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Don Morgan has agreed to our request for an on site face to face meeting at a live Magna Park site - 2nd July 2008

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What percentage of Gazeley developments remain empty? - 26th June 2008
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Have you received a reply from PCC requesting you resubmit your comments on-line? - 24th June 2008

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Request for face to face residents meeting with Gazeley's Mr Morgan - 17th June 2008

We've written to Don Morgan to request a face to face meeting for residents at a live Magna Park site. If we truly have nothing to be concerned about regarding this development this shouldn't be an issue.

To see all of the letter content click on the link below.

http://www.standupforstanground.com/documents/DearMrMorgan.doc

We have until 5pm on 26th June - Please don't waste this vital opportunity to have your say - 16th June 2008

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Gazeley Sale Press Release - 10th June 2008

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Gazeley to be sold to Dubai World - 9th June 2008
Yesterday’s FT – Companies UK – gives a report on the sale (to be completed next week) of Gazeley to Dubai World, which is funded by Dubai sovereign wealth. The article refers to Dubai World’s logistics development and business park division and the fact that Gazeley has one of the “best industrial development teams in the UK, which is expected to continue to run the business after its acquisition.”

Unconfirmed reports of Persimmon halting South Stanground works - 6th June 2008

Unconfirmed reports are circulating that Persimmon has decided to temporarily halt works on the South Stanground housing development. No official information has yet been issued on this and Stanground Ward Councillors have, therefore, asked for a full briefing from Council officials. As soon as the facts are known, a communiqué will be issued in order for the public to be informed of the situation.

Gazeley confirm the release of a new brochure - ET tonight - 28th May 2008

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Gazeley Release Another Brochure - 27th May 2008

We've been advised that Gazeley are about to release another glossy brochure with more detail and dates for the ‘cuppa with Don’ etc. Please try to book your place at one of these meetings with Gazeley to find out more and register your opposition. Don't forget to also go along to the Core Strategy Meeting at Stanground Community Centre on the 6th June between 4.30pn and 7.30pm.

Please register, take part in the poll and discuss the issues and your thoughts on the forum.


Rail Upgrade - 10th May 2008

Plans to upgrade the Nuneaton North Chord railway line have been disclosed today in the ET.

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Peterborough Core Strategy Development Plan Document (DPD)

Preferred Options Stage Consultation - 9th May 2008

 

Our local councillors have forwarded the following information.

Residents are invited to air their views on the proposals for the Peterborough Core Strategy DPD. This is an important document that will establish the overall framework for growth and development in Peterborough up to 2021 and beyond.

The consultation on this document will start on 16 May 2008 and will end on 26 June 2008.

If you wish to submit any comments, please ensure that they reach PCC before the deadline, otherwise they may not be taken into account.

 

You can view this document in all the libraries in Peterborough’s administrative boundary (including mobile libraries) and at Bayard Place, Broadway, Peterborough during normal office hours. Forms for making representations and pre-paid reply envelopes will be available for collection from these venues. Please check opening times as these vary from library to library. The document is also available on the PCC website at

http://consult.peterborough.gov.uk

The council encourage that you respond to the document online via the web link. Your information is directly entered into their database and it makes it easier for them to analyse your comments and inform you of any future consultations. However, if you are unable to respond to them online, they are happy to receive your representation through the post.

The Core Strategy will be one of the most significant planning documents for Peterborough’s future. Its strategy and policies have to be in line with the framework set by the East of England Plan, which has set targets for growth in Peterborough of at least 25,000 additional homes and 20,000 additional jobs between 2001 and 2021, with a requirement for continuity of supply of new homes beyond that date.

There are five main elements to the Core Strategy:

  • An overall vision setting out how the area is expected to change over the plan period.
  • A set of overall objectives outlining the main policy directions that need to be pursued in order to realise the vision.
  • A spatial strategy and a series of core policies for addressing the vision and objectives; these will provide the basic structure for promoting development in some places, restricting it in others, informing and co-ordinating investment, and establishing the framework for detailed policies and proposals to be developed in subsequent documents.

  • A key diagram, showing diagrammatically how different elements of the Core Strategy will apply to different locations.

  • An outline of the means of implementing the Core Strategy policies, together with a set of indicators and targets to provide a basis for monitoring that implementation.

Please note that the Core Strategy is strategic in nature. It will not set out detailed policies and it will not identify individual parcels of land for development or protection or improvement. These are the functions of subsequent documents that will make up Peterborough’s Local Development Framework, in conformity with the Core Strategy.

The Core Strategy has now reached a stage known as ‘Preferred Options’. This is a stage where the Council outline their preferred options, having considered all the evidence gathered through studies and previous consultations. In their Preferred Options document, they outline other options considered and the reasons for selecting those that are preferred.

You may be interested to know that the Core Strategy Preferred Options document has been subject to independent sustainability appraisal. A separate Sustainability Appraisal Report is available at the libraries and Bayard Place, and on the PCC website, via

www.peterborough.gov.uk/page-5184.

As part of the consultation process, PCC have arranged a number of exhibitions at various locations. Details of these are set out below.

Venue

Date and Time

New Link, Lincoln Road, Millfield

19th May      2pm – 4.30pm

Sainsbury’s, Bretton

20th May      12 noon – 6.30pm

Manor Farm Community Centre, Eye

21st May      2pm – 7.30pm

Orton Waterville Village Hall

22nd May     2pm – 6.30pm

Serpentine Green Shopping Centre, Hampton

27th May      10am – 7.30pm

Queensgate Shopping Centre, Peterborough City Centre

29th May      8am – 8pm

Werrington Village Centre, Church Street, Werrington

30th May      2pm – 7.30pm

Wittering Village Hall, Townsend Road, Wittering

2nd June       2pm – 7.30pm

Thorney Community Centre, Tank Yard, Thorney

3rd June       2pm – 7.30pm

Peterborough College of Adult Education, Brook Street   4th June       10am – 3.00pm    

St Barnabas, Taverners Road, Gladstone

5th June       2pm – 7.30pm

Stanground Community Centre, Whittlesey Road

6th June       4.30pm – 7.30pm

Glinton Village Hall, High Street, Glinton

13th June     2pm – 7.30pm

Once they have received and considered comments on this Preferred Options document, they will proceed to prepare a version of the Core Strategy for submission to Government, taking into account everything they have heard. The document must pass through various stages after that before it can finally be adopted by the Council.

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Local MP Shailesh Vara visits proposed site and talks to residents - 18th April 2008
Friday 18th April MP Shailesh Vara visits the proposed Gazely warehouse site and talks to residents.

Our local MP Shailesh Vara paid a visit today to Park Farm to witness the proposed Gazeley development site. Accompanying Mr Vara were 2 of our local Stanground Councillors Mrs Irene Walsh and Mr Marco Cereste. Residents from Park Farm, Stanground and Kings Delph were present to show their support for this campaign.

Mr Vara offered his support and confirmed his opposition to the development in it's current planned location.

Residents who are opposed to this development are encouraged to write to the local council, your councillors and Mr Vara. Contact details for all these can be found on the website standupforstanground.com


MP Shailesh Vara to visit Gazeley Proposed Site Tomorrow - 18th April 2008

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http://www.citysouth.org.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=633

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Stand Up For Stanground Group Launch 8th April 2008
Click on the link below to view details of the new group launched to fight the proposed development.
http://www.citysouth.org.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=626

PCC Core Strategy Document
Download the PCC Core Strategy document HERE

Fight over Stanground Warehouse Plans Continues Tuesday 1st April 2008. ET.

More news coverage in the ET from the Core Strategy Meeting.

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Fight over Stanground warehouse plans continues


The Core Strategy Meeting with the Council - Monday March 31st 2008.

Over 50 protesters were present at the meeting including representation from residents in Kings Delph Visit the ET website below for their latest update. News from the actual protest and meeting will follow soon.

http://www.peterboroughtoday.co.uk/news/Stanground-warehouse-protests.3930259.jp


Download the Gazeley 'come and have a cuppa' brochure that landed on our doorsteps recently.

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Is this what we've got to look forward to? - 30th March

Villagers in Ullesthorpe and Bitteswell are very unhappy.

http://www.harboroughmail.co.uk/news/It39s-a-lightmare.2013958.jp


Talk to local councillors - 29th March

Councillor Janet Wilkinson has advised that the Members Lounge has been booked for after the council meeting at the Town Hall on Monday 31st to give residents a chance to talk to local councillors. This is available until noon.


Town Hall Protest - 29th March

A protest will take place outside the Town Hall before the council cabinet meeting on Monday 31st March at 10am. Please attend before 10am and show your opposition.


Take part in our POLL - 28th March

Visit the POLL to see the latest results. Register to cast your vote. 


Contact MP Shailesh Vara - 21st March

Please contact MP Shailesh Vara and tell him just how you feel about this proposed development using the email address below. Ensure you include your home postal address for replies.

VARAS@parliament.uk

You can also find out more including his postal address by visiting the website below.

http://www.shaileshvara.com


Got a comment? - 20th March

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Councillor Walsh joins the campaign - 19th March
Councillor Irene Walsh has come out in opposition to the development and has released a statement. Visit the forum to view.

Council Cabinet Meeting - 18th March

A council cabinet meeting will take place at the Town Hall on Monday 31st March at 10am where a decision will be made as to whether the development is to be included in a Wider Strategy for Peterborough.

It is vitally important that everyone who is against this development makes their best efforts to be there to show the strength of our opposition.


Now tell them what you think - 12th March
http://www.gazeleygoodneighbour.co.uk/GetInTouch.aspx

Visit Gazeley's website to see the proposal - 12th March
http://www.gazeleygoodneighbour.co.uk/

Magna Park Warehouse Development - 12th March

A proposal for a huge warehouse development covering an area of more than 100 football pitches has caused uproar in the Stanground & Park Farm areas. Read more by visiting the Evening Telegraph website using the link below.

http://www.peterboroughtoday.co.uk/news/Warehouse-plans-could-bring-5400.3868641.jp

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Some views across open fields which will disappear if Magna Park gets the go-ahead
 
 
 
 
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