Village Street Review of existing buildings


One of our subgroups is looking at the current 'built environment' within the Parish and considering what may be suitable for the future.  On four days they will be reviewing existing houses, taking photos of protected buildings and considering the 'protected views' set by earlier reviews.

Our picture shows one of the groups as they reviewed the buildings along New Road.  Should you have any questions about the work of the subgroup have a word with the chair Peter Townley or call 751335.

Consultation is underway

A number of groups have met to discuss transport, housing, the environment, community, economic development and our current buildings around the village.  We are moving on from the previous village plans to create a new vision of what we want for Eckington in the future.  A vision that the planning authorities have a statutory duty to take into account when making planning decisions. 

Early in January we will be starting our first consultation with as many people in the Parish as possible.  The consultation will be in the form of a survey delivered to every household.     Please complete the survey; we know it will take a little time but everyone’s opinion is valuable and needed if we are to prepare an effective Neighbourhood Plan.  Each street has a ‘champion’ who will help you complete the survey and thus create a combined view of what the village wants for the future of Eckington.

We have recently received assurances about the extent that the Plan will be taken into account when planning decisions are made in the future which is why this is so important for the village.
If you have any concerns or questions please contact us - details are in the box on the right.

Eckington Village News - January 2015 edition

Eckington  Neighbourhood Plan – Village Survey planned for January  
Work continues on the Plan and we would like to thank the over 50 people involved in one way or another in its production.
To remind you, the Neighbourhood Plan is everyone's chance to get involved in saying how the village should, or should not, develop in the years ahead.  It’s your chance to say what you like about the village now, and what you would want improved, particularly where planning is concerned.

Early in January we will be starting our first consultation with as many people in the Parish as possible.  The consultation will be in the form of a survey delivered to every household.  Please complete the survey; we know it will take a little time but everyone’s opinion is valuable and needed if we are to prepare an effective Neighbourhood Plan.  Each street has a ‘champion’ who will help you complete the survey and thus create a combined view of what the village wants for the future of Eckington.

We have recently received assurances about the extent that the Plan will be taken into account when planning decisions are made in the future which is why this is so important for the village.

If you have any concerns or questions please telephone Ian Pickford on 01386 751335 or email: info@eckingtonplan.co.uk.  We also have a new web site that gives details of the work we are doing at www.eckingtonplan.co.uk.