The Sudbury Town Neighbourhood Forum
engage with your community and help shape the future of sudbury town through our Neighbourhood Plan
Shaping our Neighbourhood together
Updating the Neighbourhood Plan
The Sudbury Town Neighbourhood Forum is committed to creating a thriving, sustainable, and inclusive community. Updating the Neighbourhood Plan is a major task that will set the course for our neighbourhood’s future development and growth. We need your support and active participation to ensure the success of this essential initiative.
The Neighbourhood Plan serves as a strategic framework designed to guide the planning and development of our Neighbourhood Area, focusing on enhancing social, economic, and environmental wellbeing. As we move forward, our primary goal is to guide, through policies in the Plan, the future design and characteristics of the Neighbourhood Area, while addressing the needs of our residents and businesses.
Importance of the Neighbourhood Plan
The Neighbourhood Plan is a vital document that outlines the community's vision for the future. It encompasses a broad range of objectives aimed at a structured approach to managing our Area's development and growth, set out polices for any new developments to be in harmony with the existing environment, sustainable and to meet the community’s needs. The Plan can promote the value our open green spaces for bio-diversity, mental health,general well being of our community. Together with the sports complex, these are vital recreational spaces.
Key Focus Areas for the Update
Some of the areas of the update that will be considered include:
Preserving Open Spaces
Our neighbourhood is home to several important green spaces that provide recreational opportunities, enhance biodiversity, and contribute to our overall quality of life. Preserving these areas is paramount to maintaining the natural beauty and environmental health of Sudbury Town.
Conserving Neighbourhood Character
Sudbury Town boasts a unique character defined by its historical architecture, diverse community, and vibrant local culture. The updated Neighbourhood Plan will include policies aimed at conserving these elements, ensuring that any new developments respect and enhance the area's distinctive identity.
Sustainable Development
As the pace of local development increases, it is crucial to promote sustainable practices that reduce environmental impact and support long-term community health. The updated Plan will advocate for green building techniques, energy efficiency, and environmentally-friendly transportation options.
Why Your Support Matters
Updating the Neighbourhood Plan is a significant undertaking that requires the collective effort of the entire community. You can play a crucial role in shaping the future of our neighbourhood. Your insights, experiences, and ideas are invaluable in ensuring that the Plan reflects the true needs and aspirations of all residents and stakeholders.
How You Can Get Involved
Join the Forum
Membership is open to all individuals who live or work in the Sudbury Town Neighbourhood Area, as well as those who are elected members of the local council for any of the Ward areas that fall within the Neighbourhood Area. By joining the Forum, you will have the opportunity to participate in discussions, vote on key decisions, and contribute to the drafting of the updated Neighbourhood Plan.
Participate in Meetings and Events
The Forum regularly hosts meetings, nd will hold workshops, and public consultations to gather input from the community. Your participation in these events is essential for ensuring that the Plan addresses the most pressing issues and opportunities facing Sudbury Town.
Spread the Word
Help us raise awareness about the importance of the Neighbourhood Plan and the role of the Forum. Encourage your friends, family, and neighbours to get involved and make their voices heard.
Provide Feedback
Share your thoughts and suggestions on various aspects of the Plan, including policies for the open green spaces, and sustainable development. Your feedback will help us create a comprehensive and inclusive Plan.
Join Us in Shaping the Future of Sudbury Town
Become a member of the Sudbury Town Neighbourhood Forum today and help us build a better future for our community.
Together, we can create a strong representative Forum to shape a wonderful place to live, work, and enjoy for generations to come.
Simply complete the Membership Application Form online now
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Key Purpose
The Neighbourhood Forum’s key purpose is to promote and improve the social, economic, and environmental wellbeing of the Neighbourhood Area. The Neighbourhood Forum will be the key focal point for the community to engage with planning related issues affecting the Neighbourhood Area.
For membership enquiries or to learn more about the benefits of joining the Forum, please contact us.
We look forward to working with you!
The Forum aims to reach out to as many people as possible within the
Neighbourhood Area.
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