2 local consultations

Rights of way at http://www.kingston.gov.uk/news.htm?id=85131
The Council has published a draft Rights of Way Improvement Plan which takes a detailed look at how the local Rights of Way network (including towpath in CARA area) should be managed, maintained and improved to meet the needs of walkers, cyclists, equestrians and, wherever possible, less able users. Residents and other Rights of Way users now have until 17 April to read the draft plan and offer their feedback.

Local Development Framework
The Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames is preparing a Local Development Framework (LDF) to plan for new development over the next 15-20 years. The LDF will comprise several documents, for example, we have already prepared an area action plan for Kingston town centre (K+20) which you can read about at: www.kingston.gov.uk/kplus20 .

We are now working on another part of the LDF called the Core Strategy. This will set a long term vision and policies for the development of the borough as a whole. It will address many issues like housing, climate change and other aspects of the environment. To inform this work we’d like to get your views on the issues and the options that we have developed.

We would appreciate it if you could take the time to read the summary or main document and complete the questionnaire at www.kingston.gov.uk/corestrategy . The documents are available on the website, at local libraries, the Malden Centre and the Guildhall 2 offices. There is also a programme of meetings and workshops in the Neighbourhoods, and details are available on the website, or from the contacts below. The deadline for responding is Monday 11th May 2009.

Come to a Public Workshop!

You can also get involved by attending one of our public workshops which are taking place across the Borough. If you would like to take part it is essential that you register for your place. Please see the dates below and contact us by telephone or email to let us know which workshop you would like to attend and for more location details.

Public workshops are taking place at the following times and areas across the Borough:

· Chessington – Thursday 16 April 2009 at 6pm
· New Malden – Friday 17 April 2009 at 7pm
· Kingston – Norbiton/Grove Ward – Tuesday 28 April 2009 at 7pm
· Kingston – Canbury/Tudor Ward – Wednesday 29 April 2009 at 7pm
· Tolworth – Tuesday 5 May 2009 at 7pm
· Surbiton – Thursday 7 May 2009 at 7pm
· Malden Rushett – Tuesday 12 May 2009 at 7pm

Remember to register for your place!

If you would like to discuss the Local Development Framework, or have any questions, please contact the Planning Policy Team by e-mailing ldf@rbk.kingston.gov.uk or telephoning 020 8547 5312.

Regards,

The Planning Policy Team
Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames