A news item from our local councillor, Tim Alban…
Preparations for the new Local Plan for Huntingdonshire are underway and the District Council are asking residents to help to create it.
A Local Plan is a crucial for the future development of Huntingdonshire, it helps us achieve the goals set out in the Huntingdonshire Futures Place Strategy and Corporate Plan to 2028.
The plan influences policies that help shape housing, infrastructure, and employment while addressing vital issues like climate change, affordability, and flooding. The aim is to achieve sustainable development that meets today’s needs without compromising the needs of future generations.
Last year, the council asked for input and used the feedback to shape our options.
The council are now consulting on three key documents:
- Further Issues and Options – Sets out options for what may be included in the new local plan. It also asks some questions about what is important to you.
- Land Availability Assessments – Assesses sites that were put forward by landowners, developers, agents and interested third parties to see if they are potentially suitable or unsuitable for development.
- Sustainability Appraisals – Assesses our strategies, options, sites and future polices against a series of sustainability objectives
How to take part
There are several in-person events from 2 PM to 8 PM where residents can view the Local Plan documents, ask questions, and share their thoughts.
Upcoming Dates & Locations:
- 8 Oct: Queens Park Hall, Yaxley
- 10 Oct: Civic Suite, Pathfinder House
- 15 Oct: Burleigh Hill Community Centre, St Ives
- 21 Oct: Sawtry Women’s Institute, Sawtry
- 22 Oct: Kimbolton Scout Hut
- 28 Oct: Love’s Farm House, St Neots
- 31 Oct Ramsey Community Centre
Alternatively please visit online consultation site to submit feedback.
Emails with comments can be sent to local.plan@huntingdonshire.gov.uk Anyone who would like to copy me in or contact me can do so via tim.alban@huntingdonshire.gov.uk
