1. A MANIFESTO FOR RYDE

• The Town Council’s Vision for Ryde is:

“To support and enhance the health, well-being and economy of Ryde to the benefit of residents, local businesses and visitors within a culture that makes best use of our heritage and the beauty of Ryde”

• This statement can be developed into a more specific public statement of significance and intent, a Manifesto for Ryde.

• The foundations for such a document, taken from local consultations over the past 2 years would include :

• Protecting and enhancing free, accessible public space with a special focus on green infrastructure.

• Breaking the dominance of traffic in the public realm.

• Protecting and celebrating Ryde’s iconic buildings and the skyline and streetscape they compose.

• Protecting and celebrating Ryde’s landscape and wildlife.

• Creating and sustaining activities and opportunities for young people.

• Creating and sustaining opportunities for all, to live and work in Ryde.