Watchet Community Strategic Plan 2008 – 2025
The Plan is being prepared on behalf of the community by Watchet Action Strategic Partnership (WASP), a steering group of volunteers drawn from the community, formed in Spring 2007. The Plan is made possible by the Market and Coastal Towns Initiative (MCTi) funded by the South West Regional Development Agency.
The Plan is intended to be a working document that is responsive to local needs and can be reviewed and updated. The projects and activities being identified with the Plan have emerged through community consultation alongside an analysis of socio-economic factors.
Key projects will be prioritised because we feel they will make the maximum impact in helping us to achieve our vision.
The Plan will acknowledge the considerable work done by others and also plans in development for prominent sites that, when enacted, will consolidate the economic benefits brought by the Marina. We are optimistic that the Plan will influence the decision-making of our public and private partners in future.
Vision Statement
"A future Watchet will be an attractive and prosperous town, facing up to the challenge of climate change, with a thriving economy, a rich cultural/community life and a high quality natural environment complemented by well-designed public spaces.
Watchet will offer a good life for all its residents and a memorable experience for its visitors."
Our Goals
IMPROVING PROSPERITY
- Full employment, well-paid jobs and thriving businesses.
- A diverse market town economy.
- A welcoming visitor destination based on local distinctiveness, quality and customer care.
- An economy that uses its resources efficiently.
BUILT & NATURAL ENVIRONMENT
- An attractive, vibrant town with well-designed public spaces and a high quality built and natural environment.
A SAFE, STRONG & INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY
- An active, healthy, caring and inclusive community.
- High quality local services and facilities that will meet the needs and interests of people of all ages.
- Choice of housing stock and affordable options
CULTURE
- High levels of community well-being.
- Participation in local arts, culture, heritage and sport.
- Civic pride and local distinctiveness celebrated.
BECOMING A LOW-ENERGY COMMUNITY
- A more self-reliant, low-energy community.
- A vibrant environmental economy.
- A better quality of life for all.
- Active, informed residents.