RESIDENTS will be able to have their say on the next stage of Bromsgrove’s priorities and challenges as part of the next stage of work on the district’s new Local Plan.
At last week’s meeting of Bromsgrove District Council, councillors agreed to consult on the scope of the local plan as part of the new nationally prescribed process.
This initial ‘scoping’ consultation will now run from today (Friday) to September 4.
Earlier this year, the summaries of around 8,000 responses received during the previous Local Plan consultation were published.
Unlike last year’s consultation, which considered possible development locations and strategy options, this stage focuses on the scope of the plan, rather than specific sites.
It seeks views on Bromsgrove’s priorities and challenges, the vision for the district to 2044, the issues the plan should address, and how local communities should be involved as it develops.
Local Plans guide long-term development, covering housing, employment, infrastructure and the environment, while giving communities a say in how their area changes.
Coun Sue Baxter, Cabinet Member for Planning, said: “This important milestone keeps us moving forward under the Government’s new plan-making system.
“Comments submitted during previous consultations have not been forgotten, and people do not need to repeat points they have already made there.
“Those responses will continue to help shape the Local Plan as it progresses. We recognise the strength of feeling on these issues.
“This gives people another opportunity to be involved, and it is important to understand that it is not about choosing development sites.
“It is about setting the foundations for the Local Plan, identifying the objectives it should meet and how local people want to be involved in shaping it.
“There will be further opportunities to comment as the process continues and we will keep residents informed.”
Visit www.bromsgrove.gov.uk/BromsgrovePlan-scoping or email [email protected] to have your say.
