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Ashford Borough Council is preparing a new Local Plan for the borough so we are holding a series of events in the summer where you can;
find out what the plan is and how you can be involved
discover how the process works and how long it will take
ask questions and give us your feedback
What will the community events cover?
The events are intended to provide you with the opportunity to find out more about the new Local Plan and the process so that you can tell us what you think, ask questions and leave feedback.
The events will explain what a Local Plan is, what stage are we at, and when will we go out to formal public consultation.
Whilst explaining the process, we would also like to hear your likes and dislikes about where you live and your aspirations for the borough over the next 15 years on matters such as the environment, future needs for local housing, jobs, green spaces, and existing and new infrastructure etc. This is about planning for the future and addressing the issues of the present.
Where are the community events taking place?
The council is holding a total ofeight ‘inperson’ community events across the borough through July and August. These events will be followed by two virtual events in late August/early September.
The events are intended to be‘drop in’ sessions open to all members of the community. You may attend any of the event in any of the locations identified.
The events are taking place at the following locations and times:
Where?
When?
What time?
Ashford Cinema, Elwick Road, Ashford, TN23 1AE
Tuesday 16 July
2 - 8pm
Shadoxhurst Village Hall, Hornash Lane, Shadoxhurst, TN26 1HT
Wye Village Hall, Bridge Street, Wye, Ashford, TN25 5EA
Wednesday 31 July
2 - 8pm
Chilham Village Hall, Chilham Castle Estate, Chilham, CT4 8DB
Thursday 1 August
2 - 8pm
Tenterden Leisure Centre, Recreation Ground Road, Tenterden, TN30 6RA
Tuesday 6 August
2 - 8pm
Charing Church Barn, Market Place, Charing, Ashford, TN27 0LP
Thursday 8 August
2 - 8pm
Sandyacres Sports & Social Club, Sandyhurst Lane, Ashford, TN25 4PE
Monday 12 August
2 - 8pm
Virtual session via Microsoft Teams
Wednesday 28 August
6 - 8pm
Virtual session via Microsoft Teams
Thursday 5 September
6 - 8pm
Do I need to register to attend?
No, simply ‘drop in’ on the day.
How do I provide feedback?
NOTE: The feedback form opens on 16 July.
If you have any feedback that you would like to give please use the feedback form (below). (Note: opens on 16 July)
We will also have feedback forms available atallour in-person events.
Copies of our feedback forms are also available on request, simply emailplanning.policy@ashford.gov.ukto request a copy and return your completed form to the same address with the subject heading ‘Our Local Plan Explained’.
If you wish to return a feedback form by post, please send to PlanMaking & Infrastructure, Spatial Planning, Ashford Borough Council, Civic Centre, Tannery Lane, Ashford, TN23 1PL
Allfeedback must be provided by5pm on Monday 16 September.
Ashford Borough Council is preparing a new Local Plan for the borough so we are holding a series of events in the summer where you can;
find out what the plan is and how you can be involved
discover how the process works and how long it will take
ask questions and give us your feedback
What will the community events cover?
The events are intended to provide you with the opportunity to find out more about the new Local Plan and the process so that you can tell us what you think, ask questions and leave feedback.
The events will explain what a Local Plan is, what stage are we at, and when will we go out to formal public consultation.
Whilst explaining the process, we would also like to hear your likes and dislikes about where you live and your aspirations for the borough over the next 15 years on matters such as the environment, future needs for local housing, jobs, green spaces, and existing and new infrastructure etc. This is about planning for the future and addressing the issues of the present.
Where are the community events taking place?
The council is holding a total ofeight ‘inperson’ community events across the borough through July and August. These events will be followed by two virtual events in late August/early September.
The events are intended to be‘drop in’ sessions open to all members of the community. You may attend any of the event in any of the locations identified.
The events are taking place at the following locations and times:
Where?
When?
What time?
Ashford Cinema, Elwick Road, Ashford, TN23 1AE
Tuesday 16 July
2 - 8pm
Shadoxhurst Village Hall, Hornash Lane, Shadoxhurst, TN26 1HT
Wye Village Hall, Bridge Street, Wye, Ashford, TN25 5EA
Wednesday 31 July
2 - 8pm
Chilham Village Hall, Chilham Castle Estate, Chilham, CT4 8DB
Thursday 1 August
2 - 8pm
Tenterden Leisure Centre, Recreation Ground Road, Tenterden, TN30 6RA
Tuesday 6 August
2 - 8pm
Charing Church Barn, Market Place, Charing, Ashford, TN27 0LP
Thursday 8 August
2 - 8pm
Sandyacres Sports & Social Club, Sandyhurst Lane, Ashford, TN25 4PE
Monday 12 August
2 - 8pm
Virtual session via Microsoft Teams
Wednesday 28 August
6 - 8pm
Virtual session via Microsoft Teams
Thursday 5 September
6 - 8pm
Do I need to register to attend?
No, simply ‘drop in’ on the day.
How do I provide feedback?
NOTE: The feedback form opens on 16 July.
If you have any feedback that you would like to give please use the feedback form (below). (Note: opens on 16 July)
We will also have feedback forms available atallour in-person events.
Copies of our feedback forms are also available on request, simply emailplanning.policy@ashford.gov.ukto request a copy and return your completed form to the same address with the subject heading ‘Our Local Plan Explained’.
If you wish to return a feedback form by post, please send to PlanMaking & Infrastructure, Spatial Planning, Ashford Borough Council, Civic Centre, Tannery Lane, Ashford, TN23 1PL
Allfeedback must be provided by5pm on Monday 16 September.
