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NEWS RELEASE PR 926 20 February 2008 For immediate release Your views on your neighbourhood The people of West Norfolk are being urged to take part in a series of workshops aimed at gathering views on the way the borough develops over the next 20 years. The Borough Council of King’s Lynn & West Norfolk, along with the West Norfolk Partnership, is running a joint consultation on two major documents which together will form a blueprint for the future of the borough. The West Norfolk Partnership is consulting on the Sustainable Community Strategy. A document which sets out overarching aims and objectives to enable service providers to take a coherent approach to tackling the issues identified by local people that will enhance the quality of life for people choosing to live and work in the borough. The Borough Council is consulting on a series of discussion papers which will inform the Local Development Framework for the whole borough. The Local Development Framework will set out the borough’s planning strategy and policies, covering issues such as flood risk, renewable energy, affordable housing, development in the countryside and the regeneration of the borough. Ian Burbidge, Policy and Performance Manager and lead officer for the Sustainable Community Strategy, explained: “It essential that we identify the priorities for people in West Norfolk, not only on a borough wide basis but also at a neighbourhood level. When we really understand what the issues are in each area, we can work with partners to develop services that are appropriate to the residents of that area. By developing the two documents together, we can 48
ensure that land use and development helps to facilitate the achievement of those overarching aims and objectives.” Hot topics up for discussion could include transport issues, wireless internet access, facilities for young people, as well as matters such as infrastructure to support significant housing development and where the allocated development should take place.” Groundbreaking research has already taken place at a neighbourhood level across the borough with over 2,500 residents completing face-to-face interviews. A random sample of people were asked a range of question to get their opinions on local issues including perceptions of crime, aspirations, access to social activities, sense of belonging, level of community involvement and pride and so on. The results of this piece of research are still being analysed and will also be used in the development of the Sustainable Community Strategy. Cllr Nick Daubney, Leader of the Borough Council of King's Lynn & West Norfolk and Chair of the West Norfolk Partnership, explained: "A shared ambition and priorities are essential in Partnership working and for the future of West Norfolk. The Sustainable Community Strategy has had input from a range of agencies and organisations from throughout West Norfolk and now we really want residents to have a say on how their neighbourhood and borough develops. These documents are wide ranging and cover all aspects of peoples’ lives. It is essential that we get as many people to share their opinions as possible." Cllr Jason Law, Cabinet member for Regeneration and Development Services, said: "This is an excellent chance for people to have their say on the way the borough develops. We undertook consultation sessions in 2006 for the Local Development Framework; we have listened to what people said and have developed a discussion document based on those responses. We want to check 49
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