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Sunday, January 31, 2016
MOON DANCING WITH THE PLANETS O'ER BABBACOMBE BAY
Saturday, January 30, 2016
GAS MAINS REPLACEMENT AT SOLOMON'S POST JUNCTION
Work is ongoing replacing the gas mains at the junction of Claddon Lane and Teignmouth Road and is due to continue for most of February. Temporary traffic lights are installed opposite Sladnor Park, Torquay side, Ridge Road and on the bend just past Allways and Boevallon House.
Wales and West Utilities are the contractor and can be reached on 0800 9122999.
Wales and West Utilities are the contractor and can be reached on 0800 9122999.
Wednesday, January 13, 2016
NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN & VILLAGE ENVELOPE MEETINGS
The Maidencombe Community Group reported earlier that meetings are being planned with Andrew Gunther, Senior Planning Officer, Torbay Council, to hear about the proposed Village Envelope and what it will mean to residents and also to discuss the forthcoming Neighbourhood Plan.
The authors of the current Maidencombe submission to the Neighbourhood Plan will be present at the forthcoming meeting with the MCG in February.
Andrew Gunther has also very kindly agreed to appear at the MCG meeting to explain the processes and answer residents' questions.
It has been pointed out that the recent letter circulated by the MRA is not accurate. The MRA meeting at Brunel Manor is NOT ‘the only chance for community members’ to discuss the Village Envelope and the Neighbourhood Plan. The MCG meeting will provide residents with an opportunity for discussion with Andrew Gunther and members of the community who have been involved in the development of the Neighbourhood Plan. There is also a consultation period which will commence February 8th and last for six weeks.
If residents cannot attend the meetings or if they have specific questions, they can contact the MCG, who will ensure that everyone is represented and any questions are passed on to Andrew Gunther.
The MCG will continue to post information about the Village Envelope on its website. Residents are urged to register on the site to stay informed and view any information that is posted.
The authors of the current Maidencombe submission to the Neighbourhood Plan will be present at the forthcoming meeting with the MCG in February.
Andrew Gunther has also very kindly agreed to appear at the MCG meeting to explain the processes and answer residents' questions.
It has been pointed out that the recent letter circulated by the MRA is not accurate. The MRA meeting at Brunel Manor is NOT ‘the only chance for community members’ to discuss the Village Envelope and the Neighbourhood Plan. The MCG meeting will provide residents with an opportunity for discussion with Andrew Gunther and members of the community who have been involved in the development of the Neighbourhood Plan. There is also a consultation period which will commence February 8th and last for six weeks.
If residents cannot attend the meetings or if they have specific questions, they can contact the MCG, who will ensure that everyone is represented and any questions are passed on to Andrew Gunther.
The MCG will continue to post information about the Village Envelope on its website. Residents are urged to register on the site to stay informed and view any information that is posted.
Wednesday, January 06, 2016
OPEN LETTER TO RESIDENTS
Dear members, dear residents
You may or may not be aware that
there is an ongoing process of defining a Village Envelope for
Maidencombe. This could potentially increase the boundaries of
Maidencombe and have an impact on development within Maidencombe.
Jim Campbell, Secretary of the
Maidencombe Community Group, has held discussions with Andrew Gunther
(Senior Planning & Public Health Officer) to ensure that ALL
residents are heard and that any consultation is not just with ONE
group, but with all members and representatives of the community.
Jim has raised a number of questions and concerns about the VE and we are awaiting a response to these.
Jim has pointed out that the
make-up of the village has existed for nigh on a century and is well
established. Expanding the envelope with a view to increased development
would contradict Council policy.
Residents may also be curious to
know why the initiative is being taken by the Council as development
within Maidencombe is already carefully controlled and further housing
quotas are not required.
Andrew Gunther has stressed that the initiative is forum led (Neighbourhood Planning forum) and not exclusively by the Council.
The consultation period will commence
from February 8th and last for six weeks.. Andrew Gunther has offered to
meet with the relevant groups that represent the village. This INCLUDES
the MCG. We will be holding a meeting, therefore, with Andrew in the
coming weeks.
Furthermore, if you have specific
questions or concerns about the VE, or if you cannot attend a meeting,
please direct your questions to Jim and he will ensure that they are
passed on to Andrew.
We will keep you informed of
potential dates. We have already posted relevant information about these
developments in the members’ area of the MCG website. Please log in to
read them.
We will also be holding an MCG
meeting at the beginning of February and members are welcome to attend
and discuss this matter before the consultation period ends.
Please note that this initiative concerns everybody and we would like to ensure that your voice is heard.
Kind regards,
MCG committee Monday, January 04, 2016
MAIDENCOMBE COMMUNITY GROUP WEBSITE CHANGE
As of January 1st, certain updates
and articles of specific interest (e.g. in relation to Sladnor Park)
will be available to registered members only.
In order to continue to be updated immediately of important news and developments, you will need to register by clicking on the members tab at the top of the website at www.maidencombeunity.org.
By registering, you will also be included in our mailing list and will receive email alerts when the website is updated with the latest developments, planning applications, security alerts and events.
Membership to the MCG is completely free and is open to residents of Maidencombe as well as anyone working within the coombe.
The Maidencombe Community Group has been established since May 2014 and has kept members and residents regularly informed of relevant news stories. The Group has also been steadily compiling a database of articles and history pertaining to Maidencombe.
In order to continue to be updated immediately of important news and developments, you will need to register by clicking on the members tab at the top of the website at www.maidencombeunity.org.
By registering, you will also be included in our mailing list and will receive email alerts when the website is updated with the latest developments, planning applications, security alerts and events.
Membership to the MCG is completely free and is open to residents of Maidencombe as well as anyone working within the coombe.
The Maidencombe Community Group has been established since May 2014 and has kept members and residents regularly informed of relevant news stories. The Group has also been steadily compiling a database of articles and history pertaining to Maidencombe.
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