A Vision for the Future

Our shared vision is for an innovative , sustainable and high quality Regional Park in the Wandle Valley that is easily accessible, with a rich and thriving biodiversity, offering recreational, landscape, heritage, cultural and resource management benefits in which local people and businesses can take pride and ownership.

The Regional Park is currently in its Transitional Phase during which we will determine its future organisation, management and financial structures.

Governance

A Wandle Valley Regional Park that has effective and inclusive governance structures, enabling a strong partnership to develop creative and innovative approaches to the Park's long-term resourcing and management.

Communities and Open Space

A Wandle Valley Regional Park that celebrates its distinctive character, the diversity of its local communities, engaging them at all stages of its development and providing them with an open space resource that improves their quality of life.

Climate Change

A Wandle Valley Regional Park that acts as a best practice model for utilising the potential of an open space network in adapting to and mitigating the effects of climate change, and that encourages its users to adopt  "climate change-proof" behaviours.

Natural Environment

A Wandle Valley Regional Park rich in biodiversity with a healthy and thriving River providing a living landscape that is accessible to all.

Regeneration and Economy

A Wandle Valley Regional Park with a distinct identity that is able to attract and retain competitive businesses and a skilled workforce.

Travel and Connectivity

A Wandle Valley Regional Park with integrated public transport links, facilitating a thriving business environment and encouraging people to choose car-free travel alternatives such as walking or cycling.

Heritage and Culture

The rich and unique heritage of the Wandle Valley Regional Park contibuting to a brand that boosts all aspects of development and tourism,  facilitates business growth and encourages a shared community identity.

Recreation

A Wandle Valley Regional Park offering a vibrant mix of leisure activities that attract all members of the community.

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