WHAT IS A PARISH PLAN?

A Parish Plan is a statement of how the community sees itself developing over the next decade or so. 

It should include everything that is relevant to the people who live here, from employment and playgrounds to the design of buildings and the protection of trees and wildlife. It can include any social, environmental or economic issue that the community wants. 

HOW’S IT DONE?

The Parish Plan is a framework for communities to plan their own future – so it has to grow out of the community it’s going to serve. It must include the views of every section of the community, and every resident has to have the chance to take part in producing it.

The first part of the job is to find out what Canwick people think about a whole range of issues that affect our lives. The second part is to build that knowledge into an action plan for the future. 

All views expressed by members of the community are treated in the strictest confidence. See our statement on confidentiality & copyright .

WHO DOES IT? 

In a word, everyone!

But every job has to start somewhere, and to get the project up and running a core Steering Group has been set up with the backing of Canwick Parish Council and help from the Community Council of Lincolnshire. We have the active support of  North Kesteven District Council and Lincolnshire County Council, and we have won grant funding from the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.

Steering Group meetings are public. Whether you want to raise a point for discussion, find out what's happening or just meet the team,  every resident is very welcome to come along. Full details are here.

HOW DOES IT AFFECT ME? 

It will cover

	Transport and Traffic
	Housing and Planning
	Services & Communication
	Employment
	Crime
	Local Government
	Community Facilities

 If  any of those affect you, the Parish Plan will affect you!

 WHO LISTENS? 

That’s the tricky bit - just collecting village views isn’t enough. A really effective Parish Plan has to be framed in a way which slots into the local government system. To have real influence it has to be a working document which can guide officials  and councillors when they make decisions affecting us. It has to reflect what we think, but in their terms. We are working closely with the district and county councils to make sure that happens.

CAN I GET INVOLVED?

You bet!

This is a project for the whole community, and every single member of the community has an absolute right to participate. You might be old or young, new to the village of a life-time resident, with plenty of time to offer or only the odd half hour. You will be genuinely welcome -  to find out more e-mail your details to parish.plan@canwick.org. If you'd like a more independent view, have a chat with the Parish Council Clerk.

WHAT’S HAPPENING NOW?

Lots!    For details just press this button