Author Archives: Mark T

‘Devil’s Bend’ closed again after wall collapses – BBC News

Nottinghamshire County Council has advised drivers to avoid the area “for your own safety”. — Read on www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cdx9xzwq42vo Further update:https://www.nottinghampost.com/news/local-news/councillor-explains-how-long-repair-9851854 And yet another 20th January” https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cn011x2nxx1o

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Local Government Reform

The UK Government has just published its “English Devolution White Paper” which could have a significant impact on Local Government in our area. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/english-devolution-white-paper-power-and-partnership-foundations-for-growth/english-devolution-white-paper#:~:text=Local%20government%20reorganisation%3A%20We%20will,quality%20services%20to%20their%20residents.

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Doubt about Ratcliffe on Soar

www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cqxwzr11299o Whilst the power station is outside our area, uncertainty will continue to cause problems.

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The Future Homes and Buildings Standards: 2023 Government Consultation

Government Consultation on Building Regulations – Future Homes Standard Continue reading

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Neighbourhood Plan Update – 27th November 2023

We received the following update from the Examiner on the 27th November 2023 “I thought it timely to provide you with an update on your report following a meeting with Ms Kingaby last Friday.  We reviewed the audit trail of … Continue reading

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Community Driven Post Graduate Research

Are you, or anybody you know, interested in doing Post Graduate Research at the Nottingham Universities (University of Nottingham and Nottingham Trent University)? The Universities have ten exciting opportunities for 3-6 year research projects carried out by a PhD candidate, … Continue reading

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Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill

Just two things in this Post: The diagram is included on our Questions and Answers page. As ever if you have any questions, go to our Contact Us page and we’ll do our best to reply.

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Another Reminder – Design Codes – Request for Comments

Another reminder asking for comments on the Design Codes, Masterplans and supporting documents by the 30th June 2023 and thanks to those of you who have already commented Over the past six years the Community of Chilwell West and Toton … Continue reading

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East Midlands Development Company – Latest Prospectus

The East Midlands Development Company have a vision for the three major development sites across the East Midlands. The see the Toton & Chetwynd development as “The Home of Next Generation Living and Working”. Go to their home page to … Continue reading

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Community Energy Project & Community Buildings Survey

Just a couple of things this week. The Forum is working with Students at Nottingham University to see if there is an opportunity for a “Community Energy” project in the area. They have created a brief questionnaire to move the … Continue reading

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