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Section 8: Community, Leisure and Wellbeing Stratford-upon-Avon, because of its recognition as an international tourist destination, has an abundance of community and leisure facilities such as theatres, restaurants and cafes. However, the local community believes there is a lack of facilities for young people, families and older age groups and that more should be done to increase the provision of new and improved facilities. Stratford’s recent dramatic expansion in housing has not been matched by the provision of new or enhanced community and leisure facilities and open spaces. The schools in the Neighbourhood Area are struggling to keep pace with this expansion and in some cases have no capacity in certain year groups. We need to positively plan for the future now to ensure that schools have capacity to meet the future needs of our children. Stratford’s population age profile is above the national average, with older age groups (65+) experiencing significant increases over the last 10 years. This places a strain on health care which is compounded by the attraction of Stratford as a retirement location and the expansion of retirement and nursing homes. This section of the Neighbourhood Development Plan includes policies to safeguard and enhance current facilities for leisure, well-being and the community. This will not only benefit local residents’ physical and mental health, but it will also complement the town’s tourist economy.

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