Rosemary Powell, County Councillor for Whissendine Ward reports:
Ward Councillor Update – August 2022
Please take part in the first stage of consultation on Rutland’s new Local Plan, and have your say on planning issues and the future development of our county. This Issues and Options consultation runs until 4pm on Friday 16 September 2022 and is the first of three consultations that will take place before the Local Plan goes to the government’s planning inspectorate for independent examination in 2024.
The Local Plan will set out the strategy for the amount, location and design of new development. At the same time, the Plan is an opportunity for us to progress ambitions around climate change, meeting affordable housing needs, supporting jobs and promoting biodiversity.
Complete online at www.rutland.gov.uk (search for Issues and Options). Or email localplan@rutland.gov.uk or call 01572 722 577 to get a paper copy. There will also be information at libraries and events during the summer.
I hope we will have lots of feedback from Whissendine. Even if you answer just one question!
I will also be at the White Lion on Wednesday evenings 31st August and 7th September between 6pm and 8pm to answer any queries about the Local Plan, completing the survey or just to talk about any matters of concern to you as Whissendine and Teigh residents.
Do call in and see me there.
Rosemary Powell
County Councillor
Whissendine Ward
474257
rpowell@rutland.gov.uk