BMBC is currently preparing a new ‘Local Plan’ for the borough which establishes policies and proposals for the development and use of land upt to the year 2033. This plan is used when considering planning applications and coordinating investment decisions that affect the towns, villages and countryside of Barnsley.
The local community is invited to look at this plan and submit comments before the plan is examined by an independent inspector whose role is to assess the soundness and legality of the plan. There will be opportunity to do this at Goldthorpe Library on Monday 11th July between 10 a.m. and 12 noon and on Thursday 21st July between 5 and 7 p.m.
Please do go along and have a look at the plan and consider how this will affect our local community. Please do pray also for our local councillors and local leaders who are responsible for planning and developing our area. Goldthorpe desperately needs new businesses and economic regeneration, but this cannot simply be imposed from outside; we have to work together in our own community, shining the light of God’s love and reflecting His care and vision for our area.
