27 August 2009, 09/182
Building a future for
West Lancs– the 2027 vision
Now is your chance to have your say on how
West Lancashire will develop over the coming years to 2027.
Everyone who lives in the borough is being
urged to give their views to help make sure that the new homes,
jobs and services that West Lancs needs will be located in the most
sustainable places.
West Lancashire Borough Council is sending a
leaflet to homes in the area and is launching special website pages
– www.westlancs.gov.uk/2027 -
to encourage people to have their say. In addition people are also
invited to attend local meetings to find out more and give their
views during the six week consultation period from 3 September to
15 October.
Cllr Ian Grant, Leader of the Council, said:
“West Lancs is facing some really important issues as we decide how
our borough will develop over the next 20 years. We need to try to
meet the aspirations of residents and provide the facilities and
infrastructure that people need, while making sure that development
is sustainable. I urge people to get involved because we want your
input into these plans. To find out more, read the leaflet, visit
the website, come to a meeting or look at the documents at the
library. Whatever you choose – make sure you have your say.”
More information: the
options
The Council has prepared an Options Paper
which sets out five separate options for future development within
the Borough, for example should development be focused on
Skelmersdale and Ormskirk or should Burscough be considered for
future development needs? The Options Paper will also seek to
address key issues such as:
- providing new housing and new
jobs
- meeting the needs of an aging
population
- regenerating Skelmersdale
- providing for the gypsy / traveller
community
- future needs of Edge Hill University
The leaflet – Your West Lancashire 2027 –
which is being sent to local households, summarises the options and
gives information about how to find out more and give comments.
How to find out
more and have your say
Consultation runs from Thursday 3 September to
Thursday 15 October
- Click onto the website www.westlancs.gov.uk/2027
- Email: ldf@westlancs.gov.uk
- Attend one of the consultation events
(see list below. This is also published on the website)
- Read the full Core Strategy at the
Council Offices at 52 Derby Street, Ormskirk; the CSP Skelmersdale
or your local library
- Write to 2027, Planning Policy, West
Lancs Borough Council, 52 Derby Street, Ormskirk, L39
2DF
Consultation events
Residents are invited to go along, meet with
planning officers and take part in workshops to discuss future
options for their area.
Numbers at the events are strictly limited and
to attend you must book a place. To reserve a place please contact
the planning policy team on 01695 585171 or email: helen.rafferty@westlancs.gov.uk.
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