Vision4Southam – have your say

On Saturday 9th July between 9.30 and 12.00 noon, residents of and visitors to Southam are invited to view proposals and discuss forthcoming projects of relevance to the future of the Town. 

Project plans and displays on which your views are sought will be available in a marquee situated adjacent to Southam library. Examples of projects on which views are sought include:

The Holy Well

Wood sculptor Will Glanfield will present designs for:  

• A boundary fence for the Holy Well to replace existing metal railings
• A series of waymarkers and benches
• A community sculpture for the Town Centre

Southam Heritage Trail Walks and Brochure

Vision 4 Southam invite public comments on points of interest for inclusion in Heritage Trail brochures to stimulate interest in and walks around town

Town Centre Development

A masterplan focusing on a 'one stop shop' for public services by 2008 in the Town Centre proposes unifying the library, police station and co-operative supermarket into a dynamic, flexible, sustainable mixed use development.

A new Steering Group comprising members and officers from Stratford District Council, Southam Town Council and Warwickshire County Council are spearheading plans commissioned by architects Marson, Rathbone, Taylor.

Members of the community group Vision4Southam will be present on Saturday along with representatives from Stratford on Avon DC and the sculptor Will Glanfield.

Members of the public are invited to comment on such issues as good design, the creation of public green space, traffic movement and car parking.