Your views needed

Having adopted its Local Plan, Rother District Council is now starting work on planning up to 2026.

The key component of this new Local Development Framework will be a Core Strategy which sets out the overall vision for Rother and the general distribution of development over the next 20 years.

An Issues and Options document, which is the first stage in developing this strategy, has now been published for consultation.

Cllr Brian Kentfield, cabinet portfolio holder for the Local Development Framework said:

"We are determined that our future policies reflect the priorities of local people, and that Rother grows and changes in response to local needs.

Therefore, this is an important opportunity for local people to help shape the future direction of development and change."

As well as seeking the views of local groups and organisations, the council is keen to hear the views of the general public.

A residents' questionnaire, and copies of the issues and options document are available online at www.rother.gov.uk/corestrategy or can be obtained by emailing [email protected] visiting one of the council's community help points, or telephoning the planning strategy and environment team on 01424 787634.

The consultation period runs for six weeks. Comments and completed questionnaires must be received by the Council by 4.30 on Friday, December 8.

Anyone wanting more details should contact David Marlow, principal planning officer, strategy and environment on (01424) 787635.