Residents set to get greater say over town’s future.
Milton Keynes City Council looks set to give the go ahead to a new neighbourhood plan for Newport Pagnell, giving greater local influence to residents over future development.
A referendum that took place in Newport Pagnell last month revealed that almost 90% of local voters were in favour of adopting the neighbourhood plan. The City Council’s Cabinet is meeting today where councillors are expected to make a decision to recommend the plan for approval.
The so-called Newport Pagnell Neighbourhood Plan was drawn up by local people and the town’s council before the community was given the opportunity to share their thoughts and help shape the proposals.
Neighbourhood plans are designed to give residents more say on how land is used in their area in the future. There are 23 neighbourhood plans within Milton Keynes, with the city council currently working alongside other local communities to bring proposals forward.
“Newport Pagnell is a significant place in our city with a historical high street, ambitious people and great community assets,” said Cllr Pete Marland, Leader of MKCC.
“This Neighbourhood Plan will give local people more influence about the future of their town. We’re continuously exploring ways to give residents a seat at the decision-making table and we’ll carry on supporting local communities to bring proposals forward.”
