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Yore Vision (Boroughbridge and the Lower Ure Valley)
Welcome to this
introduction on Yore Vision.We cannot hope to cover all that has happened
to date or all that we hope will happen in the
future. We would like to think that it provides
a simple overview. If you would like to know
more contact us through the online response form below.
What is Yore Vision?
'Yore Vision' is an organisation set up to
identify, develop and deliver projects to improve Boroughbridge and
the Lower Ure Valley.
It is made up of local residents and businesses
who are committed to making the best of the area and to carrying
forward ideas that emerged from a series of community conferences
held in the area over the past two years.
The Renaissance Market Towns
(RMT) Initiative was launched in Boroughbridge in
2004 and an
RMT Delivery Plan was developed which represents the
aspirations of the town over the coming 25 years.
Yore Vision are working to oversee
proposals being developed through the RMT programme and to
build on the achievements of the former Boroughbridge District
Community Partnership.
What is Yore Vision trying to achieve?
A main focus of Yore Vision is to reinforce the
role of Boroughbridge as the principal service centre in the area
in order to improve the town as a whole and benefit all residents,
businesses and rural communities within the Lower Ure
Valley.
A number of project groups have been
established within Yore Vision, each working to
progress the key ideas. These include:
- the creation of a Centre of Rural Enterprise with associated workshops;
- an Arts/Business Forum, based in Aldborough, which will provide a mixed use venue incorporating a performing arts space, meeting/breakout space for small conferences, and development of adjacent Roman site and Museum;
- refurbishment and improvement of St James Square and Town Centre public realm works for the benefit of motorists and pedestrians;
- 'Improving the Offer' package including a property improvement grant scheme for commercial town centre properties and customer care courses;
- Youth facility / provision for the young people of Boroughbridge and the Lower Ure area;
- 'Ure Walks Through Time' - a project to develop a series of walks in and around Boroughbridge;
- support for Great Ouseburn Village Hall 'Raising the Roof' project.
Each of these projects will capitalise on the strengths and opportunities offered by Boroughbridge and improve the town's ability to boost its business and visitor economy and enhance the quality of life for local communities.
In addition to the above projects, Yore Vision
operate an 'Initiatives Fund' - this provides
small grants to community projects which are consistent with the
town charter and located within Boroughbridge and
district.
Latest News
The latest Yore Vision
Newsletter provides information on our latest
achievements, project progress, funding opportunities etc. The
newsletter is released every quarter and previous copies can be viewed here.
The 2nd Yore Vision Annual General Meeting took place
on Thursday 5th June 2008.
How you can get involved or find out more.......
Membership of Yore Vision is open to anyone interested in
furthering its work. Please view the Membership
Guide for more information or to join us.
IAlternatively, if you would like to know more about Yore
Vision and how you can get involved please complete the enquiry
form below and one of our regeneration team will contact you: