What does Economic Prosperity mean?

What are the most important changes we will notice when this outcome becomes a reality for communities in the Winchester District?

So that we know whether or not we have achieved Economic Prosperity for the Winchester District, the WDSP has set out in the Community Strategy a number of changes we will notice once we have acheived our aim:

Jobs, Skills, and Education

• A wide range of jobs and training opportunities exist for everyone who wants and needs them
• Local schools, further and higher education colleges perform to high standards
• Businesses encourage their staff to volunteer in the District to build skills and strengthen local links 
•  Differences in educational attainment between deprived wards and better off wards are reduced

Services and Infrastructure

• Town and village centres are economically viable and attractive 
• The business community is strong with links into the wider economy 
• There are opportunities for people to work close to where they live
• Rural public transport services support the local economy by connecting communities to other towns and villages
• Housing, particularly affordable housing, is available for people to live and work within the district, and for those with a local connection
• In and out commuting distances are reduced
• Suitable space is available to meet the needs of local businesses
• The District builds on its strengths (EG creative industries and tourism)
• Local producers work to high standards and are the suppliers of choice for those who live or work in the district 
• Businesses and developers make a positive contribution to the local community and their surroundings
• Social enterprises and voluntary organisations make a substantial contribution to economic wellbeing 
•  Support is available to assist people to start and run their own business
• There are more businesses located in rural areas