More time for Angmering villagers to have say on neighbourhood plan

Copies of the survey have been delivered to 3,500 homes in the village by the team working on the Angmering Neighbourhood Development Plan, asking for residents’ opinions on housing development, issues such as recreation, education, health, roads and jobs.

Forms should have been returned by the end of June, but the deadline has now been extended to Saturday (July 7), after delays in delivering to some homes.

Villagers have been working with Angmering Parish Council to draw up the neighbourhood plan, which is part of the Government’s drive to return power to local communities.

Once it has been passed, the plan will influence future developments in Angmering over the next 17 years.

Parish council clerk Rob Martin said: “This is the biggest test of public opinion there has been in Angmering.

“It’s very important that everyone takes part.

“It’s their chance to have a real say in the future of development in Angmering.”

Only one survey form has been delivered to each household, but further copies can be collected from the parish council office at The Square.

The form can also be filled in online on www.surveymonkey.com/s/956NY3B.