Nearly 130 written response were received to the Wales Spatial Plan - People, Places Futures - after it was published in draft in September 2003. They came from a wide range of organisations and individuals from across Wales, from neighbouring English regions and national organisations. A report summarising the responses is now available.
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Summary of headline points
The Approach
* Approach widely welcomed
* Many offers of future co-operation and support for further development
The Role of the Plan
* Greater clarity on role and status required
Vision Values and Objectives
* Vision, values and objectives widely supported
* Interdependence of set of different objectives
* Welcome value of “Respecting Distinctiveness”
Baseline and Drivers for Change
* CD ROM welcomed as innovative and informative
* Suggestions for further development of data & analysis
* Drivers section understates capacity of Welsh Assembly’s policy to influence
Spatial Challenges
The top 4 new challenges identified were:
* More identification of areas of growth and restraint, including redirection of resources, to improve the overall economic performance including of poorer areas
* Delivering an integrated and sustainable transport infrastructure
* Greater consideration of the European dimension post 2006 including international trade issues.
* Strategic development of energy including renewable sources and the prudent use of non renewables
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