Shaping the future of Buckskin & South Ham!
Sovereign Network Group in partnership with placemaking house builder Hill Group want to invest to improve the area and increase opportunities for everyone in South Ham and Buckskin.
We announced in Autumn 2023 we wanted to work with you to create a plan for the future. We have been gathering your feedback- you have told us changes are needed, and you would like to see the area improved.
We’ve listened and we’re now excited to share our ideas with you.
If you can’t attend an event you can also take part in our online survey: www.shapingthefuture. commonplace.is
JOIN US!
There will be a raffle with prizes including Love2Shop vouchers and a goody bag for every participant- just in time for Christmas!
Join us at our upcoming events for a cuppa and slice of cake, and bring your questions and ideas:
Event 1: Saturday 16 November 12 noon to 3pm Ridgeway Centre, Buckskin
Event 2: Saturday 23 November 12 noon to 3pm St Peters Church, South Ham
Setting our shared ambitions for the future:
Following discussions over the summer at our community events and with both the Young Design Academy and Community Co-design Associates, together with our research, we have identified the following shared ambitions: Get involved and share your views!
Renewed homes and streets where residents feel safe
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Buckskin and South Ham should be safe and welcoming neighbourhoods where all ages feel comfortable in their homes and streets.
• The homes should be durable, adaptable and comfortable.
• There should be a variety of homes for different types of people and families, integrated together.
• Streets should feel safer and connect well across the area so it’s easy to get around by foot or bike, with parking that suits modern lifestyles.
• Homes should be easy to manage and maintain, the place should feel tidy and well taken care of.
• SNG should be responsive to its customers, and all residents should feel confident of reporting any issues of concern to the right agency.
Scan the QR code to fill out the survey!
A prosperous community with strong links to a growing economy
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A community where people have access to good quality jobs and training opportunities, and there’s a thriving set of local businesses providing the services people need.
• The local centres should be vibrant, employ local people and provide a good range of shops, services and amenities.
• There should be good connections to the town centre and other neighbouring locations with training and employment opportunities.
• Residents should feel confident to access training and employment opportunities and know where help can be found.
• Residents who want to establish their own businesses should be supported to do so.
• The shops and other facilities in the local centres should be financially sustainable.
• There should be environmentally sustainable and affordable transport options available locally.
• Any organisations involved in making change happen should provide local training and employment opportunities.
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Scan the QR code to fill out the survey!
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A sustainable, healthy and resilient neighbourhood
Buckskin and South Ham should be sustainable neighbourhoods that are resilient in a changing climate, supporting the health and well-being of all residents.
• There should be a diverse sustainable landscape, resilient to climate change, biodiverse, and contributing to green energy generation.
• The environment should help people to live healthy lives with opportunities for exercise, recreation, play and social connection, for all ages and needs.
• There should be easy routes to get to the countryside and the leisure park by foot and on a bike.
• There should be close working between health & wellbeing agencies and other agencies, to provide support for healthy lifestyles.
• Residents should feel comfortable using the new spaces for exercise, movement and food growing.
A proud and empowered community
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Buckskin and South Ham’s strong community networks continue to grow and extend to new and to younger people, with welcoming community spaces and strengthening community leadership.
• The different parts of South Ham and Buckskin, their character, identity and history, should be reflected in the design.
• There should be community hubs to foster diverse community ownership, spirit and connections; enabling local culture to flourish.
• There should be easy connections to the museum, cinema, theatre and other cultural attractions, on foot and by bike.
• Residents should feel their voices matter, know what is happening in their community and can access community hubs with a wide variety of activities, and have good local networks.
• Residents should be actively involved in any ongoing processes of design and area stewardship. Community hubs should be financially sustainable.
Scan the QR code to fill out the survey!
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Scan the QR code to fill out the survey!
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Making change happen now
With your help, we have already made some changes.
We’ve created a community garden installed new lighting, a new community noticeboard and painted a mural on one business’ shutters.
Kings Road
We have supported Westside Community Association to transform the former butcher’s shop on Kings Road into a vibrant cafe, creating a new hub for community services and gatherings.
We worked with residents in the flats to clear rubbish and fly tipping, improve gardens and refresh the garages. We also created a new bin store improving the look of the area at the front of the flats involved and look out for more information in our newsletter.
Positive Pathways
We’re working in partnership with the Police, Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council and local schools to reduce crime and anti-social behaviour by developing a programme that helps pupils consider the impact of their actions. This will be done via performing arts workshops. We will tell you more about more in our newsletter.
South Ham Arts Trail
In collaboration with the borough council and local shop owners, we will be creating an exciting Arts Trail around South Ham. We’ve paired community organisations and schools with local artists to produce vibrant street art throughout the estate. As you explore the area, keep your eyes peeled for these unique
pieces of artwork, which will start to appear next year.
My Home: Stories from Buckskin and South Ham
We will work with the Milestone Museum to expand the Basingstoke My Home project to celebrate the rich history of Buckskin and South Ham - bringing together diverse stories, backgrounds and identities. We will create a beautiful book showcasing the stories of local people from the last 50 years.
Rethinking Garages: New workspaces in underused places
Inspired by our entrepreneurial residents we will bring life and commerce to our underutilised garages. A local business will have the opportunity to move into a converted garage and receive support from SNG’s Business Coach as part of a pilot project with the aim to create more work / studio spaces in the long term.
‘Race Around the Houses’: Local trail for walking, running and cycling
Listening to your feedback we want to create a new trail for running and walking, and maybe cycling. We also want to re-launch the ‘Race Around the Houses’, a popular sporting event in the area in the 1960s, to bring the community together to get active and enjoy a bit of healthy competition!
Looking to the future...
As we look ahead, our vision is to create a neighbourhood that remains resilient, inclusive, and full of opportunity. This means planning for a sustainable community where future generations can thrive, with more green spaces, renewable energy options, and resources that adapt to changing needs.
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