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WHAT?

The Helmdon Parish Plan aims to identify the current and future needs of the village with everyone having had an opportunity to express their thoughts, opinions and ideas.

Working out how to meet these needs together means us having an action plan for the future.

WHERE?

The plan covers the Parish of Helmdon; approximately 350 properties and 950 residents including Astwell, Falcutt and all outlying farms and properties.

WHO?

Everyone in the village that wanted to take part was given an opportunity to do so. Whether it was taking an active role on the steering committee, filling in a questionnaire, or making tea at a public meeting, everyone has a contribution to make.

The original funding Helmdon received from the Countryside Agency was channelled through the Parish Council who worked closely with South Northants Council and Northamptonshire ACRE (Action with Communities in Rural England) to ensure the smooth running of the process.

HOW?

The key to putting the plan together was public consultation.

Everyone had a chance to have their say at the Future Needs Day and other open meetings and by filling in questionnaires. The more people that contributed their ideas, the more representative the plan became.

A steering committee was formed to co-ordinate everyone’s efforts throughout the plan process, and various groups were set up to work on the specific issues that were identified through consultation.