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The Steering Group is pleased to confirm the dates for their formal meetings, for the first half of 2018. The schedule can be found here.

Following the feedback we have received from recent events and messages, we have updated the CONTACT US page on the website.

Along with the previous ability to make general enquiries, you can now also:

– register for updates on upcoming events and news via email

– provide ideas and feedback for consideration in the NDP creation process

– volunteer to be considered for one of the planned working groups

The new contact page is accessible from the Home Page of the website:  www.bramshottandliphookndp.uk

The next meeting of the NDP Steering Group will be Tuesday 9th January 2018 at 7.30pm in the Canada Room, Liphook Millennium Centre

The Bramshott and Liphook Neighbourhood Development Plan (NDP) “Design Forum” event concluded on Tuesday 28th November with a workshop at the Liphook Millennium Centre for a third day.

The NDP Steering Group would like to extend a huge “Thank You” to all the participants for Day 3 of the Design Forum. Once again, there was enormous interest and support from the community with over 70 people participating, including representatives from South Downs National Park and East Hampshire District Council.

Continuing the theme of the previous two-day workshop, there was plenty of healthy debate and robust exchange of views – a critical part of the creation of our Neighbourhood Plan!

The day began with presentations of the further research that had been undertaken since the earlier workshops, followed by position statements from both planning authorities. This led to discussions on the interesting and unique challenges that the NDP faces. The afternoon session moved on to an exploration of wider topic areas, which provided further insight into the key issues and opportunities for the Parish.

The NDP Steering Group are currently processing all the information gathered across the full three days and in the New Year will present the initial findings from the Design Forum. In addition, the intention is to also provide a schedule of forthcoming public engagement events.

For the latest information on the NDP, please look out for updates via the website www.bramshottandliphookndp.uk or follow us on Facebook @BramshottandLiphookNDP.

The Steering Group would like to extend a huge THANK YOU to all the attendees to Day 3 of the Design Forum. Without your support and ideas it would not have been the success that it was. As always there was fantastic debate and exchange of views – this is a critical part of the creation of our Neighbourhood Plan. We are currently processing all the information gathered and will provide more detailed updates and information as soon as possible.

On the 28th November the Bramshott and Liphook Neighbourhood Development Plan (NDP) Steering Group, along with the appointed independent NDP consultant, Feria Urbanism, will be holding the third day of the Design Forum at the Millennium Centre. This follows on from a highly successful Day 1 & 2 where over 200 residents and businesses got involved to explore the ideas and ambitions of those who live and work in the Parish.

The initial two days culminated with Feria Urbanism and the NDP Steering Group presenting the ‘story so far’. The presentation highlighted the unique challenges that the Parish faces and additional work required to seek a holistic solution which the community can reach a consensus on.

The format for the third day will be a more focused “technical workshop” based on the insights, issues and outcomes from the first two days. As a result of the questions and challenges identified, additional research has been undertaken. This new information will be used to inform key decisions regarding the framework and focus of the Plan.  This is an important milestone as we move forward into wider engagement with the Parish in the next stage of the process.

The Steering Group would encourage everyone who was involved in the first two days of the Design Forum to come along for the duration of the third day on 28th November. This will be key to ensuring we generate and develop a constructive and efficient debate needed be able to progress the NDP.

The Steering Group also welcomes new participants – however, please note it will be most beneficial that anyone who wishes to participate has fully reviewed the progress and findings from the first two days, so they are informed about the issues and challenges to date.

Following this planned event, the Steering Group is already beginning to look at wider community engagement including additional events and feedback sessions, options for providing online input and feedback, and the ability to register for email updates and details of future events.

For the latest information, including copies of the Day 1 attendee presentations and a video of the Day 2 summary, please see our website: www.bramshottandliphookndp.uk

We are pleased to advise that copies of the presentations and additional “position statement” submissions from Day 1 of the Design Forum are now available on the Design Forum page under “Key Events”, here.

We are very pleased to release the video of the Day Two summary presentation from the design forum for those that were unable to make the evening session.

It can be viewed at here.

It is also available in the “Key Event”s menu  under “Design Forum”, along with a copy of the slides themselves.

 

On 1 st and 2 nd November 2017 the Bramshott and Liphook Neighbourhood Development Plan (NDP) Steering Group, along with the appointed independent NDP consultant Feria Urbanism, held a Design Forum at the  Millennium Centre to explore the ideas and ambitions of those who live and
work in the Parish.

The two day event was very well attended, with over 200 residents and businesses getting involved. Day One saw 19 presenters, including local schools, businesses, support groups and developers, present their vision of the future of the Parish. Participants then visited specific areas of the Parish
and continued group work investigating areas for improvement. The  evening saw over 100 residents, businesses and representatives from local organisations look at the day’s work and provide invaluable ideas, feedback and comments on the future of the Parish.

Day Two started with Feria Urbanism summarising work done so far and comments received from local residents and businesses, which participants then explored and finessed. In the evening of Day Two Feria Urbanism and the NDP steering group presented the ‘story so far’ to a packed room of
residents and representatives of local businesses and organisations. The presentation highlighted the unique challenges that the Parish faces and additional work required to seek a holistic solution which the community can reach a consensus on.

Emma Winfield, chair of the NDP said “On behalf of the NDP steering group and Feria Urbanism, I would like to thank everyone who participated in this community event. We had a real cross section of the Parish sharing their views and ideas for the future. It was great to hear how passionate everyone is about the area, the sense of community and wanting the best for the Parish and all who live and work in it. There were a fantastic range of great and insightful ideas and comments on areas of concern as well as how areas could be improved. We are now working on preparations for the third day of the Design Forum on 28th November.”

The presentation, summarising the work of the Design Forum is now on the NDP website and a copy is available to read at the Parish office. It is important to note that this presentation is a “snap-shot in time” and a record of where we are at. It is not an endorsement of any of the proposals. It is a working document to inform the next steps in the process. We would encourage everyone to have a read, “tell us about it” and come along to the third day of the Design Forum on 28h November at the
Millennium Centre.

For the latest information please see our website:

www.bramshottandliphookndp.uk

Day 3 of the Design Forum is happening on Tuesday 28th November at the Liphook Millennium Centre.

The outline plan for Day 3 of the Design Forum has been released, and can be found on the event page here.