Regeneration can be defined as “the
broad process of reversing physical, economic and social decline in
an area where market focus will not do this without intervention”
(HM Treasury, Department for Business Enterprise and Regulatory
Reform).
Whilst regeneration activity may be recognised through physical
actions, such as development of land, buildings and transport
systems, critically regeneration must recognise and align with the
aspirations and needs of the local community. Effective,
sustainable economic, cultural and social regeneration must be
holistic and seek to address community deficits whether; skills
& education, housing, health, or environmental.
The vision for Waveney is set out in the Waveney Sustainable
Communities Strategy (2007), a strategy produced by the Waveney
Local Strategic Partnership. The vision is to have:
“Prosperous, attractive and vibrant communities with good
access to jobs, services and facilities and where everybody can
feel safe, be healthy and happy.”
WDC's strategic vision is to provide "a safe, clean,
attractive and prosperous environment for our
communities". To achieve this vision WDC has identified
Regeneration as one of its seven core corporate priorities. The WDC
Regeneration Service consists of the
Economic
Regeneration and Culture, Tourism & Sport
teams.
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