Vision for Grantham in 2016
Grantham for Growth …….A Bigger, Better and Balanced Community
Our vision is to promote ambitious but balanced growth within Grantham – making it one of the region’s most aspirational locations to live, to work and to visit! Our strategy will focus on balancing growth with economic development, social cohesion and environmental sustainability.
The town’s resident population will grow to around 48,000 by 2016 and 60,000 by 2026, up to 4,700 new jobs, many in high value sectors, will be delivered over the Growth Point period and transformation in the quality and character of the town will be achieved.
Grantham for Growth ……..A Connected Town
Our vision for Grantham is to play to its strengths (its regional and national road and rail links and desire for growth) whilst releasing the town’s growth potential through investment in the public realm, removing unnecessary town centre traffic, creating effective local public transport links and re-connecting the town to the national canal network.
Grantham for Growth ……..A Gateway to a Sustainable Future
Our vision is to develop Grantham as a distinctive and vibrant gateway to and between Lincolnshire and the East Midlands. We are committed to the highest standards of planning and design – enhancing its attractive local environment, whilst responding to issues of sustainability, climate change and regeneration, as well as delivering substantial housing development outside of the flood plain.
Grantham for Growth ……..Benefits for All
A town and a population with a history of leading the way, Grantham is now ready for growth with a shared ambition for its future. Our vision for the future seeks to put in place the strategic infrastructure which will enable us to capitalise upon the town’s natural assets and to ensure that the benefits of growth are shared by all the residents in the town.