Huntingdonshire’s Opportunities

People and Communities

1. The district is a great place to live that supports quality of life, although there is scope for improvements
2. Diverse and vibrant people, communities and places
3. Active and engaged community with many local groups and partnerships
4. Improvements to social and physical activity through enhanced provision and accessibility to open spaces, leisure and sport facilities and community allotments
5. Involve people, particularly young people, and stakeholder groups in decision making

Place

1. Picturesque market towns and villages with varied townscape character
2. Rich heritage assets and historic buildings, with high concentrations in the centres of market towns
3. Accessibility and changing workplace culture including the rise in working from home make Huntingdonshire a more attractive place to live
4. Rich and varied natural landscapes and green spaces including the Ouse Valley and Great Fen
5. Market towns with a distinctive and varied offer that can co-support each other

Economy

1. Strong local economy especially with respect to manufacturing
2. Great variety of employers and sectors offering diverse employment opportunities
3. Thriving entrepreneurial networks for Small to Medium Enterprises, start-ups and Community Organisations
4. Good transport links connecting outside of the district to wider hubs including Cambridge, Peterborough, London and Birmingham.
5. Scope to expand opportunities for young people through training and links to networks

Environment

1. Ambitious projects to restore landscapes and improve biodiversity underway
2. Education and training for residents and businesses could support behaviour change
3. Good opportunities for renewable energy generation including solar and wind due to climate and topography
4. Green and open spaces offer great leisure opportunities and support a high quality of life
5. Flat land has potential to support cycling as a mode of transport and driver of tourism