MTHC Action Plan June 2017 MASTER V2
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AMERSHAM MARKET TOWN HEALTH CHECK ACTION PLAN Updated June 2017 1 Social and Community No. Project Description Priority Lead Update June 2017 Notes 1.1 Restaurant/pub Encourage establishment of a family friendly Medium AAG Achieved (Metro in Amersham on restaurant/pub in Amersham on the Hill within a Lounge) and the Hill coherent plan for Amersham on the Hill development continuing to improve (Amersham Vision) with new developments 1.2 Social facilities Conduct a comprehensive study of leisure facilities Ongoing for Youth - existing and required/desired – and investigate all Medium CYP Amersham Youth Amersham on possible sources of funding for essential/desirable AAG Activities providing the Hill facilities. diversionary & Part of town centre review engagement projects Active Bucks 1.3 Promote healthy Multi agency working to increase levels of physical Medium CDC / BCC Hervines Park Funded by BCC active lifestyles activity in younger and older residents & Public King George V Playing Health Field GLL Barn Meadow 1 1.4 Promote healthy Promote leisure services, & support voluntary sports & Medium CDC Ongoing active lifestyles. leisure clubs; Hockey club Boxing BCC; District and Town Councils to assist with Fitness transport coordination, publicising access to facilities Others at Amersham and provision of financial incentives where appropriate Leisure centre / gym / pools complex 1.5 Promote and Promote and improve capacity of primary and Very High CDC Work in progress improve Health secondary care, community pharmacy, accident & Chiltern and Care emergency and other health services out-of-hours. Clinical Speak to the clinical services, Commissioni team at CDC including out – Major service changes are imminent, as a result of the ng Group Plans due out any of- hours and current Sustainability and Transformation Plans (CCG) moment related services (STPs), which appear to include local Community Hubs Bucks – and might include Amersham. This will constitute the Healthcare Keep a watching brief most significant changes for many years. NHS Trust BCC Healthwatch Bucks. 1.6 Bucks NHS Invite Bucks Healthcare Trust (BHT) / Chiltern CCG/ Low AAG AAG to contact Bucks engagement with and others to attend AAG meetings NHS to explore closer community working. 1.7 Upgrade Part of town centre review. High Includes Negotiations ongoing Amersham on Community the Hill The review must be considered in as wide a forum as Centre Second round of plans Community possible, to develop a plan which will provide the GLL and consultation has Centre, and facilities the town needs. AAG taken place Chiltern Pools Note: These developments will impact on several of CDC the projects in this document in the vicinity of BCC these buildings. Residents 1.8 Hervines Wood Promote the development of a woodland and adventure Low AAG Ongoing Play Area play area in Hervines Wood. Need initially to clarify location and project then obtain design and costs. 2 CDC Ongoing CDC Local Plan 1.9 Increase See Project 2.9. Low Consultation affordable published Oct housing in 2017 Amersham Ongoing 1.10 Review library Part of Town Centre review Low CDC CDC to advise location BCC status 3 2 Environment No. Project Description Priority LEAD Update June 2017 AOB 2.1 Environmental/Sustainable Promote funding for environmental / Low Community Ongoing Projects sustainable projects, when appropriate. i.e. Impact Bucks Landfill Tax Credits. 2.2 Planning Gain Seek “planning gain” for community Low CDC, ATC, Ongoing infrastructure from new dwellings and AAG, BCC business development. such as roundabouts, street lighting etc as part of the planning approval process. May link with Section 106 regulation, for partial co-funding. 2.3 Public Art Encourage developers to include public art Low AAG Ongoing % Funding into new schemes scheme now obsolete. 2.4 Visitor Signage Progress survey regarding Low BCC/CDC Mostly done and always Orientation refurbishment/replacement of finger posts; ongoing then review town identity signage; sites particularly relevant to visitor interest Need to consider other signs including identity of town at entry roads, directions to Car Parks, etc. 2.5 Design sustainability into Support the design of recycling facilities, Medium CDC Ongoing CDC Local new dwellings energy conservation, water conservation Plan into new house designs. Should be Consultation incorporated into Local Development 4 Framework by CDC 2.6 Commission Streetscape Support a study to review and propose Medium CDC Ongoing design for Amersham on revision/upgrade of street furniture, parking, BCC Hill, and consider one-way lighting. Must incorporate traffic ATC traffic management considerations which are calling for a one- way system for motor traffic, management of deliveries for retail outlets, etc. 2.8 Christmas lights Commission technical review and develop Medium AAG Ongoing plan for Christmas lights in Amersham on With ATC the Hill. Present arrangements do not accord with H&S requirements, and are managed on an ad hoc basis. Should be a specific study, but undertaken under the umbrella of streetscape designs. A common approach on lights will be more economical for both parts of the Town 2.9 Increase affordable housing Promote projects that include affordable Medium CDC Ongoing – via Local Plan CDC Local in Amersham housing Plan Seek/promote mixed use sites such as Consultation retail and affordable housing Support the development of practical polices in new Local Development Framework See Project 1.9 2.10 Anti –social behaviour Promote reporting of anti- social behaviour High TVP Ongoing Dial 101 to report incidents AAG AOTCRG Currently activity around Tesco Express. 5 Work with Police to enforce antisocial behaviour (ASB) orders. Action should be focussed on more visible presence of Police, improved use of CCTV, faster advice to retailers of incidents. 2.11 Graffiti Monitor the situation. Support ATC, CDC Medium ATC Ongoing and police to remove graffiti on public CDC areas. AAG Seek to increase collections from central Medium AAG Ongoing 2.12 Recycling collection points or increase number of central collection points. Maintain awareness. 2.13 Litter Review litter collection mechanisms – look High CDC Ongoing Still an issue to integration of different Councils’ AAG with responsibilities emptying of roadside bins Possible “Hit squad” for problem areas Church Develop community litter picks Meadow car park bins and Requires positive effort from three levels of surrounds. local government to get act together Possibility of motorised sweeper to clean ATC to streets more often? speak with CDC Be very aware that “pavement” area is frequently partly the shop/office responsibility! Consider also containment of litter in the Streetscape Design projects above. 6 2.14 Parsonage Wood Enhance support for management of Low AAG Ongoing Hervines Wood woodland. Stanley Hill Wood Further investment in equipment would further improve management, and qualify for Woodland Trust/Forestry Commission funding. Support required for ATC to consider this approach. 2.15 Britain in Bloom Support ATC entry into national competition Medium AAG Ongoing 7 3 Economic No. Project Description Priority LEAD Update June 2017 3.1 Economic Development Support need for Economic Development Medium AAG strategic lead Officer for CDC & SBDC Chiltern Ongoing Chamber CDC BCC 3.2 Incorporate CDC Local Identify potential development sites in High AAG Ongoing CDC Local Plan as appropriate town centre. CDC Plan Retain focus on getting a budget Consultation supermarket for Amersham Sept –Oct 2017 3.3 Develop an action plan Need training facilities to be accessible. Low Chiltern Ongoing for business training in i.e. in Amersham and relatively low cost Chamber/ Amersham Bucks Business First 3.4 Town Centre Integration of studies – Streetscape and Redevelopment Traffic with close involvement of Very High AAG Ongoing Amersham on developers/property owners aimed at the Hill long term improvement in facilities. Develop business case for one-way system in Sycamore Road/Hill Avenue 3.5 Markets – Amersham on Review location and quality of weekly Medium, CDC Ongoing Potential the Hill market. AAG move along Sycamore 8 Road, due to re- development of Iceland site 3.6 Amersham Visitor Ensure that strategy encompasses other Medium ATC Ongoing Strategy aspects such as local transport, AAG availability of hotel beds, etc. Chiltern Visitor Information Centre required? Chamber Look at specific groups like cyclists and walkers 3.7 Signage on historic Review historic buildings signage and the Medium AAG Some done. buildings; link to option of signs for heritage trail. Signs on OARG Project ongoing promoting walks buildings within Conservation Area are not appropriate, but signage to publicise Heritage Trail walk, associated with enhancement of Amersham Museum leaflet “A Walk Around Amersham”, should be pursued. Link with work on other “Environment” projects. Development of large - Perform an initial review of need and Medium AAG King‘s Centre complete. 3.8 scale event / functional potential economic benefit and viability. Other activity ongoing. facility in Amersham Subsequent action will depend on whether facility can / should be incorporated within changes to Community Centre, Amersham on the Hill 9 4 Transport No. Project Description Priority Lead UPDATE JUNE 2017 4.1 Promote one –way traffic Sycamore Road being considered in BCC Medium BCC Ongoing system in Amersham on Hill Transport Plan. CDC Must incorporate aspects such as ATC revision of Market location,