The Joint Core Strategy is out for public consultation until 12th February 2012. The public consultation is called ‘Developing the preferred options’ and local residents are being urged to have a say before then.
What is the Joint Core Strategy and what does it mean for Leckhampton?
‘The Joint Core Strategy (JCS) is a partnership between Gloucester City Council, Cheltenham Borough Council and Tewkesbury Borough Council, supported by Gloucestershire County Council.
The JCS was formed to produce a co-ordinated strategic development plan for the area, and will plan how the area will develop during the period up to 2031.’
The public consultation ‘Developing the preferred options’ outlines the various proposed scenarios for development throughout Cheltenham, Gloucester and Tewkesbury over the next two decades.
Leckhampton has been targeted as one of the potential allocated areas for housing development, with a possible 1650 additional homes being built.
I live in Leckhampton. What should I be doing?
Leckhampton residents are being urged to make themselves familiar with the Joint Core Strategy proposals, and have their say by responding to the consultation. Things to consider include:
• Impact on environment and wildlife
• Loss of informal recreation space
• Impact on local road networks
• Flooding issues
• Impact on local primary and secondary schools
You can respond to the consultation in a number of ways:
1. Attend a consultation event (see timetable below)
2. Complete the consultation questionnaire online. Click here for more details
3. Download the consultation document. Click here for more details
4. Listen to an audio explanation of the consultation. Click here for more details.
5. Get in touch with the Joint Core Strategy Team directly by telephone on 0800 073 1441, email info@gct-jcs.org, or write to them at:
Joint Core Strategy Team
Municipal Offices
Promenade
Cheltenham
GL50 9SA
Below is a timetable of public consultation exhibitions throughout February.
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