Another busy start to a New Year for the Parish Council, starting with an update on the Neighbourhood Plan.  

The draft Neighbourhood Plan is now out for consultation and will be in force sometime in 2026. 

Neighbourhood Plans allow local communities to plan positively for their areas by identifying and addressing community priorities that can be met or supported through the planning system. They should do this by: 

• Allocating land to meet the development needs of their designated area, where it is appropriate to do so; and  

• Setting out policies which address particular local issues – these should relate to site-specific matters or, where appropriate, may cover wider issues such as the provision of infrastructure and community facilities, regeneration opportunities, design requirements (including design codes), local environmental improvements and the conservation of local heritage assets.  

Thank you to all of those who took part in focus groups, committees and those whose comments contributed to the Neighbourhood Plan.  

The next stage involves the Plan being checked and commented on by both the public, NSDC and other statutory bodies for 6 weeks.   

We are looking to start this in Jan 2026.  

A Litter Pick for Collingham and Brough will take place in the spring. Dates to be confirmed and will be on social media and notice boards for Collingham. 

Angela and Sue