Update on recent activity and next steps

Whilst we have been quiet over the last few months, the Steering Group have been busy considering the results of the consultation activities and how these relate to the existing and emerging local plan. Here you'll find a quick update on what we have been doing and where we are heading. Our aim is not just to repeat what is in the local plan (this is not the purpose of the NDP), but to add value to the existing policy concerning issues that are specific to the community. As you can imagine these are very mixed and varied. 

We have received a small amount of funding for the current financial year that will cover costs including website hosting, survey platform subscription and a small amount of consultancy support.  We will apply for further funding in the new financial year to cover future costs were possible.  

Where do we go from here? 

• The Steering Group will continue to review data and documents 
• We will undertake some more refined public engagement on specific issues. Some of the community views are very clear and have given us a mandate for specific areas of work, whilst others are less so. There are also many issues that are outside of the NDP remit and are for the Parish Council or in fact the community to progress themselves
• Set out a programme for communication on progress on the NDP, possibly looking for some extra support from the community to do this. We will discuss this further at our next meeting

Whilst we have lost a few of the Steering Group over the progress of the plan, we still have a solid group of people who can respectfully challenge and are open minded. We don’t have all the answers and will ensure that where we need more information, we will engage with the appropriate people, be it the community, council officers or others.  

Just a reminder that we are a group of volunteers doing our best to capture the views of the Community and reach a consensus. 

You are always very welcome to attend any of the Steering Group's monthly meetings in the Village Hall and learn more on how we are progressing. The meeting calendar can be seen by clicking on the 'Steering Group Admin' tab on the menu bar above and scrolling down to 'Meetings'.