Residents turn out in force for public consultation on Oxmoor future
Published Date:
15 September 2008
Residents of Huntingdon's Oxmoor estate have been turning out in their numbers to have a say in the future development of the area.
The positive response comes after the council launched a consultation period last week to discover how local people would like money to be spent in the area.
Huntingdonshire district councillor Peter Bucknell, who has championed plans to make the estate safer and more attractive, said: "The consultation period has only just started but I have been very encouraged by the response of Oxmoor residents.
"Many of the people who come along point out an area on the map and ask 'what will be there?', and we always say 'Well you tell us!'"
The scheme, which will concentrate initially on the former Sapley Square, represents the first stage in a master plan to build new facilities in Oxmoor.
It follows the successful multi-million pound regeneration programme in Oxmoor, which included 300 new homes, an enhanced neighbourhood centre and the construction of Coneygear Community Park.
District councillor and Oxmoor champion Cllr Jeff Dutton said: "It's great that Oxmoor residents are showing such an interest in the planning process – the more the merrier!
"The proposed changes will be around for a long time, so the more feedback we get from as many different people as possible, the better."
Huntingdonshire District Council launched the consultation period at St Barnabas Church Hall on Tuesday, September 9, with the final session taking place at Coneygear Park on Sunday, October 19, stopping off at venues including the Medway Centre and Maple Centre in between.
Cllr Bucknell added: "The council has tried to be as flexible as possible by choosing a number of different times for people to come along and share their views.
"We are trying to get as many different people's opinions as possible and on the first day of the consultation period, for example, quite a few young mothers turned up with their children."
If you are not able to make any of the public events, you can still take part in the consultation process by using the interactive version, which is also on the council's website.
Once this first consultation stage is over, residents' views will then be used to help inform the development of a master plan for the area, which could result in the development of up to 60 new homes, a community managed workspace for businesses and an enhanced open space.
Cllr Dutton added: "I'm so pleased that the people of Oxmoor are taking an interest in the proposals. It's great that people do give a damn about their future."
>> Dates for public events:
Tuesday, September 23: Oak Tree Centre, two sessions 9am-noon and 6.30pm-7.30pm.
Friday, September 26: BRJ Club, 7pm-9pm.
Monday October 6: Maple Centre, 11am-2pm.
Saturday, October 18: St Barnabas Church Hall, 10am-12.30pm.
Sunday, October 19: Coneygear Park, 11am-3pm.
Visit: www.huntsdc.gov.uk
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15 September 2008 9:30 AM
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