This blog has served its purpose between 2010 and 2011 by raising awareness of the Joint Core Strategy and helping people to find the official information with which to become involved in the July-2010 consultation process. It is important to note that there is expected to be a further round of consultation on the JCS, after HPBC has re-worked the growth and housing target figures. Please visit the HPBC website for further information.
In the meantime, a new initiative 'Chapel Vision' has been created and this will provide a vehicle by which residents of Chapel Parish (Chapel-en-le-Frith, Combs, Sparrowpit, Dove Holes) may collectively record their views on:
(1) What they like / don't like about the area, and
(2) What projects they would like to see / not like to see in the area.
According to Cllr Mike Harrison, writing about Chapel Vision: "We need to have a clear idea of what we are for, not just against, if our views are to be taken seriously."
Four public meetings were held in March 2011 and Chapel Vision has formed a Steering Committee which is working towards a Community Led Plan. Wider consultation on the views listed above will be undertaken, and Working Groups will be formed to address specific themes, e.g. Housing, Transport, etc. We are advised that councils will be obliged to take the views of community groups seriously.
Please look out for Chapel Vision information and tell your neighbours about it. If you wish, get involved and help our community to deliver new projects and to have a strong voice in matters such as housing, which may affect us in the future.
Thank you for taking the time to read this post.
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