South Wye Regeneration

The South Wye Regeneration Partnership was set up in 1999 to put in place a realistic and targeted regeneration programme which would make a significant difference to the lives of people living in the South Wye area (the wards of Belmont, Hinton and St Martins - pre 2003) as well as those working at the Rotherwas Industrial Estate. In order to do this the Partnership successfully secured £4.3 million of Single Regeneration Budget from the Regional Development Agency, Advantage West Midlands. This investment was match funded and resulted in a programme of £13 million over 7 years.

The Partnership set itself a mission at that time to:-

• Create an active and lively community where everyone who lives and works in the area has equal access to services and opportunities.
• Improve the local environment so that it reflects the pride of local people in the place where they live.
• Build a strong and competitive local economy by investing in local people and local businesses.

At the end of the SRB programme the Partnership carried out an evaluation of the programme. As a result of this work and surveys that were carried out with residents and businesses in South Wye, the Partnership produced a forward strategy and action plan to continue regeneration work in the local community. The Partnership now has a new strategic board and is working to deliver the actions identified in the forward strategy, as well as contributing towards the strategic objectives of the Herefordshire Partnership's Community Strategy.

The South Wye Regeneration Partnership has identified a new vision for the future for South Wye. The vision is:-

• An improved perception of the area by both residents and outsiders;
• The integration of services into the community;
• The continued provision of co-ordinated education for children and young people;
• A cleaner, greener environment; and
• A cohesive community of South Wye.

For more information please contact The South Wye Regeneration Manager at:

South Wye Regeneration Partnership
Kindle Centre
ASDA
Belmont Road
Hereford
HR2 7JZ

Tel:- 01432 383230
Email:- southwyesrb@herefordshire.gov.uk