Bingley Town Council has completed a first draft of the Bingley Neighbourhood Development Plan – and now wants residents to have their input.

Neighbourhood planning gives communities the power to prepare a shared development vision for their area, and this Neighbourhood Plan seeks to shape, direct and help to deliver sustainable development by influencing the planning policies and decisions made by Bradford Council.

Bingley Town Council would like to know what residents think of the policies and proposals in the Plan and has invited feedback from all residents and businesses in the Parish. The consultation runs until Thursday April 4.

The plan, supporting documents and a survey questionnaire are available on the Town Council’s website (www.bingleytowncouncil.gov.uk) but if you wish to read a paper copy, one is available at Bingley Library and others can be viewed by appointment at the Town Council offices in Myrtle Place.

Call 07529 222679 to make an appointment.

Comments can be made online via the electronic survey when you look at the draft Neighbourhood Plan online or you can complete a paper copy that is available from the Town Clerk.

A drop in event will be held on Sunday March 24 from 10am to 2pm. This will take place at our offices at the Hub, Myrtle Place, Bingley, and will give everyone the opportunity to read the Neighbourhood Plan and ask any questions.