Vision4Lee Consultancy and Healthcheck Report
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Executive Summary
Vision4Lee was founded by public meeting in Summer 2004 as part of the SEEDA - SERTP MTI programme that is non-political and non-sectarian. A Steering Group committee evolved from workshops on the key topics that were researched with the Healthcheck being completed in September 2006 with the completion in December 2006 of a long appraisal of asset's and shortcomings of all aspects of community life, the SWOT analysis. (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats).
Public opinion was sought over a period of several months in 2006. A number of "road-shows" and visit to local clubs were organised, giving people the chance to air their thoughts on local matters. This included visits to local Schools, Youth groups and Youth Clubs to gain the views from the younger generation. Many survey forms were completed and written comments made on our photo-map using "stick-on" notes. The use of No 100 High Street, Lee-on-the-Solent, which had been empty for some time, helped enormously to generate interest.
The results were collated and analysed, with this information being used identify the way forward Action Plan with the key projects being identified, from which a bid for possible funding will be prepared.
These currently include providing more for our youngsters, particularly pre-school education, and regenerating the High Street. We want to involve all other local community groups and organisations, acting as a shop window for the latest progress and stimulating further creative and positive thoughts for local improvements. See also the Traffic Light Project Priorities.