Two more Neighbourhood Plan engagement events announced

As well as dates at The Marsh, Preston, Littlemoor, and the New Town Hall, two more drop-in events have been set up for people to take part in the Weymouth Neighbourhood Plan public consultation.

The full list of dates and venues are:

Thursday 16^th November, 4:30pm-6:30pm at Moonfleet Indoor Bowls Club, The Marsh sports ground.

Monday 20^th November, 4:30pm-6:30pm at Wellworthy Sports & Social Club, Dumbarton Road, Wyke Regis

Wednesday 22^nd November, 4:30pm-6:30pm at Preston Village Hall.

Monday 27^th November, 4:30pm-6:30pm at Littlemoor Community Centre, Canberra Road.

Wednesday 29^th November, 4:30pm-6:30pm at St Aldhelm’s Church Hall, Spa Road.

Monday 4^th December, 6pm-8pm in the Council Chamber, The New Town Hall, Commercial Road.

The Plan sets policies for Weymouth’s future development to 2038 and consultation opened on October 27^th. Feedback can be given on the draft plan up until 5pm on Friday 8^th December, but if you have any questions about it then the Council is encouraging people to come along to an engagement event and find out more.

Councillor David Northam, Chair of the Neighbourhood Plan Steering Group, said: “Members of the Steering Group will available to answer your questions about the Neighbourhood Plan at a series of drop-in events starting next Thursday at The Marsh followed by events in Littlemoor, Preston, and the New Town Hall. We’d like to know what you support and what you’d like to change. This Plan is important for you and your children as it regulates development over the next 17 years. Please don’t forget to fill in the feedback form by the 8^th December. Visit https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/LKTT63N and make sure your voice is heard.”

The plan:

• Identifies land for approximately 1,000 additional homes with approximately 450 homes for social, affordable housing.
• Making new homes as environmentally friendly to reduce bills and carbon emissions. 
• Making sure there are jobs and training opportunities so people can stay local.
• Protecting 48 local greenspaces proposed by residents for future generations. 
• Making our communities safer, more accessible, with nearby facilities. 

Residents and organisations can go to Weymouth Town Council’s website where they will find the pre-submission plan document with all the proposals. Feedback should be submitted by completing an online questionnaire at https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/LKTT63N by 5pm on Friday 8^th December.

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