What is a a sustainable community?
A sustainable community characteristically means a community which is:
Well run - with effective and inclusive
participation, representation and leadership
Well connected - with good transport services and commuication linking people to jobs, schools, health and other services
Well served - with public, private, community and voluntary services that are appropriate to people's needs and accessible to all
Environmentally sensitive - providing places for people to live that are considerate of the environment
Thriving - with a flourishing and diverse local economy
Well designed and built - featuring quality built and natural environment
Fair for everyone - including those in other communities, now and in the future
Active, inclusive and safe - fair,
tolerant and cohesive with a strong
local culture and other shared community activities
Slough has five priorities
1. Economy and Skills
By 2028, Slough will be an accessible location, competitive on the world stage with a sustainable and varied business sector and strong knowledge economy, supported by a local workforce that has the skills to meet local businesses’ changing needs
2. Health and Wellbeing
By 2028, Slough will be healthier, with reduced inequalities, improved wellbeing and opportunities for our residents to live positive, active independent lives
3. Housing
By 2028 Slough will possess a strong, attractive and balanced housing market which recognises the importance of housing in supporting economic growth
4. Regeneration and Environment
By 2028, Slough will be distinctive from our competitors, harnessing the diversity and creativity of our people and our cultural and physical fabric to create an attractive local environment for our residents and businesses
5. Safer Communities
By 2028, Slough will have levels of crime and disorder that are not significantly higher than in any other town in the Thames Valley. Agencies will be working collaboratively to address the underlying causes of crime and communities will feel safe and able to play an active part in making Slough a better place to live, work and visit
There are also two cross-cutting themes:
• Civic responsibility
• Improving the image of the town
