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CPRE training seminars on PLANNING - starting 25th May 2021
On-line Planning Seminars for Town and Parish Councils
Tuesday 25th May 2021 2pm – 3.30pm
Seminar 1: Basic Principles and Decision Making
• How the Planning System Works • Origins and purpose of the planning system • The two strands: development management and plan-making Planning applications and sources of information • Using Council websites • What to look out for How... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 18 May 2021 15:26 by Alison Robinson
Planning consultation
The planning consultation documents were circulated to parish councils last week, we have received several calls asking for a summary:-
The following offer some insights:
https://www.shoosmiths.co.uk/insights/comment/the-planning-white-paper-august-2020 (law firm)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IxglevH0UlY&feature=youtu.be (principal council presentation)
https//www.rtpi.org.uk/policy/2020/august/government-planning-reform-proposals-in-england/... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 19 Aug 2020 11:33 by Alison Robinson
NALC Legal Update
Welcome to the third legal update and the first of 2019
GDPR – commenting on planning applications
Planning applications often contain personal data (as defined by the GDPR/ Data Protection Act 2018). Processing personal data is necessary for the exercise of planning functions, but that does not include a blanket approach to publishing such data on the internet.
Decisions on what information is... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 05 Mar 2019 13:22 by Alison Robinson
Cotswold District planning information
Last night the North Cotswold cluster meeting took place, James Brain (Planning officer) attended.
He has forwarded links related to planning that you may be interested in:-
- the Inspector's reports can be accessed here form the Council's website https://www.cotswold.gov.uk/residents/planning-building/planning-policy/latest-planning-policy-news/; and
- the Residential Land Availability report (showing the... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 04 Jul 2018 15:35 by Alison Robinson
Neighbourhood Planning Workshop Wed, 06 Jun 2018
From:- 10.30am - 3.30pm
At:- Gambier Parry Hall, Highnam Community Centre.
Please book directly with GRCC - see below
Jointly hosted by CPRE, GAPTC and GRCC and suitable for parish and town councils, neighbourhood groups and forums at any stage of the Neighbourhood Planning process - from 'thinking about' to 'made plan'.
The event will include a presentation by Jeff Bishop from Place Studio of the initial... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 30 May 2018 10:24 by Alison Robinson
GAPTC Newsletter
General Data Protection Regulations
All member councils were sent a copy of the NALC toolkit which contains model policies and templates to use. NALC and SLCC are working together to clarify the situation on the role of the Data Protection Officer on a national basis and with the Bill going through the House of Commons recently, we hope to have more clarification soon. Until then review the information... Read More »
Posted: Fri, 16 Mar 2018 17:52 by Alison Robinson
NALC update - from Jonathan Owen (Chief Executive)
GDPR update
·NALC's published their new GDPR toolkit last week, prepared on our behalf by law firm Winckworth Sherwood, which is available to member councils and county associations on the NALC website.
·The Data Protection Bill continues its passage through the House of Commons on Monday and NALC have produced a short briefing to MPs to highlight concerns, as well as writing to the digital... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 05 Mar 2018 11:08 by Alison Robinson
COTSWOLD DISTRICT Planning training
Cotswold District Council will be holding training sessions for Parish Councils and Ward Members in respect of the Planning Enforcement function of the Council. The aim of these sessions will be to help District and Parish Councillors better understand the purpose of planning enforcement, the powers that are available to the Council and when and why these might be used.
In turn, they hope that you will... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 06 Feb 2018 12:19 by Alison Robinson
Rural Opportunities Bulletin is out - lots of grants available
Community Asset Fund – Sport England
Whether it's the park you run through, the hall you do classes in or the pitch you play on, welcoming and accessible spaces have a big impact on a person's experience – and likelihood of coming back.
As part of this, Sport England have produced a guide and accompanying document to explain more about the new Community Asset Fund, how and why they're doing... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 02 Aug 2017 10:16 by Alison Robinson
Neighbourhood Planning - a new guide
A new guide has been launched to give local councillors tips on how to plan for their neighbourhoods.
The Good Councillor's Guide to Neighbourhood Planning has been published by the National Association of Local Councils (NALC) and Locality, a national network of community organisations.
It is aimed at local councillors who are interested in finding out more about their role in neighbourhood planning... Read More »
Posted: Fri, 19 May 2017 13:58 by Alison Robinson
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