We have recently completed a 10 Year Masterplan which will guide future planning and investment. The Plan describes Newhaven’s key social, educational and economic priorities, established by a series of studies and extensive consultations during 2004 and 2005. A separate Executive Summary that highlights the key priorities in an 8 point plan is also available.

Our Vision
We aim to create a thriving town with a busy port which is a gateway to Europe. Our residents will be healthy, well educated and have access to a variety of jobs. Newhaven will be a home to strong manufacturing and technology industries and be a place in which people are proud to live, as well as a place people enjoy visiting.

In order to realise our vision we need to tackle Newhaven’s deprivation, build better facilities and develop a stronger community.

There are key priorities grouped under three major themes. These are:

1. Successful People

• Create a learning community
• Improve health and community wellbeing
• Improve community life

2. Successful Business

• Help businesses grow
• Encourage New Business
• Make Newhaven more accessible
• Revitalise Newhaven’s port
• Maximise tourism opportunities
• Create a busy town centre

3. Sustainable Environment

• Promote riverside development and provide appropriate housing with supporting infrastructure
• Maintain an attractive and well used environment

In order to achieve this vision we are working with public, community and private sector partners from across Europe. Together we have already committed substantial funds to get our priority projects underway.