Issue - meetings

Members gave consideration to a report sought approval to adopt (make) the Scotton, Bishop Norton and Atterby, Gainsborough, and Morton Neighbourhood Plans as part of the West Lindsey Development Plan, following each plan’s successful referendum, held on 6 May 2021, having been delayed by the Coronavirus pandemic.

The Chairman of Council, as Member Champion for Neighbourhood Planning presented the report and in doing so made reference to his joy at seeing more plans being made.  It was custom and practice for Neighbourhood Planning Groups to formally present their plans to the Council Meeting.  Disappointingly, current restrictions had not made this possible, but the Chairman indicated of his intention to ensure Group representatives, were invited in due course, to meet with him at a separate event when restrictions allowed more easily.

Members across the Chamber acknowledged the enormous amount of hard work and dedication it took to complete a Neighbourhood Plan.  Members directly involved with the production of both the Gainsborough, Morton and Scotton Plans addressed the meeting and placed on record their thanks to the individuals involved, and the hours of work numerous volunteers had undertaken to reach this stage.

Having being moved and seconded, on being put to the vote it was

RESOLVED that the Scotton, Bishop Norton and Atterby, Gainsborough, and Morton Neighbourhood Plans be adopted and made, in accordance with the Neighbourhood Planning Regulations 2012.