Cerney News Announcement
February 2008

RESIDENTS TO HAVE SAY IN COTSWOLD WATER PARK’S FUTURE
People living within the Cotswold Water Park are being invited to comment on plans for its future during a six-week public consultation. Comments can be made via the online consultation until 7th March 2008. As well as residents, all those interested in having a say in the area’s future are being asked to visit the Cotswold Water Park Society's website www.waterpark.org where there is an on-line survey to capture residents’ opinions and feedback.

Commissioned by the Cotswold Water Park Joint Committee, which is made up of the five local authorities with responsibility for the area, together with the Cotswold Water Park Society, the plans set out a long-term strategic vision for the development of the area over the next 20 years.

"This consultation is an exciting opportunity for residents to shape the future of their neighbourhood," commented Dennis Grant, chief executive of the Cotswold Water Park Society. "I'd encourage anyone interested in the future of this area to visit the website and give us their views on our plans."

"The vision for the future includes a number of exciting proposals which we believe will significantly benefit both local residents and visitors. However, we’re keen to ensure that local residents have the opportunity to review and comment on our plans, which is why we have launched this consultation."

THE COTSWOLD WATER PARK
Established in 1967, Cotswold Water Park (CWP) covers an area of 40 square miles of lakes and gravel workings around the upper reaches of the river Thames.

The CWP is managed by a Joint Committee made up of the five local authorities with responsibility for the area - Gloucestershire and Wiltshire County Councils, Cotswold, Swindon and North Wilts District Councils together with the Cotswold Water Park Society.

In 2006 the Joint Committee commissioned a strategic review to guide the future development of the Park based on a clear, robust and evidence based framework for delivering an achievable vision. The plan currently available for consultation is part of this strategic review..