-Programmeofliveschemestobesetoutinthedeliveryplan.
• DevelopoptionstoimprovecommunitytransportlinkstoCrewkerneStation.
• Increasethenetworkofvolunteerledhealthwalksthroughpromotion,trainingandsupport.
• Deliver8Playdaysintowns/villagesinAreaWest
• TakeafullpartintheworkofChardOneTeam.
• WorkwithCrewkerneTCtopilothubapproachtocustomeraccess.
• DeliveraplayareaatJarmanWay(Plot5)
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Area+teamsaremadeupofofficersfromacrossthecouncilwithspecificknowledge,skillsandexperienceneededtosupportthedeliveryoftheAreaChapter.DetailsoftheArea+team,keyactivities,andmilestonestobepresentedinthedeliveryplan.