Seven core themes identified in Banbury Vision 2050 survey

The largest number of survey responses were from people aged between 45 and 64

Banbury town centre should be vibrant, safe, clean, green, fun, independent and a great destination.   That’s the headline findings from the Banbury Vision 2050 survey which concluded in January this year.

The project aims to draw up a blueprint for how the town centre will develop in the coming years.   The survey asked what residents, businesses and visitors liked about Banbury, what could be improved and what was needed to make it a better place in the future. 

2,729 responses were received, with the largest number being from people aged between 45 and 64.    Those under 25 made up 10 percent of the submissions.

Workshops attended by 150 people from local schools, businesses, and community groups also formed part of the engagement.

The final report is expected in late Spring.

Councillor Donna Ford, Portfolio Holder for Regeneration, said: “We are extremely grateful to everyone who took the time to get involved, whether completing the survey or being part of a workshop. We appreciate the effort and are delighted to have received such an overwhelming response.

“The initial analysis provides insight from those who know Banbury best. We can see seven potential core themes from the survey responses for the focus of the vision for Banbury in 2050. These emerging themes would see a Banbury town centre that is vibrant, safe, clean, green, fun, independent and a great destination.

“While we await the full report, which will help us create the vision, we have already begun sharing these initial findings with our partners to start conversations around how we can work together to create a town centre fit for the future.”

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Published: 20/03/2024 12:21pm by Banbury FM Newsteam

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