What is Yeovil Vision?

Yeovil Vision (YV) is an ambitious agenda for positive change commissioned by the Local Strategic Partnership (L.S.P) in 2004, which sets out an agreed vision for the future development, regeneration and renewal of Yeovil.

Regeneration consultants, who brought together public organisations, the private sector and community groups in a series of discussion groups/workshops, undertook early work.  The aim of these meetings was to identify the key elements of a future vision and this work led to the adoption of the current Vision strap line.

“Yeovil: the heart of the country and the mind of the city”.

Completion of this work saw the formation of the Galaxy Group, who was instrumental in helping to develop the Vision and establishing the current portfolio of projects.

The Yeovil Urban Development Framework (UDF) was published and agreed by South Somerset District Council (SSDC) in 2005 and provided a broad framework for delivering the Vision.

In September 2006 YV was established as a “Local Delivery Vehicle” funded and managed by SSDC, Somerset County Council, and Yeovil Town Council. The relationship of these bodies to each other and YV is agreed in a Memorandum of Understanding.

Governance of YV is undertaken by a Project Management Board (PMB), which comprises two representatives each from SSDC, SCC, and Yeovil Town Council, plus a SSDC representative (who does not vote) but represents SSDC as the managing and accountable body.

In April 2007, Alan Brown was employed as the first YV Projects Director and the Vision opened an office at 80 South Street.  Alan Brown reports to the PMB.

In September 2007, a revised Project Delivery Plan was agreed for the period September – April 2009.

 

  • A Statement of Ambition to realise and deliver Yeovil’s full potential
  • Seeking Greater Prosperity and quality of life for all
  • Building a Bridge between Town and Country
  • Establishing a Sense of Place which is Distinctive and Exciting
  • Projecting a Proud, Confident and Positive Image
  • Ensuring Yeovil Continues as an Economic Driving Force
  • Demanding Excellence in Design and Long Term Sustainability

 

Heart of the Country, Mind of a City