Medway Local Plan (Regulation 18, 2024)
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Medway Local Plan (Regulation 18, 2024)
Policy T5: Student Accommodation
Representation ID: 2463
Received: 04/09/2024
Respondent: Greenwich Students' Union
Students in Medway experience a shortage of affordable housing that is close enough to campus.
Students want accommodation close to local amenities with affordable transport links. Students are also keen to be a part of the community so welcome blended housing.
Private student housing can be exploited by landlords with higher rents and unsuitable conditions. Students would welcome developments with responsible private landlords who work closely with the Universities and the Council to meet students’ needs. Purpose built student accommodation is typically more expensive than private rental shared housing and is located in town centres which are typically priced.
Students in Medway experience a shortage of affordable housing that is close enough to campus.
Students want accommodation close to local amenities with affordable transport links. Students are also keen to be a part of the community so welcome blended housing.
Private student housing can be exploited by landlords with higher rents and unsuitable conditions. Students would welcome developments with responsible private landlords who work closely with the Universities and the Council to meet students’ needs. Purpose built student accommodation is typically more expensive than private rental shared housing and is located in town centres which are typically priced.
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Medway Local Plan (Regulation 18, 2024)
Policy S10: Economic Strategy
Representation ID: 2464
Received: 04/09/2024
Respondent: Greenwich Students' Union
Medway has an excellent tradition of industry which Students at Medway are keen to maintain. We would welcome continued investment in Science and Engineering to allow our students to remain in the area post-graduation with good graduate roles available. This is in keeping with the culture of the towns and links the current higher and further education offering with local industry in the dockyard.
Medway has an excellent tradition of industry which Students at Medway are keen to maintain. We would welcome continued investment in Science and Engineering to allow our students to remain in the area post-graduation with good graduate roles available. This is in keeping with the culture of the towns and links the current higher and further education offering with local industry in the dockyard.
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Medway Local Plan (Regulation 18, 2024)
Policy T12: Learning and Skills Development
Representation ID: 2465
Received: 04/09/2024
Respondent: Greenwich Students' Union
Students at Medway would welcome further investment in apprenticeship schemes particularly linked to relevant industries of Science, Engineering and Business.
Students at Medway would welcome further investment in apprenticeship schemes particularly linked to relevant industries of Science, Engineering and Business.
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Medway Local Plan (Regulation 18, 2024)
Policy T12: Learning and Skills Development
Representation ID: 2466
Received: 04/09/2024
Respondent: Greenwich Students' Union
Students in Medway would welcome opportunities to remain in the towns post-graduation but point to the lack of graduate opportunities in the area. Investment in further education schemes that can allow Medway to compete with London to maintain skilled workers is welcome.
Students in Medway would welcome opportunities to remain in the towns post-graduation but point to the lack of graduate opportunities in the area. Investment in further education schemes that can allow Medway to compete with London to maintain skilled workers is welcome.
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Medway Local Plan (Regulation 18, 2024)
Policy T12: Learning and Skills Development
Representation ID: 2467
Received: 04/09/2024
Respondent: Greenwich Students' Union
Students also report few employment opportunities whilst they study which again, drives them away from Medway to develop their professional skills. Students at Medway would welcome investment in industries that provide part time work opportunities for students and skills development.
Students also report few employment opportunities whilst they study which again, drives them away from Medway to develop their professional skills. Students at Medway would welcome investment in industries that provide part time work opportunities for students and skills development.
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Medway Local Plan (Regulation 18, 2024)
Policy S15: Town Centres Strategy
Representation ID: 2468
Received: 04/09/2024
Respondent: Greenwich Students' Union
Students at Medway welcome development in town centres as key areas for social cohesion. Students seek to enjoy their local community and business. Transport is a barrier to students and need assurances of affordable activity to engage in.
Students can support with economic growth of areas so we would encourage policymakers to appeal to this group with student-friendly activities.
Increasingly, our student population is alcohol free and interested in sport and sustainability so it is important to not rely on pubs.
Many students are international and seek to enjoy local culture and heritage
Students at Medway welcome development in town centres as key areas for social cohesion. Students seek to enjoy their local community and business. Transport is a barrier to students and need assurances of affordable activity to engage in.
Students can support with economic growth of areas so we would encourage policymakers to appeal to this group with student-friendly activities.
Increasingly, our student population is alcohol free and interested in sport and sustainability so it is important to not rely on pubs.
Many students are international and seek to enjoy local culture and heritage
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Medway Local Plan (Regulation 18, 2024)
Policy DM14: Dockside
Representation ID: 2469
Received: 04/09/2024
Respondent: Greenwich Students' Union
To prevent disturbance of surrounding areas and to meet the needs of the local student population, it is suggested to prioritise leisure and sport at this site.
To prevent disturbance of surrounding areas and to meet the needs of the local student population, it is suggested to prioritise leisure and sport at this site.
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Medway Local Plan (Regulation 18, 2024)
Vision for Access and Movement in Medway
Representation ID: 2470
Received: 04/09/2024
Respondent: Greenwich Students' Union
Students at Medway would welcome the following initiatives;
Increased cycling routes including rental bike schemes to connect the towns in a sustainable and affordable way
Increased bus routes
Increased traffic free areas to encourage walking and public transport options
Students are generally as a group more dependent on public transport than others. Therefore any improvements to public transport in the area are welcome. Of particular concern are bus services, as well as the effectiveness of services at peak times. This is especially relevant for Medway students, as a significant number commute to the Medway campuses.
Students at Medway would welcome the following initiatives;
Increased cycling routes including rental bike schemes to connect the towns in a sustainable and affordable way
Increased bus routes
Increased traffic free areas to encourage walking and public transport options
Students are generally as a group more dependent on public transport than others. Therefore any improvements to public transport in the area are welcome. Of particular concern are bus services, as well as the effectiveness of services at peak times. This is especially relevant for Medway students, as a significant number commute to the Medway campuses.
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Medway Local Plan (Regulation 18, 2024)
Policy T28: Existing Open Space and Playing Pitches
Representation ID: 2471
Received: 04/09/2024
Respondent: Greenwich Students' Union
Students at Medway welcome this policy of greenspace only being developed if in respect of sport and recreation provision. However, we recommend that these provisions offer free activity to ensure that local play and activity spaces remain accessible to all.
Students at Medway welcome this policy of greenspace only being developed if in respect of sport and recreation provision. However, we recommend that these provisions offer free activity to ensure that local play and activity spaces remain accessible to all.
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Medway Local Plan (Regulation 18, 2024)
Policy DM6: Sustainable Design and Construction
Representation ID: 2472
Received: 04/09/2024
Respondent: Greenwich Students' Union
Students at Medway welcome embedding sustainability guidance into construction of new developments.
We would encourage further and more stringent guidelines here to ensure all design submissions must be carbon neutral and provide basic criteria for the reduction of energy i.e. solar power and insultation.
Students at Medway welcome embedding sustainability guidance into construction of new developments.
We would encourage further and more stringent guidelines here to ensure all design submissions must be carbon neutral and provide basic criteria for the reduction of energy i.e. solar power and insultation.
