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1st September 2018

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It is with great sadness that we heard last week of the sudden death of Michael Hinman. 

Michael has been key member of the Neighbourhood Plan Steering Group since the start of our journey three years ago. His extensive knowledge of Oakham and its history has been invaluable in the development of our Neighbourhood Plan.  He also acted as our secretary and archivist.  Michael will be sadly missed.  RIP.

Working Version of Neighbourhood Plan Produced

The Steering Group has shown a working version of the Neighbourhood Plan to the Town Council on the 15th January.  

RCC OAKHAM TOWN TASK AND FINISH GROUP 

The Oakham Neighbourhood Plan working group have been invited to provide a representative to join RCC's Oakham Town Task and Finish Group.

Paul Dowse has been nominated by the ONP Steering Group.  A preliminary scoping meeting to agree the Terms of Reference took place on 9 March 2018.

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Evidence Report Published

A substantial body of data was collected via surveys and consultation and has been approved and published by the Task & Finish Group. 

Consultants selected to assist in the drafting of the Neighbourhood Plan

The ONP Steering Group has selected Open Plan to support us in the delivery of the draft Oakham & Barleythorpe Neighbourhood Plan.  The recommendation was approved by the Oakham Town Council on the 10th Jan 2018.  

Oakham Town Council will apply for a locality grant of £9,000.

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A kick off meeting was held with Open Plan on the 15th Jan 2018.

Letter from ONP Chair published in Rutland Times

If you are interested in helping to create the Oakham & Barleythorpe Neighbourhood plan please contact us here.

Tony Mathias references ONP Big Survey findings in relation to the Oakham Town Centre one way system in the Rutland Times.

Input from ONP Big Survey provided to RCC Town Centre project.  Document here.

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Local Plan Review - ONP Feedback to RCC

Sept 2017

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The Oakham Neighbourhood Plan Steering Group has provided RCC with feedback on the draft Local Plan dated July 2017, using your responses from the Big Survey.  Our full response can be read here.

This map shows residents feedback for housing and business and maps the proposed sites for building in the RCC Draft Local Plan.

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Local Plan Review

Rutland County Council are reviewing the Local Plan in order to extend the plan period to 2036 and to provide for any additional new housing, employment or other development that may be needed over the extended plan period.

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Copies of the Draft Plan may be viewed in all Rutland Libraries and at the Council Offices in Oakham.

October / November 2018

The ONP Steering group are drafting the contents and policies for your neighbourhood plan with the assistance of OpenPlan, our external consultants. 

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Once drafted and reviewed they will be published for review and consultation with residents.

Task & Finish Group Evidence Report will be published shortly

A substantial body of data was collected via surveys and consultation by the Task & Finish Group.  It has be submitted to the RCC Scrutiny Committee see here.

September 2018

July and August 2018

Here is your next opportunity to get involved in the Oakham and Barleythorpe Neighbourhood Plan.

The next step in the development of our plan is to complete a Neighbourhood Character Profile for the various zones of Oakham and Barleythorpe.  In all 5 zones have been identified and during the months of July and August we will be completing a profile for each zone.  

The work has already started however we would like as many residents as possible to join us in this work.

The five zones with the profile event dates are:-

• Zone 1 – North East Oakham – 17 July 2018

• Zone 2 – South East Oakham – 22 Sept 2018

• Zone 3 – South West Oakham – 4 August 2018

• Zone 4 – North West Oakham and Barleythorpe 4 Oct 2018

• Zone 5 – Industrial Area and Oakham School - 7 July 2018

The purpose of the Neighbourhood Profile is to note:-

• The ages of the buildings – modern, residential, post war, Georgian

• The use of the land – commercial, residential, agricultural

• The layout – plot sizes, open spaces etc.

• Open space and recreation – public open spaces, allotments

• Natural features – green spaces, waterways

• Shops, services, recreation – commercial premises, services, etc.

• Landmarks – meeting points, focal points, important views 

If you would like to get involved please put your details in the contact box and a member of the Neighbourhood Planning team will be in touch.  

July 2017

Thank you to all those that attended the Big Survey feedback event at Victoria Hall on Sat 15th July. Here are the summary slides used at the event. The full survey results can be found here.

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13th June 2017

Your responses, views and ideas have been analysed and findings published in the Big Survey Report.

All the comments from residents to the survey questions can be found here (note its 333 pages)

29th May 2017

Thank you to the 1,592 households and businesses of Oakham and Barleythorpe who took the time to complete the Big Survey. This equates to a 29% response rate. This is a fantastic effort. 

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5,500 Neighbourhood Plan Surveys were delivered to households and businesses in Oakham & Barleythorpe by members and volunteers of the Neighbourhood Plan Steering Group. The Big Survey was also available for people to complete online.  

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The Neighbourhood Plan Steering Group has uploaded the completed paper questionnaires onto a survey software system for analysis by the Rural Community Council (Leicestershire & Rutland). 

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A couple of residents decided to submit a letter rather than complete a survey.  These letters can be found on the Your Views page. 

The Big Survey 

Report

Click the cover page above to view the report.  

Find out more about what Neighbourhood Planning can do for the community 

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• Want us to come along and talk to your group or organisation? Contact us on the link below

• Not able to get there? - click here for some things to think about

• Public events will be held over the next few months in and around Oakham.

• Watch this space and the local press

If you want to contact us use the contacts form here or email us on 

March 2017

• Tesco's engagement event held on the 11th March.  Thanks to alll of you who agreed to complete the Big Survey that will be posted through your door between 24th - 31st March. 

• Engagement event held at Aldi Oakham on Sat 4th March.  Many thanks to Aldi for their support.

• It was good to meet and speak with Oakham and Barleythorpe residents about the Big Survey being hand delivered to every home and business in Oakham & Barleythorpe between Friday 24th -Friday 31st March.

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February 2017

• Big Survey drafted by ONP team with help from external specialists Rural Community Council.

January 2017

• Business Forum Event held 31st January 2017. Thanks to those who braved a cold and wet night to attend. Summary of notes will appear here soon. 

• We're starting work on the Big Survey. Watch this space.

• Check out the Topic Areas for more updates on background documents coming in

December 2016

• WANT TO GET INVOLVED IN OUR GROUP AND HAVE SPECIALIST TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE IN PLANNING OR DEVELOPING LAND? - Contact us on our contact page NOW!

• Open air stand at late night Christmas shopping event. Lots of conversations and views shared.

November 2016

• Public event at Farmers' Market, sharing information as at Tesco's. Group and Organisation presentations underway. 

• Information shared with parents at CofE Primary School, Burley Rd, 

October 2016

• Public event at Tesco's, zone map and information here 

September 2016

• An information pack was delivered to every household and business within the Oakham and Barleythorpe area. 

• Next event planned - focus informing about Neighbourhood Planning

Click image to see the information pack contents

August 2016

• Engaging with local organisations, groups and interested parties to listen to their views

• Lots of research and fact finding by Working Groups

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July 2016

• Working Group volunteers recruited and topic areas set up

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May 2016

• Friday 13th May. ONP Working Group Meeting held at Victoria Hall, Oakham

April 2016

• Rutland County Council Notice of Designation of an Oakham Neighbourhood Area.

• Designated Oakham Neighbourhood Plan Area  map here

March 2016

• 9th March. First public consultation meeting held at Victoria Hall

• Slide pack from the day can be found here. 

Feb 2016

• ONP in the local papers

• Application made to Rutland County Council to designate the Oakham Neighbourhood Area.

14th Jan 2016

• Oakham Neighbourhood Steering Group Formed by OTC