A MAJOR consultation exercise has been launched to help shape Falkirk Council’s new Local Development Plan – which will guide housing, business and infrastructure in the area from 2014 to 2034.
The first stage in preparing the new plan is the publication of the Main Issues Report (MIR) – which focuses on the main changes and key issues facing the area. It also discusses options for future growth and where new housing and land for employment use could be located.
In Bo’ness a community drop-in session is being held on Tuesday, January 10, 2012 – from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Come along and give your views.
You can find out more about the plan – and read the Main Issues Report on the Council website.
Bo’ness Labour Councillor Adrian Mahoney, the convener of economic strategy and development at the Council, said: “The new local plan will provide a blueprint for future development in the Council area. Potentially it affects everyone in the district. I’d therefore encourage local people, organisations and businesses to find out more.
“Initial proposals, ideas and options are set out in the ‘Main Issues Report’. This is now being consulted upon.
“However, it’s important to stress that nothing is set in stone – and the proposals outlined in the report are for discussion. We’re still some way off from making any final decisions. I’d urge people to attend drop-in events to find out about the ideas being mooted for their area and give their views.”
In addition to the drop in events, you can inspect the plans at libraries, One Stop Shops or online at www.falkirk.gov.uk. You can also contact the Local Development Plan Team on 01324 504739 or email: ldp@falkirk.gov.uk
