Progress Groups, A quick overview

 

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Newsletter 2 December 2011

Newsletter 1

 

Below, grouped into four areas, are the 32 issues listed in the Ross-on-Wye Town Plan.

(Clicking on each box will take you to progress information)

Economic Development, Housing & Employment   Economic Development To encourage economic growth in Ross-on-Wye   Affordable Housing To address the demand for more affordable / social housing provision in Ross-on-Wye   Infrastructure to Support New Development To ensure any future development is supported with adequate service provision   Digital Services To improve the quality of digital services in Ross-on-Wye   Internet Access To encourage the development of internet access		Transport, Pedestrian Safety & Traffic Management   Traffic Management & Road Safety To better manage the pressure of current and future traffic levels. This would involve dealing with traffic noise, pollution and problems with access and parking.   Signage To rationalize the official signage in and around Ross-on-Wye so that it is effective. In its current form it is confusing, misleading and full of omissions   Repair of Pavements & Road Surfaces To ensure that road and pavement surfaces are maintained to a high standard   Parking To improve the quality of car parks in Ross by ensuring they are pleasant to use (clean, tidy and well managed), clearly signposted and, therefore, accessible and made good use of   Co-ordination of Voluntary Transport To maximise the effectiveness of the voluntary transport that is currently available and ensure that it is made available to all potential users   Walking Routes To increase opportunities for people to walk rather than having to resort to more expensive and polluting means of transport to reach their destination   Cycle Tracks To provide more routes and better facilities for cyclists. To encourage an increase in bicycle use as a sustainable / low carbon means of transport		Sport & Leisure   A Sport & Leisure Strategy for Ross To develop an understanding of what is needed to improve the currently inadequate sport and leisure facilities in Ross-on-Wye and to ensure that the necessary funding is secured to create parity of provision with comparable communities   Sports Centres To improve sporting facilities in Ross-on-Wye   A Cinema in Ross To provide Ross-on-Wye with a cinema   Picnic Site at the Riverside To provide a picnic area at the riverside with tables and barbecue facilities   Upgrade Play & Kickabout Areas To improve existing play areas and provide more recreational space in Ross-on-Wye   Mountain Bike Trail for Youth. To provide a new outdoor activity facility for Ross as part of the much requested improvement to sports and leisure facilities in the town   Ross Swimming Pool To ensure that the Ross swimming pool is fulfilling the needs of its current and potential users   Adult & Community Learning To ensure that the local population knows what classes are available and that they meet its needs   Allotments To provide sufficient allotment space in or around Ross-on-Wye to satisfy local demand		Town Services, Visual Appearance & Security   Historic Buildings & Landscape To ensure that Ross-on-Wye's historic setting and buildings are protected / maintained and not allowed to fall into disrepair. To ensure that all planning decisions are sensitive to the town’s unique setting and historic built landscape. To reduce the impact that traffic and congestion is having on the town environment   Public Order To reduce anti-social behaviour in Ross-on-Wye   Tourism To continue to develop Ross-on-Wye as a tourist destination by maximising its potential   The Health of the Town Centre To maintain and develop Ross-on-Wye as an interesting and welcoming town centre with a balanced mix of independent and national retailers that encourages residents and visitors alike to shop and access services in it. To reduce the number of empty units and encourage the upkeep of the fabric of town centre buildings. To preserve the historic character of the town and reduce traffic congestion   Shop Front Design To encourage retailers and landlords to tailor the design of their shop fronts in a manner that is appropriate for an historic town centre with conservation area status   Improved Access Provision for the Disabled To improve access provision in Ross-on-Wye for people living with disabilities   Recycling Centre Opening Hours To increase the hours that the waste disposal site in Ross is open   Dog Fouling of Paths & Open Spaces To reduce the amount of dog fouling in public places in Ross-on-Wye   Fly Tipping & Littering To reduce the amount of fly tipping and littering in Ross-on-Wye and ensure that when it does occur it is promptly dealt with   Youth Facilities - Non Sporting Provision To improve non-sporting facilities for young people in Ross-on-Wye   Health Services To improve health service provision where necessary