Yes

Representation ID: 86080

Received: 12/01/2025

Respondent: Sandy McCaskie

Boosting tourism and foot traffic in Henley-in-Arden is essential for the town's future growth and sustainability

Other

Representation ID: 86844

Received: 30/01/2025

Respondent: Mrs Rebecca Fossett

There should be a huge focus on tourism as this is the economic driver in rural areas.

No

Representation ID: 86921

Received: 31/01/2025

Respondent: Mr Arthur Hogan-Fleming

-

Other

Representation ID: 87057

Received: 03/02/2025

Respondent: Mrs Judith Corless

Visitors to Stratford should pay a tourist tax.

Yes

Representation ID: 87400

Received: 08/02/2025

Respondent: Cllr Andrew Day

None

No

Representation ID: 87667

Received: 09/02/2025

Respondent: Mr Michael Enness

Pity that we cannot think of reasons why tourists would be important. With hundreds of wealthy people travelling through the area, drawn from London to see the likes of Shakespeare's home, it seems a priority to ensure they keep coming. That means a good town center around this attraction.

Yes

Representation ID: 89050

Received: 19/02/2025

Respondent: Stratford upon Avon District Council

i agree

Yes

Representation ID: 89415

Received: 20/02/2025

Respondent: Amanda Knight

nil

Yes

Representation ID: 89483

Received: 20/02/2025

Respondent: Mrs Sidney Syson

No further comment

Yes

Representation ID: 89755

Received: 21/02/2025

Respondent: Compton Verney

n/a

Yes

Representation ID: 91174

Received: 25/02/2025

Respondent: Radford Semele Parish Council

Radford Semele Parish Council supports the suggestions.

Yes

Representation ID: 91269

Received: 25/02/2025

Respondent: Mr Geoff Norman

I support the overall thrust of this section with some reservations as already expressed

Yes

Representation ID: 92053

Received: 27/02/2025

Respondent: Oliver Grice

Arts support. Wonderful. A must do. Unfortunately we seem to have had at least 15 years of Philistine government policy in th Arts and a drought of support for what is so obviously the lifeblood of the town (applies nationwide). We don't need more coffee shops, we do need supported arts.

No

Representation ID: 92619

Received: 28/02/2025

Respondent: Bex Thomson

Not if it involves building or developing green belt

No

Representation ID: 94090

Received: 02/03/2025

Respondent: Stuart Mace

Tourism does play a strategic role, in terms of visitors to Stratford Upon Avon and Warwick Castle amongst others - National Trust properties, British Motor Museum, Warwick Arts Centre, Kenilworth Castle - as well as overspill from National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham, Oxford. The provision of hotel accommodation for those visitors, alongside short term self-catering and camping / caravan grounds should also be considered as strategically important. Those developments have impact upon housing availability for residents, amenity, traffic and shared access to local entertainment and leisure.

Yes

Representation ID: 94533

Received: 03/03/2025

Respondent: Mrs Nadia Lycett

Tourism may not play a "spatially strategic role" currently, but could become more so in the future as people have more leisure time with the introduction of AI into jobs.

Specifically for Leamington Spa there could be further emphasis to promote it as a desirable tourist destination. The development of a state of the art spa would be a valuable link to the historical expansion of the town.

Yes

Representation ID: 94602

Received: 03/03/2025

Respondent: Stratford upon Avon Town Centre Strategic Partnership

n/a

Yes

Representation ID: 94914

Received: 03/03/2025

Respondent: Kineton Parish Council

if particular regard is taken of comments made against DPDs

Yes

Representation ID: 95934

Received: 04/03/2025

Respondent: Mr Paul Tesh

Yes. Policies are needed to encourage small retailers, both existing and future, in existing town centres to ensure their future livelihood and the future health of town centres.

Yes

Representation ID: 95992

Received: 04/03/2025

Respondent: Mr Andrew Marshall

This is an appropriate plan.

Yes

Representation ID: 96328

Received: 05/03/2025

Respondent: Southam Town Council

Southam Town, District and County elected representatives broadly support this chapter.

Other

Representation ID: 96425

Received: 05/03/2025

Respondent: Arts Council England

We note and support the inclusion of arts and culture within the South Warwickshire Local Plan and the recognition of its local, national and international importance. As noted it provides South Warwickshire with an economic asset in terms of the visitor economy. It also can further deliver against other aspects of the plan including a healthy, safe and inclusive South Warwickshire. Please continue to share the proposals with us as the plan develops further in response to the consultation you receive.

Other

Representation ID: 96521

Received: 05/03/2025

Respondent: Shipston Town Council

Policies are needed to encourage small retailers in existing town centres to ensure their future livelihood.
Recognition is needed that some settlements are having to re-focus their economy on tourism and service as traditional manufacturing has declined.
Whilst further establishment of SME/micro-businesses is vital, a transition to Tourism as a key part of the economy of Shipston on Stour needs to emerge as a matter of urgency. As such, the key contributors to a successful tourism industry must be defined, preserved, supported and attracted. There is therefore disappointment that this has been relegated to Part 2 of the SWLP.

Yes

Representation ID: 96747

Received: 05/03/2025

Respondent: John Dinnie

A lot of the economic needs are strongly supported by the infrastructure that is either lacking or has been degraded. Education and health as local employers support the local economy directly and indirectly by making the local economy more productive. A fitter and more skilled population will add more value faster to the local economy.

Yes

Representation ID: 96913

Received: 05/03/2025

Respondent: Mrs Margaret Jeffery

N/A

Yes

Representation ID: 96962

Received: 05/03/2025

Respondent: Alcester Town Council

Alcester Town Council, Arrow with Weethley Parish Council, Kinwarton Parish Council, Wixford Parish Council and Great Alne Parish Council support economic diversification, including investment in infrastructure to facilitate growth. For towns such as Alcester, support is essential for business hubs and flexible workspaces.
Investment is required in tourism in market towns as well as Stratford/Leamington. There are other tourist attractions other than Shakespeare!
Improved visitor facilities, promotion of local heritage and strengthening the local retail offer are important to ensure that High Streets remain vibrant.
Parking facilities in market towns need review to assess whether additional parking is required.

No

Representation ID: 97297

Received: 05/03/2025

Respondent: Mrs June Holley

NA

Yes

Representation ID: 97724

Received: 05/03/2025

Respondent: Mr Gary Jeffery

N/A

Yes

Representation ID: 98525

Received: 06/03/2025

Respondent: Philip Sykes

Disappointed that Tourism, such a vital part of the economy of the region, has been relegated to Part 2.

Other

Representation ID: 98597

Received: 06/03/2025

Respondent: SupremeTech

Agent: Delta Planning

SupremeTech supports the general approach to meeting employment needs. However, please refer to comments to Policy Direction 12 for further detail with specific regards to Land off Princes Drive, Kenilworth, which we contend should be allocated to meet local needs employment growth. Please also refer to our response to Policy Direction 13 on the Core Opportunity Area.