We planned how we will consult on the plan
Public consultation is essential for the local plan to represent the needs of our communities. It must be easy for people to have their say in a way that works for them, so they can influence the way the area develops. By planning this early, we can ensure people are aware in advance and can get involved from the start.
We have undertaken a scoping consultation to get people's views on what the plan could contain and how we propose to consult on the plan at key stages.
We used this consultation to help us prepare the engagement strategy. This describes how we will consult and communicate with our communities as we prepare the plan. We aim to provide a wide range of engagement opportunities in response to what our communities have told us.
We have planned a mix of consultation and communication approaches to get more people involved. This includes:
Communicating information:
- email updates and newsletters
- newsletters
- website
- local media and/or social media
- parish and town council updates
- document in libraries and/or council offices.
Engagement approaches:
- in person events including exhibitions and drop ins
- virtual village hall
- stakeholder workshops
- town and parish council meetings
- engaging with existing networks and community groups
- engaging with ‘underrepresented groups’.
We will provide a range of ways to engage to suit our communities including the use of digital formats. We will also use digital tools to help us analyse your responses more quickly and publish this on our website.
You can find the latest news and information about upcoming consultation activities on our website and social media channels.
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