The Future for Keynsham
The Future for Keynsham Vision is one part of the Vision for the
Future of Bath and North East Somerset, which itself is one of
the key inputs into the preparation of the Spatial Vision for the
district which will be laid out in the Core Strategy.
The Visions’ work will influence policy options considered in
the preparation of the Core Strategy. In addition, some of the
specific proposals for development and regeneration described in
the Visions may be carried forward as part of the Site Allocation
Development Plan Document.
A number of elements of the Visions will not be implemented
through the planning system and will need to be taken forward via
other means, for example by the management and
maintenance of the public realm, cultural activities
and encouraging the voluntary sector.
The Future for Keynsham Vision proposes to bring a positive
direction for the long-term future of the town, which will assure
Keynsham's role as independent, sustainable and a great place to
live and work.
Crucially, it is about developing confidence in the town's
future - in encouraging investment and promoting a sense of
well-being in the community. The focus is not just on development,
but also on the community and the way that everyone can work
together to promote a better quality of life.
Keynsham occupies a strategic location between Bath and Bristol.
It is a proud and independent town. Keynsham was historically
important in Roman and Saxon times, a busy market town in the
Victorian and Edwardian periods and the site of the influential
chocolate manufacturers Fry's, in the 1920s. The town could be said
to have been 'coasting' since the 1970s. Meanwhile physical
development outside the town, especially in Bristol, has changed
the environment within which Keynsham operates.
The Vision proposals aim to help Keynsham catch up economically
and improve and enhance its built environment.
A number of opportunities and challenges now face Keynsham.
These cannot be ignored. If there is no change within the next
twenty years the town's recovery will suffer further. In fact,
there is now a great opportunity to:
- Enhance the town with physical development
- Improve the economy through development
- Make Keynsham ready for the future
- Help Keynsham to capitalise on its location
- Help Keynsham to remain proud and independent
How to have your say
This website is part of a community engagement exercise on the
Visions and is closely tied into the ongoing
Core
Strategy work on planning policy for the next twenty
years.
The consultation runs until 17 December, 2007, after which all
responses will be considered and incorporated into any
recommendations that are made to the Council and will form part of
the decision-making process.
Members of the public and interested stakeholders are encouraged
to use this opportunity to make their views on the proposals
known.
This can be done in any of the following ways:
- Fill in the online questionnaire for
Keynsham using this link and then choose 'Respond to
the consultation'.
- Email us at
future@bathnes.gov.uk
- Write to us at Future Vision, Bath & North East Somerset
Council, Development and Major Projects, 10 Palace Yard Mews, Bath
BA1 2NH
- Telephone us at 01225 477696
- Pick up a leaflet from local libraries, doctors and dentists'
surgeries, and council offices in Bath, Keynsham and Midsomer
Norton and take part in the advertised surveys and
questionnaires
- Go along to public meetings and information workshops as
advertised in the local press and at council offices
- Speak to the relevant B&NES Council officers or your
ward councillors
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